HMD Aura vs ZTE Axon 50 Ultra
The HMD Aura (2024) runs on the Unisoc SC9863A1, 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 21/100 (a 52-point difference). Key differences: the main camera is 13 MP vs 64 MP; the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (1,420,808 vs 153,667); the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra has NFC for contactless payments, the HMD Aura doesn't; the HMD Aura is noticeably lighter (175g vs 199g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
HMD Aura
ZTE Axon 50 Ultra
What makes HMD Aura better?
- Lighter: 175g vs 199g
- Better portability (64/100 vs 50/100)
What makes ZTE Axon 50 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1420808 vs 153667
- Better Geekbench Single: 1761 vs 205
- Better Geekbench Multi: 4688 vs 846
- Faster charging: 80W vs 10W
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 13MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (71/100 vs 9/100)
- Better camera (86/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (56/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 32/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the HMD Aura vs the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra scores 52 points higher (73/100 vs 21/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra leads (71/100 vs 9/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra leads (86/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra leads (56/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra significantly outperforms the HMD Aura (71/100 vs 9/100). In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra significantly outperforms the HMD Aura (89/100 vs 32/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra significantly outperforms the HMD Aura (86/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra is a bit better (56/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the HMD Aura is a bit better (64/100 vs 50/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | HMD Aura | ZTE Axon 50 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Unisoc SC9863A1 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 | |
| AnTuTu | 153667 | 1420808 | |
| Geekbench Single | 205 | 1761 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 846 | 4688 | |
| Display | 6.6" IPS LCD | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1612 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 10W | 80W | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 64GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 13 | Android 12, MyOS 12 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 480 nits | — | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | 163.9×75.5×8.9 mm | 161.8×73.1×8.9 mm | |
| Weight | 175 g | 199 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
HMD Aura
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 5MP
ZTE Axon 50 Ultra
- Main: 64MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
HMD Aura
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1612
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
ZTE Axon 50 Ultra
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
HMD Aura
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 10W
- No wireless charging
ZTE Axon 50 Ultra
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared HMD Aura and ZTE Axon 50 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
ZTE Axon 50 Ultra leads HMD Aura by 89.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra significantly outperforms the HMD Aura (71/100 vs 9/100).
display
In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra significantly outperforms the HMD Aura (89/100 vs 32/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra significantly outperforms the HMD Aura (86/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra is a bit better (56/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the HMD Aura is a bit better (64/100 vs 50/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the HMD Aura or the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra?
The ZTE Axon 50 Ultra significantly outperforms the HMD Aura by 52 points (73/100 vs 21/100).
What is the rating of the HMD Aura and the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra?
The HMD Aura has a MobileRank rating of 21/100, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra — 73/100.
Which has the better camera: the HMD Aura or the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra?
The ZTE Axon 50 Ultra leads on camera score (86/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the HMD Aura or the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra?
The ZTE Axon 50 Ultra leads on performance (71/100 vs 9/100).
Should you choose the HMD Aura over the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra?
The ZTE Axon 50 Ultra is a better fit for active users, mobile photography enthusiasts.