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).

The Poco F8 Ultra is noticeably better than the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra — the overall rating gap is 16 points.

Profile comparison

Category scores

Poco F8 Ultra

Performance 97
Display 90
Camera 90
Battery 85
Portability 49
Value for money 92

ZTE Axon 50 Ultra

Performance 71
Display 89
Camera 86
Battery 56
Portability 50
Value for money —

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).

Poco F8 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.
ZTE Axon 50 Ultra: The ZTE Axon 50 Ultra is a better fit for active users, mobile photography enthusiasts.

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
90
camera

ZTE Axon 50 Ultra

  • Main: 64MP f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 32MP
86
camera

Display comparison

Poco F8 Ultra

  • 6.7" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 3200x1440
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
90
display

ZTE Axon 50 Ultra

  • 6.7" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
89
display

Battery and charging

Poco F8 Ultra

  • 6500 mAh
  • NanoReview test: web browsing 15:14 hrs, total 32:38 hrs
  • Wired: 100W
  • Wireless: 50W
85
battery

ZTE Axon 50 Ultra

  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 80W
  • No wireless charging
56
battery

Overall performance score

We compared Poco F8 Ultra and ZTE Axon 50 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Poco F8 Ultra Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
89/100
3651476 AnTuTu
ZTE Axon 50 Ultra Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1
73/100 -157.0%
1420808 AnTuTu

Poco F8 Ultra leads ZTE Axon 50 Ultra by 157.0% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks

Launch prices and where to check today's

Poco F8 Ultra

$729

ZTE Axon 50 Ultra

Price unknown

Detailed category analysis

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.