Honor 500 vs ZTE Axon 50 Ultra
The Honor 500 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4, while the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1. Both devices score the same overall rating of 73/100. Key differences: the Honor 500 has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 200 MP vs 64 MP; the Honor 500 is faster in AnTuTu (2,344,395 vs 1,420,808); the Honor 500 is thinner (7.8mm vs 8.9mm).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor 500
ZTE Axon 50 Ultra
What makes Honor 500 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 2344395 vs 1420808
- Better Geekbench Single: 2072 vs 1761
- Better Geekbench Multi: 6649 vs 4688
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 5000 mAh
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 64MP
- Lighter: 198g vs 199g
- Higher performance (81/100 vs 71/100)
- Longer battery life (71/100 vs 56/100)
- Better portability (62/100 vs 50/100)
What makes ZTE Axon 50 Ultra better?
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Better camera (86/100 vs 58/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 85/100)
Comparison verdict
The Honor 500 and the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra received the same MobileRank rating — 73/100. In the "performance" category, the Honor 500 leads (81/100 vs 71/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra leads (86/100 vs 58/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor 500 leads (71/100 vs 56/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor 500 is a bit better (81/100 vs 71/100). In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra and the Honor 500 are nearly equal (89/100 vs 85/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra notably outperforms the Honor 500 (86/100 vs 58/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor 500 notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra (71/100 vs 56/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor 500 is a bit better (62/100 vs 50/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor 500 | ZTE Axon 50 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 | |
| AnTuTu | 2344395 | 1420808 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2072 | 1761 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 6649 | 4688 | |
| Display | 6.5" AMOLED | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1264x2736 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 8000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 80W | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 12, MyOS 12 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69K | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | 155.8×74.2×7.8 mm | 161.8×73.1×8.9 mm | |
| Weight | 198 g | 199 g | |
| Launch price | $380 | — |
Camera comparison
Honor 500
- Main: 200MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Front: 50MP
ZTE Axon 50 Ultra
- Main: 64MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Honor 500
- 6.5" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1264x2736
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ZTE Axon 50 Ultra
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor 500
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
ZTE Axon 50 Ultra
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor 500 and ZTE Axon 50 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor 500 leads ZTE Axon 50 Ultra by 65.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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ZTE Axon 50 Ultra
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor 500 is a bit better (81/100 vs 71/100).
display
In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra and the Honor 500 are nearly equal (89/100 vs 85/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra notably outperforms the Honor 500 (86/100 vs 58/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor 500 notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra (71/100 vs 56/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor 500 is a bit better (62/100 vs 50/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor 500 or the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra?
Both devices scored 73/100. The choice depends on your priorities: if performance matters more — go with the Honor 500 (81/100 vs 71/100).
What is the rating of the Honor 500 and the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra?
The Honor 500 has a MobileRank rating of 73/100, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra — 73/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor 500 or the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra?
The ZTE Axon 50 Ultra leads on camera score (86/100 vs 58/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor 500 or the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra?
The Honor 500 leads on performance (81/100 vs 71/100).
Should you choose the Honor 500 over the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra?
The Honor 500 is a better fit for gamers and power users, budget-conscious buyers. The ZTE Axon 50 Ultra is a better fit for active users, mobile photography enthusiasts.