Nubia Z50S Pro vs ZTE Axon 50 Ultra

The Nubia Z50S 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 — 54/100 vs 37/100 (a 17-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Z50S Pro has the bigger battery (5100 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra is noticeably lighter (199g vs 228g).

The ZTE Axon 50 Ultra is noticeably better than the Nubia Z50S Pro — the overall rating gap is 17 points.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Z50S Pro
Performance 0
Display 100
Camera 51
Battery 54
Design 15
Value for money 64
ZTE Axon 50 Ultra
Performance 22
Display 100
Camera 84
Battery 51
Design 51
Value for money 55
What makes Nubia Z50S Pro better?
  • Bigger battery: 5100 vs 5000 mAh

  • Longer battery life (54/100 vs 51/100)
  • Better value for money (64/100 vs 55/100)
What makes ZTE Axon 50 Ultra better?
  • Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
  • Lighter: 199g vs 228g

  • Higher performance (22/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better camera (84/100 vs 51/100)
  • Better design/ergonomics (51/100 vs 15/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Nubia Z50S Pro vs the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra scores 17 points higher (54/100 vs 37/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra leads (22/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra leads (84/100 vs 51/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra notably outperforms the Nubia Z50S Pro (22/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nubia Z50S Pro (84/100 vs 51/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z50S Pro and the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra are nearly equal (54/100 vs 51/100). In the "design" category, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nubia Z50S Pro (51/100 vs 15/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Z50S Pro is a bit better (64/100 vs 55/100).

Nubia Z50S Pro: The Nubia Z50S Pro is a better fit for everyday use.
ZTE Axon 50 Ultra: The ZTE Axon 50 Ultra is a better fit for mobile photography enthusiasts.
Specs comparison
Specification Nubia Z50S Pro ZTE Axon 50 Ultra
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 2 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1
AnTuTu 1425446
Geekbench Single 1761
Geekbench Multi 4688
Display 6.8" AMOLED 6.7" AMOLED
Resolution 1260x2800 1080x2400
Refresh rate 120 Hz 144 Hz
Battery 5100 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging 80W 80W
Main camera 50 MP 64 MP
Ultrawide 50 MP 50 MP
Telephoto 8 MP 50 MP
Front camera 16 MP 32 MP
RAM 12GB / 16GB 12GB
Storage 256GB / 1TB 256GB / 512GB
OS Android 13, MyOS 13 Android 12, MyOS 12
Brightness (peak) 1200 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP54
Dimensions 163.9×76.3×8.3 mm 161.8×73.1×8.9 mm
Weight 228 g 199 g
Price $662
Camera comparison
Nubia Z50S Pro
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.6
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 8MP
  • Front: 16MP
51
camera
ZTE Axon 50 Ultra
  • Main: 64MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 32MP
84
camera
Display comparison
Nubia Z50S Pro
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1260x2800
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
ZTE Axon 50 Ultra
  • 6.7" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Nubia Z50S Pro
  • 5100 mAh
  • Wired: 80W
  • No wireless charging
54
battery
ZTE Axon 50 Ultra
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 80W
  • No wireless charging
51
battery
Benchmarks
Price and availability
Nubia Z50S Pro
$662
ZTE Axon 50 Ultra
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra notably outperforms the Nubia Z50S Pro (22/100 vs 0/100).

display

In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.

camera

In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nubia Z50S Pro (84/100 vs 51/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z50S Pro and the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra are nearly equal (54/100 vs 51/100).

design

In the "design" category, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nubia Z50S Pro (51/100 vs 15/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Z50S Pro is a bit better (64/100 vs 55/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Z50S Pro or the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra?

The ZTE Axon 50 Ultra is noticeably better than the Nubia Z50S Pro — the overall rating gap is 17 points.

What is the rating of the Nubia Z50S Pro and the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra?

The Nubia Z50S Pro has a MobileRank rating of 37/100, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra — 54/100.

Which has the better camera: the Nubia Z50S Pro or the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra?

The ZTE Axon 50 Ultra leads on camera score (84/100 vs 51/100).

Which is more powerful: the Nubia Z50S Pro or the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra?

The ZTE Axon 50 Ultra leads on performance (22/100 vs 0/100).

Should you choose the Nubia Z50S Pro over the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra?

The Nubia Z50S Pro is a better fit for everyday use. The ZTE Axon 50 Ultra is a better fit for mobile photography enthusiasts.