Xiaomi 17 vs ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G

The Xiaomi 17 (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 leads — 87/100 vs 67/100 (a 20-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 (3,248,535 vs 1,294,871).

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

Profile comparison

Category scores

Xiaomi 17

Performance 95
Display 85
Camera 81
Battery 87
Portability 63
Value for money 88

ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G

Performance 68
Display 89
Camera 67
Battery 52
Portability 54
Value for money —

What makes Xiaomi 17 better?

  • Higher AnTuTu: 3248535 vs 1294871
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3566 vs 1662
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 10162 vs 4188
  • Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5000 mAh
  • Lighter: 191g vs 199g

  • Higher performance (95/100 vs 68/100)
  • Better camera (81/100 vs 67/100)
  • Longer battery life (87/100 vs 52/100)
  • Better portability (63/100 vs 54/100)

What makes ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G better?

  • Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz

  • Better display (89/100 vs 85/100)

Comparison verdict

Comparing the Xiaomi 17 vs the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G, the Xiaomi 17 scores 20 points higher (87/100 vs 67/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 leads (95/100 vs 68/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 leads (81/100 vs 67/100). 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 (95/100 vs 68/100). In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G and the Xiaomi 17 are nearly equal (89/100 vs 85/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 is a bit better (81/100 vs 67/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G (87/100 vs 52/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 is a bit better (63/100 vs 54/100).

Xiaomi 17: The Xiaomi 17 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 ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen1
AnTuTu 3248535 1294871
Geekbench Single 3566 1662
Geekbench Multi 10162 4188
Display 6.3" LTPO AMOLED 6.7" Oled
Resolution 2656x1200 1080x2400
Refresh rate 120 Hz 144 Hz
Battery 7000 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging 100W —
Wireless charging 50W 0W
Main camera 50 MP 64 MP
Ultrawide 50 MP 50 MP
Telephoto 50 MP 8 MP
Front camera 50 MP —
RAM 12GB / 16GB —
Storage 256GB / 512GB 256GB
OS Android 16 / HyperOS 3 Android 12 Snow Cone
Brightness (peak) 3500 nits 1000 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68 —
Dimensions 151.1×71.8×8.1 mm 161.9×72.9×8.5 mm
Weight 191 g 199 g
Launch price $709 —

Camera comparison

Xiaomi 17

  • Main: 50MP f/1.7
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 50MP
81
camera

ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G

  • Main: 64MP
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 8MP
  • Front: —
67
camera

Display comparison

Xiaomi 17

  • 6.3" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2656x1200
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
85
display

ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G

  • 6.7" Oled
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
89
display

Battery and charging

Xiaomi 17

  • 7000 mAh
  • NanoReview test: web browsing 15:00 hrs, total 33:58 hrs
  • Wired: 100W
  • Wireless: 50W
87
battery

ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G

  • 5000 mAh
  • No wireless charging
52
battery

Overall performance score

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

Xiaomi 17 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
87/100
3248535 AnTuTu
ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen1
67/100 -150.9%
1294871 AnTuTu

Xiaomi 17 leads ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G by 150.9% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks

Launch prices and where to check today's

Xiaomi 17

$709

ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G

Price unknown

Detailed category analysis

performance

In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G (95/100 vs 68/100).

display

In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G and the Xiaomi 17 are nearly equal (89/100 vs 85/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 is a bit better (81/100 vs 67/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G (87/100 vs 52/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 is a bit better (63/100 vs 54/100).

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: the Xiaomi 17 or the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G?

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

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

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

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

The Xiaomi 17 leads on camera score (81/100 vs 67/100).

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

The Xiaomi 17 leads on performance (95/100 vs 68/100).

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

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 is a better fit for active users.