Xiaomi 14 vs ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G
The Xiaomi 14 (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, while the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen1. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 14 leads — 75/100 vs 67/100 (a 8-point difference). Key differences: the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4610); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the Xiaomi 14 is faster in AnTuTu (2,363,726 vs 1,294,871).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Xiaomi 14
ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G
What makes Xiaomi 14 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 2363726 vs 1294871
- Better Geekbench Single: 2200 vs 1662
- Better Geekbench Multi: 7000 vs 4188
- Lighter: 193g vs 199g
- Higher performance (82/100 vs 68/100)
- Better camera (71/100 vs 67/100)
- Longer battery life (65/100 vs 52/100)
- Better portability (61/100 vs 54/100)
What makes ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G better?
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4610 mAh
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Better display (89/100 vs 85/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Xiaomi 14 vs the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G, the Xiaomi 14 scores 8 points higher (75/100 vs 67/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 14 leads (82/100 vs 68/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 14 leads (65/100 vs 52/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 14 is a bit better (82/100 vs 68/100). In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G and the Xiaomi 14 are nearly equal (89/100 vs 85/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 14 and the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G are nearly equal (71/100 vs 67/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 14 is a bit better (65/100 vs 52/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 14 is a bit better (61/100 vs 54/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Xiaomi 14 | ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen1 | |
| AnTuTu | 2363726 | 1294871 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2200 | 1662 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 7000 | 4188 | |
| Display | 6.4" LTPO AMOLED | 6.7" Oled | |
| Resolution | 2670x1200 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 4610 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | — | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 138 | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | — | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB / 16GB | — | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB | |
| OS | Android 14 / HyperOS | Android 12 Snow Cone | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3000 nits | 1000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 152.8×71.5×8.2 mm | 161.9×72.9×8.5 mm | |
| Weight | 193 g | 199 g | |
| Launch price | $599 | — |
Camera comparison
Xiaomi 14
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G
- Main: 64MP
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 8MP
- Front: —
Display comparison
Xiaomi 14
- 6.4" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2670x1200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G
- 6.7" Oled
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Xiaomi 14
- 4610 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 50W
ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G
- 5000 mAh
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Xiaomi 14 and ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 14 leads ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G by 82.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 14 is a bit better (82/100 vs 68/100).
display
In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G and the Xiaomi 14 are nearly equal (89/100 vs 85/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 14 and the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G are nearly equal (71/100 vs 67/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 14 is a bit better (65/100 vs 52/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 14 is a bit better (61/100 vs 54/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Xiaomi 14 or the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G?
The Xiaomi 14 edges out the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G by just 8 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Xiaomi 14 and the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G?
The Xiaomi 14 has a MobileRank rating of 75/100, the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G — 67/100.
Which is more powerful: the Xiaomi 14 or the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G?
The Xiaomi 14 leads on performance (82/100 vs 68/100).
Should you choose the Xiaomi 14 over the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G?
The Xiaomi 14 is a better fit for gamers and power users. The ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G is a better fit for active users.