ZTE Axon 40 vs ZTE Axon 41 5G

The ZTE Axon 40 (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 870, while the ZTE Axon 41 5G (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 870. By overall MobileRank rating, the ZTE Axon 40 leads — 58/100 vs 56/100 (a 2-point difference).

The ZTE Axon 40 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
Performance 61
Display 73
Camera 51
Battery 52
Portability 53
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 better?
  • Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
  • Lighter: 200g vs 203g

  • Better display (73/100 vs 67/100)
  • Better portability (53/100 vs 41/100)
What makes ZTE Axon 41 5G better?

  • Overall rating 56/100
Comparison verdict

Comparing the ZTE Axon 40 vs the ZTE Axon 41 5G, the ZTE Axon 40 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 is a bit better (73/100 vs 67/100). In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 51/100. In the "battery" category, both devices are on the same level — 52/100. In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 40 is a bit better (53/100 vs 41/100).

ZTE Axon 40: The ZTE Axon 40 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 ZTE Axon 41 5G
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 Qualcomm Snapdragon 870
AnTuTu 1010069 1010069
Geekbench Single 1298 1298
Geekbench Multi 3520 3520
Display 6.7" 6.7" Amoled
Resolution 1080x2400 1080x2400
Refresh rate 120 Hz 90 Hz
Battery 5000 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging
Main camera 64 MP 64 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 8 MP
Front camera 44 MP 44 MP
RAM
Storage 128GB 128GB
OS Android 12 Snow Cone Android 11 Red Velvet Cake
NFC yes yes
Dimensions 163.4×75.9×8.6 mm 163.9×76.2×9.5 mm
Weight 200 g 203 g
Price
Camera comparison
ZTE Axon 40
  • Main: 64MP
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 44MP
51
camera
ZTE Axon 41 5G
  • Main: 64MP
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 44MP
51
camera
Display comparison
ZTE Axon 40
  • 6.7"
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
73
display
ZTE Axon 41 5G
  • 6.7" Amoled
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 90 Hz
67
display
Battery and charging
ZTE Axon 40
  • 5000 mAh
  • No wireless charging
52
battery
ZTE Axon 41 5G
  • 5000 mAh
  • No wireless charging
52
battery
Overall performance score

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

ZTE Axon 40 Qualcomm Snapdragon 870
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 is a bit better (73/100 vs 67/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 51/100.

battery

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

portability

In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 40 is a bit better (53/100 vs 41/100).

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

The ZTE Axon 40 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 and the ZTE Axon 41 5G?

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

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

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