OnePlus 13 Pro vs ZTE Axon 50 Ultra

The OnePlus 13 Pro (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1. By overall MobileRank rating, the OnePlus 13 Pro leads — 83/100 vs 73/100 (a 10-point difference). Key differences: the OnePlus 13 Pro has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the OnePlus 13 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,126,402 vs 1,420,808).

The OnePlus 13 Pro is noticeably better than the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra — the overall rating gap is 10 points.

Profile comparison

Category scores

OnePlus 13 Pro

Performance 91
Display 89
Camera 78
Battery 83
Portability 46
Value for money 78

ZTE Axon 50 Ultra

Performance 71
Display 89
Camera 86
Battery 56
Portability 50
Value for money —

What makes OnePlus 13 Pro better?

  • Higher AnTuTu: 3126402 vs 1420808
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3013 vs 1761
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9287 vs 4688
  • Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 80W

  • Higher performance (91/100 vs 71/100)
  • Longer battery life (83/100 vs 56/100)

What makes ZTE Axon 50 Ultra better?

  • Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
  • Lighter: 199g vs 213g

  • Better camera (86/100 vs 78/100)
  • Better portability (50/100 vs 46/100)

Comparison verdict

Comparing the OnePlus 13 Pro vs the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra, the OnePlus 13 Pro scores 10 points higher (83/100 vs 73/100). In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 13 Pro leads (91/100 vs 71/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 13 Pro leads (83/100 vs 56/100). In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 13 Pro notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra (91/100 vs 71/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 89/100. In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra is a bit better (86/100 vs 78/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 13 Pro notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra (83/100 vs 56/100). In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra and the OnePlus 13 Pro are nearly equal (50/100 vs 46/100).

OnePlus 13 Pro: The OnePlus 13 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.
ZTE Axon 50 Ultra: The ZTE Axon 50 Ultra is a better fit for active users, mobile photography enthusiasts.

Specs comparison

Specification OnePlus 13 Pro ZTE Axon 50 Ultra
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1
AnTuTu 3126402 1420808
Geekbench Single 3013 1761
Geekbench Multi 9287 4688
Display 6.8" LTPO AMOLED 6.7" AMOLED
Resolution 3168x1440 1080x2400
Refresh rate 120 Hz 144 Hz
Battery 6000 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging 100W 80W
Wireless charging 50W 0W
Main camera 50 MP 64 MP
Ultrawide 50 MP 50 MP
Telephoto 50 MP 50 MP
Front camera 32 MP 32 MP
RAM 12GB / 16GB / 24GB 12GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB / 1TB 256GB / 512GB
OS Android 15 / OxygenOS 15 Android 12, MyOS 12
Brightness (peak) 4500 nits —
NFC — yes
Protection IP69 IP54
Dimensions — 161.8×73.1×8.9 mm
Weight 213 g 199 g
Launch price $899 —

Camera comparison

OnePlus 13 Pro

  • Main: 50MP f/1.6
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 32MP
78
camera

ZTE Axon 50 Ultra

  • Main: 64MP f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 32MP
86
camera

Display comparison

OnePlus 13 Pro

  • 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 3168x1440
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
89
display

ZTE Axon 50 Ultra

  • 6.7" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
89
display

Battery and charging

OnePlus 13 Pro

  • 6000 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • Wireless: 50W
83
battery

ZTE Axon 50 Ultra

  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 80W
  • No wireless charging
56
battery

Overall performance score

We compared OnePlus 13 Pro and ZTE Axon 50 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

OnePlus 13 Pro Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
83/100
3126402 AnTuTu
ZTE Axon 50 Ultra Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1
73/100 -120.0%
1420808 AnTuTu

OnePlus 13 Pro leads ZTE Axon 50 Ultra by 120.0% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks

Launch prices and where to check today's

OnePlus 13 Pro

$899

ZTE Axon 50 Ultra

Price unknown

Detailed category analysis

performance

In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 13 Pro notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra (91/100 vs 71/100).

display

In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 89/100.

camera

In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra is a bit better (86/100 vs 78/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 13 Pro notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra (83/100 vs 56/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra and the OnePlus 13 Pro are nearly equal (50/100 vs 46/100).

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: the OnePlus 13 Pro or the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra?

The OnePlus 13 Pro is noticeably better than the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra — the overall rating gap is 10 points.

What is the rating of the OnePlus 13 Pro and the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra?

The OnePlus 13 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 83/100, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra — 73/100.

Which has the better camera: the OnePlus 13 Pro or the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra?

The ZTE Axon 50 Ultra leads on camera score (86/100 vs 78/100).

Which is more powerful: the OnePlus 13 Pro or the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra?

The OnePlus 13 Pro leads on performance (91/100 vs 71/100).

Should you choose the OnePlus 13 Pro over the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra?

The OnePlus 13 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers. The ZTE Axon 50 Ultra is a better fit for active users, mobile photography enthusiasts.