Xiaomi 13 Lite vs ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G Extreme Edition
The Xiaomi 13 Lite (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 1, while the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G Extreme Edition (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 (nm). By overall MobileRank rating, the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G Extreme Edition leads — 70/100 vs 54/100 (a 16-point difference). Key differences: the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G Extreme Edition has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G Extreme Edition is faster in AnTuTu (1,294,871 vs 859,516); the Xiaomi 13 Lite is noticeably lighter (171g vs 204g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Xiaomi 13 Lite
ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G Extreme Edition
What makes Xiaomi 13 Lite better?
- Lighter: 171g vs 204g
- Better portability (84/100 vs 52/100)
What makes ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G Extreme Edition better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1294871 vs 859516
- Better Geekbench Single: 1662 vs 1044
- Better Geekbench Multi: 4188 vs 2785
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4500 mAh
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Higher performance (68/100 vs 55/100)
- Better camera (86/100 vs 40/100)
- Longer battery life (52/100 vs 42/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Xiaomi 13 Lite vs the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G Extreme Edition, the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G Extreme Edition scores 16 points higher (70/100 vs 54/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G Extreme Edition leads (68/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G Extreme Edition leads (86/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G Extreme Edition leads (52/100 vs 42/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G Extreme Edition is a bit better (68/100 vs 55/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 80/100. In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G Extreme Edition significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 13 Lite (86/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G Extreme Edition is a bit better (52/100 vs 42/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 13 Lite significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G Extreme Edition (84/100 vs 52/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Xiaomi 13 Lite | ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G Extreme Edition | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 1 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 (nm) | |
| AnTuTu | 859516 | 1294871 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1044 | 1662 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2785 | 4188 | |
| Display | 6.5" AMOLED | 6.7" Oled | |
| Resolution | 2400x1080 | 1116x2480 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4500 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 67W | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 64 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | — | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 12 | Android 12 Snow Cone | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1000 nits | 1500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP53 | — | |
| Dimensions | 159.2×72.7×7.2 mm | 163.3×73.6×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 171 g | 204 g | |
| Launch price | $400 | — |
Camera comparison
Xiaomi 13 Lite
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G Extreme Edition
- Main: 64MP
- Ultrawide: 64MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Xiaomi 13 Lite
- 6.5" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G Extreme Edition
- 6.7" Oled
- Resolution: 1116x2480
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Xiaomi 13 Lite
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 67W
- No wireless charging
ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G Extreme Edition
- 5000 mAh
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Xiaomi 13 Lite and ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G Extreme Edition, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G Extreme Edition leads Xiaomi 13 Lite by 33.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G Extreme Edition
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G Extreme Edition is a bit better (68/100 vs 55/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 80/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G Extreme Edition significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 13 Lite (86/100 vs 40/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G Extreme Edition is a bit better (52/100 vs 42/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 13 Lite significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G Extreme Edition (84/100 vs 52/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Xiaomi 13 Lite or the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G Extreme Edition?
The ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G Extreme Edition is noticeably better than the Xiaomi 13 Lite — the overall rating gap is 16 points.
What is the rating of the Xiaomi 13 Lite and the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G Extreme Edition?
The Xiaomi 13 Lite has a MobileRank rating of 54/100, the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G Extreme Edition — 70/100.
Which has the better camera: the Xiaomi 13 Lite or the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G Extreme Edition?
The ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G Extreme Edition leads on camera score (86/100 vs 40/100).
Which is more powerful: the Xiaomi 13 Lite or the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G Extreme Edition?
The ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G Extreme Edition leads on performance (68/100 vs 55/100).
Should you choose the Xiaomi 13 Lite over the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G Extreme Edition?
The ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G Extreme Edition is a better fit for active users, mobile photography enthusiasts.