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.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei P50 Pocket
ZTE Axon 50 Ultra
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).
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
ZTE Axon 50 Ultra
- Main: 64MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Huawei P50 Pocket
- 6.9" OLED
- Resolution: 2790x1188
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ZTE Axon 50 Ultra
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei P50 Pocket
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 40W
- No wireless charging
ZTE Axon 50 Ultra
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei P50 Pocket and ZTE Axon 50 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
ZTE Axon 50 Ultra leads Huawei P50 Pocket by 20.1% 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 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.