Xiaomi 11i vs ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G Extreme Edition
The Xiaomi 11i (2022) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 920 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 54/100 (a 16-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 11i has the bigger battery (5160 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 108 MP vs 64 MP; the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G Extreme Edition is faster in AnTuTu (1,294,871 vs 750,481); the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G Extreme Edition has NFC for contactless payments, the Xiaomi 11i doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Xiaomi 11i
ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G Extreme Edition
What makes Xiaomi 11i better?
- Bigger battery: 5160 vs 5000 mAh
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 64MP
- Longer battery life (56/100 vs 52/100)
What makes ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G Extreme Edition better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1294871 vs 750481
- Better Geekbench Single: 1662 vs 936
- Better Geekbench Multi: 4188 vs 2318
- Lighter: 204g vs 207g
- Higher performance (68/100 vs 51/100)
- Better camera (86/100 vs 44/100)
- Better display (80/100 vs 79/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Xiaomi 11i vs the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G Extreme Edition, the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G Extreme Edition scores 16 points higher (70/100 vs 54/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G Extreme Edition leads (68/100 vs 51/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G Extreme Edition leads (86/100 vs 44/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G Extreme Edition notably outperforms the Xiaomi 11i (68/100 vs 51/100). In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G Extreme Edition and the Xiaomi 11i are nearly equal (80/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G Extreme Edition significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 11i (86/100 vs 44/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 11i and the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G Extreme Edition are nearly equal (56/100 vs 52/100). In the "portability" category, both devices are on the same level — 52/100.
Specs comparison
| Specification | Xiaomi 11i | ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G Extreme Edition | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 920 5G | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 (nm) | |
| AnTuTu | 750481 | 1294871 | |
| Geekbench Single | 936 | 1662 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2318 | 4188 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.7" Oled | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1116x2480 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5160 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 67W | — | |
| Main camera | 108 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 64 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | — | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 11, MIUI 12.5 | Android 12 Snow Cone | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1200 nits | 1500 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | IP53 | — | |
| Dimensions | 163.7×76.2×8.3 mm | 163.3×73.6×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 207 g | 204 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Xiaomi 11i
- Main: 108MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G Extreme Edition
- Main: 64MP
- Ultrawide: 64MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Xiaomi 11i
- 6.7" 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
Xiaomi 11i
- 5160 mAh
- Wired: 67W
- No wireless charging
ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G Extreme Edition
- 5000 mAh
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Xiaomi 11i and ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G Extreme Edition, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G Extreme Edition leads Xiaomi 11i by 42.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G Extreme Edition notably outperforms the Xiaomi 11i (68/100 vs 51/100).
display
In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G Extreme Edition and the Xiaomi 11i are nearly equal (80/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G Extreme Edition significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 11i (86/100 vs 44/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 11i and the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G Extreme Edition are nearly equal (56/100 vs 52/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, both devices are on the same level — 52/100.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Xiaomi 11i or the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G Extreme Edition?
The ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G Extreme Edition is noticeably better than the Xiaomi 11i — the overall rating gap is 16 points.
What is the rating of the Xiaomi 11i and the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G Extreme Edition?
The Xiaomi 11i has a MobileRank rating of 54/100, the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G Extreme Edition — 70/100.
Which has the better camera: the Xiaomi 11i or the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G Extreme Edition?
The ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G Extreme Edition leads on camera score (86/100 vs 44/100).
Which is more powerful: the Xiaomi 11i or the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G Extreme Edition?
The ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G Extreme Edition leads on performance (68/100 vs 51/100).
Should you choose the Xiaomi 11i over the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G Extreme Edition?
The ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G Extreme Edition is a better fit for active users, mobile photography enthusiasts.