Honor Magic4 Pro vs ZTE Axon 50 Ultra
The Honor Magic4 Pro (2022) 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 67/100 (a 6-point difference). Key differences: the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4600); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (1,420,808 vs 1,294,871).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic4 Pro
ZTE Axon 50 Ultra
What makes Honor Magic4 Pro better?
- Faster charging: 100W vs 80W
- Longer battery life (66/100 vs 56/100)
What makes ZTE Axon 50 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1420808 vs 1294871
- Better Geekbench Single: 1761 vs 1662
- Better Geekbench Multi: 4688 vs 4188
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4600 mAh
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 199g vs 209g
- Higher performance (71/100 vs 68/100)
- Better camera (86/100 vs 62/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 85/100)
- Better portability (50/100 vs 42/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic4 Pro vs the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra scores 6 points higher (73/100 vs 67/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra leads (86/100 vs 62/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic4 Pro leads (66/100 vs 56/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra and the Honor Magic4 Pro are nearly equal (71/100 vs 68/100). In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra and the Honor Magic4 Pro are nearly equal (89/100 vs 85/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra notably outperforms the Honor Magic4 Pro (86/100 vs 62/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic4 Pro is a bit better (66/100 vs 56/100). In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra is a bit better (50/100 vs 42/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic4 Pro | ZTE Axon 50 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 | |
| AnTuTu | 1294871 | 1420808 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1662 | 1761 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4188 | 4688 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO OLED | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1312x2848 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 4600 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 80W | |
| Wireless charging | 100W | 0W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 126 | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 64 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 12, Magic UI 6, Google Play Services | Android 12, MyOS 12 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | 163.6×74.7×9.1 mm | 161.8×73.1×8.9 mm | |
| Weight | 209 g | 199 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic4 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 12MP
ZTE Axon 50 Ultra
- Main: 64MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic4 Pro
- 6.8" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1312x2848
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ZTE Axon 50 Ultra
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic4 Pro
- 4600 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 100W
ZTE Axon 50 Ultra
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic4 Pro and ZTE Axon 50 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
ZTE Axon 50 Ultra leads Honor Magic4 Pro by 8.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra and the Honor Magic4 Pro are nearly equal (71/100 vs 68/100).
display
In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra and the Honor Magic4 Pro are nearly equal (89/100 vs 85/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra notably outperforms the Honor Magic4 Pro (86/100 vs 62/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic4 Pro is a bit better (66/100 vs 56/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra is a bit better (50/100 vs 42/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic4 Pro or the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra?
The ZTE Axon 50 Ultra edges out the Honor Magic4 Pro by just 6 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Honor Magic4 Pro and the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra?
The Honor Magic4 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 67/100, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra — 73/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic4 Pro or the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra?
The ZTE Axon 50 Ultra leads on camera score (86/100 vs 62/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic4 Pro over the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra?
The Honor Magic4 Pro is a better fit for active users. The ZTE Axon 50 Ultra is a better fit for active users, mobile photography enthusiasts.