Side-by-side technical data
Huawei nova 8 Pro 4G vs ZTE Axon 41 5G
Comparison between Huawei nova 8 Pro 4G and ZTE Axon 41 5G: camera, battery, fast charging, display, performance and colors, side by side. More phones from Huawei and ZTE.
The verdict
Neither runs away with it: each wins something.
| Category | nova 8 Pro 4G | Axon 41 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 7.8 | 6.9 |
| Performance & hardware | 6.7 | 6.0 |
| Camera | 6.2 | 6.0 |
| Connectivity | 6.3 | 6.9 |
| Battery & charging | 5.1 | 6.1 |
Which one is for you?
Huawei nova 8 Pro 4G, if you care about…
- Bluetooth Version
- Bluetooth 5.2
- against Bluetooth 5.1
- Display Refresh Rate
- 120 Hz
- against 90 Hz
- Maximum Storage Capacity
- 256 GB
- against 128 GB
- Display Pixel Density
- 439 ppi
- against 395 ppi
ZTE Axon 41 5G, if you care about…
- Battery Capacity
- 5,000 mAh
- against 4,000 mAh
- Display Technology
- AMOLED
- against OLED
- Expandable Storage
- Yes
- against No
- OS Version
- 11
- against 10
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | nova 8 Pro 4G | Axon 41 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | Huawei HiSilicon Kirin 985 5G | Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 |
| Processor Process Size | 7 nm | 7 nm |
| Graphics GPU | Mali-G77 (8-core) | Qualcomm Adreno 650 |
| Storage Type | UFS | — |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 2.58 GHz | 3.2 GHz Best value |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 256 GB Best value | 128 GB |
| AnTuTu Score | — | 815,210 |
| CPU Description | Octa-core CPU with 1 Cortex-A76 core at 2.58 GHz, 3 Cortex-A76 cores at 2.40 GHz, and 4 Cortex-A55 cores at 1.84 GHz. | 1× Cortex-A77 at 3.20 GHz + 3× Cortex-A77 at 2.4 GHz + 4× Cortex-A55 at 1.8 GHz |
| Processor Type | Octa-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | — | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| RAM Type | — | LPDDR4X |
| Expandable Storage | No | Yes Best value |
| AnTuTu version | — | v9 |
Design
| Specification | nova 8 Pro 4G | Axon 41 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Black, Blue, Green, White | Black |
| Body Thickness | 7.9 mm Best value | 9.5 mm |
| Body Width | 74.1 mm | 76.2 mm |
| Body Height | 163.3 mm | 163.9 mm |
| Weight | 184 g Best value | 203 g |
| Usable Surface | 91.7 % Best value | 86 % |
| Body Materials | — | Glass |
Battery
| Specification | nova 8 Pro 4G | Axon 41 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 4,000 mAh | 5,000 mAh Best value |
| Battery Type | Li-Po | Li-Polymer |
| Fast Charge Power | 66 W | 66 W |
| Battery Features | Fast Charging, Reverse Charging Best value | Fast Charging, Non-Removable |
Display
| Specification | nova 8 Pro 4G | Axon 41 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 19.5:9 | 20:9 |
| Display Technology | OLED | AMOLED Best value |
| Display Diagonal | 6.72″ Best value | 6.67″ |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 1,236 px Best value | 1,080 px |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 2,676 px Best value | 2,400 px |
| Display Pixel Density | 439 ppi Best value | 395 ppi |
| Display Refresh Rate | 120 Hz Best value | 90 Hz |
| Display Features | One Billion Colors, HDR10, 120Hz | Hole-Punch Notch, DCI-P3, Scratch Resistant, Curved Glass, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless, 90Hz |
Sensors
| Specification | nova 8 Pro 4G | Axon 41 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Under Display | Under Display |
Sensor
| Specification | nova 8 Pro 4G | Axon 41 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Compass, Gyroscope, Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor |
Software
| Specification | nova 8 Pro 4G | Axon 41 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 10 | Android 11 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 10 | 11 Best value |
Connectivity
| Specification | nova 8 Pro 4G | Axon 41 5G |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Dual Nano-SIM | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby |
| Cellular Bands | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS 800, 3G UMTS B850, 3G UMTS B900, 3G UMTS 1700 AWS, 3G UMTS 1900, 3G UMTS 2100, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B2, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B6, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B9, 4G LTE B18, 4G LTE B19, 4G LTE B26, 4G LTE B34, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B39, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41 | 2G CDMA BC0, 2G GSM 1900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 3G UMTS B1, 3G UMTS B2, 3G UMTS B4, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B8, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B12, 4G LTE B17, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B39, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 5G NR n1, 5G NR n28a, 5G NR n30, 5G NR n41, 5G NR n77, 5G NR n78 |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, CDMA, HSPA, LTE | GSM, UMTS, CDMA, LTE, 5G Best value |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n, Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/6 |
| Wi-Fi Features | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Direct | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 5.2 Best value | Bluetooth 5.1 |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, LE | A2DP, LE |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS, NavIC | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, QZSS, Galileo |
| Connectivity Features | NFC, USB Type-C, USB OTG | Computer Sync, NFC, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB OTG, USB Type-C |
| USB Version | USB 2.0 | — |
Audio
| Specification | nova 8 Pro 4G | Axon 41 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Audio Features | A2DP, LE | A2DP, LE |
Technical
| Specification | nova 8 Pro 4G | Axon 41 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | BRQ-AN00 | — |
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