Xiaomi Mix Fold 3 vs ZTE Axon 41 5G
The Xiaomi Mix Fold 3 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2, while the ZTE Axon 41 5G (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 870. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi Mix Fold 3 leads — 64/100 vs 56/100 (a 8-point difference). Key differences: the ZTE Axon 41 5G has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4800); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the Xiaomi Mix Fold 3 is faster in AnTuTu (1,991,672 vs 1,010,069); the ZTE Axon 41 5G is noticeably lighter (203g vs 255g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Xiaomi Mix Fold 3
ZTE Axon 41 5G
What makes Xiaomi Mix Fold 3 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1991672 vs 1010069
- Better Geekbench Single: 2004 vs 1298
- Better Geekbench Multi: 5311 vs 3520
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (77/100 vs 61/100)
- Longer battery life (64/100 vs 52/100)
- Better display (77/100 vs 67/100)
- Better portability (52/100 vs 41/100)
What makes ZTE Axon 41 5G better?
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4800 mAh
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 203g vs 255g
- Better camera (51/100 vs 42/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Xiaomi Mix Fold 3 vs the ZTE Axon 41 5G, the Xiaomi Mix Fold 3 scores 8 points higher (64/100 vs 56/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi Mix Fold 3 leads (77/100 vs 61/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi Mix Fold 3 leads (64/100 vs 52/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi Mix Fold 3 notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 41 5G (77/100 vs 61/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi Mix Fold 3 is a bit better (77/100 vs 67/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 41 5G is a bit better (51/100 vs 42/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi Mix Fold 3 is a bit better (64/100 vs 52/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi Mix Fold 3 is a bit better (52/100 vs 41/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Xiaomi Mix Fold 3 | ZTE Axon 41 5G | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 | |
| AnTuTu | 1991672 | 1010069 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2004 | 1298 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 5311 | 3520 | |
| Display | 8.0" Foldable LTPO OLED+ | 6.7" Amoled | |
| Resolution | 1916x2160 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 4800 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 67W | — | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 10 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 20 MP | 44 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | — | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 13, upgradable to Android 14, HyperOS | Android 11 Red Velvet Cake | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2600 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Dimensions | 161.2×143.3×5.3 mm | 163.9×76.2×9.5 mm | |
| Weight | 255 g | 203 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Xiaomi Mix Fold 3
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 10MP
- Front: 20MP
ZTE Axon 41 5G
- Main: 64MP
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 44MP
Display comparison
Xiaomi Mix Fold 3
- 8.0" Foldable LTPO OLED+
- Resolution: 1916x2160
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ZTE Axon 41 5G
- 6.7" Amoled
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Battery and charging
Xiaomi Mix Fold 3
- 4800 mAh
- Wired: 67W
- Wireless: 50W
ZTE Axon 41 5G
- 5000 mAh
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Xiaomi Mix Fold 3 and ZTE Axon 41 5G, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi Mix Fold 3 leads ZTE Axon 41 5G by 97.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi Mix Fold 3 notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 41 5G (77/100 vs 61/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi Mix Fold 3 is a bit better (77/100 vs 67/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 41 5G is a bit better (51/100 vs 42/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi Mix Fold 3 is a bit better (64/100 vs 52/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi Mix Fold 3 is a bit better (52/100 vs 41/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Xiaomi Mix Fold 3 or the ZTE Axon 41 5G?
The Xiaomi Mix Fold 3 edges out the ZTE Axon 41 5G by just 8 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Xiaomi Mix Fold 3 and the ZTE Axon 41 5G?
The Xiaomi Mix Fold 3 has a MobileRank rating of 64/100, the ZTE Axon 41 5G — 56/100.
Which has the better camera: the Xiaomi Mix Fold 3 or the ZTE Axon 41 5G?
The ZTE Axon 41 5G leads on camera score (51/100 vs 42/100).
Which is more powerful: the Xiaomi Mix Fold 3 or the ZTE Axon 41 5G?
The Xiaomi Mix Fold 3 leads on performance (77/100 vs 61/100).
Should you choose the Xiaomi Mix Fold 3 over the ZTE Axon 41 5G?
The Xiaomi Mix Fold 3 is a better fit for active users. The ZTE Axon 41 5G is a better fit for active users.