Honor X9d vs ZTE Axon 50 Ultra
The Honor X9d (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 4, 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 60/100 (a 13-point difference). Key differences: the Honor X9d has the bigger battery (8300 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 108 MP vs 64 MP; the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (1,420,808 vs 977,304); the Honor X9d is thinner (7.8mm vs 8.9mm).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor X9d
ZTE Axon 50 Ultra
What makes Honor X9d better?
- Bigger battery: 8300 vs 5000 mAh
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 64MP
- Lighter: 193g vs 199g
- Longer battery life (69/100 vs 56/100)
- Better portability (65/100 vs 50/100)
What makes ZTE Axon 50 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1420808 vs 977304
- Better Geekbench Single: 1761 vs 1087
- Better Geekbench Multi: 4688 vs 3148
- Faster charging: 80W vs 66W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (71/100 vs 58/100)
- Better camera (86/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 82/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor X9d vs the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra scores 13 points higher (73/100 vs 60/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra leads (71/100 vs 58/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra leads (86/100 vs 43/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor X9d leads (69/100 vs 56/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra is a bit better (71/100 vs 58/100). In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra is a bit better (89/100 vs 82/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor X9d (86/100 vs 43/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor X9d is a bit better (69/100 vs 56/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor X9d notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra (65/100 vs 50/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor X9d | ZTE Axon 50 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 4 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 | |
| AnTuTu | 977304 | 1420808 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1087 | 1761 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3148 | 4688 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2640x1200 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 8300 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 80W | |
| Main camera | 108 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 5 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 12, MyOS 12 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | 161.9×76.1×7.8 mm | 161.8×73.1×8.9 mm | |
| Weight | 193 g | 199 g | |
| Launch price | $330 | — |
Camera comparison
Honor X9d
- Main: 108MP f/1.75
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 16MP
ZTE Axon 50 Ultra
- Main: 64MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Honor X9d
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2640x1200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ZTE Axon 50 Ultra
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor X9d
- 8300 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- No wireless charging
ZTE Axon 50 Ultra
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor X9d and ZTE Axon 50 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
ZTE Axon 50 Ultra leads Honor X9d by 31.2% 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 is a bit better (71/100 vs 58/100).
display
In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra is a bit better (89/100 vs 82/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor X9d (86/100 vs 43/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor X9d is a bit better (69/100 vs 56/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor X9d notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra (65/100 vs 50/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor X9d or the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra?
The ZTE Axon 50 Ultra is noticeably better than the Honor X9d — the overall rating gap is 13 points.
What is the rating of the Honor X9d and the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra?
The Honor X9d has a MobileRank rating of 60/100, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra — 73/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor X9d or the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra?
The ZTE Axon 50 Ultra leads on camera score (86/100 vs 43/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor X9d or the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra?
The ZTE Axon 50 Ultra leads on performance (71/100 vs 58/100).
Should you choose the Honor X9d over the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra?
The ZTE Axon 50 Ultra is a better fit for active users, mobile photography enthusiasts.