ZTE Axon 40 pro vs ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G Extreme Edition
The ZTE Axon 40 pro (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 5G, while the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G Extreme Edition (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 (nm). By overall MobileRank rating, the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G Extreme Edition leads — 70/100 vs 58/100 (a 12-point difference). Key differences: the main camera is 108 MP vs 64 MP; the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G Extreme Edition is faster in AnTuTu (1,294,871 vs 1,010,069).
Profile comparison
Category scores
ZTE Axon 40 pro
ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G Extreme Edition
What makes ZTE Axon 40 pro better?
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 64MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 199g vs 204g
- Better display (89/100 vs 80/100)
What makes ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G Extreme Edition better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1294871 vs 1010069
- Better Geekbench Single: 1662 vs 1298
- Better Geekbench Multi: 4188 vs 3520
- Higher performance (68/100 vs 61/100)
- Better camera (86/100 vs 44/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the ZTE Axon 40 pro vs the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G Extreme Edition, the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G Extreme Edition scores 12 points higher (70/100 vs 58/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G Extreme Edition leads (86/100 vs 44/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G Extreme Edition is a bit better (68/100 vs 61/100). In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 40 pro is a bit better (89/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G Extreme Edition significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 pro (86/100 vs 44/100). In the "battery" category, both devices are on the same level — 52/100. In the "portability" category, both devices are on the same level — 52/100.
Specs comparison
| Specification | ZTE Axon 40 pro | ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G Extreme Edition | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 5G | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 (nm) | |
| AnTuTu | 1010069 | 1294871 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1298 | 1662 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3520 | 4188 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.7" Oled | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1116x2480 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 65W | — | |
| Main camera | 108 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 64 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | — | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 12, MyOS 12 | Android 12 Snow Cone | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1000 nits | 1500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Dimensions | 162.9×72.9×8.7 mm | 163.3×73.6×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 199 g | 204 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
ZTE Axon 40 pro
- Main: 108MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G Extreme Edition
- Main: 64MP
- Ultrawide: 64MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
ZTE Axon 40 pro
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G Extreme Edition
- 6.7" Oled
- Resolution: 1116x2480
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
ZTE Axon 40 pro
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- No wireless charging
ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G Extreme Edition
- 5000 mAh
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared ZTE Axon 40 pro and ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G Extreme Edition, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G Extreme Edition leads ZTE Axon 40 pro by 22.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G Extreme Edition is a bit better (68/100 vs 61/100).
display
In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 40 pro is a bit better (89/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G Extreme Edition significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 pro (86/100 vs 44/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, both devices are on the same level — 52/100.
portability
In the "portability" category, both devices are on the same level — 52/100.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the ZTE Axon 40 pro or the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G Extreme Edition?
The ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G Extreme Edition is noticeably better than the ZTE Axon 40 pro — the overall rating gap is 12 points.
What is the rating of the ZTE Axon 40 pro and the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G Extreme Edition?
The ZTE Axon 40 pro has a MobileRank rating of 58/100, the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G Extreme Edition — 70/100.
Which has the better camera: the ZTE Axon 40 pro or the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G Extreme Edition?
The ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G Extreme Edition leads on camera score (86/100 vs 44/100).
Which is more powerful: the ZTE Axon 40 pro or the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G Extreme Edition?
The ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G Extreme Edition leads on performance (68/100 vs 61/100).
Should you choose the ZTE Axon 40 pro over the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G Extreme Edition?
The ZTE Axon 40 pro is a better fit for active users. The ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G Extreme Edition is a better fit for active users, mobile photography enthusiasts.