Honor 90 Pro vs ZTE Axon 50 Ultra
The Honor 90 Pro (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1, 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 70/100 (a 3-point difference). Key differences: the main camera is 200 MP vs 64 MP; the Honor 90 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (1,463,370 vs 1,420,808).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor 90 Pro
ZTE Axon 50 Ultra
What makes Honor 90 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1463370 vs 1420808
- Faster charging: 100W vs 80W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 64MP
- Longer battery life (60/100 vs 56/100)
- Better portability (58/100 vs 50/100)
What makes ZTE Axon 50 Ultra better?
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Better camera (86/100 vs 71/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 83/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor 90 Pro vs the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra scores 3 points higher (73/100 vs 70/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra leads (86/100 vs 71/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 71/100. In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra is a bit better (89/100 vs 83/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra notably outperforms the Honor 90 Pro (86/100 vs 71/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor 90 Pro and the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra are nearly equal (60/100 vs 56/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor 90 Pro is a bit better (58/100 vs 50/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor 90 Pro | ZTE Axon 50 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 | |
| AnTuTu | 1463370 | 1420808 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1761 | 1761 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4688 | 4688 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2700x1224 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 80W | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 32 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 13 | Android 12, MyOS 12 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1600 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | 163.8×74.9×8.1 mm | 161.8×73.1×8.9 mm | |
| Weight | 199 g | 199 g | |
| Launch price | $500 | — |
Camera comparison
Honor 90 Pro
- Main: 200MP f/1.65
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 32MP
- Front: 50MP
ZTE Axon 50 Ultra
- Main: 64MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Honor 90 Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2700x1224
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ZTE Axon 50 Ultra
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor 90 Pro
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
ZTE Axon 50 Ultra
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor 90 Pro and ZTE Axon 50 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor 90 Pro leads ZTE Axon 50 Ultra by 3.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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ZTE Axon 50 Ultra
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performance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 71/100.
display
In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra is a bit better (89/100 vs 83/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra notably outperforms the Honor 90 Pro (86/100 vs 71/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor 90 Pro and the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra are nearly equal (60/100 vs 56/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor 90 Pro is a bit better (58/100 vs 50/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor 90 Pro or the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra?
The ZTE Axon 50 Ultra edges out the Honor 90 Pro by just 3 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Honor 90 Pro and the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra?
The Honor 90 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 70/100, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra — 73/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor 90 Pro or the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra?
The ZTE Axon 50 Ultra leads on camera score (86/100 vs 71/100).
Should you choose the Honor 90 Pro over the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra?
The Honor 90 Pro is a better fit for active users. The ZTE Axon 50 Ultra is a better fit for active users, mobile photography enthusiasts.