Xiaomi 15 Pro vs ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G
The Xiaomi 15 Pro (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen1. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 15 Pro leads — 83/100 vs 67/100 (a 16-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 15 Pro has the bigger battery (6100 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the Xiaomi 15 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (2,995,695 vs 1,294,871).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Xiaomi 15 Pro
ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G
What makes Xiaomi 15 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 2995695 vs 1294871
- Better Geekbench Single: 2798 vs 1662
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10104 vs 4188
- Bigger battery: 6100 vs 5000 mAh
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 68/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 67/100)
- Longer battery life (80/100 vs 52/100)
- Better display (90/100 vs 89/100)
What makes ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G better?
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 199g vs 213g
- Better portability (54/100 vs 46/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Xiaomi 15 Pro vs the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G, the Xiaomi 15 Pro scores 16 points higher (83/100 vs 67/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 15 Pro leads (91/100 vs 68/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 15 Pro leads (78/100 vs 67/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 15 Pro leads (80/100 vs 52/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 15 Pro notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G (91/100 vs 68/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 15 Pro and the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G are nearly equal (90/100 vs 89/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 15 Pro is a bit better (78/100 vs 67/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 15 Pro notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G (80/100 vs 52/100). In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G is a bit better (54/100 vs 46/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Xiaomi 15 Pro | ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen1 | |
| AnTuTu | 2995695 | 1294871 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2798 | 1662 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 10104 | 4188 | |
| Display | 6.7" LTPO AMOLED | 6.7" Oled | |
| Resolution | 3200x1440 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 6100 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | — | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | — | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | — | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB | |
| OS | Android 15 / HyperOS 2 | Android 12 Snow Cone | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3200 nits | 1000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 161.3×75.3×8.4 mm | 161.9×72.9×8.5 mm | |
| Weight | 213 g | 199 g | |
| Launch price | $771 | — |
Camera comparison
Xiaomi 15 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G
- Main: 64MP
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 8MP
- Front: —
Display comparison
Xiaomi 15 Pro
- 6.7" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 3200x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G
- 6.7" Oled
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Xiaomi 15 Pro
- 6100 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 50W
ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G
- 5000 mAh
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Xiaomi 15 Pro and ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 15 Pro leads ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G by 131.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 15 Pro notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G (91/100 vs 68/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 15 Pro and the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G are nearly equal (90/100 vs 89/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 15 Pro is a bit better (78/100 vs 67/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 15 Pro notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G (80/100 vs 52/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G is a bit better (54/100 vs 46/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Xiaomi 15 Pro or the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G?
The Xiaomi 15 Pro is noticeably better than the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G — the overall rating gap is 16 points.
What is the rating of the Xiaomi 15 Pro and the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G?
The Xiaomi 15 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 83/100, the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G — 67/100.
Which has the better camera: the Xiaomi 15 Pro or the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G?
The Xiaomi 15 Pro leads on camera score (78/100 vs 67/100).
Which is more powerful: the Xiaomi 15 Pro or the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G?
The Xiaomi 15 Pro leads on performance (91/100 vs 68/100).
Should you choose the Xiaomi 15 Pro over the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G?
The Xiaomi 15 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers. The ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G is a better fit for active users.