Huawei P50 Pocket vs ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition
The Huawei P50 Pocket (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888, while the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1. By overall MobileRank rating, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition leads — 71/100 vs 52/100 (a 19-point difference). Key differences: the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 40 MP vs 64 MP; the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition is faster in AnTuTu (1,294,871 vs 1,135,878); the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition has NFC for contactless payments, the Huawei P50 Pocket doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei P50 Pocket
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition
What makes Huawei P50 Pocket better?
- Lighter: 190g vs 204g
- Better display (83/100 vs 80/100)
- Better portability (69/100 vs 52/100)
What makes ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1294871 vs 1135878
- Better Geekbench Single: 1662 vs 1500
- Better Geekbench Multi: 4188 vs 3537
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4000 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 40W
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 40MP
- Higher performance (68/100 vs 64/100)
- Better camera (86/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (56/100 vs 27/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei P50 Pocket vs the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition scores 19 points higher (71/100 vs 52/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition leads (86/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition leads (56/100 vs 27/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition and the Huawei P50 Pocket are nearly equal (68/100 vs 64/100). In the "display" category, the Huawei P50 Pocket and the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition are nearly equal (83/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition significantly outperforms the Huawei P50 Pocket (86/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition notably outperforms the Huawei P50 Pocket (56/100 vs 27/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei P50 Pocket notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition (69/100 vs 52/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei P50 Pocket | ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 | |
| AnTuTu | 1135878 | 1294871 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1500 | 1662 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3537 | 4188 | |
| Display | 6.9" OLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2790x1188 | 1116x2480 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 40W | 80W | |
| Main camera | 40 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 64 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 10 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 12GB / 18GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 2.0 | Android 12, MyOS 12 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 1500 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Dimensions | — | 163.3×73.6×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 190 g | 204 g | |
| Launch price | $1410 | — |
Camera comparison
Huawei P50 Pocket
- Main: 40MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 10MP
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition
- Main: 64MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 64MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Huawei P50 Pocket
- 6.9" OLED
- Resolution: 2790x1188
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1116x2480
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei P50 Pocket
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 40W
- No wireless charging
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei P50 Pocket and ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition leads Huawei P50 Pocket by 12.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition and the Huawei P50 Pocket are nearly equal (68/100 vs 64/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Huawei P50 Pocket and the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition are nearly equal (83/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition significantly outperforms the Huawei P50 Pocket (86/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition notably outperforms the Huawei P50 Pocket (56/100 vs 27/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei P50 Pocket notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition (69/100 vs 52/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei P50 Pocket or the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition?
The ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition is noticeably better than the Huawei P50 Pocket — the overall rating gap is 19 points.
What is the rating of the Huawei P50 Pocket and the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition?
The Huawei P50 Pocket has a MobileRank rating of 52/100, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition — 71/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei P50 Pocket or the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition?
The ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition leads on camera score (86/100 vs 30/100).
Should you choose the Huawei P50 Pocket over the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition?
The Huawei P50 Pocket is a better fit for active users. The ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition is a better fit for active users, mobile photography enthusiasts.