Huawei Mate 50 vs ZTE Axon 60 Ultra
The Huawei Mate 50 (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1, while the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2; launch prices were $700 and $700. By overall MobileRank rating, the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra leads — 73/100 vs 60/100 (a 13-point difference). Key differences: the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 4460); the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (1,757,044 vs 1,420,808); the Huawei Mate 50 is thinner (8.0mm vs 9.1mm).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Mate 50
ZTE Axon 60 Ultra
What makes Huawei Mate 50 better?
- Better portability (58/100 vs 30/100)
What makes ZTE Axon 60 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1757044 vs 1420808
- Better Geekbench Single: 2004 vs 1761
- Better Geekbench Multi: 5311 vs 4688
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 4460 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 66W
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (76/100 vs 71/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 41/100)
- Longer battery life (63/100 vs 57/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 71/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Mate 50 vs the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra, the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra scores 13 points higher (73/100 vs 60/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra leads (78/100 vs 41/100). Value score: Huawei Mate 50 — 34/100, ZTE Axon 60 Ultra — 60/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra is a bit better (76/100 vs 71/100). In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra is a bit better (84/100 vs 71/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 50 (78/100 vs 41/100). In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra is a bit better (63/100 vs 57/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei Mate 50 notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra (58/100 vs 30/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Mate 50 | ZTE Axon 60 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | |
| AnTuTu | 1420808 | 1757044 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1761 | 2004 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4688 | 5311 | |
| Display | 6.7" OLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2700x1224 | 1260x2800 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4460 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 80W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 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 14 | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 161.5×76.1×8.0 mm | 163.6×76.0×9.1 mm | |
| Weight | 202 g | — | |
| Launch price | $700 | $700 |
Camera comparison
Huawei Mate 50
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 13MP
ZTE Axon 60 Ultra
- Main: 50MP
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Huawei Mate 50
- 6.7" OLED
- Resolution: 2700x1224
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
ZTE Axon 60 Ultra
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2800
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei Mate 50
- 4460 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- Wireless: 50W
ZTE Axon 60 Ultra
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei Mate 50 and ZTE Axon 60 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
ZTE Axon 60 Ultra leads Huawei Mate 50 by 19.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $0. Same launch price.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra is a bit better (76/100 vs 71/100).
display
In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra is a bit better (84/100 vs 71/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 50 (78/100 vs 41/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra is a bit better (63/100 vs 57/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei Mate 50 notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra (58/100 vs 30/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Mate 50 or the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra?
The ZTE Axon 60 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 60 Ultra?
The Huawei Mate 50 has a MobileRank rating of 60/100, the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra — 73/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Mate 50 or the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra?
The ZTE Axon 60 Ultra leads on camera score (78/100 vs 41/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Mate 50 or the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra?
The ZTE Axon 60 Ultra leads on performance (76/100 vs 71/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Mate 50 over the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra?
The Huawei Mate 50 is a better fit for active users. The ZTE Axon 60 Ultra is a better fit for active users.