OnePlus 9 Pro vs ZTE Axon 50 Ultra
The OnePlus 9 Pro (2021) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888, 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 — 73/100 vs 64/100 (a 9-point difference). Key differences: the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 48 MP vs 64 MP; the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (1,425,446 vs 1,185,805).
OnePlus 9 Pro
ZTE Axon 50 Ultra
- Lighter: 197g vs 199g
- Longer battery life (57/100 vs 56/100)
- Better display (90/100 vs 89/100)
- Better portability (53/100 vs 50/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 1425446 vs 1185805
- Better Geekbench Single: 1761 vs 1488
- Better Geekbench Multi: 4688 vs 3373
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4500 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 65W
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 48MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (71/100 vs 64/100)
- Better camera (86/100 vs 59/100)
Comparing the OnePlus 9 Pro vs the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra scores 9 points higher (73/100 vs 64/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra leads (86/100 vs 59/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra is a bit better (71/100 vs 64/100). In the "display" category, the OnePlus 9 Pro and the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra are nearly equal (90/100 vs 89/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra notably outperforms the OnePlus 9 Pro (86/100 vs 59/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 9 Pro and the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra are nearly equal (57/100 vs 56/100). In the "portability" category, the OnePlus 9 Pro and the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra are nearly equal (53/100 vs 50/100).
| Specification | OnePlus 9 Pro | ZTE Axon 50 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 | |
| AnTuTu | 1185805 | 1425446 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1488 | 1761 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3373 | 4688 | |
| Display | 6.7" LTPO AMOLED | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 3216x1440 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 4500 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 65W | 80W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 122 | — | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 11 | Android 12, MyOS 12 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1300 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | 163.2×73.6×8.7 mm | 161.8×73.1×8.9 mm | |
| Weight | 197 g | 199 g | |
| Price | $969 | — |
OnePlus 9 Pro
- Main: 48MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
ZTE Axon 50 Ultra
- Main: 64MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
OnePlus 9 Pro
- 6.7" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 3216x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ZTE Axon 50 Ultra
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
OnePlus 9 Pro
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- Wireless: 50W
ZTE Axon 50 Ultra
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
We compared OnePlus 9 Pro and ZTE Axon 50 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
ZTE Axon 50 Ultra leads OnePlus 9 Pro by 16.8% in our overall performance rating.
ZTE Axon 50 Ultra
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra is a bit better (71/100 vs 64/100).
display
In the "display" category, the OnePlus 9 Pro and the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra are nearly equal (90/100 vs 89/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra notably outperforms the OnePlus 9 Pro (86/100 vs 59/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 9 Pro and the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra are nearly equal (57/100 vs 56/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the OnePlus 9 Pro and the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra are nearly equal (53/100 vs 50/100).
Which is better: the OnePlus 9 Pro or the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra?
The ZTE Axon 50 Ultra edges out the OnePlus 9 Pro by just 9 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the OnePlus 9 Pro and the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra?
The OnePlus 9 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 64/100, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra — 73/100.
Which has the better camera: the OnePlus 9 Pro or the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra?
The ZTE Axon 50 Ultra leads on camera score (86/100 vs 59/100).
Which is more powerful: the OnePlus 9 Pro or the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra?
The ZTE Axon 50 Ultra leads on performance (71/100 vs 64/100).
Should you choose the OnePlus 9 Pro over the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra?
The OnePlus 9 Pro is a better fit for active users. The ZTE Axon 50 Ultra is a better fit for active users, mobile photography enthusiasts.