Huawei Mate 50 vs ZTE Axon 50 Ultra
The Huawei Mate 50 (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 60/100 (a 13-point difference). Key differences: the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4460); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP.
Huawei Mate 50
ZTE Axon 50 Ultra
- Longer battery life (57/100 vs 56/100)
- Better portability (58/100 vs 50/100)
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4460 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 66W
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 90Hz
- Lighter: 199g vs 202g
- Better camera (86/100 vs 41/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 71/100)
Comparing the Huawei Mate 50 vs the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra scores 13 points higher (73/100 vs 60/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra leads (86/100 vs 41/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 71/100. In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 50 (89/100 vs 71/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 50 (86/100 vs 41/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 50 and the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra are nearly equal (57/100 vs 56/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei Mate 50 is a bit better (58/100 vs 50/100).
| Specification | Huawei Mate 50 | ZTE Axon 50 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 | |
| AnTuTu | 1425446 | 1425446 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1761 | 1761 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4688 | 4688 | |
| Display | 6.7" OLED | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2700x1224 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 4460 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 80W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 3 | Android 12, MyOS 12 | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | 161.5×76.1×8.0 mm | 161.8×73.1×8.9 mm | |
| Weight | 202 g | 199 g | |
| Launch price | $700 | — |
Huawei Mate 50
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 13MP
ZTE Axon 50 Ultra
- Main: 64MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Huawei Mate 50
- 6.7" OLED
- Resolution: 2700x1224
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
ZTE Axon 50 Ultra
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Huawei Mate 50
- 4460 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- Wireless: 50W
ZTE Axon 50 Ultra
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
We compared Huawei Mate 50 and ZTE Axon 50 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Equal performance based on benchmark results.
ZTE Axon 50 Ultra
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 71/100.
display
In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 50 (89/100 vs 71/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 50 (86/100 vs 41/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 50 and the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra are nearly equal (57/100 vs 56/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei Mate 50 is a bit better (58/100 vs 50/100).
Which is better: the Huawei Mate 50 or the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra?
The ZTE Axon 50 Ultra is noticeably better than the Huawei Mate 50 — the overall rating gap is 13 points.
What is the rating of the Huawei Mate 50 and the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra?
The Huawei Mate 50 has a MobileRank rating of 60/100, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra — 73/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Mate 50 or the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra?
The ZTE Axon 50 Ultra leads on camera score (86/100 vs 41/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Mate 50 over the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra?
The Huawei Mate 50 is a better fit for active users. The ZTE Axon 50 Ultra is a better fit for active users, mobile photography enthusiasts.