OnePlus Nord vs ZTE Axon 50 Ultra
The OnePlus Nord (2020) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G, 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 44/100 (a 29-point difference). Key differences: the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4115); the main camera is 48 MP vs 64 MP; the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (1,420,808 vs 597,974); the OnePlus Nord is noticeably lighter (184g vs 199g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
OnePlus Nord
ZTE Axon 50 Ultra
What makes OnePlus Nord better?
- Lighter: 184g vs 199g
- Better portability (67/100 vs 50/100)
What makes ZTE Axon 50 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1420808 vs 597974
- Better Geekbench Single: 1761 vs 799
- Better Geekbench Multi: 4688 vs 1836
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4115 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 30W
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 48MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (71/100 vs 44/100)
- Better camera (86/100 vs 39/100)
- Longer battery life (56/100 vs 27/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 69/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the OnePlus Nord vs the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra scores 29 points higher (73/100 vs 44/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra leads (71/100 vs 44/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra leads (86/100 vs 39/100). In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra leads (56/100 vs 27/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra notably outperforms the OnePlus Nord (71/100 vs 44/100). In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra notably outperforms the OnePlus Nord (89/100 vs 69/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra significantly outperforms the OnePlus Nord (86/100 vs 39/100). In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra notably outperforms the OnePlus Nord (56/100 vs 27/100). In the "portability" category, the OnePlus Nord notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra (67/100 vs 50/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | OnePlus Nord | ZTE Axon 50 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 | |
| AnTuTu | 597974 | 1420808 | |
| Geekbench Single | 799 | 1761 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1836 | 4688 | |
| Display | 6.4" AMOLED | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2400x1080 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 4115 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 30W | 80W | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB / 12GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 10 | Android 12, MyOS 12 | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | 158.3×73.3×8.2 mm | 161.8×73.1×8.9 mm | |
| Weight | 184 g | 199 g | |
| Launch price | $399 | — |
Camera comparison
OnePlus Nord
- Main: 48MP f/1.75
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
ZTE Axon 50 Ultra
- Main: 64MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
OnePlus Nord
- 6.4" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
ZTE Axon 50 Ultra
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
OnePlus Nord
- 4115 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- No wireless charging
ZTE Axon 50 Ultra
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared OnePlus Nord and ZTE Axon 50 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
ZTE Axon 50 Ultra leads OnePlus Nord by 57.9% 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 notably outperforms the OnePlus Nord (71/100 vs 44/100).
display
In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra notably outperforms the OnePlus Nord (89/100 vs 69/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra significantly outperforms the OnePlus Nord (86/100 vs 39/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra notably outperforms the OnePlus Nord (56/100 vs 27/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the OnePlus Nord notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra (67/100 vs 50/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the OnePlus Nord or the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra?
The ZTE Axon 50 Ultra significantly outperforms the OnePlus Nord by 29 points (73/100 vs 44/100).
What is the rating of the OnePlus Nord and the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra?
The OnePlus Nord has a MobileRank rating of 44/100, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra — 73/100.
Which has the better camera: the OnePlus Nord or the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra?
The ZTE Axon 50 Ultra leads on camera score (86/100 vs 39/100).
Which is more powerful: the OnePlus Nord or the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra?
The ZTE Axon 50 Ultra leads on performance (71/100 vs 44/100).
Should you choose the OnePlus Nord over the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra?
The ZTE Axon 50 Ultra is a better fit for active users, mobile photography enthusiasts.