Poco F8 Pro vs ZTE Axon 50 Ultra
The Poco F8 Pro (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco F8 Pro leads — 79/100 vs 73/100 (a 6-point difference). Key differences: the Poco F8 Pro has the bigger battery (6210 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 200 MP vs 64 MP; the Poco F8 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,024,818 vs 1,420,808).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Poco F8 Pro
ZTE Axon 50 Ultra
What makes Poco F8 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3024818 vs 1420808
- Better Geekbench Single: 3013 vs 1761
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9287 vs 4688
- Bigger battery: 6210 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 80W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 64MP
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 71/100)
- Longer battery life (68/100 vs 56/100)
- Better portability (60/100 vs 50/100)
What makes ZTE Axon 50 Ultra better?
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Better camera (86/100 vs 70/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 83/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Poco F8 Pro vs the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra, the Poco F8 Pro scores 6 points higher (79/100 vs 73/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco F8 Pro leads (91/100 vs 71/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra leads (86/100 vs 70/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 Pro leads (68/100 vs 56/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco F8 Pro notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra (91/100 vs 71/100). In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra is a bit better (89/100 vs 83/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra notably outperforms the Poco F8 Pro (86/100 vs 70/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 Pro is a bit better (68/100 vs 56/100). In the "portability" category, the Poco F8 Pro is a bit better (60/100 vs 50/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Poco F8 Pro | ZTE Axon 50 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 | |
| AnTuTu | 3024818 | 1420808 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3013 | 1761 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9287 | 4688 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2712x1220 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 6210 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 80W | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 20 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 12, MyOS 12 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3500 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | 157.5×75.3×8.0 mm | 161.8×73.1×8.9 mm | |
| Weight | 199 g | 199 g | |
| Launch price | $529 | — |
Camera comparison
Poco F8 Pro
- Main: 200MP f/1.65
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 20MP
ZTE Axon 50 Ultra
- Main: 64MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Poco F8 Pro
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2712x1220
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ZTE Axon 50 Ultra
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Poco F8 Pro
- 6210 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 12:55 hrs, total 30:03 hrs
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
ZTE Axon 50 Ultra
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Poco F8 Pro and ZTE Axon 50 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Poco F8 Pro leads ZTE Axon 50 Ultra by 112.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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ZTE Axon 50 Ultra
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Poco F8 Pro notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra (91/100 vs 71/100).
display
In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra is a bit better (89/100 vs 83/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra notably outperforms the Poco F8 Pro (86/100 vs 70/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 Pro is a bit better (68/100 vs 56/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Poco F8 Pro is a bit better (60/100 vs 50/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Poco F8 Pro or the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra?
The Poco F8 Pro edges out the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra by just 6 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Poco F8 Pro and the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra?
The Poco F8 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 79/100, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra — 73/100.
Which has the better camera: the Poco F8 Pro or the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra?
The ZTE Axon 50 Ultra leads on camera score (86/100 vs 70/100).
Which is more powerful: the Poco F8 Pro or the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra?
The Poco F8 Pro leads on performance (91/100 vs 71/100).
Should you choose the Poco F8 Pro over the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra?
The Poco F8 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, budget-conscious buyers. The ZTE Axon 50 Ultra is a better fit for active users, mobile photography enthusiasts.