OnePlus Nord CE5 vs ZTE Axon 50 Ultra
The OnePlus Nord CE5 (2025) runs on the Dimensity 8350 Apex, 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 61/100 (a 12-point difference). Key differences: the OnePlus Nord CE5 has the bigger battery (7100 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the OnePlus Nord CE5 is faster in AnTuTu (1,696,968 vs 1,420,808).
Profile comparison
Category scores
OnePlus Nord CE5
ZTE Axon 50 Ultra
What makes OnePlus Nord CE5 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1696968 vs 1420808
- Bigger battery: 7100 vs 5000 mAh
- Longer battery life (68/100 vs 56/100)
- Better portability (57/100 vs 50/100)
What makes ZTE Axon 50 Ultra better?
- Better Geekbench Single: 1761 vs 1398
- Better Geekbench Multi: 4688 vs 4313
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (71/100 vs 70/100)
- Better camera (86/100 vs 35/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 79/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the OnePlus Nord CE5 vs the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra scores 12 points higher (73/100 vs 61/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra leads (86/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus Nord CE5 leads (68/100 vs 56/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra and the OnePlus Nord CE5 are nearly equal (71/100 vs 70/100). In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra is a bit better (89/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra significantly outperforms the OnePlus Nord CE5 (86/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus Nord CE5 is a bit better (68/100 vs 56/100). In the "portability" category, the OnePlus Nord CE5 is a bit better (57/100 vs 50/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | OnePlus Nord CE5 | ZTE Axon 50 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Dimensity 8350 Apex | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 | |
| AnTuTu | 1696968 | 1420808 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1398 | 1761 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4313 | 4688 | |
| Display | 6.8" Fluid AMOLED | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2392 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 7100 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 80W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 12, MyOS 12 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1430 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP65 | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | 163.6×76.0×8.2 mm | 161.8×73.1×8.9 mm | |
| Weight | 199 g | 199 g | |
| Launch price | $295 | — |
Camera comparison
OnePlus Nord CE5
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
ZTE Axon 50 Ultra
- Main: 64MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
OnePlus Nord CE5
- 6.8" Fluid AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2392
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ZTE Axon 50 Ultra
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
OnePlus Nord CE5
- 7100 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
ZTE Axon 50 Ultra
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared OnePlus Nord CE5 and ZTE Axon 50 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
OnePlus Nord CE5 leads ZTE Axon 50 Ultra by 19.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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ZTE Axon 50 Ultra
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performance
In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra and the OnePlus Nord CE5 are nearly equal (71/100 vs 70/100).
display
In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra is a bit better (89/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra significantly outperforms the OnePlus Nord CE5 (86/100 vs 35/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the OnePlus Nord CE5 is a bit better (68/100 vs 56/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the OnePlus Nord CE5 is a bit better (57/100 vs 50/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the OnePlus Nord CE5 or the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra?
The ZTE Axon 50 Ultra is noticeably better than the OnePlus Nord CE5 — the overall rating gap is 12 points.
What is the rating of the OnePlus Nord CE5 and the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra?
The OnePlus Nord CE5 has a MobileRank rating of 61/100, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra — 73/100.
Which has the better camera: the OnePlus Nord CE5 or the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra?
The ZTE Axon 50 Ultra leads on camera score (86/100 vs 35/100).
Should you choose the OnePlus Nord CE5 over the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra?
The OnePlus Nord CE5 is a better fit for active users. The ZTE Axon 50 Ultra is a better fit for active users, mobile photography enthusiasts.