Oppo Reno8 5G vs ZTE Axon 50 Ultra
The Oppo Reno8 5G (2022) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 1300, 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 56/100 (a 17-point difference). Key differences: the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (1,420,808 vs 954,090); the Oppo Reno8 5G is noticeably lighter (179g vs 199g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Oppo Reno8 5G
ZTE Axon 50 Ultra
What makes Oppo Reno8 5G better?
- Lighter: 179g vs 199g
- Better portability (75/100 vs 50/100)
What makes ZTE Axon 50 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1420808 vs 954090
- Better Geekbench Single: 1761 vs 1114
- Better Geekbench Multi: 4688 vs 3281
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4500 mAh
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (71/100 vs 58/100)
- Better camera (86/100 vs 51/100)
- Longer battery life (56/100 vs 45/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 69/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Oppo Reno8 5G vs the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra scores 17 points higher (73/100 vs 56/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra leads (71/100 vs 58/100). 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 45/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra is a bit better (71/100 vs 58/100). In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra notably outperforms the Oppo Reno8 5G (89/100 vs 69/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra significantly outperforms the Oppo Reno8 5G (86/100 vs 51/100). In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra is a bit better (56/100 vs 45/100). In the "portability" category, the Oppo Reno8 5G notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra (75/100 vs 50/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Oppo Reno8 5G | ZTE Axon 50 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 1300 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 | |
| AnTuTu | 954090 | 1420808 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1114 | 1761 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3281 | 4688 | |
| Display | 6.4" AMOLED | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 4500 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 80W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 112 | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 12, ColorOS 12.1 | Android 12, MyOS 12 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 800 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | 160.6×73.4×7.7 mm | 161.8×73.1×8.9 mm | |
| Weight | 179 g | 199 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Oppo Reno8 5G
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
ZTE Axon 50 Ultra
- Main: 64MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Oppo Reno8 5G
- 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 Reno8 5G
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
ZTE Axon 50 Ultra
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Oppo Reno8 5G and ZTE Axon 50 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
ZTE Axon 50 Ultra leads Oppo Reno8 5G by 32.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra is a bit better (71/100 vs 58/100).
display
In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra notably outperforms the Oppo Reno8 5G (89/100 vs 69/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra significantly outperforms the Oppo Reno8 5G (86/100 vs 51/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra is a bit better (56/100 vs 45/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Oppo Reno8 5G notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra (75/100 vs 50/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Oppo Reno8 5G or the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra?
The ZTE Axon 50 Ultra is noticeably better than the Oppo Reno8 5G — the overall rating gap is 17 points.
What is the rating of the Oppo Reno8 5G and the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra?
The Oppo Reno8 5G has a MobileRank rating of 56/100, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra — 73/100.
Which has the better camera: the Oppo Reno8 5G 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 Reno8 5G or the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra?
The ZTE Axon 50 Ultra leads on performance (71/100 vs 58/100).
Should you choose the Oppo Reno8 5G over the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra?
The ZTE Axon 50 Ultra is a better fit for active users, mobile photography enthusiasts.