Xiaomi 12S Ultra vs ZTE Axon 41 5G
The Xiaomi 12S Ultra (2022) 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 12S Ultra leads — 71/100 vs 56/100 (a 15-point difference). Key differences: the ZTE Axon 41 5G has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4800); the main camera is 3 MP vs 64 MP; the Xiaomi 12S Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (1,627,862 vs 1,010,069); the ZTE Axon 41 5G is noticeably lighter (203g vs 225g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Xiaomi 12S Ultra
ZTE Axon 41 5G
What makes Xiaomi 12S Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1627862 vs 1010069
- Better Geekbench Single: 1761 vs 1298
- Better Geekbench Multi: 4688 vs 3520
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (73/100 vs 61/100)
- Better camera (70/100 vs 51/100)
- Longer battery life (64/100 vs 52/100)
- Better display (90/100 vs 67/100)
What makes ZTE Axon 41 5G better?
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4800 mAh
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 3MP
- Lighter: 203g vs 225g
- Better portability (41/100 vs 32/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Xiaomi 12S Ultra vs the ZTE Axon 41 5G, the Xiaomi 12S Ultra scores 15 points higher (71/100 vs 56/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 12S Ultra leads (73/100 vs 61/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 12S Ultra leads (70/100 vs 51/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 12S Ultra leads (64/100 vs 52/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 12S Ultra is a bit better (73/100 vs 61/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 12S Ultra notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 41 5G (90/100 vs 67/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 12S Ultra notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 41 5G (70/100 vs 51/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 12S Ultra is a bit better (64/100 vs 52/100). In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 41 5G is a bit better (41/100 vs 32/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Xiaomi 12S Ultra | ZTE Axon 41 5G | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 | |
| AnTuTu | 1627862 | 1010069 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1761 | 1298 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4688 | 3520 | |
| Display | 6.7" LTPO2 AMOLED | 6.7" Amoled | |
| Resolution | 1440x3200 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 4800 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 67W | — | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 136 | — | |
| Main camera | 3 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 48 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 48 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 44 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | — | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 12, MIUI 13 | Android 11 Red Velvet Cake | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1500 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 163.2×75.0×9.1 mm | 163.9×76.2×9.5 mm | |
| Weight | 225 g | 203 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Xiaomi 12S Ultra
- Main: 3MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 48MP
- Telephoto: 48MP
- Front: 32MP
ZTE Axon 41 5G
- Main: 64MP
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 44MP
Display comparison
Xiaomi 12S Ultra
- 6.7" LTPO2 AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ZTE Axon 41 5G
- 6.7" Amoled
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Battery and charging
Xiaomi 12S Ultra
- 4800 mAh
- Wired: 67W
- Wireless: 50W
ZTE Axon 41 5G
- 5000 mAh
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Xiaomi 12S Ultra and ZTE Axon 41 5G, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 12S Ultra leads ZTE Axon 41 5G by 61.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 12S Ultra is a bit better (73/100 vs 61/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 12S Ultra notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 41 5G (90/100 vs 67/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 12S Ultra notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 41 5G (70/100 vs 51/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 12S Ultra is a bit better (64/100 vs 52/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 41 5G is a bit better (41/100 vs 32/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Xiaomi 12S Ultra or the ZTE Axon 41 5G?
The Xiaomi 12S Ultra is noticeably better than the ZTE Axon 41 5G — the overall rating gap is 15 points.
What is the rating of the Xiaomi 12S Ultra and the ZTE Axon 41 5G?
The Xiaomi 12S Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 71/100, the ZTE Axon 41 5G — 56/100.
Which has the better camera: the Xiaomi 12S Ultra or the ZTE Axon 41 5G?
The Xiaomi 12S Ultra leads on camera score (70/100 vs 51/100).
Which is more powerful: the Xiaomi 12S Ultra or the ZTE Axon 41 5G?
The Xiaomi 12S Ultra leads on performance (73/100 vs 61/100).
Should you choose the Xiaomi 12S Ultra over the ZTE Axon 41 5G?
The Xiaomi 12S Ultra is a better fit for active users. The ZTE Axon 41 5G is a better fit for active users.