Poco X8 Pro vs ZTE Axon 50 Ultra
The Poco X8 Pro (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Ultra, 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 64/100 (a 9-point difference). Key differences: the Poco X8 Pro has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the Poco X8 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (1,982,033 vs 1,425,446).
Poco X8 Pro
ZTE Axon 50 Ultra
- Higher AnTuTu: 1982033 vs 1425446
- Better Geekbench Multi: 6403 vs 4688
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 80W
- Lighter: 196g vs 199g
- Higher performance (76/100 vs 71/100)
- Longer battery life (68/100 vs 56/100)
- Better portability (57/100 vs 50/100)
- Better Geekbench Single: 1761 vs 1553
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Better camera (86/100 vs 37/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 83/100)
Comparing the Poco X8 Pro vs the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra scores 9 points higher (73/100 vs 64/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra leads (86/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco X8 Pro leads (68/100 vs 56/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco X8 Pro is a bit better (76/100 vs 71/100). In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra is a bit better (89/100 vs 83/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra significantly outperforms the Poco X8 Pro (86/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco X8 Pro is a bit better (68/100 vs 56/100). In the "portability" category, the Poco X8 Pro is a bit better (57/100 vs 50/100).
| Specification | Poco X8 Pro | ZTE Axon 50 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Ultra | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 | |
| AnTuTu | 1982033 | 1425446 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1553 | 1761 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 6403 | 4688 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2712x1220 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 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 | 8GB / 12GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 12, MyOS 12 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3500 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | 157.5×75.2×8.4 mm | 161.8×73.1×8.9 mm | |
| Weight | 196 g | 199 g | |
| Price | $350 | — |
Poco X8 Pro
- Main: 50MP 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
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2712x1220
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ZTE Axon 50 Ultra
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Poco X8 Pro
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
ZTE Axon 50 Ultra
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
We compared Poco X8 Pro and ZTE Axon 50 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Poco X8 Pro leads ZTE Axon 50 Ultra by 39.0% in our overall performance rating.
ZTE Axon 50 Ultra
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Poco X8 Pro is a bit better (76/100 vs 71/100).
display
In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra is a bit better (89/100 vs 83/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra significantly outperforms the Poco X8 Pro (86/100 vs 37/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco X8 Pro is a bit better (68/100 vs 56/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Poco X8 Pro is a bit better (57/100 vs 50/100).
Which is better: the Poco X8 Pro or the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra?
The ZTE Axon 50 Ultra edges out the Poco X8 Pro by just 9 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Poco X8 Pro and the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra?
The Poco X8 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 64/100, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra — 73/100.
Which has the better camera: the Poco X8 Pro 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 or the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra?
The Poco X8 Pro leads on performance (76/100 vs 71/100).
Should you choose the Poco X8 Pro over the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra?
The Poco X8 Pro is a better fit for active users. The ZTE Axon 50 Ultra is a better fit for active users, mobile photography enthusiasts.