Xiaomi 12S Ultra vs ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G
The Xiaomi 12S Ultra (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 Xiaomi 12S Ultra leads — 71/100 vs 67/100 (a 4-point difference). Key differences: the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 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 1,294,871); the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G is noticeably lighter (199g vs 225g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Xiaomi 12S Ultra
ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G
What makes Xiaomi 12S Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1627862 vs 1294871
- Better Geekbench Single: 1761 vs 1662
- Better Geekbench Multi: 4688 vs 4188
- Higher performance (73/100 vs 68/100)
- Better camera (70/100 vs 67/100)
- Longer battery life (64/100 vs 52/100)
- Better display (90/100 vs 89/100)
What makes ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G better?
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4800 mAh
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 3MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 199g vs 225g
- Better portability (54/100 vs 32/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Xiaomi 12S Ultra vs the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G, the Xiaomi 12S Ultra scores 4 points higher (71/100 vs 67/100). 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 68/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 12S Ultra and the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G are nearly equal (90/100 vs 89/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 12S Ultra and the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G are nearly equal (70/100 vs 67/100). 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 Ultra 5G notably outperforms the Xiaomi 12S Ultra (54/100 vs 32/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Xiaomi 12S Ultra | ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen1 | |
| AnTuTu | 1627862 | 1294871 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1761 | 1662 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4688 | 4188 | |
| Display | 6.7" LTPO2 AMOLED | 6.7" Oled | |
| Resolution | 1440x3200 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 4800 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 67W | — | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 136 | — | |
| Main camera | 3 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 48 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | — | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | — | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB | |
| OS | Android 12, MIUI 13 | Android 12 Snow Cone | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1500 nits | 1000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 163.2×75.0×9.1 mm | 161.9×72.9×8.5 mm | |
| Weight | 225 g | 199 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Xiaomi 12S Ultra
- Main: 3MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 48MP
- Telephoto: 48MP
- Front: 32MP
ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G
- Main: 64MP
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 8MP
- Front: —
Display comparison
Xiaomi 12S Ultra
- 6.7" LTPO2 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 12S Ultra
- 4800 mAh
- Wired: 67W
- Wireless: 50W
ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G
- 5000 mAh
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Xiaomi 12S Ultra and ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 12S Ultra leads ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G by 25.7% 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 68/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 12S Ultra and the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G are nearly equal (90/100 vs 89/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 12S Ultra and the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G are nearly equal (70/100 vs 67/100).
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 Ultra 5G notably outperforms the Xiaomi 12S Ultra (54/100 vs 32/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Xiaomi 12S Ultra or the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G?
The Xiaomi 12S Ultra edges out the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G by just 4 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Xiaomi 12S Ultra and the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G?
The Xiaomi 12S Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 71/100, the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G — 67/100.
Which is more powerful: the Xiaomi 12S Ultra or the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G?
The Xiaomi 12S Ultra leads on performance (73/100 vs 68/100).
Should you choose the Xiaomi 12S Ultra over the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G?
The Xiaomi 12S Ultra is a better fit for active users. The ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G is a better fit for active users.