Honor 500 Pro (China) vs ZTE AXON 50 5G
The Honor 500 Pro (China) (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the ZTE AXON 50 5G (2023) runs on the Unisoc Tiger T760. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor 500 Pro (China) leads — 84/100 vs 51/100 (a 33-point difference). Key differences: the Honor 500 Pro (China) has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 4800); the main camera is 200 MP vs 50 MP; the Honor 500 Pro (China) has NFC for contactless payments, the ZTE AXON 50 5G doesn't; the ZTE AXON 50 5G is noticeably lighter (178g vs 201g).
Honor 500 Pro (China)
ZTE AXON 50 5G
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 4800 mAh
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Better camera (78/100 vs 32/100)
- Longer battery life (86/100 vs 48/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 79/100)
- Lighter: 178g vs 201g
- Better portability (73/100 vs 60/100)
Comparing the Honor 500 Pro (China) vs the ZTE AXON 50 5G, the Honor 500 Pro (China) scores 33 points higher (84/100 vs 51/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor 500 Pro (China) leads (78/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor 500 Pro (China) leads (86/100 vs 48/100). In the "display" category, the Honor 500 Pro (China) is a bit better (85/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor 500 Pro (China) significantly outperforms the ZTE AXON 50 5G (78/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor 500 Pro (China) significantly outperforms the ZTE AXON 50 5G (86/100 vs 48/100). In the "portability" category, the ZTE AXON 50 5G is a bit better (73/100 vs 60/100).
| Specification | Honor 500 Pro (China) | ZTE AXON 50 5G | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Unisoc Tiger T760 | |
| AnTuTu | 3119308 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 3041 | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9494 | — | |
| Display | 6.5" AMOLED | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1264x2736 | 1080x2380 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 8000 mAh | 4800 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | — | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | — | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16, MagicOS 10 | Android 13 Tiramisu | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 155.8×74.2×7.8 mm | 161.9×72.8×7.9 mm | |
| Weight | 201 g | 178 g | |
| Price | — | — |
Honor 500 Pro (China)
- Main: 200MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
ZTE AXON 50 5G
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Honor 500 Pro (China)
- 6.5" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1264x2736
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ZTE AXON 50 5G
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2380
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Honor 500 Pro (China)
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 50W
ZTE AXON 50 5G
- 4800 mAh
- No wireless charging
display
In the "display" category, the Honor 500 Pro (China) is a bit better (85/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor 500 Pro (China) significantly outperforms the ZTE AXON 50 5G (78/100 vs 32/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor 500 Pro (China) significantly outperforms the ZTE AXON 50 5G (86/100 vs 48/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the ZTE AXON 50 5G is a bit better (73/100 vs 60/100).
Which is better: the Honor 500 Pro (China) or the ZTE AXON 50 5G?
The Honor 500 Pro (China) significantly outperforms the ZTE AXON 50 5G by 33 points (84/100 vs 51/100).
What is the rating of the Honor 500 Pro (China) and the ZTE AXON 50 5G?
The Honor 500 Pro (China) has a MobileRank rating of 84/100, the ZTE AXON 50 5G — 51/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor 500 Pro (China) or the ZTE AXON 50 5G?
The Honor 500 Pro (China) leads on camera score (78/100 vs 32/100).
Should you choose the Honor 500 Pro (China) over the ZTE AXON 50 5G?
The Honor 500 Pro (China) is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life. The ZTE AXON 50 5G is a better fit for everyday use.