Huawei P50 Pro vs ZTE Axon 50 Ultra

The Huawei P50 Pro (2021) 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 67/100 (a 6-point difference). Key differences: the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4360); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (1,425,446 vs 1,141,829).

The ZTE Axon 50 Ultra edges out the Huawei P50 Pro by just 6 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei P50 Pro
Performance 64
Display 84
Camera 75
Battery 54
Portability 56
Value for money
ZTE Axon 50 Ultra
Performance 71
Display 89
Camera 86
Battery 56
Portability 50
Value for money
What makes Huawei P50 Pro better?
  • Lighter: 195g vs 199g

  • Better portability (56/100 vs 50/100)
What makes ZTE Axon 50 Ultra better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 1425446 vs 1141829
  • Better Geekbench Single: 1761 vs 1488
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 4688 vs 3373
  • Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4360 mAh
  • Faster charging: 80W vs 66W
  • Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz

  • Higher performance (71/100 vs 64/100)
  • Better camera (86/100 vs 75/100)
  • Longer battery life (56/100 vs 54/100)
  • Better display (89/100 vs 84/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Huawei P50 Pro vs the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra scores 6 points higher (73/100 vs 67/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra leads (86/100 vs 75/100). 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 84/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra is a bit better (86/100 vs 75/100). In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra and the Huawei P50 Pro are nearly equal (56/100 vs 54/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei P50 Pro is a bit better (56/100 vs 50/100).

Huawei P50 Pro: The Huawei P50 Pro 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 Pro ZTE Axon 50 Ultra
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1
AnTuTu 1141829 1425446
Geekbench Single 1488 1761
Geekbench Multi 3373 4688
Display 6.6" OLED 6.7" AMOLED
Resolution 2700x1228 1080x2400
Refresh rate 120 Hz 144 Hz
Battery 4360 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging 66W 80W
Wireless charging 50W 0W
DXOMark (camera) 143
Main camera 50 MP 64 MP
Ultrawide 13 MP 50 MP
Telephoto 64 MP 50 MP
Front camera 13 MP 32 MP
RAM 8GB 12GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB 256GB / 512GB
OS HarmonyOS 2.0 Android 12, MyOS 12
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68 IP54
Dimensions 158.8×72.8×8.5 mm 161.8×73.1×8.9 mm
Weight 195 g 199 g
Price $1199
Camera comparison
Huawei P50 Pro
  • Main: 50MP f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 13MP
  • Telephoto: 64MP
  • Front: 13MP
75
camera
ZTE Axon 50 Ultra
  • Main: 64MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 32MP
86
camera
Display comparison
Huawei P50 Pro
  • 6.6" OLED
  • Resolution: 2700x1228
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
84
display
ZTE Axon 50 Ultra
  • 6.7" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
89
display
Battery and charging
Huawei P50 Pro
  • 4360 mAh
  • Wired: 66W
  • Wireless: 50W
54
battery
ZTE Axon 50 Ultra
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 80W
  • No wireless charging
56
battery
Overall performance score

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

Huawei P50 Pro Qualcomm Snapdragon 888
67/100
1141829 AnTuTu
ZTE Axon 50 Ultra Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1
73/100 +19.9%
1425446 AnTuTu

ZTE Axon 50 Ultra leads Huawei P50 Pro by 19.9% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Huawei P50 Pro
$1199
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 84/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra is a bit better (86/100 vs 75/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra and the Huawei P50 Pro are nearly equal (56/100 vs 54/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Huawei P50 Pro is a bit better (56/100 vs 50/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei P50 Pro or the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra?

The ZTE Axon 50 Ultra edges out the Huawei P50 Pro by just 6 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.

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

The Huawei P50 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 67/100, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra — 73/100.

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

The ZTE Axon 50 Ultra leads on camera score (86/100 vs 75/100).

Which is more powerful: the Huawei P50 Pro 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 Pro over the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra?

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