Realme Q5 Pro vs ZTE Axon 50 Ultra
The Realme Q5 Pro (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 5G, 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 58/100 (a 15-point difference). Key differences: the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (1,420,808 vs 1,010,069); the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra has NFC for contactless payments, the Realme Q5 Pro doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Realme Q5 Pro
ZTE Axon 50 Ultra
What makes Realme Q5 Pro better?
- Lighter: 194g vs 199g
- Better portability (55/100 vs 50/100)
What makes ZTE Axon 50 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1420808 vs 1010069
- Better Geekbench Single: 1761 vs 1298
- Better Geekbench Multi: 4688 vs 3520
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (71/100 vs 61/100)
- Better camera (86/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 80/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Realme Q5 Pro vs the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra scores 15 points higher (73/100 vs 58/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra leads (71/100 vs 61/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra leads (86/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra is a bit better (71/100 vs 61/100). In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra is a bit better (89/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra significantly outperforms the Realme Q5 Pro (86/100 vs 43/100). In the "battery" category, both devices are on the same level — 56/100. In the "portability" category, the Realme Q5 Pro is a bit better (55/100 vs 50/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Realme Q5 Pro | ZTE Axon 50 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 5G | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 | |
| AnTuTu | 1010069 | 1420808 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1298 | 1761 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3520 | 4688 | |
| Display | 6.6" AMOLED | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 80W | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 12, Realme UI 3.0 | Android 12, MyOS 12 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1300 nits | — | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | 162.9×75.8×8.7 mm | 161.8×73.1×8.9 mm | |
| Weight | 194 g | 199 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Realme Q5 Pro
- Main: 64MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
ZTE Axon 50 Ultra
- Main: 64MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Realme Q5 Pro
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ZTE Axon 50 Ultra
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Realme Q5 Pro
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
ZTE Axon 50 Ultra
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Realme Q5 Pro and ZTE Axon 50 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
ZTE Axon 50 Ultra leads Realme Q5 Pro by 28.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra is a bit better (71/100 vs 61/100).
display
In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra is a bit better (89/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra significantly outperforms the Realme Q5 Pro (86/100 vs 43/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, both devices are on the same level — 56/100.
portability
In the "portability" category, the Realme Q5 Pro is a bit better (55/100 vs 50/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Realme Q5 Pro or the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra?
The ZTE Axon 50 Ultra is noticeably better than the Realme Q5 Pro — the overall rating gap is 15 points.
What is the rating of the Realme Q5 Pro and the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra?
The Realme Q5 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 58/100, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra — 73/100.
Which has the better camera: the Realme Q5 Pro or the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra?
The ZTE Axon 50 Ultra leads on camera score (86/100 vs 43/100).
Which is more powerful: the Realme Q5 Pro or the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra?
The ZTE Axon 50 Ultra leads on performance (71/100 vs 61/100).
Should you choose the Realme Q5 Pro over the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra?
The Realme Q5 Pro is a better fit for active users. The ZTE Axon 50 Ultra is a better fit for active users, mobile photography enthusiasts.