Xiaomi 12 vs ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G
The Xiaomi 12 (2022) 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 ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G leads — 67/100 vs 64/100 (a 3-point difference). Key differences: the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the Xiaomi 12 is faster in AnTuTu (1,322,176 vs 1,290,942); the Xiaomi 12 is noticeably lighter (180g vs 199g).
Xiaomi 12
ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G
- Higher AnTuTu: 1322176 vs 1290942
- Lighter: 180g vs 199g
- Longer battery life (57/100 vs 52/100)
- Better portability (69/100 vs 54/100)
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4500 mAh
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Better camera (67/100 vs 52/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 82/100)
Comparing the Xiaomi 12 vs the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G, the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G scores 3 points higher (67/100 vs 64/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G leads (67/100 vs 52/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 69/100. In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G is a bit better (89/100 vs 82/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G notably outperforms the Xiaomi 12 (67/100 vs 52/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 12 is a bit better (57/100 vs 52/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 12 notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G (69/100 vs 54/100).
| Specification | Xiaomi 12 | ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen1 | |
| AnTuTu | 1322176 | 1290942 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1675 | 1675 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4453 | 4453 | |
| Display | 6.3" AMOLED | 6.7" Oled | |
| Resolution | 2400x1080 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 4500 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 67W | — | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 113 | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | — | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | — | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB | |
| OS | Android 12 | Android 12 Snow Cone | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1100 nits | 1000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Dimensions | 152.7×69.9×8.2 mm | 161.9×72.9×8.5 mm | |
| Weight | 180 g | 199 g | |
| Price | $750 | — |
Xiaomi 12
- Main: 50MP f/1.88
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 32MP
ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G
- Main: 64MP
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 8MP
- Front: —
Xiaomi 12
- 6.3" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G
- 6.7" Oled
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Xiaomi 12
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 67W
- Wireless: 50W
ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G
- 5000 mAh
- No wireless charging
We compared Xiaomi 12 and ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 12 leads ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G by 2.4% in our overall performance rating.
ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 69/100.
display
In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G is a bit better (89/100 vs 82/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G notably outperforms the Xiaomi 12 (67/100 vs 52/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 12 is a bit better (57/100 vs 52/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 12 notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G (69/100 vs 54/100).
Which is better: the Xiaomi 12 or the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G?
The ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G edges out the Xiaomi 12 by just 3 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Xiaomi 12 and the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G?
The Xiaomi 12 has a MobileRank rating of 64/100, the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G — 67/100.
Which has the better camera: the Xiaomi 12 or the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G?
The ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G leads on camera score (67/100 vs 52/100).
Should you choose the Xiaomi 12 over the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G?
The Xiaomi 12 is a better fit for active users. The ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G is a better fit for active users.