Xiaomi 15 Ultra vs ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G Extreme Edition
The Xiaomi 15 Ultra (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G Extreme Edition (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 (nm). By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra leads — 85/100 vs 71/100 (a 14-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 15 Ultra has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the Xiaomi 15 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,030,376 vs 1,290,942); the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G Extreme Edition is noticeably lighter (204g vs 225g).
Xiaomi 15 Ultra
ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G Extreme Edition
- Higher AnTuTu: 3030376 vs 1290942
- Better Geekbench Single: 3050 vs 1675
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10200 vs 4453
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5000 mAh
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 69/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 86/100)
- Longer battery life (80/100 vs 52/100)
- Better display (90/100 vs 80/100)
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 204g vs 225g
- Better portability (52/100 vs 29/100)
Comparing the Xiaomi 15 Ultra vs the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G Extreme Edition, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra scores 14 points higher (85/100 vs 71/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra leads (92/100 vs 69/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra leads (80/100 vs 52/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G Extreme Edition (92/100 vs 69/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra is a bit better (90/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra and the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G Extreme Edition are nearly equal (87/100 vs 86/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G Extreme Edition (80/100 vs 52/100). In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G Extreme Edition notably outperforms the Xiaomi 15 Ultra (52/100 vs 29/100).
| Specification | Xiaomi 15 Ultra | ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G Extreme Edition | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 (nm) | |
| AnTuTu | 3030376 | 1290942 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3050 | 1675 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 10200 | 4453 | |
| Display | 6.7" LTPO AMOLED | 6.7" Oled | |
| Resolution | 3200x1440 | 1116x2480 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | — | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 159 | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 16GB | — | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 15 / HyperOS 2 | Android 12 Snow Cone | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3200 nits | 1500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 161.3×75.3×9.4 mm | 163.3×73.6×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 225 g | 204 g | |
| Price | $999 | — |
Xiaomi 15 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.63
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G Extreme Edition
- Main: 64MP
- Ultrawide: 64MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 16MP
Xiaomi 15 Ultra
- 6.7" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 3200x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G Extreme Edition
- 6.7" Oled
- Resolution: 1116x2480
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 15 Ultra
- 6000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 12:19 hrs, total 30:03 hrs
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 50W
ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G Extreme Edition
- 5000 mAh
- No wireless charging
We compared Xiaomi 15 Ultra and ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G Extreme Edition, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 15 Ultra leads ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G Extreme Edition by 134.7% in our overall performance rating.
ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G Extreme Edition
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G Extreme Edition (92/100 vs 69/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra is a bit better (90/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra and the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G Extreme Edition are nearly equal (87/100 vs 86/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G Extreme Edition (80/100 vs 52/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G Extreme Edition notably outperforms the Xiaomi 15 Ultra (52/100 vs 29/100).
Which is better: the Xiaomi 15 Ultra or the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G Extreme Edition?
The Xiaomi 15 Ultra is noticeably better than the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G Extreme Edition — the overall rating gap is 14 points.
What is the rating of the Xiaomi 15 Ultra and the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G Extreme Edition?
The Xiaomi 15 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 85/100, the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G Extreme Edition — 71/100.
Which is more powerful: the Xiaomi 15 Ultra or the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G Extreme Edition?
The Xiaomi 15 Ultra leads on performance (92/100 vs 69/100).
Should you choose the Xiaomi 15 Ultra over the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G Extreme Edition?
The Xiaomi 15 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers. The ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G Extreme Edition is a better fit for active users, mobile photography enthusiasts.