Xiaomi 17 vs ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G Extreme Edition
The Xiaomi 17 (2025) 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 leads — 87/100 vs 71/100 (a 16-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the Xiaomi 17 is faster in AnTuTu (3,274,157 vs 1,290,942).
Xiaomi 17
ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G Extreme Edition
- Higher AnTuTu: 3274157 vs 1290942
- Better Geekbench Single: 3566 vs 1675
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10162 vs 4453
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5000 mAh
- Lighter: 191g vs 204g
- Higher performance (95/100 vs 69/100)
- Longer battery life (87/100 vs 52/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 80/100)
- Better portability (63/100 vs 52/100)
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Better camera (86/100 vs 81/100)
Comparing the Xiaomi 17 vs the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G Extreme Edition, the Xiaomi 17 scores 16 points higher (87/100 vs 71/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 leads (95/100 vs 69/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 leads (87/100 vs 52/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G Extreme Edition (95/100 vs 69/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 is a bit better (85/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G Extreme Edition is a bit better (86/100 vs 81/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G Extreme Edition (87/100 vs 52/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 is a bit better (63/100 vs 52/100).
| Specification | Xiaomi 17 | ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G Extreme Edition | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 (nm) | |
| AnTuTu | 3274157 | 1290942 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3566 | 1675 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 10162 | 4453 | |
| Display | 6.3" LTPO AMOLED | 6.7" Oled | |
| Resolution | 2656x1200 | 1116x2480 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | — | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | — | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 16 / HyperOS 3 | Android 12 Snow Cone | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3500 nits | 1500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 151.1×71.8×8.1 mm | 163.3×73.6×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 191 g | 204 g | |
| Price | $709 | — |
Xiaomi 17
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G Extreme Edition
- Main: 64MP
- Ultrawide: 64MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 16MP
Xiaomi 17
- 6.3" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2656x1200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G Extreme Edition
- 6.7" Oled
- Resolution: 1116x2480
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 17
- 7000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 15:00 hrs, total 33:58 hrs
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G Extreme Edition
- 5000 mAh
- No wireless charging
We compared Xiaomi 17 and ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G Extreme Edition, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 leads ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G Extreme Edition by 153.6% in our overall performance rating.
ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G Extreme Edition
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G Extreme Edition (95/100 vs 69/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 is a bit better (85/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G Extreme Edition is a bit better (86/100 vs 81/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G Extreme Edition (87/100 vs 52/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 is a bit better (63/100 vs 52/100).
Which is better: the Xiaomi 17 or the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G Extreme Edition?
The Xiaomi 17 is noticeably better than the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G Extreme Edition — the overall rating gap is 16 points.
What is the rating of the Xiaomi 17 and the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G Extreme Edition?
The Xiaomi 17 has a MobileRank rating of 87/100, the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G Extreme Edition — 71/100.
Which has the better camera: the Xiaomi 17 or the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G Extreme Edition?
The ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G Extreme Edition leads on camera score (86/100 vs 81/100).
Which is more powerful: the Xiaomi 17 or the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G Extreme Edition?
The Xiaomi 17 leads on performance (95/100 vs 69/100).
Should you choose the Xiaomi 17 over the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G Extreme Edition?
The Xiaomi 17 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.