Honor Magic5 Lite vs ZTE Axon 50 Ultra
The Honor Magic5 Lite (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 695, 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 51/100 (a 22-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic5 Lite has the bigger battery (5100 mAh vs 5000); the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (1,420,808 vs 592,015); the Honor Magic5 Lite is noticeably lighter (175g vs 199g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic5 Lite
ZTE Axon 50 Ultra
What makes Honor Magic5 Lite better?
- Bigger battery: 5100 vs 5000 mAh
- Lighter: 175g vs 199g
- Better portability (75/100 vs 50/100)
What makes ZTE Axon 50 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1420808 vs 592015
- Better Geekbench Single: 1761 vs 905
- Better Geekbench Multi: 4688 vs 2101
- Faster charging: 80W vs 40W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (71/100 vs 46/100)
- Better camera (86/100 vs 39/100)
- Longer battery life (56/100 vs 50/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 79/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic5 Lite vs the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra scores 22 points higher (73/100 vs 51/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra leads (71/100 vs 46/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra leads (86/100 vs 39/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra notably outperforms the Honor Magic5 Lite (71/100 vs 46/100). In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra is a bit better (89/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor Magic5 Lite (86/100 vs 39/100). In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra is a bit better (56/100 vs 50/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic5 Lite notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra (75/100 vs 50/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic5 Lite | ZTE Axon 50 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 | |
| AnTuTu | 592015 | 1420808 | |
| Geekbench Single | 905 | 1761 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2101 | 4688 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2400x1080 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5100 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 40W | 80W | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 5 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 12 | Android 12, MyOS 12 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 800 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | 161.6×73.9×7.9 mm | 161.8×73.1×8.9 mm | |
| Weight | 175 g | 199 g | |
| Launch price | $300 | — |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic5 Lite
- Main: 64MP f/1.79
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 8MP
ZTE Axon 50 Ultra
- Main: 64MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic5 Lite
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ZTE Axon 50 Ultra
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic5 Lite
- 5100 mAh
- Wired: 40W
- No wireless charging
ZTE Axon 50 Ultra
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic5 Lite and ZTE Axon 50 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
ZTE Axon 50 Ultra leads Honor Magic5 Lite by 58.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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ZTE Axon 50 Ultra
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra notably outperforms the Honor Magic5 Lite (71/100 vs 46/100).
display
In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra is a bit better (89/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor Magic5 Lite (86/100 vs 39/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra is a bit better (56/100 vs 50/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic5 Lite notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra (75/100 vs 50/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic5 Lite or the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra?
The ZTE Axon 50 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor Magic5 Lite by 22 points (73/100 vs 51/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic5 Lite and the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra?
The Honor Magic5 Lite has a MobileRank rating of 51/100, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra — 73/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic5 Lite or the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra?
The ZTE Axon 50 Ultra leads on camera score (86/100 vs 39/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic5 Lite or the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra?
The ZTE Axon 50 Ultra leads on performance (71/100 vs 46/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic5 Lite over the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra?
The ZTE Axon 50 Ultra is a better fit for active users, mobile photography enthusiasts.