ZTE Axon 40 pro vs ZTE Axon 41 5G

The ZTE Axon 40 pro (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 5G, while the ZTE Axon 41 5G (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 870. By overall MobileRank rating, the ZTE Axon 40 pro leads — 58/100 vs 56/100 (a 2-point difference). Key differences: the main camera is 108 MP vs 64 MP.

The ZTE Axon 40 pro edges out the ZTE Axon 41 5G by just 2 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
Profile comparison
Category scores
ZTE Axon 40 pro
Performance 61
Display 89
Camera 44
Battery 52
Portability 52
Value for money
ZTE Axon 41 5G
Performance 61
Display 67
Camera 51
Battery 52
Portability 41
Value for money
What makes ZTE Axon 40 pro better?
  • Better main camera: 108MP vs 64MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 90Hz
  • Lighter: 199g vs 203g

  • Better display (89/100 vs 67/100)
  • Better portability (52/100 vs 41/100)
What makes ZTE Axon 41 5G better?

  • Better camera (51/100 vs 44/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the ZTE Axon 40 pro vs the ZTE Axon 41 5G, the ZTE Axon 40 pro scores 2 points higher (58/100 vs 56/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 61/100. In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 40 pro notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 41 5G (89/100 vs 67/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 41 5G is a bit better (51/100 vs 44/100). In the "battery" category, both devices are on the same level — 52/100. In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 40 pro is a bit better (52/100 vs 41/100).

ZTE Axon 40 pro: The ZTE Axon 40 pro is a better fit for active users.
ZTE Axon 41 5G: The ZTE Axon 41 5G is a better fit for active users.
Specs comparison
Specification ZTE Axon 40 pro ZTE Axon 41 5G
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 5G Qualcomm Snapdragon 870
AnTuTu 1010069 1010069
Geekbench Single 1298 1298
Geekbench Multi 3520 3520
Display 6.7" AMOLED 6.7" Amoled
Resolution 1080x2400 1080x2400
Refresh rate 144 Hz 90 Hz
Battery 5000 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging 65W
Main camera 108 MP 64 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 8 MP
Front camera 16 MP 44 MP
RAM 8GB / 12GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB / 512GB 128GB
OS Android 12, MyOS 12 Android 11 Red Velvet Cake
Brightness (peak) 1000 nits
NFC yes yes
Dimensions 162.9×72.9×8.7 mm 163.9×76.2×9.5 mm
Weight 199 g 203 g
Launch price
Camera comparison
ZTE Axon 40 pro
  • Main: 108MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 16MP
44
camera
ZTE Axon 41 5G
  • Main: 64MP
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 44MP
51
camera
Display comparison
ZTE Axon 40 pro
  • 6.7" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
89
display
ZTE Axon 41 5G
  • 6.7" Amoled
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 90 Hz
67
display
Battery and charging
ZTE Axon 40 pro
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 65W
  • No wireless charging
52
battery
ZTE Axon 41 5G
  • 5000 mAh
  • No wireless charging
52
battery
Overall performance score

We compared ZTE Axon 40 pro and ZTE Axon 41 5G, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

ZTE Axon 40 pro Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 5G
58/100
1010069 AnTuTu
ZTE Axon 41 5G Qualcomm Snapdragon 870
56/100
1010069 AnTuTu

Equal performance based on benchmark results.

Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 61/100.

display

In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 40 pro notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 41 5G (89/100 vs 67/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 41 5G is a bit better (51/100 vs 44/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, both devices are on the same level — 52/100.

portability

In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 40 pro is a bit better (52/100 vs 41/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the ZTE Axon 40 pro or the ZTE Axon 41 5G?

The ZTE Axon 40 pro edges out the ZTE Axon 41 5G by just 2 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.

What is the rating of the ZTE Axon 40 pro and the ZTE Axon 41 5G?

The ZTE Axon 40 pro has a MobileRank rating of 58/100, the ZTE Axon 41 5G — 56/100.

Which has the better camera: the ZTE Axon 40 pro or the ZTE Axon 41 5G?

The ZTE Axon 41 5G leads on camera score (51/100 vs 44/100).

Should you choose the ZTE Axon 40 pro over the ZTE Axon 41 5G?

The ZTE Axon 40 pro is a better fit for active users. The ZTE Axon 41 5G is a better fit for active users.