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 — 71/100 vs 54/100 (a 17-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 (1,290,942 vs 840,330); the Xiaomi 13 Lite is noticeably lighter (171g vs 204g).

The ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G Extreme Edition is noticeably better than the Xiaomi 13 Lite — the overall rating gap is 17 points.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Xiaomi 13 Lite
Performance 55
Display 80
Camera 40
Battery 42
Portability 84
Value for money 46
ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G Extreme Edition
Performance 69
Display 80
Camera 86
Battery 52
Portability 52
Value for money
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: 1290942 vs 840330
  • Better Geekbench Single: 1675 vs 1039
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 4453 vs 2885
  • Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4500 mAh
  • Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP

  • Higher performance (69/100 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 17 points higher (71/100 vs 54/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G Extreme Edition leads (69/100 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 (69/100 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).

Xiaomi 13 Lite: The Xiaomi 13 Lite is a better fit for everyday use.
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.
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 840330 1290942
Geekbench Single 1039 1675
Geekbench Multi 2885 4453
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
40
camera
ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G Extreme Edition
  • Main: 64MP
  • Ultrawide: 64MP
  • Telephoto: 64MP
  • Front: 16MP
86
camera
Display comparison
Xiaomi 13 Lite
  • 6.5" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2400x1080
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
80
display
ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G Extreme Edition
  • 6.7" Oled
  • Resolution: 1116x2480
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
80
display
Battery and charging
Xiaomi 13 Lite
  • 4500 mAh
  • Wired: 67W
  • No wireless charging
42
battery
ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G Extreme Edition
  • 5000 mAh
  • No wireless charging
52
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Xiaomi 13 Lite and ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G Extreme Edition, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Xiaomi 13 Lite Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 1
54/100
840330 AnTuTu
ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G Extreme Edition Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 (nm)
71/100 +34.9%
1290942 AnTuTu

ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G Extreme Edition leads Xiaomi 13 Lite by 34.9% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Xiaomi 13 Lite
$400
ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G Extreme Edition
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G Extreme Edition is a bit better (69/100 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 17 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 — 71/100.

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 (69/100 vs 55/100).

Should you choose the Xiaomi 13 Lite over the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G Extreme Edition?

The Xiaomi 13 Lite is a better fit for everyday use. The ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G Extreme Edition is a better fit for active users, mobile photography enthusiasts.