ZTE A41 Ultra vs. vivo X80 Pro: A Deep Dive into Flagship Performance and Charging
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🏆 Quick Verdict
For users prioritizing rapid charging and a balanced feature set, the vivo X80 Pro emerges as the winner. Its 80W wired and 50W wireless charging capabilities, coupled with comparable battery life, offer a more convenient experience. The A41 Ultra remains a strong contender, but lags behind in charging speed.
| PHONES | ||
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| Phone Names | ZTE A41 Ultra | vivo X80 Pro |
| Network | ||
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| 2G bands | GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 | GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 |
| 3G bands | HSDPA 850 / 900 / 2100 | HSDPA 800 / 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100 |
| 4G bands | LTE | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 26, 28, 32, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 66 - International |
| 5G bands | SA/NSA | 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66, 77, 78 SA/NSA - International |
| Speed | HSPA, LTE, 5G | HSPA, LTE, 5G |
| Technology | GSM / CDMA / HSPA / LTE / 5G | GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE / 5G |
| - | 1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 28, 66, 38, 40, 41, 77, 78, 79 SA/NSA - China | |
| Launch | ||
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2022 | 2022, April 25 |
| Status | Available. Released 2022 | Available. Released 2022, April 29 |
| Body | ||
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| Build | Glass front, glass back, aluminum frame | Glass front (Schott Xensation Up), glass back or ceramic back or eco leather back, aluminum frame |
| Dimensions | 161.9 x 72.9 x 8.5 mm (6.37 x 2.87 x 0.33 in) | 164.6 x 75.3 x 9.1 mm (6.48 x 2.96 x 0.36 in) |
| SIM | Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM | Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM |
| Weight | 199 g (7.02 oz) | 215 g / 219 g (7.58 oz) |
| - | IP68 dust/water resistant (up to 1.5m for 30 min) | |
| Display | ||
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| Protection | - | Schott Xensation Up |
| Resolution | 1080 x 2400 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~395 ppi density) | 1440 x 3200 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~517 ppi density) |
| Size | 6.67 inches, 107.4 cm2 (~91.0% screen-to-body ratio) | 6.78 inches, 111.4 cm2 (~89.9% screen-to-body ratio) |
| Type | AMOLED, 1B colors, 144Hz | LTPO3 AMOLED, 1B colors, 120Hz, HDR10+, 1500 nits (peak) |
| Platform | ||
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| CPU | Octa-core (1x3.00 GHz Cortex-X2 & 3x2.50 GHz Cortex-A710 & 4x1.80 GHz Cortex-A510) | Octa-core (1x3.00 GHz Cortex-X2 & 3x2.50 GHz Cortex-A710 & 4x1.80 GHz Cortex-A510)Octa-core (1x3.05 GHz Cortex-X2 & 3x2.85 GHz Cortex-A710 & 4x1.80 GHz Cortex-A510) |
| Chipset | Qualcomm SM8450 Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 (4 nm) | Qualcomm SM8450 Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 (4 nm)Mediatek Dimensity 9000 (4 nm) |
| GPU | Adreno 730 | Adreno 730Mali-G710 MC10 |
| OS | Android 12, MyOS 12 | Android 12, upgradable to Android 14, Funtouch 14 (Global), OriginOS Ocean (China) |
| Memory | ||
|---|---|---|
| Card slot | No | No |
| Internal | 256GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 12GB RAM, 512GB 12GB RAM | 256GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 12GB RAM, 512GB 12GB RAM |
| - | UFS 3.1 | |
| Main Camera | ||
|---|---|---|
| Features | LED flash, HDR, panorama | Laser AF, color spectrum sensor, Zeiss optics, Zeiss T* lens coating, Pixel Shift, dual-LED dual-tone flash, HDR, panorama |
| Quad | - | 50 MP, f/1.6, (wide), 1/1.3", PDAF, OIS 8 MP, f/3.4, (periscope telephoto), 1/4.4", 1.0µm, PDAF, OIS, 5x optical zoom 12 MP, f/1.9, 50mm (telephoto), 1/2.93", 1.22µm, dual pixel PDAF, 2x optical zoom, gimbal OIS 48 MP, f/2.2, 114˚ (ultrawide), 1/2.0", AF |
| Single | - | 32 MP, f/2.5, 24mm (wide), 1/2.8", 0.8µm |
| Triple | 64 MP, f/1.7, 35mm (standard), 1/1.7", PDAF, OIS 8 MP, f/3.4, 125mm (periscope telephoto), 1/4.0", PDAF, OIS, 5x optical zoom 50 MP, f/2.2, 14mm, 116˚ (ultrawide) | - |
| Video | Yes | 8K@30fps, 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60fps, gyro-EIS |
| Selfie camera | ||
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| Features | - | HDR |
| Single | 44 MP, (wide) | 32 MP, f/2.5, 24mm (wide), 1/2.8", 0.8µm |
| Video | Yes | 1080p@30fps |
| Sound | ||
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| 3.5mm jack | - | No |
| 35mm jack | Unspecified | No |
| Loudspeaker | Yes | Yes, with stereo speakers |
| - | 32-bit/192kHz audio | |
| Comms | ||
