Xiaomi 12 Pro vs ZTE Axon 41 5G

The Xiaomi 12 Pro (2021) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1, while the ZTE Axon 41 5G (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 870. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 12 Pro leads — 70/100 vs 56/100 (a 14-point difference). Key differences: the ZTE Axon 41 5G has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4600); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the Xiaomi 12 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (1,305,466 vs 1,010,069); the Xiaomi 12 Pro is thinner (8.2mm vs 9.5mm).

The Xiaomi 12 Pro is noticeably better than the ZTE Axon 41 5G — the overall rating gap is 14 points.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Xiaomi 12 Pro
Performance 69
Display 90
Camera 64
Battery 71
Portability 55
Value for money
ZTE Axon 41 5G
Performance 61
Display 67
Camera 51
Battery 52
Portability 41
Value for money
What makes Xiaomi 12 Pro better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 1305466 vs 1010069
  • Better Geekbench Single: 1675 vs 1298
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 4453 vs 3520
  • Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz

  • Higher performance (69/100 vs 61/100)
  • Better camera (64/100 vs 51/100)
  • Longer battery life (71/100 vs 52/100)
  • Better display (90/100 vs 67/100)
  • Better portability (55/100 vs 41/100)
What makes ZTE Axon 41 5G better?
  • Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4600 mAh
  • Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
  • Lighter: 203g vs 204g

  • Overall rating 56/100
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Xiaomi 12 Pro vs the ZTE Axon 41 5G, the Xiaomi 12 Pro scores 14 points higher (70/100 vs 56/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 12 Pro leads (64/100 vs 51/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 12 Pro leads (71/100 vs 52/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 12 Pro is a bit better (69/100 vs 61/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 12 Pro notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 41 5G (90/100 vs 67/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 12 Pro is a bit better (64/100 vs 51/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 12 Pro notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 41 5G (71/100 vs 52/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 12 Pro is a bit better (55/100 vs 41/100).

Xiaomi 12 Pro: The Xiaomi 12 Pro is a better fit for active users.
ZTE Axon 41 5G: The ZTE Axon 41 5G is a better fit for active users.
Specs comparison
Specification Xiaomi 12 Pro ZTE Axon 41 5G
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 Qualcomm Snapdragon 870
AnTuTu 1305466 1010069
Geekbench Single 1675 1298
Geekbench Multi 4453 3520
Display 6.7" LTPO AMOLED 6.7" Amoled
Resolution 1440x3200 1080x2400
Refresh rate 120 Hz 90 Hz
Battery 4600 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging 120W
Wireless charging 50W 0W
DXOMark (camera) 129
Main camera 50 MP 64 MP
Ultrawide 50 MP 8 MP
Telephoto 50 MP 0 MP
Front camera 32 MP 44 MP
RAM 8GB / 12GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB 128GB
OS Android 12, MIUI 13 Android 11 Red Velvet Cake
Brightness (peak) 1500 nits
NFC yes yes
Dimensions 163.6×74.6×8.2 mm 163.9×76.2×9.5 mm
Weight 204 g 203 g
Launch price
Camera comparison
Xiaomi 12 Pro
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 32MP
64
camera
ZTE Axon 41 5G
  • Main: 64MP
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 44MP
51
camera
Display comparison
Xiaomi 12 Pro
  • 6.7" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1440x3200
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
90
display
ZTE Axon 41 5G
  • 6.7" Amoled
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 90 Hz
67
display
Battery and charging
Xiaomi 12 Pro
  • 4600 mAh
  • Wired: 120W
  • Wireless: 50W
71
battery
ZTE Axon 41 5G
  • 5000 mAh
  • No wireless charging
52
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Xiaomi 12 Pro and ZTE Axon 41 5G, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Xiaomi 12 Pro Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1
70/100
1305466 AnTuTu
ZTE Axon 41 5G Qualcomm Snapdragon 870
56/100 -29.2%
1010069 AnTuTu

Xiaomi 12 Pro leads ZTE Axon 41 5G by 29.2% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 12 Pro is a bit better (69/100 vs 61/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 12 Pro notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 41 5G (90/100 vs 67/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 12 Pro is a bit better (64/100 vs 51/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 12 Pro notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 41 5G (71/100 vs 52/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 12 Pro is a bit better (55/100 vs 41/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Xiaomi 12 Pro or the ZTE Axon 41 5G?

The Xiaomi 12 Pro is noticeably better than the ZTE Axon 41 5G — the overall rating gap is 14 points.

What is the rating of the Xiaomi 12 Pro and the ZTE Axon 41 5G?

The Xiaomi 12 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 70/100, the ZTE Axon 41 5G — 56/100.

Which has the better camera: the Xiaomi 12 Pro or the ZTE Axon 41 5G?

The Xiaomi 12 Pro leads on camera score (64/100 vs 51/100).

Which is more powerful: the Xiaomi 12 Pro or the ZTE Axon 41 5G?

The Xiaomi 12 Pro leads on performance (69/100 vs 61/100).

Should you choose the Xiaomi 12 Pro over the ZTE Axon 41 5G?

The Xiaomi 12 Pro is a better fit for active users. The ZTE Axon 41 5G is a better fit for active users.