Xiaomi Mix Fold 3 vs ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G

The Xiaomi Mix Fold 3 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2, 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 64/100 (a 3-point difference). Key differences: the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 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 1,294,871); the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G is noticeably lighter (199g vs 255g).

The ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G edges out the Xiaomi Mix Fold 3 by just 3 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.

Profile comparison

Category scores

Xiaomi Mix Fold 3

Performance 77
Display 77
Camera 42
Battery 64
Portability 52
Value for money —

ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G

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

What makes Xiaomi Mix Fold 3 better?

  • Higher AnTuTu: 1991672 vs 1294871
  • Better Geekbench Single: 2004 vs 1662
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 5311 vs 4188

  • Higher performance (77/100 vs 68/100)
  • Longer battery life (64/100 vs 52/100)

What makes ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G better?

  • Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4800 mAh
  • Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
  • Lighter: 199g vs 255g

  • Better camera (67/100 vs 42/100)
  • Better display (89/100 vs 77/100)
  • Better portability (54/100 vs 52/100)

Comparison verdict

Comparing the Xiaomi Mix Fold 3 vs the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G, the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G scores 3 points higher (67/100 vs 64/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G leads (67/100 vs 42/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi Mix Fold 3 leads (64/100 vs 52/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi Mix Fold 3 is a bit better (77/100 vs 68/100). In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G is a bit better (89/100 vs 77/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G notably outperforms the Xiaomi Mix Fold 3 (67/100 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 ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G and the Xiaomi Mix Fold 3 are nearly equal (54/100 vs 52/100).

Xiaomi Mix Fold 3: The Xiaomi Mix Fold 3 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 Mix Fold 3 ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen1
AnTuTu 1991672 1294871
Geekbench Single 2004 1662
Geekbench Multi 5311 4188
Display 8.0" Foldable LTPO OLED+ 6.7" Oled
Resolution 1916x2160 1080x2400
Refresh rate 120 Hz 144 Hz
Battery 4800 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging 67W —
Wireless charging 50W 0W
Main camera 50 MP 64 MP
Ultrawide 12 MP 50 MP
Telephoto 10 MP 8 MP
Front camera 20 MP —
RAM 12GB / 16GB —
Storage 256GB / 512GB / 1TB 256GB
OS Android 13, upgradable to Android 14, HyperOS Android 12 Snow Cone
Brightness (peak) 2600 nits 1000 nits
NFC yes yes
Dimensions 161.2×143.3×5.3 mm 161.9×72.9×8.5 mm
Weight 255 g 199 g
Launch price — —

Camera comparison

Xiaomi Mix Fold 3

  • Main: 50MP f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 12MP
  • Telephoto: 10MP
  • Front: 20MP
42
camera

ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G

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

Display comparison

Xiaomi Mix Fold 3

  • 8.0" Foldable LTPO OLED+
  • Resolution: 1916x2160
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
77
display

ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G

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

Battery and charging

Xiaomi Mix Fold 3

  • 4800 mAh
  • Wired: 67W
  • Wireless: 50W
64
battery

ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G

  • 5000 mAh
  • No wireless charging
52
battery

Overall performance score

We compared Xiaomi Mix Fold 3 and ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Xiaomi Mix Fold 3 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2
64/100
1991672 AnTuTu
ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen1
67/100 -53.8%
1294871 AnTuTu

Xiaomi Mix Fold 3 leads ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G by 53.8% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks

Detailed category analysis

performance

In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi Mix Fold 3 is a bit better (77/100 vs 68/100).

display

In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G is a bit better (89/100 vs 77/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G notably outperforms the Xiaomi Mix Fold 3 (67/100 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 ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G and the Xiaomi Mix Fold 3 are nearly equal (54/100 vs 52/100).

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: the Xiaomi Mix Fold 3 or the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G?

The ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G edges out the Xiaomi Mix Fold 3 by just 3 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 Ultra 5G?

The Xiaomi Mix Fold 3 has a MobileRank rating of 64/100, the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G — 67/100.

Which has the better camera: the Xiaomi Mix Fold 3 or the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G?

The ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G leads on camera score (67/100 vs 42/100).

Which is more powerful: the Xiaomi Mix Fold 3 or the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G?

The Xiaomi Mix Fold 3 leads on performance (77/100 vs 68/100).

Should you choose the Xiaomi Mix Fold 3 over the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G?

The Xiaomi Mix Fold 3 is a better fit for active users. The ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G is a better fit for active users.