Xiaomi 17 Max vs ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G Extreme Edition
The Xiaomi 17 Max (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, 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 17 Max leads — 88/100 vs 71/100 (a 17-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Max has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 200 MP vs 64 MP; the Xiaomi 17 Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,654,776 vs 1,290,942); the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G Extreme Edition is noticeably lighter (204g vs 219g).
Xiaomi 17 Max
ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G Extreme Edition
- Higher AnTuTu: 3654776 vs 1290942
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 1675
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 4453
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 5000 mAh
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 64MP
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 69/100)
- Better camera (90/100 vs 86/100)
- Longer battery life (90/100 vs 52/100)
- Better display (81/100 vs 80/100)
- Lighter: 204g vs 219g
- Better portability (52/100 vs 40/100)
Comparing the Xiaomi 17 Max vs the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G Extreme Edition, the Xiaomi 17 Max scores 17 points higher (88/100 vs 71/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads (97/100 vs 69/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads (90/100 vs 52/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G Extreme Edition (97/100 vs 69/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max and the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G Extreme Edition are nearly equal (81/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max and the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G Extreme Edition are nearly equal (90/100 vs 86/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G Extreme Edition (90/100 vs 52/100). In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G Extreme Edition is a bit better (52/100 vs 40/100).
| Specification | Xiaomi 17 Max | ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G Extreme Edition | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 (nm) | |
| AnTuTu | 3654776 | 1290942 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3640 | 1675 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11033 | 4453 | |
| Display | 6.9" LTPO AMOLED | 6.7" Oled | |
| Resolution | 2608x1200 | 1116x2480 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 8000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | — | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | — | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 12 Snow Cone | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3500 nits | 1500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | — | 163.3×73.6×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 219 g | 204 g | |
| Price | $799 | — |
Xiaomi 17 Max
- Main: 200MP f/f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G Extreme Edition
- Main: 64MP
- Ultrawide: 64MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 16MP
Xiaomi 17 Max
- 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2608x1200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G Extreme Edition
- 6.7" Oled
- Resolution: 1116x2480
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 17 Max
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G Extreme Edition
- 5000 mAh
- No wireless charging
We compared Xiaomi 17 Max and ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G Extreme Edition, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 Max leads ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G Extreme Edition by 183.1% in our overall performance rating.
ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G Extreme Edition
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G Extreme Edition (97/100 vs 69/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max and the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G Extreme Edition are nearly equal (81/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max and the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G Extreme Edition are nearly equal (90/100 vs 86/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G Extreme Edition (90/100 vs 52/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G Extreme Edition is a bit better (52/100 vs 40/100).
Which is better: the Xiaomi 17 Max or the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G Extreme Edition?
The Xiaomi 17 Max is noticeably better than the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G Extreme Edition — the overall rating gap is 17 points.
What is the rating of the Xiaomi 17 Max and the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G Extreme Edition?
The Xiaomi 17 Max has a MobileRank rating of 88/100, the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G Extreme Edition — 71/100.
Which is more powerful: the Xiaomi 17 Max or the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G Extreme Edition?
The Xiaomi 17 Max leads on performance (97/100 vs 69/100).
Should you choose the Xiaomi 17 Max over the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G Extreme Edition?
The Xiaomi 17 Max 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.