Oppo Reno5 4G vs ZTE Axon 50 Ultra
The Oppo Reno5 4G (2020) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G, 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 48/100 (a 25-point difference). Key differences: the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4310); the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (1,420,808 vs 517,460); the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra has NFC for contactless payments, the Oppo Reno5 4G doesn't; the Oppo Reno5 4G is noticeably lighter (171g vs 199g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Oppo Reno5 4G
ZTE Axon 50 Ultra
What makes Oppo Reno5 4G better?
- Lighter: 171g vs 199g
- Better portability (80/100 vs 50/100)
What makes ZTE Axon 50 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1420808 vs 517460
- Better Geekbench Single: 1761 vs 746
- Better Geekbench Multi: 4688 vs 1762
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4310 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 50W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (71/100 vs 41/100)
- Better camera (86/100 vs 51/100)
- Longer battery life (56/100 vs 35/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 69/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Oppo Reno5 4G vs the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra scores 25 points higher (73/100 vs 48/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra leads (71/100 vs 41/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra leads (86/100 vs 51/100). In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra leads (56/100 vs 35/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra significantly outperforms the Oppo Reno5 4G (71/100 vs 41/100). In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra notably outperforms the Oppo Reno5 4G (89/100 vs 69/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra significantly outperforms the Oppo Reno5 4G (86/100 vs 51/100). In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra notably outperforms the Oppo Reno5 4G (56/100 vs 35/100). In the "portability" category, the Oppo Reno5 4G significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra (80/100 vs 50/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Oppo Reno5 4G | ZTE Axon 50 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 | |
| AnTuTu | 517460 | 1420808 | |
| Geekbench Single | 746 | 1761 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1762 | 4688 | |
| Display | 6.4" AMOLED | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 4310 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 50W | 80W | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 44 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 11, ColorOS 11.1 | Android 12, MyOS 12 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 600 nits | — | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | 159.1×73.3×7.7 mm | 161.8×73.1×8.9 mm | |
| Weight | 171 g | 199 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Oppo Reno5 4G
- Main: 64MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 44MP
ZTE Axon 50 Ultra
- Main: 64MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Oppo Reno5 4G
- 6.4" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
ZTE Axon 50 Ultra
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Oppo Reno5 4G
- 4310 mAh
- Wired: 50W
- No wireless charging
ZTE Axon 50 Ultra
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Oppo Reno5 4G and ZTE Axon 50 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
ZTE Axon 50 Ultra leads Oppo Reno5 4G by 63.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra significantly outperforms the Oppo Reno5 4G (71/100 vs 41/100).
display
In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra notably outperforms the Oppo Reno5 4G (89/100 vs 69/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra significantly outperforms the Oppo Reno5 4G (86/100 vs 51/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra notably outperforms the Oppo Reno5 4G (56/100 vs 35/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Oppo Reno5 4G significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra (80/100 vs 50/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Oppo Reno5 4G or the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra?
The ZTE Axon 50 Ultra significantly outperforms the Oppo Reno5 4G by 25 points (73/100 vs 48/100).
What is the rating of the Oppo Reno5 4G and the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra?
The Oppo Reno5 4G has a MobileRank rating of 48/100, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra — 73/100.
Which has the better camera: the Oppo Reno5 4G or the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra?
The ZTE Axon 50 Ultra leads on camera score (86/100 vs 51/100).
Which is more powerful: the Oppo Reno5 4G or the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra?
The ZTE Axon 50 Ultra leads on performance (71/100 vs 41/100).
Should you choose the Oppo Reno5 4G over the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra?
The ZTE Axon 50 Ultra is a better fit for active users, mobile photography enthusiasts.