Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate vs ZTE AXON 50 5G
The Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate (2026) runs on the Kirin 9050 Pro, while the ZTE AXON 50 5G (2023) runs on the Unisoc Tiger T760. By overall MobileRank rating, the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate leads — 70/100 vs 49/100 (a 21-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate has the bigger battery (5600 mAh vs 4800); the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate is faster in AnTuTu (1,825,771 vs 628,581); the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate has NFC for contactless payments, the ZTE AXON 50 5G doesn't; the ZTE AXON 50 5G is noticeably lighter (178g vs 299g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate
ZTE AXON 50 5G
What makes Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1825771 vs 628581
- Better Geekbench Single: 1636 vs 735
- Better Geekbench Multi: 5775 vs 2318
- Bigger battery: 5600 vs 4800 mAh
- Higher performance (75/100 vs 46/100)
- Better camera (67/100 vs 32/100)
- Longer battery life (74/100 vs 48/100)
What makes ZTE AXON 50 5G better?
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Lighter: 178g vs 299g
- Better display (79/100 vs 66/100)
- Better portability (73/100 vs 52/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate vs the ZTE AXON 50 5G, the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate scores 21 points higher (70/100 vs 49/100). In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate leads (75/100 vs 46/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate leads (67/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate leads (74/100 vs 48/100). In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate notably outperforms the ZTE AXON 50 5G (75/100 vs 46/100). In the "display" category, the ZTE AXON 50 5G is a bit better (79/100 vs 66/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate significantly outperforms the ZTE AXON 50 5G (67/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate notably outperforms the ZTE AXON 50 5G (74/100 vs 48/100). In the "portability" category, the ZTE AXON 50 5G notably outperforms the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate (73/100 vs 52/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate | ZTE AXON 50 5G | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Kirin 9050 Pro | Unisoc Tiger T760 | |
| AnTuTu | 1825771 | 628581 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1636 | 735 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 5775 | 2318 | |
| Display | 10.2" Tri-foldable LTPO OLED | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2232x3184 | 1080x2380 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5600 mAh | 4800 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | — | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 40 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 16GB | — | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 7.0 | Android 13 Tiramisu | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP58 | — | |
| Dimensions | 219.2×157.2×4.0 mm | 161.9×72.8×7.9 mm | |
| Weight | 299 g | 178 g | |
| Launch price | $2799 | — |
Camera comparison
Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate
- Main: 50MP f/1.5
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 8MP
ZTE AXON 50 5G
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate
- 10.2" Tri-foldable LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 2232x3184
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
ZTE AXON 50 5G
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2380
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate
- 5600 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- Wireless: 50W
ZTE AXON 50 5G
- 4800 mAh
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate and ZTE AXON 50 5G, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate leads ZTE AXON 50 5G by 190.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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ZTE AXON 50 5G
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate notably outperforms the ZTE AXON 50 5G (75/100 vs 46/100).
display
In the "display" category, the ZTE AXON 50 5G is a bit better (79/100 vs 66/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate significantly outperforms the ZTE AXON 50 5G (67/100 vs 32/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate notably outperforms the ZTE AXON 50 5G (74/100 vs 48/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the ZTE AXON 50 5G notably outperforms the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate (73/100 vs 52/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate or the ZTE AXON 50 5G?
The Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate significantly outperforms the ZTE AXON 50 5G by 21 points (70/100 vs 49/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate and the ZTE AXON 50 5G?
The Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate has a MobileRank rating of 70/100, the ZTE AXON 50 5G — 49/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate or the ZTE AXON 50 5G?
The Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate leads on camera score (67/100 vs 32/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate or the ZTE AXON 50 5G?
The Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate leads on performance (75/100 vs 46/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate over the ZTE AXON 50 5G?
The Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate is a better fit for active users.