Xiaomi 17 Ultra vs ZTE Axon 41 5G
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the ZTE Axon 41 5G (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 870. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads — 89/100 vs 56/100 (a 33-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Ultra has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the Xiaomi 17 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,600,724 vs 1,010,069); the ZTE Axon 41 5G is noticeably lighter (203g vs 226g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
ZTE Axon 41 5G
What makes Xiaomi 17 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3600724 vs 1010069
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1298
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 3520
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5000 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 61/100)
- Better camera (93/100 vs 51/100)
- Longer battery life (80/100 vs 52/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 67/100)
What makes ZTE Axon 41 5G better?
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 203g vs 226g
- Better portability (41/100 vs 40/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Xiaomi 17 Ultra vs the ZTE Axon 41 5G, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra scores 33 points higher (89/100 vs 56/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads (97/100 vs 61/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads (93/100 vs 51/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads (80/100 vs 52/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 41 5G (97/100 vs 61/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 41 5G (89/100 vs 67/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 41 5G (93/100 vs 51/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 41 5G (80/100 vs 52/100). In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 41 5G and the Xiaomi 17 Ultra are nearly equal (41/100 vs 40/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Xiaomi 17 Ultra | ZTE Axon 41 5G | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 | |
| AnTuTu | 3600724 | 1010069 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 1298 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 3520 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.7" Amoled | |
| Resolution | 3200x1440 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | — | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 166 | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 200 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 44 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | — | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 11 Red Velvet Cake | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3500 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 162.9×77.6×8.3 mm | 163.9×76.2×9.5 mm | |
| Weight | 226 g | 203 g | |
| Launch price | $999 | — |
Camera comparison
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.63
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 32MP
ZTE Axon 41 5G
- Main: 64MP
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 44MP
Display comparison
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 3200x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ZTE Axon 41 5G
- 6.7" Amoled
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Battery and charging
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
- 6000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 16:09 hrs, total 33:23 hrs
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 50W
ZTE Axon 41 5G
- 5000 mAh
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Xiaomi 17 Ultra and ZTE Axon 41 5G, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads ZTE Axon 41 5G by 256.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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ZTE Axon 41 5G
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 41 5G (97/100 vs 61/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 41 5G (89/100 vs 67/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 41 5G (93/100 vs 51/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 41 5G (80/100 vs 52/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 41 5G and the Xiaomi 17 Ultra are nearly equal (41/100 vs 40/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Xiaomi 17 Ultra or the ZTE Axon 41 5G?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 41 5G by 33 points (89/100 vs 56/100).
What is the rating of the Xiaomi 17 Ultra and the ZTE Axon 41 5G?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 89/100, the ZTE Axon 41 5G — 56/100.
Which has the better camera: the Xiaomi 17 Ultra or the ZTE Axon 41 5G?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads on camera score (93/100 vs 51/100).
Which is more powerful: the Xiaomi 17 Ultra or the ZTE Axon 41 5G?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads on performance (97/100 vs 61/100).
Should you choose the Xiaomi 17 Ultra over the ZTE Axon 41 5G?
The Xiaomi 17 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 5G is a better fit for active users.