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).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Xiaomi 17
ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G
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).
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
ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G
- Main: 64MP
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 8MP
- Front: —
Display comparison
Xiaomi 17
- 6.3" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2656x1200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G
- 6.7" Oled
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Xiaomi 17
- 7000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 15:00 hrs, total 33:58 hrs
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G
- 5000 mAh
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Xiaomi 17 and ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 leads ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G by 150.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G
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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.