Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro vs ZTE Axon 50 Ultra

The Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2, 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 61/100 (a 12-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (1,825,719 vs 1,425,446); the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra is noticeably lighter (199g vs 228g).

The ZTE Axon 50 Ultra is noticeably better than the Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro — the overall rating gap is 12 points.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro
Performance 76
Display 80
Camera 35
Battery 60
Portability 33
Value for money 34
ZTE Axon 50 Ultra
Performance 71
Display 89
Camera 86
Battery 56
Portability 50
Value for money
What makes Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 1825719 vs 1425446
  • Better Geekbench Single: 2004 vs 1761
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 5311 vs 4688
  • Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5000 mAh

  • Higher performance (76/100 vs 71/100)
  • Longer battery life (60/100 vs 56/100)
What makes ZTE Axon 50 Ultra better?
  • Faster charging: 80W vs 65W
  • Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
  • Lighter: 199g vs 228g

  • Better camera (86/100 vs 35/100)
  • Better display (89/100 vs 80/100)
  • Better portability (50/100 vs 33/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro vs the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra scores 12 points higher (73/100 vs 61/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra leads (86/100 vs 35/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro is a bit better (76/100 vs 71/100). In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra is a bit better (89/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro (86/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro and the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra are nearly equal (60/100 vs 56/100). In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro (50/100 vs 33/100).

Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro: The Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro 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 Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro ZTE Axon 50 Ultra
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1
AnTuTu 1825719 1425446
Geekbench Single 2004 1761
Geekbench Multi 5311 4688
Display 6.8" AMOLED 6.7" AMOLED
Resolution 2480x1116 1080x2400
Refresh rate 120 Hz 144 Hz
Battery 6000 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging 65W 80W
Main camera 50 MP 64 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 50 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 50 MP
Front camera 16 MP 32 MP
RAM 8GB / 12GB / 16GB 12GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB / 512GB 256GB / 512GB
OS Android 13 Android 12, MyOS 12
Brightness (peak) 1300 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP54
Dimensions 164.0×76.4×8.9 mm 161.8×73.1×8.9 mm
Weight 228 g 199 g
Launch price $649
Camera comparison
Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro
  • Main: 50MP f/1.88
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 16MP
35
camera
ZTE Axon 50 Ultra
  • Main: 64MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 32MP
86
camera
Display comparison
Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2480x1116
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
80
display
ZTE Axon 50 Ultra
  • 6.7" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
89
display
Battery and charging
Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro
  • 6000 mAh
  • Wired: 65W
  • No wireless charging
60
battery
ZTE Axon 50 Ultra
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 80W
  • No wireless charging
56
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro and ZTE Axon 50 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2
61/100
1825719 AnTuTu
ZTE Axon 50 Ultra Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1
73/100 -28.1%
1425446 AnTuTu

Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro leads ZTE Axon 50 Ultra by 28.1% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro
$649
ZTE Axon 50 Ultra
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro is a bit better (76/100 vs 71/100).

display

In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra is a bit better (89/100 vs 80/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro (86/100 vs 35/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro and the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra are nearly equal (60/100 vs 56/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro (50/100 vs 33/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro or the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra?

The ZTE Axon 50 Ultra is noticeably better than the Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro — the overall rating gap is 12 points.

What is the rating of the Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro and the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra?

The Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 61/100, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra — 73/100.

Which has the better camera: the Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro or the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra?

The ZTE Axon 50 Ultra leads on camera score (86/100 vs 35/100).

Which is more powerful: the Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro or the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra?

The Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro leads on performance (76/100 vs 71/100).

Should you choose the Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro over the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra?

The Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro is a better fit for active users. The ZTE Axon 50 Ultra is a better fit for active users, mobile photography enthusiasts.