Fairphone 6+ vs ZTE Axon 50 Ultra
The Fairphone 6+ (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 4, 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 53/100 (a 20-point difference). Key differences: the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4415); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (1,420,808 vs 1,101,953).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Fairphone 6+
ZTE Axon 50 Ultra
What makes Fairphone 6+ better?
- Lighter: 193g vs 199g
- Overall rating 53/100
What makes ZTE Axon 50 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1420808 vs 1101953
- Better Geekbench Single: 1761 vs 1223
- Better Geekbench Multi: 4688 vs 3168
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4415 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 30W
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (71/100 vs 61/100)
- Better camera (86/100 vs 42/100)
- Longer battery life (56/100 vs 33/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 82/100)
- Better portability (50/100 vs 47/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Fairphone 6+ vs the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra scores 20 points higher (73/100 vs 53/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra leads (71/100 vs 61/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra leads (86/100 vs 42/100). In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra leads (56/100 vs 33/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra is a bit better (71/100 vs 61/100). In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra is a bit better (89/100 vs 82/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra significantly outperforms the Fairphone 6+ (86/100 vs 42/100). In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra notably outperforms the Fairphone 6+ (56/100 vs 33/100). In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra and the Fairphone 6+ are nearly equal (50/100 vs 47/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Fairphone 6+ | ZTE Axon 50 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 4 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 | |
| AnTuTu | 1101953 | 1420808 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1223 | 1761 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3168 | 4688 | |
| Display | 6.3" LTPO OLED | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1116x2484 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 4415 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 30W | 80W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 12, MyOS 12 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1400 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | 156.6×73.3×9.6 mm | 161.8×73.1×8.9 mm | |
| Weight | 193 g | 199 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Fairphone 6+
- Main: 50MP
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 32MP
ZTE Axon 50 Ultra
- Main: 64MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Fairphone 6+
- 6.3" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1116x2484
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ZTE Axon 50 Ultra
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Fairphone 6+
- 4415 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- No wireless charging
ZTE Axon 50 Ultra
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Fairphone 6+ and ZTE Axon 50 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
ZTE Axon 50 Ultra leads Fairphone 6+ by 22.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra is a bit better (71/100 vs 61/100).
display
In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra is a bit better (89/100 vs 82/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra significantly outperforms the Fairphone 6+ (86/100 vs 42/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra notably outperforms the Fairphone 6+ (56/100 vs 33/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra and the Fairphone 6+ are nearly equal (50/100 vs 47/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Fairphone 6+ or the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra?
The ZTE Axon 50 Ultra significantly outperforms the Fairphone 6+ by 20 points (73/100 vs 53/100).
What is the rating of the Fairphone 6+ and the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra?
The Fairphone 6+ has a MobileRank rating of 53/100, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra — 73/100.
Which has the better camera: the Fairphone 6+ or the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra?
The ZTE Axon 50 Ultra leads on camera score (86/100 vs 42/100).
Which is more powerful: the Fairphone 6+ or the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra?
The ZTE Axon 50 Ultra leads on performance (71/100 vs 61/100).
Should you choose the Fairphone 6+ over the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra?
The Fairphone 6+ is a better fit for active users. The ZTE Axon 50 Ultra is a better fit for active users, mobile photography enthusiasts.