Nubia Z50 Ultra vs ZTE Axon 40 pro
The Nubia Z50 Ultra (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2, while the ZTE Axon 40 pro (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 5G. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Z50 Ultra leads — 73/100 vs 58/100 (a 15-point difference). Key differences: the main camera is 64 MP vs 108 MP; the Nubia Z50 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (1,842,269 vs 1,010,069); the ZTE Axon 40 pro is noticeably lighter (199g vs 228g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Z50 Ultra
ZTE Axon 40 pro
What makes Nubia Z50 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1842269 vs 1010069
- Better Geekbench Single: 2004 vs 1298
- Better Geekbench Multi: 5311 vs 3520
- Faster charging: 80W vs 65W
- Higher performance (76/100 vs 61/100)
- Better camera (86/100 vs 44/100)
- Longer battery life (56/100 vs 52/100)
What makes ZTE Axon 40 pro better?
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 64MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 199g vs 228g
- Better display (89/100 vs 80/100)
- Better portability (52/100 vs 40/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nubia Z50 Ultra vs the ZTE Axon 40 pro, the Nubia Z50 Ultra scores 15 points higher (73/100 vs 58/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z50 Ultra leads (76/100 vs 61/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z50 Ultra leads (86/100 vs 44/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z50 Ultra notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 pro (76/100 vs 61/100). In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 40 pro is a bit better (89/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z50 Ultra significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 pro (86/100 vs 44/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z50 Ultra and the ZTE Axon 40 pro are nearly equal (56/100 vs 52/100). In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 40 pro is a bit better (52/100 vs 40/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nubia Z50 Ultra | ZTE Axon 40 pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 5G | |
| AnTuTu | 1842269 | 1010069 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2004 | 1298 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 5311 | 3520 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1116x2480 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 65W | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 108 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 64 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB / 16GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 13, MyOS 13 | Android 12, MyOS 12 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1500 nits | 1000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Dimensions | 163.9×76.3×8.3 mm | 162.9×72.9×8.7 mm | |
| Weight | 228 g | 199 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Nubia Z50 Ultra
- Main: 64MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 16MP
ZTE Axon 40 pro
- Main: 108MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Nubia Z50 Ultra
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1116x2480
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ZTE Axon 40 pro
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Nubia Z50 Ultra
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
ZTE Axon 40 pro
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Nubia Z50 Ultra and ZTE Axon 40 pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Z50 Ultra leads ZTE Axon 40 pro by 82.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z50 Ultra notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 pro (76/100 vs 61/100).
display
In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 40 pro is a bit better (89/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z50 Ultra significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 pro (86/100 vs 44/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z50 Ultra and the ZTE Axon 40 pro are nearly equal (56/100 vs 52/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 40 pro is a bit better (52/100 vs 40/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Z50 Ultra or the ZTE Axon 40 pro?
The Nubia Z50 Ultra is noticeably better than the ZTE Axon 40 pro — the overall rating gap is 15 points.
What is the rating of the Nubia Z50 Ultra and the ZTE Axon 40 pro?
The Nubia Z50 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 73/100, the ZTE Axon 40 pro — 58/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Z50 Ultra or the ZTE Axon 40 pro?
The Nubia Z50 Ultra leads on camera score (86/100 vs 44/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Z50 Ultra or the ZTE Axon 40 pro?
The Nubia Z50 Ultra leads on performance (76/100 vs 61/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Z50 Ultra over the ZTE Axon 40 pro?
The Nubia Z50 Ultra is a better fit for active users, mobile photography enthusiasts. The ZTE Axon 40 pro is a better fit for active users.