Huawei nova 10 vs ZTE Axon 50 Ultra
The Huawei nova 10 (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G, 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 53/100 (a 20-point difference). Key differences: the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (1,420,808 vs 783,606); the Huawei nova 10 is noticeably lighter (168g vs 199g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei nova 10
ZTE Axon 50 Ultra
What makes Huawei nova 10 better?
- Lighter: 168g vs 199g
- Better portability (90/100 vs 50/100)
What makes ZTE Axon 50 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1420808 vs 783606
- Better Geekbench Single: 1761 vs 1017
- Better Geekbench Multi: 4688 vs 2943
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4000 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 66W
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (71/100 vs 54/100)
- Better camera (86/100 vs 44/100)
- Longer battery life (56/100 vs 32/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 79/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei nova 10 vs the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra scores 20 points higher (73/100 vs 53/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra leads (71/100 vs 54/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra leads (86/100 vs 44/100). In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra leads (56/100 vs 32/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra notably outperforms the Huawei nova 10 (71/100 vs 54/100). In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra is a bit better (89/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 10 (86/100 vs 44/100). In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra notably outperforms the Huawei nova 10 (56/100 vs 32/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei nova 10 significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra (90/100 vs 50/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei nova 10 | ZTE Axon 50 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 | |
| AnTuTu | 783606 | 1420808 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1017 | 1761 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2943 | 4688 | |
| Display | 6.7" OLED | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2400x1080 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 4000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 80W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 60 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 2.0 | Android 12, MyOS 12 | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | 162.2×73.9×6.9 mm | 161.8×73.1×8.9 mm | |
| Weight | 168 g | 199 g | |
| Launch price | $450 | — |
Camera comparison
Huawei nova 10
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 60MP
ZTE Axon 50 Ultra
- Main: 64MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Huawei nova 10
- 6.7" OLED
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ZTE Axon 50 Ultra
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei nova 10
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- No wireless charging
ZTE Axon 50 Ultra
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei nova 10 and ZTE Axon 50 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
ZTE Axon 50 Ultra leads Huawei nova 10 by 44.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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ZTE Axon 50 Ultra
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra notably outperforms the Huawei nova 10 (71/100 vs 54/100).
display
In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra is a bit better (89/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 10 (86/100 vs 44/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra notably outperforms the Huawei nova 10 (56/100 vs 32/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei nova 10 significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra (90/100 vs 50/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei nova 10 or the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra?
The ZTE Axon 50 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 10 by 20 points (73/100 vs 53/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei nova 10 and the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra?
The Huawei nova 10 has a MobileRank rating of 53/100, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra — 73/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei nova 10 or the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra?
The ZTE Axon 50 Ultra leads on camera score (86/100 vs 44/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei nova 10 or the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra?
The ZTE Axon 50 Ultra leads on performance (71/100 vs 54/100).
Should you choose the Huawei nova 10 over the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra?
The ZTE Axon 50 Ultra is a better fit for active users, mobile photography enthusiasts.