Google Pixel 11a vs ZTE Axon 50 Ultra

The Google Pixel 11a (2026) runs on the Google Tensor G6, 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 65/100 (a 8-point difference). Key differences: the Google Pixel 11a has the bigger battery (5100 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 48 MP vs 64 MP; the Google Pixel 11a is faster in AnTuTu (1,933,536 vs 1,420,808).

The ZTE Axon 50 Ultra edges out the Google Pixel 11a by just 8 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.

Profile comparison

Category scores

Google Pixel 11a

Performance 83
Display 82
Camera 36
Battery 54
Portability —
Value for money —

ZTE Axon 50 Ultra

Performance 71
Display 89
Camera 86
Battery 56
Portability 50
Value for money —

What makes Google Pixel 11a better?

  • Higher AnTuTu: 1933536 vs 1420808
  • Better Geekbench Single: 2755 vs 1761
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 7563 vs 4688
  • Bigger battery: 5100 vs 5000 mAh

  • Higher performance (83/100 vs 71/100)

What makes ZTE Axon 50 Ultra better?

  • Faster charging: 80W vs 30W
  • Better main camera: 64MP vs 48MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz

  • Better camera (86/100 vs 36/100)
  • Longer battery life (56/100 vs 54/100)
  • Better display (89/100 vs 82/100)

Comparison verdict

Comparing the Google Pixel 11a vs the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra scores 8 points higher (73/100 vs 65/100). In the "performance" category, the Google Pixel 11a leads (83/100 vs 71/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra leads (86/100 vs 36/100). In the "performance" category, the Google Pixel 11a is a bit better (83/100 vs 71/100). 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 Google Pixel 11a (86/100 vs 36/100). In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra and the Google Pixel 11a are nearly equal (56/100 vs 54/100).

Google Pixel 11a: The Google Pixel 11a is a better fit for gamers and power users.
ZTE Axon 50 Ultra: The ZTE Axon 50 Ultra is a better fit for active users, mobile photography enthusiasts.

Specs comparison

Specification Google Pixel 11a ZTE Axon 50 Ultra
Processor Google Tensor G6 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1
AnTuTu 1933536 1420808
Geekbench Single 2755 1761
Geekbench Multi 7563 4688
Display 6.3" OLED 6.7" AMOLED
Resolution 1080x2424 1080x2400
Refresh rate 120 Hz 144 Hz
Battery 5100 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging 30W 80W
Wireless charging 10W 0W
Main camera 48 MP 64 MP
Ultrawide 13 MP 50 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 50 MP
Front camera — 32 MP
RAM 8GB 12GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB 256GB / 512GB
OS Android 17 Android 12, MyOS 12
Brightness (peak) 3350 nits —
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68 IP54
Dimensions — 161.8×73.1×8.9 mm
Weight — 199 g
Launch price — —

Camera comparison

Google Pixel 11a

  • Main: 48MP f/1.7
  • Ultrawide: 13MP
  • Front: —
36
camera

ZTE Axon 50 Ultra

  • Main: 64MP f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 32MP
86
camera

Display comparison

Google Pixel 11a

  • 6.3" OLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2424
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
82
display

ZTE Axon 50 Ultra

  • 6.7" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
89
display

Battery and charging

Google Pixel 11a

  • 5100 mAh
  • Wired: 30W
  • Wireless: 10W
54
battery

ZTE Axon 50 Ultra

  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 80W
  • No wireless charging
56
battery

Overall performance score

We compared Google Pixel 11a and ZTE Axon 50 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Google Pixel 11a Google Tensor G6
65/100
1933536 AnTuTu
ZTE Axon 50 Ultra Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1
73/100 -36.1%
1420808 AnTuTu

Google Pixel 11a leads ZTE Axon 50 Ultra by 36.1% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks

Detailed category analysis

performance

In the "performance" category, the Google Pixel 11a is a bit better (83/100 vs 71/100).

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 Google Pixel 11a (86/100 vs 36/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra and the Google Pixel 11a are nearly equal (56/100 vs 54/100).

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: the Google Pixel 11a or the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra?

The ZTE Axon 50 Ultra edges out the Google Pixel 11a by just 8 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.

What is the rating of the Google Pixel 11a and the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra?

The Google Pixel 11a has a MobileRank rating of 65/100, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra — 73/100.

Which has the better camera: the Google Pixel 11a or the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra?

The ZTE Axon 50 Ultra leads on camera score (86/100 vs 36/100).

Which is more powerful: the Google Pixel 11a or the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra?

The Google Pixel 11a leads on performance (83/100 vs 71/100).

Should you choose the Google Pixel 11a over the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra?

The Google Pixel 11a is a better fit for gamers and power users. The ZTE Axon 50 Ultra is a better fit for active users, mobile photography enthusiasts.