Vivo S15 vs ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G Extreme Edition
The Vivo S15 (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 5G, while the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G Extreme Edition (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 (nm). By overall MobileRank rating, the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G Extreme Edition leads — 70/100 vs 57/100 (a 13-point difference). Key differences: the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G Extreme Edition has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4500); the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G Extreme Edition is faster in AnTuTu (1,294,871 vs 1,010,069).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Vivo S15
ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G Extreme Edition
What makes Vivo S15 better?
- Lighter: 197g vs 204g
- Better portability (61/100 vs 52/100)
What makes ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G Extreme Edition better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1294871 vs 1010069
- Better Geekbench Single: 1662 vs 1298
- Better Geekbench Multi: 4188 vs 3520
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4500 mAh
- Higher performance (68/100 vs 61/100)
- Better camera (86/100 vs 48/100)
- Longer battery life (52/100 vs 42/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Vivo S15 vs the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G Extreme Edition, the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G Extreme Edition scores 13 points higher (70/100 vs 57/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G Extreme Edition leads (86/100 vs 48/100). In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G Extreme Edition leads (52/100 vs 42/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G Extreme Edition is a bit better (68/100 vs 61/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 80/100. In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G Extreme Edition significantly outperforms the Vivo S15 (86/100 vs 48/100). In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G Extreme Edition is a bit better (52/100 vs 42/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo S15 is a bit better (61/100 vs 52/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Vivo S15 | ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G Extreme Edition | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 5G | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 (nm) | |
| AnTuTu | 1010069 | 1294871 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1298 | 1662 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3520 | 4188 | |
| Display | 6.6" AMOLED | 6.7" Oled | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1116x2480 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4500 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | — | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 64 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | — | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 12, Origin OS Ocean | Android 12 Snow Cone | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1300 nits | 1500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Dimensions | 161.1×74.3×8.0 mm | 163.3×73.6×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 197 g | 204 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Vivo S15
- Main: 64MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G Extreme Edition
- Main: 64MP
- Ultrawide: 64MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Vivo S15
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G Extreme Edition
- 6.7" Oled
- Resolution: 1116x2480
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Vivo S15
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- No wireless charging
ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G Extreme Edition
- 5000 mAh
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Vivo S15 and ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G Extreme Edition, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G Extreme Edition leads Vivo S15 by 22.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G Extreme Edition is a bit better (68/100 vs 61/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 80/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G Extreme Edition significantly outperforms the Vivo S15 (86/100 vs 48/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G Extreme Edition is a bit better (52/100 vs 42/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo S15 is a bit better (61/100 vs 52/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Vivo S15 or the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G Extreme Edition?
The ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G Extreme Edition is noticeably better than the Vivo S15 — the overall rating gap is 13 points.
What is the rating of the Vivo S15 and the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G Extreme Edition?
The Vivo S15 has a MobileRank rating of 57/100, the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G Extreme Edition — 70/100.
Which has the better camera: the Vivo S15 or the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G Extreme Edition?
The ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G Extreme Edition leads on camera score (86/100 vs 48/100).
Which is more powerful: the Vivo S15 or the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G Extreme Edition?
The ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G Extreme Edition leads on performance (68/100 vs 61/100).
Should you choose the Vivo S15 over the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G Extreme Edition?
The Vivo S15 is a better fit for active users. The ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G Extreme Edition is a better fit for active users, mobile photography enthusiasts.