Xiaomi 17T Pro vs ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G
The Xiaomi 17T Pro (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500, while the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen1. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17T Pro leads — 82/100 vs 67/100 (a 15-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17T Pro has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the Xiaomi 17T Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,182,664 vs 1,294,871).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Xiaomi 17T Pro
ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G
What makes Xiaomi 17T Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3182664 vs 1294871
- Better Geekbench Single: 3293 vs 1662
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10243 vs 4188
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5000 mAh
- Higher performance (93/100 vs 68/100)
- Longer battery life (87/100 vs 52/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 89/100)
What makes ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G better?
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 199g vs 205g
- Better camera (67/100 vs 63/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Xiaomi 17T Pro vs the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G, the Xiaomi 17T Pro scores 15 points higher (82/100 vs 67/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17T Pro leads (93/100 vs 68/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17T Pro leads (87/100 vs 52/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17T Pro notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G (93/100 vs 68/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17T Pro is a bit better (94/100 vs 89/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G and the Xiaomi 17T Pro are nearly equal (67/100 vs 63/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17T Pro significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G (87/100 vs 52/100). In the "portability" category, both devices are on the same level — 54/100.
Specs comparison
| Specification | Xiaomi 17T Pro | ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen1 | |
| AnTuTu | 3182664 | 1294871 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3293 | 1662 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 10243 | 4188 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.7" Oled | |
| Resolution | 2772x1280 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | — | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | — | |
| RAM | 12GB | — | |
| Storage | 512GB / 1TB | 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 12 Snow Cone | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 1000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | — | 161.9×72.9×8.5 mm | |
| Weight | 205 g | 199 g | |
| Launch price | $899 | — |
Camera comparison
Xiaomi 17T Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G
- Main: 64MP
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 8MP
- Front: —
Display comparison
Xiaomi 17T Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2772x1280
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G
- 6.7" Oled
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Xiaomi 17T Pro
- 7000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 18:30 hrs, total 36:42 hrs
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G
- 5000 mAh
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Xiaomi 17T Pro and ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17T Pro leads ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G by 145.8% 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 17T Pro notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G (93/100 vs 68/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17T Pro is a bit better (94/100 vs 89/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G and the Xiaomi 17T Pro are nearly equal (67/100 vs 63/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17T Pro significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G (87/100 vs 52/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, both devices are on the same level — 54/100.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Xiaomi 17T Pro or the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G?
The Xiaomi 17T Pro is noticeably better than the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G — the overall rating gap is 15 points.
What is the rating of the Xiaomi 17T Pro and the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G?
The Xiaomi 17T Pro has a MobileRank rating of 82/100, the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G — 67/100.
Which is more powerful: the Xiaomi 17T Pro or the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G?
The Xiaomi 17T Pro leads on performance (93/100 vs 68/100).
Should you choose the Xiaomi 17T Pro over the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G?
The Xiaomi 17T Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers. The ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G is a better fit for active users.