Huawei nova 10z vs ZTE Axon 50 Lite

Comparing the Huawei nova 10z (2022) and the ZTE Axon 50 Lite (2023) on specs and benchmarks. By overall MobileRank rating, the Huawei nova 10z leads — 18/100 vs 16/100 (a 2-point difference). Key differences: the ZTE Axon 50 Lite has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 64 MP vs 50 MP; the ZTE Axon 50 Lite has NFC for contactless payments, the Huawei nova 10z doesn't.

The Huawei nova 10z edges out the ZTE Axon 50 Lite by just 2 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei nova 10z
Performance 0
Display 0
Camera 40
Battery 17
Design 76
Value for money 55
ZTE Axon 50 Lite
Performance 0
Display 0
Camera 24
Battery 36
Design 50
Value for money 55
What makes Huawei nova 10z better?
  • Faster charging: 40W vs 5W
  • Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP

  • Better camera (40/100 vs 24/100)
  • Better design/ergonomics (76/100 vs 50/100)
What makes ZTE Axon 50 Lite better?
  • Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4000 mAh

  • Longer battery life (36/100 vs 17/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Huawei nova 10z vs the ZTE Axon 50 Lite, the Huawei nova 10z scores 2 points higher (18/100 vs 16/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei nova 10z leads (40/100 vs 24/100). In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 50 Lite leads (36/100 vs 17/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "camera" category, the Huawei nova 10z notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 50 Lite (40/100 vs 24/100). In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 50 Lite notably outperforms the Huawei nova 10z (36/100 vs 17/100). In the "design" category, the Huawei nova 10z notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 50 Lite (76/100 vs 50/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.

Huawei nova 10z: The Huawei nova 10z is a better fit for everyday use.
ZTE Axon 50 Lite: The ZTE Axon 50 Lite is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Huawei nova 10z ZTE Axon 50 Lite
Processor Unisoc Tiger T618
AnTuTu
Geekbench Single
Geekbench Multi
Display 6.6" IPS LCD 6.6"
Resolution 1080x2400
Refresh rate
Battery 4000 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging 40W 5W
Main camera 64 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 0 MP
Front camera 16 MP
RAM
Storage 128GB / 256GB 256GB
OS HarmonyOS 2.0 Android 13 Tiramisu
NFC no yes
Dimensions 160.7×73.3×8.4 mm 165.0×76.1×8.4 mm
Weight 179 g
Price
Camera comparison
Huawei nova 10z
  • Main: 64MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 16MP
40
camera
ZTE Axon 50 Lite
  • Main: 50MP
  • Front: —
24
camera
Display comparison
Huawei nova 10z
  • 6.6" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: —
0
display
ZTE Axon 50 Lite
  • 6.6"
  • Refresh rate: —
0
display
Battery and charging
Huawei nova 10z
  • 4000 mAh
  • Wired: 40W
  • No wireless charging
17
battery
ZTE Axon 50 Lite
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 5W
  • No wireless charging
36
battery
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100.

display

In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100.

camera

In the "camera" category, the Huawei nova 10z notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 50 Lite (40/100 vs 24/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 50 Lite notably outperforms the Huawei nova 10z (36/100 vs 17/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Huawei nova 10z notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 50 Lite (76/100 vs 50/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei nova 10z or the ZTE Axon 50 Lite?

The Huawei nova 10z edges out the ZTE Axon 50 Lite by just 2 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.

What is the rating of the Huawei nova 10z and the ZTE Axon 50 Lite?

The Huawei nova 10z has a MobileRank rating of 18/100, the ZTE Axon 50 Lite — 16/100.

Which has the better camera: the Huawei nova 10z or the ZTE Axon 50 Lite?

The Huawei nova 10z leads on camera score (40/100 vs 24/100).

Should you choose the Huawei nova 10z over the ZTE Axon 50 Lite?

The Huawei nova 10z is a better fit for everyday use. The ZTE Axon 50 Lite is a better fit for everyday use.