Oppo Reno5 5G vs ZTE Axon 50 Ultra
The Oppo Reno5 5G (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 49/100 (a 24-point difference). Key differences: the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4300); the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (1,420,808 vs 597,974); the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra has NFC for contactless payments, the Oppo Reno5 5G doesn't; the Oppo Reno5 5G is noticeably lighter (172g vs 199g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Oppo Reno5 5G
ZTE Axon 50 Ultra
What makes Oppo Reno5 5G better?
- Lighter: 172g vs 199g
- Better portability (77/100 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 4300 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 65W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (71/100 vs 44/100)
- Better camera (86/100 vs 48/100)
- Longer battery life (56/100 vs 38/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 69/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Oppo Reno5 5G vs the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra scores 24 points higher (73/100 vs 49/100). 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 48/100). In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra leads (56/100 vs 38/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra notably outperforms the Oppo Reno5 5G (71/100 vs 44/100). In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra notably outperforms the Oppo Reno5 5G (89/100 vs 69/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra significantly outperforms the Oppo Reno5 5G (86/100 vs 48/100). In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra notably outperforms the Oppo Reno5 5G (56/100 vs 38/100). In the "portability" category, the Oppo Reno5 5G notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra (77/100 vs 50/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Oppo Reno5 5G | 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" OLED | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 4300 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 65W | 80W | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 11, ColorOS 11.1 | Android 12, MyOS 12 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 750 nits | — | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | 159.1×73.4×7.9 mm | 161.8×73.1×8.9 mm | |
| Weight | 172 g | 199 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Oppo Reno5 5G
- Main: 64MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
ZTE Axon 50 Ultra
- Main: 64MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Oppo Reno5 5G
- 6.4" OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
ZTE Axon 50 Ultra
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Oppo Reno5 5G
- 4300 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- No wireless charging
ZTE Axon 50 Ultra
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Oppo Reno5 5G and ZTE Axon 50 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
ZTE Axon 50 Ultra leads Oppo Reno5 5G by 57.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra notably outperforms the Oppo Reno5 5G (71/100 vs 44/100).
display
In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra notably outperforms the Oppo Reno5 5G (89/100 vs 69/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra significantly outperforms the Oppo Reno5 5G (86/100 vs 48/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra notably outperforms the Oppo Reno5 5G (56/100 vs 38/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Oppo Reno5 5G notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra (77/100 vs 50/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Oppo Reno5 5G or the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra?
The ZTE Axon 50 Ultra significantly outperforms the Oppo Reno5 5G by 24 points (73/100 vs 49/100).
What is the rating of the Oppo Reno5 5G and the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra?
The Oppo Reno5 5G has a MobileRank rating of 49/100, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra — 73/100.
Which has the better camera: the Oppo Reno5 5G or the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra?
The ZTE Axon 50 Ultra leads on camera score (86/100 vs 48/100).
Which is more powerful: the Oppo Reno5 5G or the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra?
The ZTE Axon 50 Ultra leads on performance (71/100 vs 44/100).
Should you choose the Oppo Reno5 5G over the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra?
The ZTE Axon 50 Ultra is a better fit for active users, mobile photography enthusiasts.