Xiaomi 12 Pro vs ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G
The Xiaomi 12 Pro (2021) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1, while the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen1. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 12 Pro leads — 70/100 vs 67/100 (a 3-point difference). Key differences: the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 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 1,294,871).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Xiaomi 12 Pro
ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G
What makes Xiaomi 12 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1349808 vs 1294871
- Higher performance (69/100 vs 68/100)
- Longer battery life (71/100 vs 52/100)
- Better display (90/100 vs 89/100)
- Better portability (55/100 vs 54/100)
What makes ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G better?
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4600 mAh
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 199g vs 204g
- Better camera (67/100 vs 64/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Xiaomi 12 Pro vs the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G, the Xiaomi 12 Pro scores 3 points higher (70/100 vs 67/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 12 Pro leads (71/100 vs 52/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 12 Pro and the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G are nearly equal (69/100 vs 68/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 12 Pro and the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G are nearly equal (90/100 vs 89/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G and the Xiaomi 12 Pro are nearly equal (67/100 vs 64/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 12 Pro notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G (71/100 vs 52/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 12 Pro and the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G are nearly equal (55/100 vs 54/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Xiaomi 12 Pro | ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen1 | |
| AnTuTu | 1349808 | 1294871 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1662 | 1662 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4188 | 4188 | |
| Display | 6.7" LTPO AMOLED | 6.7" Oled | |
| Resolution | 1440x3200 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 4600 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 120W | — | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 129 | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | — | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | — | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB | |
| OS | Android 12, MIUI 13 | Android 12 Snow Cone | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1500 nits | 1000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Dimensions | 163.6×74.6×8.2 mm | 161.9×72.9×8.5 mm | |
| Weight | 204 g | 199 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Xiaomi 12 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G
- Main: 64MP
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 8MP
- Front: —
Display comparison
Xiaomi 12 Pro
- 6.7" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G
- 6.7" Oled
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Xiaomi 12 Pro
- 4600 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- Wireless: 50W
ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G
- 5000 mAh
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Xiaomi 12 Pro and ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 12 Pro leads ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G by 4.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 12 Pro and the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G are nearly equal (69/100 vs 68/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 12 Pro and the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G are nearly equal (90/100 vs 89/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G and the Xiaomi 12 Pro are nearly equal (67/100 vs 64/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 12 Pro notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G (71/100 vs 52/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 12 Pro and the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G are nearly equal (55/100 vs 54/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Xiaomi 12 Pro or the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G?
The Xiaomi 12 Pro edges out the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G by just 3 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Xiaomi 12 Pro and the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G?
The Xiaomi 12 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 70/100, the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G — 67/100.
Should you choose the Xiaomi 12 Pro over the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G?
The Xiaomi 12 Pro is a better fit for active users. The ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G is a better fit for active users.