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 51/100 (a 22-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 (1,425,446 vs 1,119,714); 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 22 points (73/100 vs 51/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei P50 Pocket
Performance 63
Display 83
Camera 30
Battery 27
Portability 69
Value for money
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: 1425446 vs 1119714
  • Better Geekbench Single: 1761 vs 1488
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 4688 vs 3373
  • 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 63/100)
  • 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 22 points higher (73/100 vs 51/100). 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 63/100). 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 1119714 1425446
Geekbench Single 1488 1761
Geekbench Multi 3373 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
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/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
51/100
1119714 AnTuTu
ZTE Axon 50 Ultra Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1
73/100 +21.4%
1425446 AnTuTu

ZTE Axon 50 Ultra leads Huawei P50 Pocket by 21.4% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
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 63/100).

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 22 points (73/100 vs 51/100).

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

The Huawei P50 Pocket has a MobileRank rating of 51/100, 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 63/100).

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.