Huawei P50 vs ZTE Axon 50 Ultra

The Huawei P50 (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 54/100 (a 19-point difference). Key differences: the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4100); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (1,425,446 vs 1,119,714); the Huawei P50 is noticeably lighter (181g vs 199g).

The ZTE Axon 50 Ultra is noticeably better than the Huawei P50 — the overall rating gap is 19 points.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei P50
Performance 63
Display 72
Camera 41
Battery 34
Portability 71
Value for money
ZTE Axon 50 Ultra
Performance 71
Display 89
Camera 86
Battery 56
Portability 50
Value for money
What makes Huawei P50 better?
  • Lighter: 181g vs 199g

  • Better portability (71/100 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 4100 mAh
  • Faster charging: 80W vs 66W
  • Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 90Hz

  • Higher performance (71/100 vs 63/100)
  • Better camera (86/100 vs 41/100)
  • Longer battery life (56/100 vs 34/100)
  • Better display (89/100 vs 72/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Huawei P50 vs the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra scores 19 points higher (73/100 vs 54/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra leads (86/100 vs 41/100). In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra leads (56/100 vs 34/100). 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 notably outperforms the Huawei P50 (89/100 vs 72/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei P50 (86/100 vs 41/100). In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra notably outperforms the Huawei P50 (56/100 vs 34/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei P50 notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra (71/100 vs 50/100).

Huawei P50: The Huawei P50 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 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 6.5" OLED 6.7" AMOLED
Resolution 2700x1224 1080x2400
Refresh rate 90 Hz 144 Hz
Battery 4100 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging 66W 80W
Main camera 50 MP 64 MP
Ultrawide 13 MP 50 MP
Telephoto 12 MP 50 MP
Front camera 13 MP 32 MP
RAM 8GB 12GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB 256GB / 512GB
OS HarmonyOS 2 Android 12, MyOS 12
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68 IP54
Dimensions 156.5×73.8×7.9 mm 161.8×73.1×8.9 mm
Weight 181 g 199 g
Price $700
Camera comparison
Huawei P50
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 13MP
  • Telephoto: 12MP
  • Front: 13MP
41
camera
ZTE Axon 50 Ultra
  • Main: 64MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 32MP
86
camera
Display comparison
Huawei P50
  • 6.5" OLED
  • Resolution: 2700x1224
  • Refresh rate: 90 Hz
72
display
ZTE Axon 50 Ultra
  • 6.7" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
89
display
Battery and charging
Huawei P50
  • 4100 mAh
  • Wired: 66W
  • No wireless charging
34
battery
ZTE Axon 50 Ultra
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 80W
  • No wireless charging
56
battery
Overall performance score

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

Huawei P50 Qualcomm Snapdragon 888
54/100
1119714 AnTuTu
ZTE Axon 50 Ultra Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1
73/100 +21.4%
1425446 AnTuTu

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

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Huawei P50
$700
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 notably outperforms the Huawei P50 (89/100 vs 72/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei P50 (86/100 vs 41/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra notably outperforms the Huawei P50 (56/100 vs 34/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Huawei P50 notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra (71/100 vs 50/100).

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

The ZTE Axon 50 Ultra is noticeably better than the Huawei P50 — the overall rating gap is 19 points.

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

The Huawei P50 has a MobileRank rating of 54/100, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra — 73/100.

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

The ZTE Axon 50 Ultra leads on camera score (86/100 vs 41/100).

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

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