Nubia Neo 3 vs ZTE Axon 50 Ultra
The Nubia Neo 3 (2025) runs on the Unisoc T8300, 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 47/100 (a 26-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Neo 3 has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (1,420,808 vs 639,225).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Neo 3
ZTE Axon 50 Ultra
What makes Nubia Neo 3 better?
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5000 mAh
- Better portability (52/100 vs 50/100)
What makes ZTE Axon 50 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1420808 vs 639225
- Better Geekbench Single: 1761 vs 880
- Better Geekbench Multi: 4688 vs 2073
- Faster charging: 80W vs 33W
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (71/100 vs 47/100)
- Better camera (86/100 vs 32/100)
- Longer battery life (56/100 vs 53/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 65/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nubia Neo 3 vs the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra scores 26 points higher (73/100 vs 47/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra leads (71/100 vs 47/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra leads (86/100 vs 32/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra notably outperforms the Nubia Neo 3 (71/100 vs 47/100). In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra notably outperforms the Nubia Neo 3 (89/100 vs 65/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nubia Neo 3 (86/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra and the Nubia Neo 3 are nearly equal (56/100 vs 53/100). In the "portability" category, the Nubia Neo 3 and the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra are nearly equal (52/100 vs 50/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nubia Neo 3 | ZTE Axon 50 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Unisoc T8300 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 | |
| AnTuTu | 639225 | 1420808 | |
| Geekbench Single | 880 | 1761 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2073 | 4688 | |
| Display | 6.8" IPS LCD | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2392 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 80W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 12, MyOS 12 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | 168.3×76.5×8.3 mm | 161.8×73.1×8.9 mm | |
| Weight | — | 199 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Nubia Neo 3
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 16MP
ZTE Axon 50 Ultra
- Main: 64MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Nubia Neo 3
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2392
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ZTE Axon 50 Ultra
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Nubia Neo 3
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
ZTE Axon 50 Ultra
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Nubia Neo 3 and ZTE Axon 50 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
ZTE Axon 50 Ultra leads Nubia Neo 3 by 55.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra notably outperforms the Nubia Neo 3 (71/100 vs 47/100).
display
In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra notably outperforms the Nubia Neo 3 (89/100 vs 65/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nubia Neo 3 (86/100 vs 32/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra and the Nubia Neo 3 are nearly equal (56/100 vs 53/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Nubia Neo 3 and the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra are nearly equal (52/100 vs 50/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Neo 3 or the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra?
The ZTE Axon 50 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nubia Neo 3 by 26 points (73/100 vs 47/100).
What is the rating of the Nubia Neo 3 and the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra?
The Nubia Neo 3 has a MobileRank rating of 47/100, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra — 73/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Neo 3 or the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra?
The ZTE Axon 50 Ultra leads on camera score (86/100 vs 32/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Neo 3 or the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra?
The ZTE Axon 50 Ultra leads on performance (71/100 vs 47/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Neo 3 over the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra?
The ZTE Axon 50 Ultra is a better fit for active users, mobile photography enthusiasts.