Huawei P50 vs ZTE Axon 60 Ultra

The Huawei P50 (2021) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888, while the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2; launch prices were $700 and $700. By overall MobileRank rating, the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra leads — 73/100 vs 54/100 (a 19-point difference). Key differences: the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 4100); the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (1,757,044 vs 1,135,878); the Huawei P50 is thinner (7.9mm vs 9.1mm).

The ZTE Axon 60 Ultra is noticeably better than the Huawei P50 — the overall rating gap is 19 points.

Profile comparison

Category scores

Huawei P50

Performance 64
Display 72
Camera 41
Battery 34
Portability 71
Value for money 22

ZTE Axon 60 Ultra

Performance 76
Display 84
Camera 78
Battery 63
Portability 30
Value for money 60

What makes Huawei P50 better?


  • Better portability (71/100 vs 30/100)

What makes ZTE Axon 60 Ultra better?

  • Higher AnTuTu: 1757044 vs 1135878
  • Better Geekbench Single: 2004 vs 1500
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 5311 vs 3537
  • Bigger battery: 6000 vs 4100 mAh
  • Faster charging: 80W vs 66W
  • Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz

  • Higher performance (76/100 vs 64/100)
  • Better camera (78/100 vs 41/100)
  • Longer battery life (63/100 vs 34/100)
  • Better display (84/100 vs 72/100)

Comparison verdict

Comparing the Huawei P50 vs the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra, the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra scores 19 points higher (73/100 vs 54/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra leads (76/100 vs 64/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra leads (78/100 vs 41/100). In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra leads (63/100 vs 34/100). Value score: Huawei P50 — 22/100, ZTE Axon 60 Ultra — 60/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra is a bit better (76/100 vs 64/100). In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra is a bit better (84/100 vs 72/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei P50 (78/100 vs 41/100). In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra notably outperforms the Huawei P50 (63/100 vs 34/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei P50 significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra (71/100 vs 30/100).

Huawei P50: The Huawei P50 is a better fit for active users.
ZTE Axon 60 Ultra: The ZTE Axon 60 Ultra is a better fit for active users.

Specs comparison

Specification Huawei P50 ZTE Axon 60 Ultra
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2
AnTuTu 1135878 1757044
Geekbench Single 1500 2004
Geekbench Multi 3537 5311
Display 6.5" OLED 6.8" AMOLED
Resolution 2700x1224 1260x2800
Refresh rate 90 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 4100 mAh 6000 mAh
Charging 66W 80W
Main camera 50 MP 50 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 14
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68 IP68
Dimensions 156.5×73.8×7.9 mm 163.6×76.0×9.1 mm
Weight 181 g —
Launch price $700 $700

Camera comparison

Huawei P50

  • Main: 50MP f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 13MP
  • Telephoto: 12MP
  • Front: 13MP
41
camera

ZTE Axon 60 Ultra

  • Main: 50MP
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 32MP
78
camera

Display comparison

Huawei P50

  • 6.5" OLED
  • Resolution: 2700x1224
  • Refresh rate: 90 Hz
72
display

ZTE Axon 60 Ultra

  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1260x2800
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
84
display

Battery and charging

Huawei P50

  • 4100 mAh
  • Wired: 66W
  • No wireless charging
34
battery

ZTE Axon 60 Ultra

  • 6000 mAh
  • Wired: 80W
  • No wireless charging
63
battery

Overall performance score

We compared Huawei P50 and ZTE Axon 60 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Huawei P50 Qualcomm Snapdragon 888
54/100
1135878 AnTuTu
ZTE Axon 60 Ultra Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2
73/100 +35.4%
1757044 AnTuTu

ZTE Axon 60 Ultra leads Huawei P50 by 35.4% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks

Launch prices and where to check today's

Huawei P50

$700

ZTE Axon 60 Ultra

$700

Launch price difference: $0. Same launch price.

Detailed category analysis

performance

In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra is a bit better (76/100 vs 64/100).

display

In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra is a bit better (84/100 vs 72/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei P50 (78/100 vs 41/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra notably outperforms the Huawei P50 (63/100 vs 34/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Huawei P50 significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra (71/100 vs 30/100).

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: the Huawei P50 or the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra?

The ZTE Axon 60 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 60 Ultra?

The Huawei P50 has a MobileRank rating of 54/100, the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra — 73/100.

Which has the better camera: the Huawei P50 or the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra?

The ZTE Axon 60 Ultra leads on camera score (78/100 vs 41/100).

Which is more powerful: the Huawei P50 or the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra?

The ZTE Axon 60 Ultra leads on performance (76/100 vs 64/100).

Should you choose the Huawei P50 over the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra?

The Huawei P50 is a better fit for active users. The ZTE Axon 60 Ultra is a better fit for active users.