Nubia Z50 Ultra vs ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition
The Nubia Z50 Ultra (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2, while the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Z50 Ultra leads — 73/100 vs 71/100 (a 2-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Z50 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (1,842,269 vs 1,290,942); the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition is noticeably lighter (204g vs 228g).
Nubia Z50 Ultra
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition
- Higher AnTuTu: 1842269 vs 1290942
- Better Geekbench Single: 2004 vs 1675
- Better Geekbench Multi: 5311 vs 4453
- Higher performance (76/100 vs 69/100)
- Lighter: 204g vs 228g
- Better portability (52/100 vs 40/100)
Comparing the Nubia Z50 Ultra vs the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition, the Nubia Z50 Ultra scores 2 points higher (73/100 vs 71/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z50 Ultra is a bit better (76/100 vs 69/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 80/100. In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 86/100. In the "battery" category, both devices are on the same level — 56/100. In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition is a bit better (52/100 vs 40/100).
| Specification | Nubia Z50 Ultra | ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 | |
| AnTuTu | 1842269 | 1290942 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2004 | 1675 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 5311 | 4453 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1116x2480 | 1116x2480 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 80W | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Telephoto | 64 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 18GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 13, MyOS 13 | Android 12, MyOS 12 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1500 nits | 1500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Dimensions | 163.9×76.3×8.3 mm | 163.3×73.6×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 228 g | 204 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Nubia Z50 Ultra
- Main: 64MP f/f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 16MP
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition
- Main: 64MP f/f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 64MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 16MP
Nubia Z50 Ultra
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1116x2480
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1116x2480
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nubia Z50 Ultra
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
We compared Nubia Z50 Ultra and ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Z50 Ultra leads ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition by 42.7% in our overall performance rating.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z50 Ultra is a bit better (76/100 vs 69/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 80/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 86/100.
battery
In the "battery" category, both devices are on the same level — 56/100.
portability
In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition is a bit better (52/100 vs 40/100).
Which is better: the Nubia Z50 Ultra or the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition?
The Nubia Z50 Ultra edges out the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition by just 2 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Nubia Z50 Ultra and the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition?
The Nubia Z50 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 73/100, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition — 71/100.
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Z50 Ultra or the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition?
The Nubia Z50 Ultra leads on performance (76/100 vs 69/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Z50 Ultra over the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition?
The Nubia Z50 Ultra is a better fit for active users, mobile photography enthusiasts. The ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition is a better fit for active users, mobile photography enthusiasts.