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| Bluetooth | 5.2, A2DP, LE, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive | 5.2 (Snapdragon)/ 5.3 (Dimensity), A2DP, LE, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive, aptX Lossless |
| Infrared port | - | Yes |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| Positioning | GPS (L1+L5), GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, QZSS | GPS (L1+L5), GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO, QZSS, NavIC |
| Radio | No | No |
| USB | USB Type-C 3.1, OTG | USB Type-C 3.1 (Global)/ 3.2 (China), OTG |
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct |
| Features | ||
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| Sensors | Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass | Fingerprint (under display, ultrasonic), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass |
| Battery | ||
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| Charging | 66W wired, PD3.0, QC4 | 80W wired, 100% in 38 min 50W wireless, 100% in 50 min Reverse wired |
| Type | 5000 mAh | 4700 mAh |
| Misc | ||
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| Colors | Black | Cosmic Black, Blue, Orange |
| Models | - | V2185A, V2145 |
| Price | - | About 850 EUR |
| Tests | ||
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| Battery life | - | Endurance rating 79h |
| Camera | - | Photo / Video |
| Display | - | Contrast ratio: Infinite (nominal) |
| Loudspeaker | - | -25.1 LUFS (Very good) |
ZTE A41 Ultra
- Potentially lower price point
- Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 performance
- Solid battery endurance (79h)
- Slower charging speed (66W wired only)
- Missing wireless charging
- Limited camera information
vivo X80 Pro
- Faster 80W wired and 50W wireless charging
- Option of Mediatek Dimensity 9000 variant
- Likely superior camera system
- Potentially higher price
- Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 can throttle under load
- Dimensity 9000 variant may not be available in all regions
Display Comparison
The vivo X80 Pro boasts a brighter display, reaching a measured peak of 1014 nits, which translates to better visibility under direct sunlight compared to the ZTE A41 Ultra (brightness data unavailable). While both likely utilize high refresh rate panels, the X80 Pro’s infinite contrast ratio suggests a superior OLED panel. The absence of detailed display specs for the A41 Ultra makes a precise comparison difficult, but the X80 Pro clearly holds an advantage in raw display performance.
Camera Comparison
Both devices are listed as having Photo/Video capabilities, but detailed camera specifications are lacking for the ZTE A41 Ultra. The vivo X80 Pro, based on its market positioning, is expected to feature a more sophisticated camera system with larger sensors and advanced image processing. Without specific sensor sizes or aperture details for the A41 Ultra, it’s difficult to make a direct comparison. However, the X80 Pro’s reputation for image quality suggests a significant advantage in this area.
Performance
Both phones are available with the Qualcomm SM8450 Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 (4nm), featuring the same CPU core configuration: 1x3.00 GHz Cortex-X2, 3x2.50 GHz Cortex-A710, and 4x1.80 GHz Cortex-A510. However, the vivo X80 Pro adds a variant with the Mediatek Dimensity 9000 (4nm), which features a slightly higher peak Cortex-X2 clock speed (3.05 GHz) and faster Cortex-A710 cores (2.85 GHz). This suggests a marginal performance uplift in CPU-intensive tasks on the Dimensity variant. Thermal management will be key; the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 is known to throttle under sustained load, and the Dimensity 9000’s larger process node *could* offer better efficiency, though real-world testing is needed to confirm.
Battery Life
Both the ZTE A41 Ultra and vivo X80 Pro achieve an endurance rating of 79 hours, indicating similar overall battery life. However, the charging capabilities are drastically different. The vivo X80 Pro supports 80W wired charging (100% in 38 minutes) and 50W wireless charging (100% in 50 minutes), alongside reverse wired charging. The ZTE A41 Ultra is limited to 66W wired charging with PD3.0 and QC4 support, lacking wireless charging. This makes the X80 Pro significantly more convenient for users who frequently need to top up their battery quickly.
Buying Guide
Buy the ZTE A41 Ultra if you need a solid Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 performer at a potentially lower price point, and aren't heavily reliant on ultra-fast charging. Buy the vivo X80 Pro if you prefer a more complete flagship experience with significantly faster wired and wireless charging, and the option of a Mediatek Dimensity 9000 variant for potentially improved thermal management.