Huawei Mate 50 vs ZTE Axon 40 pro
The Huawei Mate 50 (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1, while the ZTE Axon 40 pro (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 5G. By overall MobileRank rating, the Huawei Mate 50 leads — 60/100 vs 58/100 (a 2-point difference). Key differences: the ZTE Axon 40 pro has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4460); the main camera is 50 MP vs 108 MP; the Huawei Mate 50 is faster in AnTuTu (1,420,808 vs 1,010,069).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Mate 50
ZTE Axon 40 pro
What makes Huawei Mate 50 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1420808 vs 1010069
- Better Geekbench Single: 1761 vs 1298
- Better Geekbench Multi: 4688 vs 3520
- Faster charging: 66W vs 65W
- Higher performance (71/100 vs 61/100)
- Longer battery life (57/100 vs 52/100)
- Better portability (58/100 vs 52/100)
What makes ZTE Axon 40 pro better?
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4460 mAh
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 50MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 90Hz
- Lighter: 199g vs 202g
- Better camera (44/100 vs 41/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 71/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Mate 50 vs the ZTE Axon 40 pro, the Huawei Mate 50 scores 2 points higher (60/100 vs 58/100). In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate 50 leads (71/100 vs 61/100). In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate 50 is a bit better (71/100 vs 61/100). In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 40 pro notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 50 (89/100 vs 71/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 pro and the Huawei Mate 50 are nearly equal (44/100 vs 41/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 50 is a bit better (57/100 vs 52/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei Mate 50 is a bit better (58/100 vs 52/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Mate 50 | ZTE Axon 40 pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 5G | |
| AnTuTu | 1420808 | 1010069 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1761 | 1298 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4688 | 3520 | |
| Display | 6.7" OLED | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2700x1224 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 4460 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 65W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 108 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 12 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 3 | Android 12, MyOS 12 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 1000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 161.5×76.1×8.0 mm | 162.9×72.9×8.7 mm | |
| Weight | 202 g | 199 g | |
| Launch price | $700 | — |
Camera comparison
Huawei Mate 50
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 13MP
ZTE Axon 40 pro
- Main: 108MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Huawei Mate 50
- 6.7" OLED
- Resolution: 2700x1224
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
ZTE Axon 40 pro
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei Mate 50
- 4460 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- Wireless: 50W
ZTE Axon 40 pro
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei Mate 50 and ZTE Axon 40 pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Huawei Mate 50 leads ZTE Axon 40 pro by 40.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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ZTE Axon 40 pro
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate 50 is a bit better (71/100 vs 61/100).
display
In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 40 pro notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 50 (89/100 vs 71/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 pro and the Huawei Mate 50 are nearly equal (44/100 vs 41/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 50 is a bit better (57/100 vs 52/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei Mate 50 is a bit better (58/100 vs 52/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Mate 50 or the ZTE Axon 40 pro?
The Huawei Mate 50 edges out the ZTE Axon 40 pro by just 2 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Huawei Mate 50 and the ZTE Axon 40 pro?
The Huawei Mate 50 has a MobileRank rating of 60/100, the ZTE Axon 40 pro — 58/100.
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Mate 50 or the ZTE Axon 40 pro?
The Huawei Mate 50 leads on performance (71/100 vs 61/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Mate 50 over the ZTE Axon 40 pro?
The Huawei Mate 50 is a better fit for active users. The ZTE Axon 40 pro is a better fit for active users.