ZTE Axon 41 5G vs ZTE Axon 50 Ultra

The ZTE Axon 41 5G (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 870, while the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1. By overall MobileRank rating, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra leads — 73/100 vs 56/100 (a 17-point difference). Key differences: the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (1,425,446 vs 1,010,069).

The ZTE Axon 50 Ultra is noticeably better than the ZTE Axon 41 5G — the overall rating gap is 17 points.
Profile comparison
Category scores
ZTE Axon 41 5G
Performance 61
Display 67
Camera 51
Battery 52
Portability 41
Value for money
ZTE Axon 50 Ultra
Performance 71
Display 89
Camera 86
Battery 56
Portability 50
Value for money
What makes ZTE Axon 41 5G better?

  • Overall rating 56/100
What makes ZTE Axon 50 Ultra better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 1425446 vs 1010069
  • Better Geekbench Single: 1761 vs 1298
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 4688 vs 3520
  • Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 90Hz
  • Lighter: 199g vs 203g

  • Higher performance (71/100 vs 61/100)
  • Better camera (86/100 vs 51/100)
  • Longer battery life (56/100 vs 52/100)
  • Better display (89/100 vs 67/100)
  • Better portability (50/100 vs 41/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the ZTE Axon 41 5G vs the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra scores 17 points higher (73/100 vs 56/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra leads (71/100 vs 61/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra leads (86/100 vs 51/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra is a bit better (71/100 vs 61/100). In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 41 5G (89/100 vs 67/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 41 5G (86/100 vs 51/100). In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra and the ZTE Axon 41 5G are nearly equal (56/100 vs 52/100). In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra is a bit better (50/100 vs 41/100).

ZTE Axon 41 5G: The ZTE Axon 41 5G is a better fit for active users.
ZTE Axon 50 Ultra: The ZTE Axon 50 Ultra is a better fit for active users, mobile photography enthusiasts.
Specs comparison
Specification ZTE Axon 41 5G ZTE Axon 50 Ultra
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1
AnTuTu 1010069 1425446
Geekbench Single 1298 1761
Geekbench Multi 3520 4688
Display 6.7" Amoled 6.7" AMOLED
Resolution 1080x2400 1080x2400
Refresh rate 90 Hz 144 Hz
Battery 5000 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging 80W
Main camera 64 MP 64 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 50 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 50 MP
Front camera 44 MP 32 MP
RAM 12GB
Storage 128GB 256GB / 512GB
OS Android 11 Red Velvet Cake Android 12, MyOS 12
NFC yes yes
Protection IP54
Dimensions 163.9×76.2×9.5 mm 161.8×73.1×8.9 mm
Weight 203 g 199 g
Price
Camera comparison
ZTE Axon 41 5G
  • Main: 64MP
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 44MP
51
camera
ZTE Axon 50 Ultra
  • Main: 64MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 32MP
86
camera
Display comparison
ZTE Axon 41 5G
  • 6.7" Amoled
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 90 Hz
67
display
ZTE Axon 50 Ultra
  • 6.7" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
89
display
Battery and charging
ZTE Axon 41 5G
  • 5000 mAh
  • No wireless charging
52
battery
ZTE Axon 50 Ultra
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 80W
  • No wireless charging
56
battery
Overall performance score

We compared ZTE Axon 41 5G and ZTE Axon 50 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

ZTE Axon 41 5G Qualcomm Snapdragon 870
56/100
1010069 AnTuTu
ZTE Axon 50 Ultra Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1
73/100 +29.1%
1425446 AnTuTu

ZTE Axon 50 Ultra leads ZTE Axon 41 5G by 29.1% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra is a bit better (71/100 vs 61/100).

display

In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 41 5G (89/100 vs 67/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 41 5G (86/100 vs 51/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra and the ZTE Axon 41 5G are nearly equal (56/100 vs 52/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra is a bit better (50/100 vs 41/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the ZTE Axon 41 5G or the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra?

The ZTE Axon 50 Ultra is noticeably better than the ZTE Axon 41 5G — the overall rating gap is 17 points.

What is the rating of the ZTE Axon 41 5G and the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra?

The ZTE Axon 41 5G has a MobileRank rating of 56/100, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra — 73/100.

Which has the better camera: the ZTE Axon 41 5G or the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra?

The ZTE Axon 50 Ultra leads on camera score (86/100 vs 51/100).

Which is more powerful: the ZTE Axon 41 5G or the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra?

The ZTE Axon 50 Ultra leads on performance (71/100 vs 61/100).

Should you choose the ZTE Axon 41 5G over the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra?

The ZTE Axon 41 5G is a better fit for active users. The ZTE Axon 50 Ultra is a better fit for active users, mobile photography enthusiasts.