ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G vs ZTE V40 Pro

The ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen1, while the ZTE V40 Pro (2022) runs on the Unisoc Tiger T618. By overall MobileRank rating, the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G leads — 67/100 vs 55/100 (a 12-point difference). Key differences: the ZTE V40 Pro has the bigger battery (5100 mAh vs 5000); the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G has NFC for contactless payments, the ZTE V40 Pro doesn't.

The ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G is noticeably better than the ZTE V40 Pro — the overall rating gap is 12 points.
Profile comparison
Category scores
ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G
Performance 69
Display 89
Camera 67
Battery 52
Portability 54
Value for money
ZTE V40 Pro
Performance
Display 81
Camera 40
Battery 55
Portability 62
Value for money
What makes ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G better?

  • Better camera (67/100 vs 40/100)
  • Better display (89/100 vs 81/100)
What makes ZTE V40 Pro better?
  • Bigger battery: 5100 vs 5000 mAh
  • Lighter: 190g vs 199g

  • Longer battery life (55/100 vs 52/100)
  • Better portability (62/100 vs 54/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G vs the ZTE V40 Pro, the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G scores 12 points higher (67/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G leads (67/100 vs 40/100). In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G is a bit better (89/100 vs 81/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G notably outperforms the ZTE V40 Pro (67/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the ZTE V40 Pro and the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G are nearly equal (55/100 vs 52/100). In the "portability" category, the ZTE V40 Pro is a bit better (62/100 vs 54/100).

ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G: The ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G is a better fit for active users.
ZTE V40 Pro: The ZTE V40 Pro is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G ZTE V40 Pro
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen1 Unisoc Tiger T618
AnTuTu 1290942
Geekbench Single 1675
Geekbench Multi 4453
Display 6.7" Oled 6.7" AMOLED
Resolution 1080x2400 1080x2400
Refresh rate 144 Hz
Battery 5000 mAh 5100 mAh
Charging 65W
Main camera 64 MP 64 MP
Ultrawide 50 MP 0 MP
Telephoto 8 MP 0 MP
Front camera 16 MP
RAM 6GB
Storage 256GB 128GB
OS Android 12 Snow Cone Android 11
Brightness (peak) 1000 nits
NFC yes no
Dimensions 161.9×72.9×8.5 mm 163.9×76.2×8.3 mm
Weight 199 g 190 g
Launch price
Camera comparison
ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G
  • Main: 64MP
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 8MP
  • Front: —
67
camera
ZTE V40 Pro
  • Main: 64MP
  • Front: 16MP
40
camera
Display comparison
ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G
  • 6.7" Oled
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
89
display
ZTE V40 Pro
  • 6.7" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: —
81
display
Battery and charging
ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G
  • 5000 mAh
  • No wireless charging
52
battery
ZTE V40 Pro
  • 5100 mAh
  • Wired: 65W
  • No wireless charging
55
battery
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
display

In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G is a bit better (89/100 vs 81/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G notably outperforms the ZTE V40 Pro (67/100 vs 40/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the ZTE V40 Pro and the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G are nearly equal (55/100 vs 52/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the ZTE V40 Pro is a bit better (62/100 vs 54/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G or the ZTE V40 Pro?

The ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G is noticeably better than the ZTE V40 Pro — the overall rating gap is 12 points.

What is the rating of the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G and the ZTE V40 Pro?

The ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G has a MobileRank rating of 67/100, the ZTE V40 Pro — 55/100.

Which has the better camera: the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G or the ZTE V40 Pro?

The ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G leads on camera score (67/100 vs 40/100).

Should you choose the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G over the ZTE V40 Pro?

The ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G is a better fit for active users. The ZTE V40 Pro is a better fit for everyday use.