Vivo S16 vs ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G
The Vivo S16 (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 5G, while the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen1. By overall MobileRank rating, the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G leads — 67/100 vs 59/100 (a 8-point difference). Key differences: the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4600); the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G is faster in AnTuTu (1,294,871 vs 1,010,069); the Vivo S16 is noticeably lighter (182g vs 199g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Vivo S16
ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G
What makes Vivo S16 better?
- Lighter: 182g vs 199g
- Better portability (76/100 vs 54/100)
What makes ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1294871 vs 1010069
- Better Geekbench Single: 1662 vs 1298
- Better Geekbench Multi: 4188 vs 3520
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4600 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (68/100 vs 61/100)
- Better camera (67/100 vs 51/100)
- Longer battery life (52/100 vs 44/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 79/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Vivo S16 vs the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G, the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G scores 8 points higher (67/100 vs 59/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G leads (67/100 vs 51/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G is a bit better (68/100 vs 61/100). In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G is a bit better (89/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G notably outperforms the Vivo S16 (67/100 vs 51/100). In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G is a bit better (52/100 vs 44/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo S16 notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G (76/100 vs 54/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Vivo S16 | ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 5G | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen1 | |
| AnTuTu | 1010069 | 1294871 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1298 | 1662 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3520 | 4188 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.7" Oled | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 4600 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | — | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | — | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | — | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | 256GB | |
| OS | Android 13, Origin OS 3 | Android 12 Snow Cone | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 1000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Dimensions | 164.1×74.8×7.4 mm | 161.9×72.9×8.5 mm | |
| Weight | 182 g | 199 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Vivo S16
- Main: 64MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 50MP
ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G
- Main: 64MP
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 8MP
- Front: —
Display comparison
Vivo S16
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G
- 6.7" Oled
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Vivo S16
- 4600 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- No wireless charging
ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G
- 5000 mAh
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Vivo S16 and ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G leads Vivo S16 by 22.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G is a bit better (68/100 vs 61/100).
display
In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G is a bit better (89/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G notably outperforms the Vivo S16 (67/100 vs 51/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G is a bit better (52/100 vs 44/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo S16 notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G (76/100 vs 54/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Vivo S16 or the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G?
The ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G edges out the Vivo S16 by just 8 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Vivo S16 and the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G?
The Vivo S16 has a MobileRank rating of 59/100, the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G — 67/100.
Which has the better camera: the Vivo S16 or the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G?
The ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G leads on camera score (67/100 vs 51/100).
Which is more powerful: the Vivo S16 or the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G?
The ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G leads on performance (68/100 vs 61/100).
Should you choose the Vivo S16 over the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G?
The Vivo S16 is a better fit for active users. The ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G is a better fit for active users.