Fairphone 3+ vs ZTE Axon 50 Ultra
The Fairphone 3+ (2020) runs on the Snapdragon 632, while the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1. By overall MobileRank rating, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra leads — 73/100 vs 26/100 (a 47-point difference). Key differences: the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 3040); the main camera is 48 MP vs 64 MP; the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (1,420,808 vs 243,691); the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra is thinner (8.9mm vs 9.9mm).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Fairphone 3+
ZTE Axon 50 Ultra
What makes Fairphone 3+ better?
- Lighter: 189g vs 199g
- Overall rating 26/100
What makes ZTE Axon 50 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1420808 vs 243691
- Better Geekbench Single: 1761 vs 295
- Better Geekbench Multi: 4688 vs 1037
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 3040 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 48MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (71/100 vs 18/100)
- Better camera (86/100 vs 31/100)
- Longer battery life (56/100 vs 15/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 44/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Fairphone 3+ vs the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra scores 47 points higher (73/100 vs 26/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra leads (71/100 vs 18/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra leads (86/100 vs 31/100). In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra leads (56/100 vs 15/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra significantly outperforms the Fairphone 3+ (71/100 vs 18/100). In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra significantly outperforms the Fairphone 3+ (89/100 vs 44/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra significantly outperforms the Fairphone 3+ (86/100 vs 31/100). In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra significantly outperforms the Fairphone 3+ (56/100 vs 15/100). In the "portability" category, both devices are on the same level — 50/100.
Specs comparison
| Specification | Fairphone 3+ | ZTE Axon 50 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Snapdragon 632 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 | |
| AnTuTu | 243691 | 1420808 | |
| Geekbench Single | 295 | 1761 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1037 | 4688 | |
| Display | 5.7" IPS LCD | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2160 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 3040 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 80W | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 64GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 10 | Android 12, MyOS 12 | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | 158.0×71.8×9.9 mm | 161.8×73.1×8.9 mm | |
| Weight | 189 g | 199 g | |
| Launch price | $489 | — |
Camera comparison
Fairphone 3+
- Main: 48MP f/1.8
- Front: 16MP
ZTE Axon 50 Ultra
- Main: 64MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Fairphone 3+
- 5.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2160
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
ZTE Axon 50 Ultra
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Fairphone 3+
- 3040 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- Wireless charging: no data
ZTE Axon 50 Ultra
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Fairphone 3+ and ZTE Axon 50 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
ZTE Axon 50 Ultra leads Fairphone 3+ by 82.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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ZTE Axon 50 Ultra
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performance
In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra significantly outperforms the Fairphone 3+ (71/100 vs 18/100).
display
In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra significantly outperforms the Fairphone 3+ (89/100 vs 44/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra significantly outperforms the Fairphone 3+ (86/100 vs 31/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra significantly outperforms the Fairphone 3+ (56/100 vs 15/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, both devices are on the same level — 50/100.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Fairphone 3+ or the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra?
The ZTE Axon 50 Ultra significantly outperforms the Fairphone 3+ by 47 points (73/100 vs 26/100).
What is the rating of the Fairphone 3+ and the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra?
The Fairphone 3+ has a MobileRank rating of 26/100, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra — 73/100.
Which has the better camera: the Fairphone 3+ or the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra?
The ZTE Axon 50 Ultra leads on camera score (86/100 vs 31/100).
Which is more powerful: the Fairphone 3+ or the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra?
The ZTE Axon 50 Ultra leads on performance (71/100 vs 18/100).
Should you choose the Fairphone 3+ over the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra?
The ZTE Axon 50 Ultra is a better fit for active users, mobile photography enthusiasts.