Poco C85x vs ZTE Axon 50 Ultra
The Poco C85x (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 6300, 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 40/100 (a 33-point difference). Key differences: the Poco C85x has the bigger battery (6300 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 32 MP vs 64 MP; the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (1,420,808 vs 528,398); the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra has NFC for contactless payments, the Poco C85x doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Poco C85x
ZTE Axon 50 Ultra
What makes Poco C85x better?
- Bigger battery: 6300 vs 5000 mAh
- Better portability (51/100 vs 50/100)
What makes ZTE Axon 50 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1420808 vs 528398
- Better Geekbench Single: 1761 vs 771
- Better Geekbench Multi: 4688 vs 1980
- Faster charging: 80W vs 15W
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 32MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 199g vs 210g
- Higher performance (71/100 vs 43/100)
- Better camera (86/100 vs 20/100)
- Longer battery life (56/100 vs 52/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 55/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Poco C85x vs the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra scores 33 points higher (73/100 vs 40/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra leads (71/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra leads (86/100 vs 20/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra notably outperforms the Poco C85x (71/100 vs 43/100). In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra significantly outperforms the Poco C85x (89/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra significantly outperforms the Poco C85x (86/100 vs 20/100). In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra and the Poco C85x are nearly equal (56/100 vs 52/100). In the "portability" category, the Poco C85x and the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra are nearly equal (51/100 vs 50/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Poco C85x | ZTE Axon 50 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 6300 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 | |
| AnTuTu | 528398 | 1420808 | |
| Geekbench Single | 771 | 1761 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1980 | 4688 | |
| Display | 6.9" IPS LCD | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 6300 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 15W | 80W | |
| Main camera | 32 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 12, MyOS 12 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 810 nits | — | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | 171.6×79.5×8.2 mm | 161.8×73.1×8.9 mm | |
| Weight | 210 g | 199 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Poco C85x
- Main: 32MP
- Front: 8MP
ZTE Axon 50 Ultra
- Main: 64MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Poco C85x
- 6.9" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ZTE Axon 50 Ultra
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Poco C85x
- 6300 mAh
- Wired: 15W
- No wireless charging
ZTE Axon 50 Ultra
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Poco C85x and ZTE Axon 50 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
ZTE Axon 50 Ultra leads Poco C85x by 62.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra notably outperforms the Poco C85x (71/100 vs 43/100).
display
In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra significantly outperforms the Poco C85x (89/100 vs 55/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra significantly outperforms the Poco C85x (86/100 vs 20/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra and the Poco C85x are nearly equal (56/100 vs 52/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Poco C85x and the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra are nearly equal (51/100 vs 50/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Poco C85x or the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra?
The ZTE Axon 50 Ultra significantly outperforms the Poco C85x by 33 points (73/100 vs 40/100).
What is the rating of the Poco C85x and the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra?
The Poco C85x has a MobileRank rating of 40/100, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra — 73/100.
Which has the better camera: the Poco C85x or the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra?
The ZTE Axon 50 Ultra leads on camera score (86/100 vs 20/100).
Which is more powerful: the Poco C85x or the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra?
The ZTE Axon 50 Ultra leads on performance (71/100 vs 43/100).
Should you choose the Poco C85x over the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra?
The ZTE Axon 50 Ultra is a better fit for active users, mobile photography enthusiasts.