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 (1,420,808 vs 1,141,829).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei P50 Pro
ZTE Axon 50 Ultra
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: 1420808 vs 1141829
- Better Geekbench Single: 1761 vs 1500
- Better Geekbench Multi: 4688 vs 3537
- 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).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei P50 Pro | ZTE Axon 50 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 | |
| AnTuTu | 1141829 | 1420808 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1500 | 1761 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3537 | 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 | |
| Launch price | $1199 | — |
Camera comparison
Huawei P50 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 13MP
ZTE Axon 50 Ultra
- Main: 64MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Huawei P50 Pro
- 6.6" OLED
- Resolution: 2700x1228
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ZTE Axon 50 Ultra
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei P50 Pro
- 4360 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- Wireless: 50W
ZTE Axon 50 Ultra
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei P50 Pro and ZTE Axon 50 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
ZTE Axon 50 Ultra leads Huawei P50 Pro by 19.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
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 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.