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 (1,349,808 vs 1,010,069); the Xiaomi 12 Pro is thinner (8.2mm vs 9.5mm).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Xiaomi 12 Pro
ZTE Axon 41 5G
What makes Xiaomi 12 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1349808 vs 1010069
- Better Geekbench Single: 1662 vs 1298
- Better Geekbench Multi: 4188 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).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Xiaomi 12 Pro | ZTE Axon 41 5G | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 | |
| AnTuTu | 1349808 | 1010069 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1662 | 1298 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4188 | 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/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
ZTE Axon 41 5G
- Main: 64MP
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 44MP
Display comparison
Xiaomi 12 Pro
- 6.7" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ZTE Axon 41 5G
- 6.7" Amoled
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Battery and charging
Xiaomi 12 Pro
- 4600 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- Wireless: 50W
ZTE Axon 41 5G
- 5000 mAh
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Xiaomi 12 Pro and ZTE Axon 41 5G, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 12 Pro leads ZTE Axon 41 5G by 33.6% 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.