Xiaomi 17 Max vs ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G
The Xiaomi 17 Max (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen1. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads — 88/100 vs 67/100 (a 21-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 1,294,871); the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G is noticeably lighter (199g vs 219g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Xiaomi 17 Max
ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G
What makes Xiaomi 17 Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3654776 vs 1294871
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1662
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 4188
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 5000 mAh
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 64MP
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 68/100)
- Better camera (90/100 vs 67/100)
- Longer battery life (90/100 vs 52/100)
What makes ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G better?
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 199g vs 219g
- Better display (89/100 vs 81/100)
- Better portability (54/100 vs 40/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Xiaomi 17 Max vs the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G, the Xiaomi 17 Max scores 21 points higher (88/100 vs 67/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads (97/100 vs 68/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads (90/100 vs 67/100). 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 (97/100 vs 68/100). In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G is a bit better (89/100 vs 81/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G (90/100 vs 67/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G (90/100 vs 52/100). In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G is a bit better (54/100 vs 40/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Xiaomi 17 Max | ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen1 | |
| AnTuTu | 3654776 | 1294871 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 1662 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 4188 | |
| Display | 6.9" LTPO AMOLED | 6.7" Oled | |
| Resolution | 2608x1200 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 8000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | — | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | — | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | — | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 12 Snow Cone | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3500 nits | 1000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | — | 161.9×72.9×8.5 mm | |
| Weight | 219 g | 199 g | |
| Launch price | $799 | — |
Camera comparison
Xiaomi 17 Max
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G
- Main: 64MP
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 8MP
- Front: —
Display comparison
Xiaomi 17 Max
- 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2608x1200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G
- 6.7" Oled
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Xiaomi 17 Max
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G
- 5000 mAh
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Xiaomi 17 Max and ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 Max leads ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G by 182.3% 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 17 Max notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G (97/100 vs 68/100).
display
In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G is a bit better (89/100 vs 81/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G (90/100 vs 67/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G (90/100 vs 52/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G is a bit better (54/100 vs 40/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Xiaomi 17 Max or the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G?
The Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G by 21 points (88/100 vs 67/100).
What is the rating of the Xiaomi 17 Max and the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G?
The Xiaomi 17 Max has a MobileRank rating of 88/100, the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G — 67/100.
Which has the better camera: the Xiaomi 17 Max or the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G?
The Xiaomi 17 Max leads on camera score (90/100 vs 67/100).
Which is more powerful: the Xiaomi 17 Max or the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G?
The Xiaomi 17 Max leads on performance (97/100 vs 68/100).
Should you choose the Xiaomi 17 Max over the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G?
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 is a better fit for active users.