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 1,294,871); the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition is noticeably lighter (204g vs 228g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Z50 Ultra
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition
What makes Nubia Z50 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1842269 vs 1294871
- Better Geekbench Single: 2004 vs 1662
- Better Geekbench Multi: 5311 vs 4188
- Higher performance (76/100 vs 68/100)
What makes ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition better?
- Lighter: 204g vs 228g
- Better portability (52/100 vs 40/100)
Comparison verdict
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 68/100). 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).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nubia Z50 Ultra | ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 | |
| AnTuTu | 1842269 | 1294871 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2004 | 1662 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 5311 | 4188 | |
| 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 | — | — |
Camera comparison
Nubia Z50 Ultra
- Main: 64MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 16MP
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition
- Main: 64MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 64MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
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
Battery and charging
Nubia Z50 Ultra
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
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 42.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z50 Ultra is a bit better (76/100 vs 68/100).
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).
Frequently asked questions
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 68/100).
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.