Huawei Mate 50 vs ZTE Axon 40 Ultra
The Huawei Mate 50 (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1, while the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1. By overall MobileRank rating, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra leads — 70/100 vs 60/100 (a 10-point difference). Key differences: the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4460); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the Huawei Mate 50 is faster in AnTuTu (1,420,808 vs 1,294,871).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Mate 50
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra
What makes Huawei Mate 50 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1420808 vs 1294871
- Better Geekbench Single: 1761 vs 1662
- Better Geekbench Multi: 4688 vs 4188
- Faster charging: 66W vs 65W
- Lighter: 202g vs 204g
- Higher performance (71/100 vs 68/100)
- Longer battery life (57/100 vs 52/100)
- Better portability (58/100 vs 52/100)
What makes ZTE Axon 40 Ultra better?
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4460 mAh
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Better camera (86/100 vs 41/100)
- Better display (80/100 vs 71/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Mate 50 vs the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra scores 10 points higher (70/100 vs 60/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra leads (86/100 vs 41/100). In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate 50 and the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra are nearly equal (71/100 vs 68/100). In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra is a bit better (80/100 vs 71/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 50 (86/100 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 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 | |
| AnTuTu | 1420808 | 1294871 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1761 | 1662 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4688 | 4188 | |
| Display | 6.7" OLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2700x1224 | 1116x2480 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4460 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 65W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 64 MP | |
| Telephoto | 12 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 8GB / 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 3 | Android 12, MyOS 12 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 1500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 161.5×76.1×8.0 mm | 163.3×73.6×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 202 g | 204 g | |
| Launch price | $700 | — |
Camera comparison
Huawei Mate 50
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 13MP
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra
- Main: 64MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 64MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Huawei Mate 50
- 6.7" OLED
- Resolution: 2700x1224
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1116x2480
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei Mate 50
- 4460 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- Wireless: 50W
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei Mate 50 and ZTE Axon 40 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Huawei Mate 50 leads ZTE Axon 40 Ultra by 9.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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ZTE Axon 40 Ultra
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate 50 and the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra are nearly equal (71/100 vs 68/100).
display
In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra is a bit better (80/100 vs 71/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 50 (86/100 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 Ultra?
The ZTE Axon 40 Ultra is noticeably better than the Huawei Mate 50 — the overall rating gap is 10 points.
What is the rating of the Huawei Mate 50 and the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra?
The Huawei Mate 50 has a MobileRank rating of 60/100, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra — 70/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Mate 50 or the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra?
The ZTE Axon 40 Ultra leads on camera score (86/100 vs 41/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Mate 50 over the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra?
The Huawei Mate 50 is a better fit for active users. The ZTE Axon 40 Ultra is a better fit for active users, mobile photography enthusiasts.