Poco F8 Ultra vs ZTE Axon 50 Ultra
The Poco F8 Ultra (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco F8 Ultra leads — 89/100 vs 73/100 (a 16-point difference). Key differences: the Poco F8 Ultra has the bigger battery (6500 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 200 MP vs 64 MP; the Poco F8 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,651,476 vs 1,420,808); the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra is noticeably lighter (199g vs 218g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Poco F8 Ultra
ZTE Axon 50 Ultra
What makes Poco F8 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3651476 vs 1420808
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1761
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 4688
- Bigger battery: 6500 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 80W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 64MP
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 71/100)
- Better camera (90/100 vs 86/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 56/100)
- Better display (90/100 vs 89/100)
What makes ZTE Axon 50 Ultra better?
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 199g vs 218g
- Better portability (50/100 vs 49/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Poco F8 Ultra vs the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra, the Poco F8 Ultra scores 16 points higher (89/100 vs 73/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco F8 Ultra leads (97/100 vs 71/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 Ultra leads (85/100 vs 56/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco F8 Ultra notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra (97/100 vs 71/100). In the "display" category, the Poco F8 Ultra and the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra are nearly equal (90/100 vs 89/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco F8 Ultra and the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra are nearly equal (90/100 vs 86/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 Ultra notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra (85/100 vs 56/100). In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra and the Poco F8 Ultra are nearly equal (50/100 vs 49/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Poco F8 Ultra | ZTE Axon 50 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 | |
| AnTuTu | 3651476 | 1420808 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 1761 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 4688 | |
| Display | 6.7" LTPO AMOLED | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 3200x1440 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 6500 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 80W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 12, MyOS 12 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3500 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | 163.3×77.8×7.9 mm | 161.8×73.1×8.9 mm | |
| Weight | 218 g | 199 g | |
| Launch price | $729 | — |
Camera comparison
Poco F8 Ultra
- Main: 200MP f/1.63
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
ZTE Axon 50 Ultra
- Main: 64MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Poco F8 Ultra
- 6.7" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 3200x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ZTE Axon 50 Ultra
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Poco F8 Ultra
- 6500 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 15:14 hrs, total 32:38 hrs
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
ZTE Axon 50 Ultra
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Poco F8 Ultra and ZTE Axon 50 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Poco F8 Ultra leads ZTE Axon 50 Ultra by 157.0% 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 Ultra notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra (97/100 vs 71/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Poco F8 Ultra and the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra are nearly equal (90/100 vs 89/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Poco F8 Ultra and the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra are nearly equal (90/100 vs 86/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 Ultra notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra (85/100 vs 56/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra and the Poco F8 Ultra are nearly equal (50/100 vs 49/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Poco F8 Ultra or the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra?
The Poco F8 Ultra is noticeably better than the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra — the overall rating gap is 16 points.
What is the rating of the Poco F8 Ultra and the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra?
The Poco F8 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 89/100, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra — 73/100.
Which is more powerful: the Poco F8 Ultra or the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra?
The Poco F8 Ultra leads on performance (97/100 vs 71/100).
Should you choose the Poco F8 Ultra over the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra?
The Poco F8 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers. The ZTE Axon 50 Ultra is a better fit for active users, mobile photography enthusiasts.