Huawei P50 Pocket vs ZTE Axon 50 Ultra

The Huawei P50 Pocket (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888, 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 52/100 (a 21-point difference). Key differences: the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 40 MP vs 64 MP; the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (1,420,808 vs 1,135,878); the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra has NFC for contactless payments, the Huawei P50 Pocket doesn't.

The ZTE Axon 50 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei P50 Pocket by 21 points (73/100 vs 52/100).

Profile comparison

Category scores

Huawei P50 Pocket

Performance 64
Display 83
Camera 30
Battery 27
Portability 69
Value for money 14

ZTE Axon 50 Ultra

Performance 71
Display 89
Camera 86
Battery 56
Portability 50
Value for money —

What makes Huawei P50 Pocket better?

  • Lighter: 190g vs 199g

  • Better portability (69/100 vs 50/100)

What makes ZTE Axon 50 Ultra better?

  • Higher AnTuTu: 1420808 vs 1135878
  • Better Geekbench Single: 1761 vs 1500
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 4688 vs 3537
  • Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 80W vs 40W
  • Better main camera: 64MP vs 40MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz

  • Higher performance (71/100 vs 64/100)
  • Better camera (86/100 vs 30/100)
  • Longer battery life (56/100 vs 27/100)
  • Better display (89/100 vs 83/100)

Comparison verdict

Comparing the Huawei P50 Pocket vs the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra scores 21 points higher (73/100 vs 52/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra leads (86/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra leads (56/100 vs 27/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra is a bit better (71/100 vs 64/100). In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra is a bit better (89/100 vs 83/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei P50 Pocket (86/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra notably outperforms the Huawei P50 Pocket (56/100 vs 27/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei P50 Pocket notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra (69/100 vs 50/100).

Huawei P50 Pocket: The Huawei P50 Pocket is a better fit for active users.
ZTE Axon 50 Ultra: The ZTE Axon 50 Ultra is a better fit for active users, mobile photography enthusiasts.

Specs comparison

Specification Huawei P50 Pocket ZTE Axon 50 Ultra
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1
AnTuTu 1135878 1420808
Geekbench Single 1500 1761
Geekbench Multi 3537 4688
Display 6.9" OLED 6.7" AMOLED
Resolution 2790x1188 1080x2400
Refresh rate 120 Hz 144 Hz
Battery 4000 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging 40W 80W
Main camera 40 MP 64 MP
Ultrawide 13 MP 50 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 50 MP
Front camera 10 MP 32 MP
RAM 8GB / 12GB 12GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB 256GB / 512GB
OS HarmonyOS 2.0 Android 12, MyOS 12
NFC no yes
Protection — IP54
Dimensions — 161.8×73.1×8.9 mm
Weight 190 g 199 g
Launch price $1410 —

Camera comparison

Huawei P50 Pocket

  • Main: 40MP f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 13MP
  • Front: 10MP
30
camera

ZTE Axon 50 Ultra

  • Main: 64MP f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 32MP
86
camera

Display comparison

Huawei P50 Pocket

  • 6.9" OLED
  • Resolution: 2790x1188
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
83
display

ZTE Axon 50 Ultra

  • 6.7" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
89
display

Battery and charging

Huawei P50 Pocket

  • 4000 mAh
  • Wired: 40W
  • No wireless charging
27
battery

ZTE Axon 50 Ultra

  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 80W
  • No wireless charging
56
battery

Overall performance score

We compared Huawei P50 Pocket and ZTE Axon 50 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Huawei P50 Pocket Qualcomm Snapdragon 888
52/100
1135878 AnTuTu
ZTE Axon 50 Ultra Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1
73/100 +20.1%
1420808 AnTuTu

ZTE Axon 50 Ultra leads Huawei P50 Pocket by 20.1% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks

Launch prices and where to check today's

Huawei P50 Pocket

$1410

ZTE Axon 50 Ultra

Price unknown

Detailed category analysis

performance

In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra is a bit better (71/100 vs 64/100).

display

In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra is a bit better (89/100 vs 83/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei P50 Pocket (86/100 vs 30/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra 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 50 Ultra (69/100 vs 50/100).

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: the Huawei P50 Pocket or the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra?

The ZTE Axon 50 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei P50 Pocket by 21 points (73/100 vs 52/100).

What is the rating of the Huawei P50 Pocket and the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra?

The Huawei P50 Pocket has a MobileRank rating of 52/100, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra — 73/100.

Which has the better camera: the Huawei P50 Pocket or the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra?

The ZTE Axon 50 Ultra leads on camera score (86/100 vs 30/100).

Which is more powerful: the Huawei P50 Pocket or the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra?

The ZTE Axon 50 Ultra leads on performance (71/100 vs 64/100).

Should you choose the Huawei P50 Pocket over the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra?

The Huawei P50 Pocket is a better fit for active users. The ZTE Axon 50 Ultra is a better fit for active users, mobile photography enthusiasts.