ZTE Axon 41 5G vs ZTE Blade A56

The ZTE Axon 41 5G (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 870, while the ZTE Blade A56 (2025) runs on the Unisoc T7200. By overall MobileRank rating, the ZTE Axon 41 5G leads — 56/100 vs 32/100 (a 24-point difference). Key differences: the main camera is 64 MP vs 13 MP; the ZTE Axon 41 5G has NFC for contactless payments, the ZTE Blade A56 doesn't; the ZTE Blade A56 is thinner (8.3mm vs 9.5mm).

The ZTE Axon 41 5G significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A56 by 24 points (56/100 vs 32/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
ZTE Axon 41 5G
Performance 61
Display 67
Camera 51
Battery 52
Portability 41
Value for money
ZTE Blade A56
Performance 30
Display 43
Camera 10
Battery 51
Portability 60
Value for money
What makes ZTE Axon 41 5G better?
  • Better Geekbench Single: 1298 vs 560
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 3520 vs 1700
  • Better main camera: 64MP vs 13MP

  • Higher performance (61/100 vs 30/100)
  • Better camera (51/100 vs 10/100)
  • Longer battery life (52/100 vs 51/100)
  • Better display (67/100 vs 43/100)
What makes ZTE Blade A56 better?
  • Lighter: 193g vs 203g

  • Better portability (60/100 vs 41/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the ZTE Axon 41 5G vs the ZTE Blade A56, the ZTE Axon 41 5G scores 24 points higher (56/100 vs 32/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 41 5G leads (61/100 vs 30/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 41 5G leads (51/100 vs 10/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 41 5G significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A56 (61/100 vs 30/100). In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 41 5G notably outperforms the ZTE Blade A56 (67/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 41 5G significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A56 (51/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 41 5G and the ZTE Blade A56 are nearly equal (52/100 vs 51/100). In the "portability" category, the ZTE Blade A56 notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 41 5G (60/100 vs 41/100).

ZTE Axon 41 5G: The ZTE Axon 41 5G is a better fit for active users.
ZTE Blade A56: The ZTE Blade A56 is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification ZTE Axon 41 5G ZTE Blade A56
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 Unisoc T7200
AnTuTu 1010069
Geekbench Single 1298 560
Geekbench Multi 3520 1700
Display 6.7" Amoled 6.8" IPS LCD
Resolution 1080x2400 720x1600
Refresh rate 90 Hz 90 Hz
Battery 5000 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging 10W
Main camera 64 MP 13 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 0 MP
Front camera 44 MP 8 MP
RAM 4GB
Storage 128GB 64GB / 128GB
OS Android 11 Red Velvet Cake Android 15
NFC yes no
Dimensions 163.9×76.2×9.5 mm 167.6×77.4×8.3 mm
Weight 203 g 193 g
Launch price
Camera comparison
ZTE Axon 41 5G
  • Main: 64MP
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 44MP
51
camera
ZTE Blade A56
  • Main: 13MP
  • Front: 8MP
10
camera
Display comparison
ZTE Axon 41 5G
  • 6.7" Amoled
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 90 Hz
67
display
ZTE Blade A56
  • 6.8" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 720x1600
  • Refresh rate: 90 Hz
43
display
Battery and charging
ZTE Axon 41 5G
  • 5000 mAh
  • No wireless charging
52
battery
ZTE Blade A56
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 10W
  • Wireless charging: no data
51
battery
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 41 5G significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A56 (61/100 vs 30/100).

display

In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 41 5G notably outperforms the ZTE Blade A56 (67/100 vs 43/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 41 5G significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A56 (51/100 vs 10/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 41 5G and the ZTE Blade A56 are nearly equal (52/100 vs 51/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the ZTE Blade A56 notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 41 5G (60/100 vs 41/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the ZTE Axon 41 5G or the ZTE Blade A56?

The ZTE Axon 41 5G significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A56 by 24 points (56/100 vs 32/100).

What is the rating of the ZTE Axon 41 5G and the ZTE Blade A56?

The ZTE Axon 41 5G has a MobileRank rating of 56/100, the ZTE Blade A56 — 32/100.

Which has the better camera: the ZTE Axon 41 5G or the ZTE Blade A56?

The ZTE Axon 41 5G leads on camera score (51/100 vs 10/100).

Which is more powerful: the ZTE Axon 41 5G or the ZTE Blade A56?

The ZTE Axon 41 5G leads on performance (61/100 vs 30/100).

Should you choose the ZTE Axon 41 5G over the ZTE Blade A56?

The ZTE Axon 41 5G is a better fit for active users. The ZTE Blade A56 is a better fit for everyday use.