Huawei nova 11 Pro vs ZTE Axon 50 Ultra
The Huawei nova 11 Pro (2023) 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 55/100 (a 18-point difference). Key differences: the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4500); 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 11 Pro is thinner (7.9mm vs 8.9mm).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei nova 11 Pro
ZTE Axon 50 Ultra
What makes Huawei nova 11 Pro better?
- Faster charging: 100W vs 80W
- Lighter: 188g vs 199g
- Better portability (68/100 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 4500 mAh
- 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 50/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 82/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei nova 11 Pro vs the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra scores 18 points higher (73/100 vs 55/100). 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 "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra notably outperforms the Huawei nova 11 Pro (71/100 vs 54/100). In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra is a bit better (89/100 vs 82/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 11 Pro (86/100 vs 44/100). In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra is a bit better (56/100 vs 50/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei nova 11 Pro notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra (68/100 vs 50/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei nova 11 Pro | 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 | 6.8" OLED | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2652x1200 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 4500 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 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 | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 3.0 | Android 12, MyOS 12 | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | 164.3×74.4×7.9 mm | 161.8×73.1×8.9 mm | |
| Weight | 188 g | 199 g | |
| Launch price | $450 | — |
Camera comparison
Huawei nova 11 Pro
- 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 11 Pro
- 6.8" OLED
- Resolution: 2652x1200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ZTE Axon 50 Ultra
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei nova 11 Pro
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
ZTE Axon 50 Ultra
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei nova 11 Pro and ZTE Axon 50 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
ZTE Axon 50 Ultra leads Huawei nova 11 Pro by 44.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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ZTE Axon 50 Ultra
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performance
In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra notably outperforms the Huawei nova 11 Pro (71/100 vs 54/100).
display
In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra is a bit better (89/100 vs 82/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 11 Pro (86/100 vs 44/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra is a bit better (56/100 vs 50/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei nova 11 Pro notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra (68/100 vs 50/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei nova 11 Pro or the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra?
The ZTE Axon 50 Ultra is noticeably better than the Huawei nova 11 Pro — the overall rating gap is 18 points.
What is the rating of the Huawei nova 11 Pro and the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra?
The Huawei nova 11 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 55/100, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra — 73/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei nova 11 Pro 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 11 Pro 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 11 Pro over the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra?
The ZTE Axon 50 Ultra is a better fit for active users, mobile photography enthusiasts.