Poco M6 Plus vs ZTE Axon 50 Ultra

The Poco M6 Plus (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 AE, 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 49/100 (a 24-point difference). Key differences: the Poco M6 Plus has the bigger battery (5030 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 108 MP vs 64 MP; the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra has NFC for contactless payments, the Poco M6 Plus doesn't.

The ZTE Axon 50 Ultra significantly outperforms the Poco M6 Plus by 24 points (73/100 vs 49/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Poco M6 Plus
Performance
Display 66
Camera 40
Battery 47
Portability 53
Value for money
ZTE Axon 50 Ultra
Performance 71
Display 89
Camera 86
Battery 56
Portability 50
Value for money
What makes Poco M6 Plus better?
  • Bigger battery: 5030 vs 5000 mAh
  • Better main camera: 108MP vs 64MP

  • Better portability (53/100 vs 50/100)
What makes ZTE Axon 50 Ultra better?
  • Faster charging: 80W vs 33W
  • Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
  • Lighter: 199g vs 205g

  • Better camera (86/100 vs 40/100)
  • Longer battery life (56/100 vs 47/100)
  • Better display (89/100 vs 66/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Poco M6 Plus vs the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra scores 24 points higher (73/100 vs 49/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra leads (86/100 vs 40/100). In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra notably outperforms the Poco M6 Plus (89/100 vs 66/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra significantly outperforms the Poco M6 Plus (86/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra is a bit better (56/100 vs 47/100). In the "portability" category, the Poco M6 Plus and the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra are nearly equal (53/100 vs 50/100).

Poco M6 Plus: The Poco M6 Plus is a better fit for everyday use.
ZTE Axon 50 Ultra: The ZTE Axon 50 Ultra is a better fit for active users, mobile photography enthusiasts.
Specs comparison
Specification Poco M6 Plus ZTE Axon 50 Ultra
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 AE Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1
AnTuTu 1425446
Geekbench Single 1761
Geekbench Multi 4688
Display 6.8" IPS LCD 6.7" AMOLED
Resolution 1080x2460 1080x2400
Refresh rate 120 Hz 144 Hz
Battery 5030 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging 33W 80W
Main camera 108 MP 64 MP
Ultrawide 0 MP 50 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 50 MP
Front camera 13 MP 32 MP
RAM 6GB / 8GB 12GB
Storage 128GB 256GB / 512GB
OS Android 14, up to 2 major Android upgrades, HyperOS Android 12, MyOS 12
Brightness (peak) 550 nits
NFC no yes
Protection IP53 IP54
Dimensions 168.6×76.3×8.3 mm 161.8×73.1×8.9 mm
Weight 205 g 199 g
Launch price
Camera comparison
Poco M6 Plus
  • Main: 108MP f/f/1.8
  • Front: 13MP
40
camera
ZTE Axon 50 Ultra
  • Main: 64MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 32MP
86
camera
Display comparison
Poco M6 Plus
  • 6.8" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 1080x2460
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
66
display
ZTE Axon 50 Ultra
  • 6.7" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
89
display
Battery and charging
Poco M6 Plus
  • 5030 mAh
  • Wired: 33W
  • No wireless charging
47
battery
ZTE Axon 50 Ultra
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 80W
  • No wireless charging
56
battery
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
display

In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra notably outperforms the Poco M6 Plus (89/100 vs 66/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra significantly outperforms the Poco M6 Plus (86/100 vs 40/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra is a bit better (56/100 vs 47/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Poco M6 Plus and the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra are nearly equal (53/100 vs 50/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Poco M6 Plus or the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra?

The ZTE Axon 50 Ultra significantly outperforms the Poco M6 Plus by 24 points (73/100 vs 49/100).

What is the rating of the Poco M6 Plus and the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra?

The Poco M6 Plus has a MobileRank rating of 49/100, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra — 73/100.

Which has the better camera: the Poco M6 Plus or the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra?

The ZTE Axon 50 Ultra leads on camera score (86/100 vs 40/100).

Should you choose the Poco M6 Plus over the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra?

The Poco M6 Plus is a better fit for everyday use. The ZTE Axon 50 Ultra is a better fit for active users, mobile photography enthusiasts.