HMD Skyline vs ZTE Axon 50 Ultra
The HMD Skyline (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 2, 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 62/100 (a 11-point difference). Key differences: the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4600); the main camera is 108 MP vs 64 MP; the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (1,420,808 vs 798,429).
Profile comparison
Category scores
HMD Skyline
ZTE Axon 50 Ultra
What makes HMD Skyline better?
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 64MP
- Better display (90/100 vs 89/100)
What makes ZTE Axon 50 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1420808 vs 798429
- Better Geekbench Single: 1761 vs 1015
- Better Geekbench Multi: 4688 vs 2687
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4600 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 33W
- Lighter: 199g vs 209g
- Higher performance (71/100 vs 53/100)
- Better camera (86/100 vs 75/100)
- Longer battery life (56/100 vs 45/100)
- Better portability (50/100 vs 44/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the HMD Skyline vs the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra scores 11 points higher (73/100 vs 62/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra leads (71/100 vs 53/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra leads (86/100 vs 75/100). In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra leads (56/100 vs 45/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra notably outperforms the HMD Skyline (71/100 vs 53/100). In the "display" category, the HMD Skyline and the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra are nearly equal (90/100 vs 89/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra is a bit better (86/100 vs 75/100). In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra is a bit better (56/100 vs 45/100). In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra is a bit better (50/100 vs 44/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | HMD Skyline | ZTE Axon 50 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 2 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 | |
| AnTuTu | 798429 | 1420808 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1015 | 1761 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2687 | 4688 | |
| Display | 6.5" P-OLED | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 4600 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 80W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 108 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 14 | Android 12, MyOS 12 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP54 | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | 159.8×76.0×8.9 mm | 161.8×73.1×8.9 mm | |
| Weight | 209 g | 199 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
HMD Skyline
- Main: 108MP
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
ZTE Axon 50 Ultra
- Main: 64MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
HMD Skyline
- 6.5" P-OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
ZTE Axon 50 Ultra
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
HMD Skyline
- 4600 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- Wireless: 15W
ZTE Axon 50 Ultra
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared HMD Skyline and ZTE Axon 50 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
ZTE Axon 50 Ultra leads HMD Skyline by 43.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra notably outperforms the HMD Skyline (71/100 vs 53/100).
display
In the "display" category, the HMD Skyline and the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra are nearly equal (90/100 vs 89/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra is a bit better (86/100 vs 75/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra is a bit better (56/100 vs 45/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra is a bit better (50/100 vs 44/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the HMD Skyline or the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra?
The ZTE Axon 50 Ultra is noticeably better than the HMD Skyline — the overall rating gap is 11 points.
What is the rating of the HMD Skyline and the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra?
The HMD Skyline has a MobileRank rating of 62/100, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra — 73/100.
Which has the better camera: the HMD Skyline or the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra?
The ZTE Axon 50 Ultra leads on camera score (86/100 vs 75/100).
Which is more powerful: the HMD Skyline or the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra?
The ZTE Axon 50 Ultra leads on performance (71/100 vs 53/100).
Should you choose the HMD Skyline over the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra?
The ZTE Axon 50 Ultra is a better fit for active users, mobile photography enthusiasts.