Xiaomi 17 Pro Max vs ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G
The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max (2025) 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 Pro Max leads — 90/100 vs 67/100 (a 23-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max has the bigger battery (7500 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,998,145 vs 1,290,942); the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G is noticeably lighter (199g vs 219g).
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G
- Higher AnTuTu: 3998145 vs 1290942
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 1675
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 4453
- Bigger battery: 7500 vs 5000 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 2160Hz vs 144Hz
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 69/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 67/100)
- Longer battery life (89/100 vs 52/100)
- Better display (91/100 vs 89/100)
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 199g vs 219g
- Better portability (54/100 vs 48/100)
Comparing the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max vs the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max scores 23 points higher (90/100 vs 67/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads (98/100 vs 69/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads (87/100 vs 67/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads (89/100 vs 52/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G (98/100 vs 69/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max and the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G are nearly equal (91/100 vs 89/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G (87/100 vs 67/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G (89/100 vs 52/100). In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G is a bit better (54/100 vs 48/100).
| Specification | Xiaomi 17 Pro Max | ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen1 | |
| AnTuTu | 3998145 | 1290942 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3640 | 1675 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11033 | 4453 | |
| Display | 6.9" LTPO AMOLED | 6.7" Oled | |
| Resolution | 1200x2608 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 2160 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 7500 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | — | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 159 | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | — | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | — | |
| Storage | 512GB / 1TB | 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16, HyperOS 3 | Android 12 Snow Cone | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3500 nits | 1000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 162.9×77.6×8.0 mm | 161.9×72.9×8.5 mm | |
| Weight | 219 g | 199 g | |
| Price | $999 | — |
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G
- Main: 64MP
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 8MP
- Front: —
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
- 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1200x2608
- Refresh rate: 2160 Hz
ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G
- 6.7" Oled
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
- 7500 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 16:28 hrs, total 36:26 hrs
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G
- 5000 mAh
- No wireless charging
We compared Xiaomi 17 Pro Max and ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G by 209.7% in our overall performance rating.
ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G (98/100 vs 69/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max and the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G are nearly equal (91/100 vs 89/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G (87/100 vs 67/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G (89/100 vs 52/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G is a bit better (54/100 vs 48/100).
Which is better: the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max or the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G by 23 points (90/100 vs 67/100).
What is the rating of the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max and the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max has a MobileRank rating of 90/100, the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G — 67/100.
Which has the better camera: the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max or the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads on camera score (87/100 vs 67/100).
Which is more powerful: the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max or the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads on performance (98/100 vs 69/100).
Should you choose the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max over the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro 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.