Nokia 8 vs ZTE Axon 50 Ultra
The Nokia 8 (2017) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 835, 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 29/100 (a 44-point difference). Key differences: the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 3090); the main camera is 13 MP vs 64 MP; the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (1,425,446 vs 438,016); the Nokia 8 is noticeably lighter (160g vs 199g).
Nokia 8
ZTE Axon 50 Ultra
- Lighter: 160g vs 199g
- Better portability (84/100 vs 50/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 1425446 vs 438016
- Better Geekbench Single: 1761 vs 427
- Better Geekbench Multi: 4688 vs 1500
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 3090 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 13MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (71/100 vs 33/100)
- Better camera (86/100 vs 12/100)
- Longer battery life (56/100 vs 12/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 52/100)
Comparing the Nokia 8 vs the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra scores 44 points higher (73/100 vs 29/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra leads (71/100 vs 33/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra leads (86/100 vs 12/100). In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra leads (56/100 vs 12/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 (71/100 vs 33/100). In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 (89/100 vs 52/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 (86/100 vs 12/100). In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 (56/100 vs 12/100). In the "portability" category, the Nokia 8 significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra (84/100 vs 50/100).
| Specification | Nokia 8 | ZTE Axon 50 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 | |
| AnTuTu | 438016 | 1425446 | |
| Geekbench Single | 427 | 1761 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1500 | 4688 | |
| Display | 5.3" IPS LCD | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2560x1440 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 3090 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 80W | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 7.1 | Android 12, MyOS 12 | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP54 | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | 151.5×73.7×7.9 mm | 161.8×73.1×8.9 mm | |
| Weight | 160 g | 199 g | |
| Price | $699 | — |
Nokia 8
- Main: 13MP f/2.0
- Front: 13MP
ZTE Axon 50 Ultra
- Main: 64MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Nokia 8
- 5.3" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 2560x1440
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
ZTE Axon 50 Ultra
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Nokia 8
- 3090 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
ZTE Axon 50 Ultra
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
We compared Nokia 8 and ZTE Axon 50 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
ZTE Axon 50 Ultra leads Nokia 8 by 69.3% in our overall performance rating.
ZTE Axon 50 Ultra
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 (71/100 vs 33/100).
display
In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 (89/100 vs 52/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 (86/100 vs 12/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 (56/100 vs 12/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Nokia 8 significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra (84/100 vs 50/100).
Which is better: the Nokia 8 or the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra?
The ZTE Axon 50 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 by 44 points (73/100 vs 29/100).
What is the rating of the Nokia 8 and the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra?
The Nokia 8 has a MobileRank rating of 29/100, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra — 73/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nokia 8 or the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra?
The ZTE Axon 50 Ultra leads on camera score (86/100 vs 12/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nokia 8 or the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra?
The ZTE Axon 50 Ultra leads on performance (71/100 vs 33/100).
Should you choose the Nokia 8 over the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra?
The Nokia 8 is a better fit for everyday use. The ZTE Axon 50 Ultra is a better fit for active users, mobile photography enthusiasts.