Poco F9 Ultra vs ZTE Axon 50 Ultra
The Poco F9 Ultra (2026) 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 F9 Ultra leads — 90/100 vs 73/100 (a 17-point difference). Key differences: the Poco F9 Ultra has the bigger battery (8050 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 200 MP vs 64 MP; the Poco F9 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (4,165,108 vs 1,420,808); the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra is noticeably lighter (199g vs 238g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Poco F9 Ultra
ZTE Axon 50 Ultra
What makes Poco F9 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4165108 vs 1420808
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1761
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 4688
- Bigger battery: 8050 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 80W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 64MP
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 144Hz
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 71/100)
- Better camera (90/100 vs 86/100)
- Longer battery life (91/100 vs 56/100)
- Better display (91/100 vs 89/100)
What makes ZTE Axon 50 Ultra better?
- Lighter: 199g vs 238g
- Better portability (50/100 vs 31/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Poco F9 Ultra vs the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra, the Poco F9 Ultra scores 17 points higher (90/100 vs 73/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco F9 Ultra leads (98/100 vs 71/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F9 Ultra leads (91/100 vs 56/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco F9 Ultra notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra (98/100 vs 71/100). In the "display" category, the Poco F9 Ultra and the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra are nearly equal (91/100 vs 89/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco F9 Ultra and the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra are nearly equal (90/100 vs 86/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F9 Ultra significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra (91/100 vs 56/100). In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra notably outperforms the Poco F9 Ultra (50/100 vs 31/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Poco F9 Ultra | ZTE Axon 50 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 | |
| AnTuTu | 4165108 | 1420808 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 1761 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 4688 | |
| Display | 6.9" AMOLED | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1200x2608 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 185 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 8050 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 16, HyperOS 3 | Android 12, MyOS 12 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 4500 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | 163.5×78.0×8.5 mm | 161.8×73.1×8.9 mm | |
| Weight | 238 g | 199 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Poco F9 Ultra
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
ZTE Axon 50 Ultra
- Main: 64MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Poco F9 Ultra
- 6.9" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1200x2608
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
ZTE Axon 50 Ultra
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Poco F9 Ultra
- 8050 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
ZTE Axon 50 Ultra
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Poco F9 Ultra and ZTE Axon 50 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Poco F9 Ultra leads ZTE Axon 50 Ultra by 193.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Poco F9 Ultra notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra (98/100 vs 71/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Poco F9 Ultra and the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra are nearly equal (91/100 vs 89/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Poco F9 Ultra and the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra are nearly equal (90/100 vs 86/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco F9 Ultra significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra (91/100 vs 56/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra notably outperforms the Poco F9 Ultra (50/100 vs 31/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Poco F9 Ultra or the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra?
The Poco F9 Ultra is noticeably better than the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra — the overall rating gap is 17 points.
What is the rating of the Poco F9 Ultra and the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra?
The Poco F9 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 90/100, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra — 73/100.
Which is more powerful: the Poco F9 Ultra or the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra?
The Poco F9 Ultra leads on performance (98/100 vs 71/100).
Should you choose the Poco F9 Ultra over the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra?
The Poco F9 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life. The ZTE Axon 50 Ultra is a better fit for active users, mobile photography enthusiasts.