ZTE Axon 41 5G vs ZTE Blade V80 Pro

The ZTE Axon 41 5G (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 870, while the ZTE Blade V80 Pro (2025) runs on the Unisoc T7280. By overall MobileRank rating, the ZTE Axon 41 5G leads — 56/100 vs 48/100 (a 8-point difference). Key differences: the main camera is 64 MP vs 108 MP; the ZTE Axon 41 5G has NFC for contactless payments, the ZTE Blade V80 Pro doesn't; the ZTE Blade V80 Pro is thinner (7.7mm vs 9.5mm).

The ZTE Axon 41 5G edges out the ZTE Blade V80 Pro by just 8 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
Profile comparison
Category scores
ZTE Axon 41 5G
Performance 61
Display 67
Camera 51
Battery 52
Portability 41
Value for money
ZTE Blade V80 Pro
Performance
Display 60
Camera 41
Battery 43
Portability 65
Value for money
What makes ZTE Axon 41 5G better?

  • Better camera (51/100 vs 41/100)
  • Longer battery life (52/100 vs 43/100)
  • Better display (67/100 vs 60/100)
What makes ZTE Blade V80 Pro better?
  • Better main camera: 108MP vs 64MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
  • Lighter: 195g vs 203g

  • Better portability (65/100 vs 41/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the ZTE Axon 41 5G vs the ZTE Blade V80 Pro, the ZTE Axon 41 5G scores 8 points higher (56/100 vs 48/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 41 5G leads (51/100 vs 41/100). In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 41 5G is a bit better (67/100 vs 60/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 41 5G is a bit better (51/100 vs 41/100). In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 41 5G is a bit better (52/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the ZTE Blade V80 Pro notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 41 5G (65/100 vs 41/100).

ZTE Axon 41 5G: The ZTE Axon 41 5G is a better fit for active users.
ZTE Blade V80 Pro: The ZTE Blade V80 Pro is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification ZTE Axon 41 5G ZTE Blade V80 Pro
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 Unisoc T7280
AnTuTu 1010069
Geekbench Single 1298
Geekbench Multi 3520
Display 6.7" Amoled 6.8" IPS LCD
Resolution 1080x2400 900x1940
Refresh rate 90 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 5000 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging 5W
Main camera 64 MP 108 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 0 MP
Front camera 44 MP 16 MP
RAM 8GB
Storage 128GB 256GB
OS Android 11 Red Velvet Cake Android 16
Brightness (peak) 1000 nits
NFC yes no
Protection IP64
Dimensions 163.9×76.2×9.5 mm 166.0×79.0×7.7 mm
Weight 203 g 195 g
Launch price
Camera comparison
ZTE Axon 41 5G
  • Main: 64MP
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 44MP
51
camera
ZTE Blade V80 Pro
  • Main: 108MP f/f/1.8
  • Front: 16MP
41
camera
Display comparison
ZTE Axon 41 5G
  • 6.7" Amoled
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 90 Hz
67
display
ZTE Blade V80 Pro
  • 6.8" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 900x1940
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
60
display
Battery and charging
ZTE Axon 41 5G
  • 5000 mAh
  • No wireless charging
52
battery
ZTE Blade V80 Pro
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 5W
  • No wireless charging
43
battery
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
display

In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 41 5G is a bit better (67/100 vs 60/100).

camera

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

battery

In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 41 5G is a bit better (52/100 vs 43/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the ZTE Blade V80 Pro notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 41 5G (65/100 vs 41/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the ZTE Axon 41 5G or the ZTE Blade V80 Pro?

The ZTE Axon 41 5G edges out the ZTE Blade V80 Pro by just 8 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.

What is the rating of the ZTE Axon 41 5G and the ZTE Blade V80 Pro?

The ZTE Axon 41 5G has a MobileRank rating of 56/100, the ZTE Blade V80 Pro — 48/100.

Which has the better camera: the ZTE Axon 41 5G or the ZTE Blade V80 Pro?

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

Should you choose the ZTE Axon 41 5G over the ZTE Blade V80 Pro?

The ZTE Axon 41 5G is a better fit for active users. The ZTE Blade V80 Pro is a better fit for everyday use.