Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max vs ZTE AXON 50 5G
The Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max (2025) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 9030, while the ZTE AXON 50 5G (2023) runs on the Unisoc Tiger T760. By overall MobileRank rating, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max leads — 74/100 vs 49/100 (a 25-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 4800); the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (2,101,808 vs 628,581); the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max has NFC for contactless payments, the ZTE AXON 50 5G doesn't; the ZTE AXON 50 5G is noticeably lighter (178g vs 239g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max
ZTE AXON 50 5G
What makes Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 2101808 vs 628581
- Better Geekbench Single: 1680 vs 735
- Better Geekbench Multi: 6200 vs 2318
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 4800 mAh
- Higher performance (77/100 vs 46/100)
- Better camera (68/100 vs 32/100)
- Longer battery life (83/100 vs 48/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 79/100)
What makes ZTE AXON 50 5G better?
- Lighter: 178g vs 239g
- Better portability (73/100 vs 32/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max vs the ZTE AXON 50 5G, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max scores 25 points higher (74/100 vs 49/100). In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max leads (77/100 vs 46/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max leads (68/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max leads (83/100 vs 48/100). In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max significantly outperforms the ZTE AXON 50 5G (77/100 vs 46/100). In the "display" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max is a bit better (84/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max significantly outperforms the ZTE AXON 50 5G (68/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max significantly outperforms the ZTE AXON 50 5G (83/100 vs 48/100). In the "portability" category, the ZTE AXON 50 5G significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max (73/100 vs 32/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max | ZTE AXON 50 5G | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 9030 | Unisoc Tiger T760 | |
| AnTuTu | 2101808 | 628581 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1680 | 735 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 6200 | 2318 | |
| Display | 6.9" OLED | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1320x2848 | 1080x2380 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 4800 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | — | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 40 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 16GB | — | |
| Storage | 512GB / 1TB | 256GB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 6.0 | Android 13 Tiramisu | |
| Brightness (peak) | 8000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 164.4×79.0×8.3 mm | 161.9×72.8×7.9 mm | |
| Weight | 239 g | 178 g | |
| Launch price | $1050 | — |
Camera comparison
Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 13MP
ZTE AXON 50 5G
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max
- 6.9" OLED
- Resolution: 1320x2848
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ZTE AXON 50 5G
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2380
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 80W
ZTE AXON 50 5G
- 4800 mAh
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max and ZTE AXON 50 5G, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max leads ZTE AXON 50 5G by 234.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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ZTE AXON 50 5G
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max significantly outperforms the ZTE AXON 50 5G (77/100 vs 46/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max is a bit better (84/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max significantly outperforms the ZTE AXON 50 5G (68/100 vs 32/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max significantly outperforms the ZTE AXON 50 5G (83/100 vs 48/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the ZTE AXON 50 5G significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max (73/100 vs 32/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max or the ZTE AXON 50 5G?
The Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max significantly outperforms the ZTE AXON 50 5G by 25 points (74/100 vs 49/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max and the ZTE AXON 50 5G?
The Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max has a MobileRank rating of 74/100, the ZTE AXON 50 5G — 49/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max or the ZTE AXON 50 5G?
The Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max leads on camera score (68/100 vs 32/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max or the ZTE AXON 50 5G?
The Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max leads on performance (77/100 vs 46/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max over the ZTE AXON 50 5G?
The Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max is a better fit for active users, those who care about battery life.