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).
Fairphone 3+
ZTE Axon 50 Lite
- 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)
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 3040 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Longer battery life (36/100 vs 0/100)
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).
| 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 | — |
Fairphone 3+
- Main: 48MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 16MP
ZTE Axon 50 Lite
- Main: 50MP
- Front: —
Fairphone 3+
- 5.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2160
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
ZTE Axon 50 Lite
- 6.6"
- Refresh rate: —
Fairphone 3+
- 3040 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
ZTE Axon 50 Lite
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 5W
- No wireless charging
ZTE Axon 50 Lite
Price unknownperformance
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).
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.