Xiaomi Black Shark 5 vs ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G

The Xiaomi Black Shark 5 (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 5G, while the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen1. By overall MobileRank rating, the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G leads — 67/100 vs 59/100 (a 8-point difference). Key differences: the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4650); the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G is faster in AnTuTu (1,290,942 vs 1,010,069); the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G is noticeably lighter (199g vs 218g).

The ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G edges out the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 by just 8 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Xiaomi Black Shark 5
Performance 61
Display 89
Camera 45
Battery 57
Portability 32
Value for money
ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G
Performance 69
Display 89
Camera 67
Battery 52
Portability 54
Value for money
What makes Xiaomi Black Shark 5 better?

  • Longer battery life (57/100 vs 52/100)
What makes ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 1290942 vs 1010069
  • Better Geekbench Single: 1675 vs 1298
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 4453 vs 3520
  • Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4650 mAh
  • Lighter: 199g vs 218g

  • Higher performance (69/100 vs 61/100)
  • Better camera (67/100 vs 45/100)
  • Better portability (54/100 vs 32/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 vs the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G, the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G scores 8 points higher (67/100 vs 59/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G leads (67/100 vs 45/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G is a bit better (69/100 vs 61/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 89/100. In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G notably outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 (67/100 vs 45/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 is a bit better (57/100 vs 52/100). In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G notably outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 (54/100 vs 32/100).

Xiaomi Black Shark 5: The Xiaomi Black Shark 5 is a better fit for active users.
ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G: The ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G is a better fit for active users.
Specs comparison
Specification Xiaomi Black Shark 5 ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 5G Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen1
AnTuTu 1010069 1290942
Geekbench Single 1298 1675
Geekbench Multi 3520 4453
Display 6.7" AMOLED 6.7" Oled
Resolution 1080x2400 1080x2400
Refresh rate 144 Hz 144 Hz
Battery 4650 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging 120W
Main camera 64 MP 64 MP
Ultrawide 13 MP 50 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 8 MP
Front camera 16 MP
RAM 8GB / 12GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB 256GB
OS Android 12, Joy UI 13 Android 12 Snow Cone
Brightness (peak) 1300 nits 1000 nits
NFC yes yes
Dimensions 163.8×76.3×10.0 mm 161.9×72.9×8.5 mm
Weight 218 g 199 g
Launch price
Camera comparison
Xiaomi Black Shark 5
  • Main: 64MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 13MP
  • Front: 16MP
45
camera
ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G
  • Main: 64MP
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 8MP
  • Front: —
67
camera
Display comparison
Xiaomi Black Shark 5
  • 6.7" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
89
display
ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G
  • 6.7" Oled
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
89
display
Battery and charging
Xiaomi Black Shark 5
  • 4650 mAh
  • Wired: 120W
  • No wireless charging
57
battery
ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G
  • 5000 mAh
  • No wireless charging
52
battery
Overall performance score

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

Xiaomi Black Shark 5 Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 5G
59/100
1010069 AnTuTu
ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen1
67/100 +21.8%
1290942 AnTuTu

ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G leads Xiaomi Black Shark 5 by 21.8% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G is a bit better (69/100 vs 61/100).

display

In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 89/100.

camera

In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G notably outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 (67/100 vs 45/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 is a bit better (57/100 vs 52/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G notably outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 (54/100 vs 32/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 or the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G?

The ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G edges out the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 by just 8 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.

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

The Xiaomi Black Shark 5 has a MobileRank rating of 59/100, the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G — 67/100.

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

The ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G leads on camera score (67/100 vs 45/100).

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

The ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G leads on performance (69/100 vs 61/100).

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

The Xiaomi Black Shark 5 is a better fit for active users. The ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G is a better fit for active users.