Poco M4 Pro 5G vs ZTE Axon 50 Ultra

The Poco M4 Pro 5G (2021) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 810, 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 44/100 (a 29-point difference). Key differences: the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (1,420,808 vs 569,913).

The ZTE Axon 50 Ultra significantly outperforms the Poco M4 Pro 5G by 29 points (73/100 vs 44/100).

Profile comparison

Category scores

Poco M4 Pro 5G

Performance 42
Display 54
Camera 35
Battery 54
Portability 53
Value for money 42

ZTE Axon 50 Ultra

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

What makes Poco M4 Pro 5G better?

  • Lighter: 195g vs 199g

  • Better portability (53/100 vs 50/100)

What makes ZTE Axon 50 Ultra better?

  • Higher AnTuTu: 1420808 vs 569913
  • Better Geekbench Single: 1761 vs 684
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 4688 vs 1900
  • Faster charging: 80W vs 33W
  • Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 90Hz

  • Higher performance (71/100 vs 42/100)
  • Better camera (86/100 vs 35/100)
  • Longer battery life (56/100 vs 54/100)
  • Better display (89/100 vs 54/100)

Comparison verdict

Comparing the Poco M4 Pro 5G vs the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra scores 29 points higher (73/100 vs 44/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra leads (71/100 vs 42/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra leads (86/100 vs 35/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra notably outperforms the Poco M4 Pro 5G (71/100 vs 42/100). In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra significantly outperforms the Poco M4 Pro 5G (89/100 vs 54/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra significantly outperforms the Poco M4 Pro 5G (86/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra and the Poco M4 Pro 5G are nearly equal (56/100 vs 54/100). In the "portability" category, the Poco M4 Pro 5G and the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra are nearly equal (53/100 vs 50/100).

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

Specs comparison

Specification Poco M4 Pro 5G ZTE Axon 50 Ultra
Processor MediaTek Dimensity 810 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1
AnTuTu 569913 1420808
Geekbench Single 684 1761
Geekbench Multi 1900 4688
Display 6.6" IPS LCD 6.7" AMOLED
Resolution 2400x1080 1080x2400
Refresh rate 90 Hz 144 Hz
Battery 5000 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging 33W 80W
Main camera 50 MP 64 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 50 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 50 MP
Front camera 16 MP 32 MP
RAM 4GB / 6GB 12GB
Storage 64GB / 128GB 256GB / 512GB
OS Android 11 Android 12, MyOS 12
Brightness (peak) 450 nits —
NFC yes yes
Protection IP53 IP54
Dimensions 163.6×75.8×8.8 mm 161.8×73.1×8.9 mm
Weight 195 g 199 g
Launch price $230 —

Camera comparison

Poco M4 Pro 5G

  • Main: 50MP f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 16MP
35
camera

ZTE Axon 50 Ultra

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

Display comparison

Poco M4 Pro 5G

  • 6.6" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 2400x1080
  • Refresh rate: 90 Hz
54
display

ZTE Axon 50 Ultra

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

Battery and charging

Poco M4 Pro 5G

  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 33W
  • Wireless charging: no data
54
battery

ZTE Axon 50 Ultra

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

Overall performance score

We compared Poco M4 Pro 5G and ZTE Axon 50 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Poco M4 Pro 5G MediaTek Dimensity 810
44/100
569913 AnTuTu
ZTE Axon 50 Ultra Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1
73/100 +59.9%
1420808 AnTuTu

ZTE Axon 50 Ultra leads Poco M4 Pro 5G by 59.9% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks

Launch prices and where to check today's

Poco M4 Pro 5G

$230

ZTE Axon 50 Ultra

Price unknown

Detailed category analysis

performance

In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra notably outperforms the Poco M4 Pro 5G (71/100 vs 42/100).

display

In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra significantly outperforms the Poco M4 Pro 5G (89/100 vs 54/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra significantly outperforms the Poco M4 Pro 5G (86/100 vs 35/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra and the Poco M4 Pro 5G are nearly equal (56/100 vs 54/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Poco M4 Pro 5G and the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra are nearly equal (53/100 vs 50/100).

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: the Poco M4 Pro 5G or the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra?

The ZTE Axon 50 Ultra significantly outperforms the Poco M4 Pro 5G by 29 points (73/100 vs 44/100).

What is the rating of the Poco M4 Pro 5G and the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra?

The Poco M4 Pro 5G has a MobileRank rating of 44/100, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra — 73/100.

Which has the better camera: the Poco M4 Pro 5G or the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra?

The ZTE Axon 50 Ultra leads on camera score (86/100 vs 35/100).

Which is more powerful: the Poco M4 Pro 5G or the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra?

The ZTE Axon 50 Ultra leads on performance (71/100 vs 42/100).

Should you choose the Poco M4 Pro 5G over the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra?

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