Poco X8 Pro Max vs ZTE Axon 50 Ultra
The Poco X8 Pro Max (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500, 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 71/100 (a 2-point difference). Key differences: the Poco X8 Pro Max has the bigger battery (8500 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the Poco X8 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (2,629,444 vs 1,425,446); the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra is noticeably lighter (199g vs 218g).
Poco X8 Pro Max
ZTE Axon 50 Ultra
- Higher AnTuTu: 2629444 vs 1425446
- Better Geekbench Single: 3228 vs 1761
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9553 vs 4688
- Bigger battery: 8500 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 80W
- Higher performance (90/100 vs 71/100)
- Longer battery life (77/100 vs 56/100)
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 199g vs 218g
- Better camera (86/100 vs 37/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 84/100)
- Better portability (50/100 vs 46/100)
Comparing the Poco X8 Pro Max vs the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra scores 2 points higher (73/100 vs 71/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max leads (90/100 vs 71/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra leads (86/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max leads (77/100 vs 56/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra (90/100 vs 71/100). In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra is a bit better (89/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra significantly outperforms the Poco X8 Pro Max (86/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra (77/100 vs 56/100). In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra and the Poco X8 Pro Max are nearly equal (50/100 vs 46/100).
| Specification | Poco X8 Pro Max | ZTE Axon 50 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 | |
| AnTuTu | 2629444 | 1425446 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3228 | 1761 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9553 | 4688 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2772x1280 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 8500 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 80W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 20 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 12, MyOS 12 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3500 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | 162.9×77.9×8.2 mm | 161.8×73.1×8.9 mm | |
| Weight | 218 g | 199 g | |
| Price | $469 | — |
Poco X8 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.5
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
ZTE Axon 50 Ultra
- Main: 64MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Poco X8 Pro Max
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2772x1280
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ZTE Axon 50 Ultra
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Poco X8 Pro Max
- 8500 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
ZTE Axon 50 Ultra
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
We compared Poco X8 Pro Max and ZTE Axon 50 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Poco X8 Pro Max leads ZTE Axon 50 Ultra by 84.5% in our overall performance rating.
ZTE Axon 50 Ultra
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra (90/100 vs 71/100).
display
In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra is a bit better (89/100 vs 84/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra significantly outperforms the Poco X8 Pro Max (86/100 vs 37/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra (77/100 vs 56/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra and the Poco X8 Pro Max are nearly equal (50/100 vs 46/100).
Which is better: the Poco X8 Pro Max or the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra?
The ZTE Axon 50 Ultra edges out the Poco X8 Pro Max by just 2 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Poco X8 Pro Max and the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra?
The Poco X8 Pro Max has a MobileRank rating of 71/100, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra — 73/100.
Which has the better camera: the Poco X8 Pro Max or the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra?
The ZTE Axon 50 Ultra leads on camera score (86/100 vs 37/100).
Which is more powerful: the Poco X8 Pro Max or the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra?
The Poco X8 Pro Max leads on performance (90/100 vs 71/100).
Should you choose the Poco X8 Pro Max over the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra?
The Poco X8 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life. The ZTE Axon 50 Ultra is a better fit for active users, mobile photography enthusiasts.