Fairphone 3+ vs ZTE Axon 50 Lite

The Fairphone 3+ (2020) runs on the Snapdragon 632, while the ZTE Axon 50 Lite (2023) runs on the Unisoc Tiger T618. By overall MobileRank rating, the ZTE Axon 50 Lite leads — 16/100 vs 13/100 (a 3-point difference). Key differences: the ZTE Axon 50 Lite has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 3040); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the ZTE Axon 50 Lite is thinner (8.4mm vs 9.9mm).

The ZTE Axon 50 Lite edges out the Fairphone 3+ by just 3 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Fairphone 3+
Performance 0
Display 0
Camera 26
Battery 0
Design 63
Value for money 76
ZTE Axon 50 Lite
Performance 0
Display 0
Camera 24
Battery 36
Design 50
Value for money 55
What makes Fairphone 3+ better?
  • Faster charging: 18W vs 5W

  • Better camera (26/100 vs 24/100)
  • Better design/ergonomics (63/100 vs 50/100)
  • Better value for money (76/100 vs 55/100)
What makes ZTE Axon 50 Lite better?
  • Bigger battery: 5000 vs 3040 mAh
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP

  • Longer battery life (36/100 vs 0/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Fairphone 3+ vs the ZTE Axon 50 Lite, the ZTE Axon 50 Lite scores 3 points higher (16/100 vs 13/100). In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 50 Lite leads (36/100 vs 0/100). In the "value for money" category, the Fairphone 3+ leads (76/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "camera" category, the Fairphone 3+ and the ZTE Axon 50 Lite are nearly equal (26/100 vs 24/100). In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 50 Lite significantly outperforms the Fairphone 3+ (36/100 vs 0/100). In the "design" category, the Fairphone 3+ is a bit better (63/100 vs 50/100). In the "value for money" category, the Fairphone 3+ notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 50 Lite (76/100 vs 55/100).

Fairphone 3+: The Fairphone 3+ is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.
ZTE Axon 50 Lite: The ZTE Axon 50 Lite is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Fairphone 3+ ZTE Axon 50 Lite
Processor Snapdragon 632 Unisoc Tiger T618
AnTuTu 243691
Geekbench Single 295
Geekbench Multi 1037
Display 5.7" IPS LCD 6.6"
Resolution 1080x2160
Refresh rate 60 Hz
Battery 3040 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging 18W 5W
Main camera 48 MP 50 MP
Front camera 16 MP
RAM 4GB
Storage 64GB 256GB
OS Android 10 Android 13 Tiramisu
NFC yes yes
Dimensions 158.0×71.8×9.9 mm 165.0×76.1×8.4 mm
Weight 189 g
Price $489
Camera comparison
Fairphone 3+
  • Main: 48MP f/f/1.8
  • Front: 16MP
26
camera
ZTE Axon 50 Lite
  • Main: 50MP
  • Front: —
24
camera
Display comparison
Fairphone 3+
  • 5.7" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 1080x2160
  • Refresh rate: 60 Hz
0
display
ZTE Axon 50 Lite
  • 6.6"
  • Refresh rate: —
0
display
Battery and charging
Fairphone 3+
  • 3040 mAh
  • Wired: 18W
  • No wireless charging
0
battery
ZTE Axon 50 Lite
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 5W
  • No wireless charging
36
battery
Benchmarks
Price and availability
Fairphone 3+
$489
ZTE Axon 50 Lite
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100.

display

In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100.

camera

In the "camera" category, the Fairphone 3+ and the ZTE Axon 50 Lite are nearly equal (26/100 vs 24/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 50 Lite significantly outperforms the Fairphone 3+ (36/100 vs 0/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Fairphone 3+ is a bit better (63/100 vs 50/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Fairphone 3+ notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 50 Lite (76/100 vs 55/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Fairphone 3+ or the ZTE Axon 50 Lite?

The ZTE Axon 50 Lite edges out the Fairphone 3+ by just 3 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.

What is the rating of the Fairphone 3+ and the ZTE Axon 50 Lite?

The Fairphone 3+ has a MobileRank rating of 13/100, the ZTE Axon 50 Lite — 16/100.

Should you choose the Fairphone 3+ over the ZTE Axon 50 Lite?

The Fairphone 3+ is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The ZTE Axon 50 Lite is a better fit for everyday use.