Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) vs ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G

The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) (2025) runs on the 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 Ultra (China) leads — 87/100 vs 67/100 (a 20-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) has the bigger battery (6800 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) is faster in AnTuTu (3,942,923 vs 1,290,942); the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G is noticeably lighter (199g vs 224g).

The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G by 20 points (87/100 vs 67/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
Performance 98
Display 81
Camera 87
Battery 83
Portability 42
Value for money 86
ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G
Performance 69
Display 89
Camera 67
Battery 52
Portability 54
Value for money
What makes Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3942923 vs 1290942
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 1675
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 4453
  • Bigger battery: 6800 vs 5000 mAh

  • Higher performance (98/100 vs 69/100)
  • Better camera (87/100 vs 67/100)
  • Longer battery life (83/100 vs 52/100)
What makes ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G better?
  • Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
  • Lighter: 199g vs 224g

  • Better display (89/100 vs 81/100)
  • Better portability (54/100 vs 42/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) vs the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) scores 20 points higher (87/100 vs 67/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads (98/100 vs 69/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads (87/100 vs 67/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads (83/100 vs 52/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G (98/100 vs 69/100). 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 Ultra (China) notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G (87/100 vs 67/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G (83/100 vs 52/100). In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G is a bit better (54/100 vs 42/100).

Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China): The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.
ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G: The ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G is a better fit for active users.
Specs comparison
Specification Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G
Processor Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen1
AnTuTu 3942923 1290942
Geekbench Single 3640 1675
Geekbench Multi 11033 4453
Display 6.9" LTPO AMOLED 6.7" Oled
Resolution 1200x2608 1080x2400
Refresh rate 120 Hz 144 Hz
Battery 6800 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging 90W
Wireless charging 50W 0W
Main camera 50 MP 64 MP
Ultrawide 50 MP 50 MP
Telephoto 200 MP 8 MP
Front camera 50 MP
RAM 12GB / 16GB
Storage 512GB / 1TB 256GB
OS Android 16 Android 12 Snow Cone
Brightness (peak) 1000 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68/IP69
Dimensions 162.9×77.6×8.3 mm 161.9×72.9×8.5 mm
Weight 224 g 199 g
Launch price $892
Camera comparison
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.7
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 200MP
  • Front: 50MP
87
camera
ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G
  • Main: 64MP
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 8MP
  • Front: —
67
camera
Display comparison
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
  • 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1200x2608
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
81
display
ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G
  • 6.7" Oled
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
89
display
Battery and charging
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
  • 6800 mAh
  • Wired: 90W
  • Wireless: 50W
83
battery
ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G
  • 5000 mAh
  • No wireless charging
52
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) and ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
87/100
3942923 AnTuTu
ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen1
67/100 -205.4%
1290942 AnTuTu

Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G by 205.4% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
$892
ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G (98/100 vs 69/100).

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 Ultra (China) notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G (87/100 vs 67/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G (83/100 vs 52/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G is a bit better (54/100 vs 42/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) or the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G?

The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G by 20 points (87/100 vs 67/100).

What is the rating of the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) and the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G?

The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) has a MobileRank rating of 87/100, the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G — 67/100.

Which has the better camera: the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) or the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G?

The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads on camera score (87/100 vs 67/100).

Which is more powerful: the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) or the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G?

The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads on performance (98/100 vs 69/100).

Should you choose the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) over the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G?

The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) 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.