Redmi 5A vs ZTE Axon 50 Ultra
The Redmi 5A (2017) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 425, 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 17/100 (a 56-point difference). Key differences: the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 3000); the main camera is 13 MP vs 64 MP; the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (1,425,446 vs 180,934); the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra has NFC for contactless payments, the Redmi 5A doesn't; the Redmi 5A is noticeably lighter (137g vs 199g).
Redmi 5A
ZTE Axon 50 Ultra
- Lighter: 137g vs 199g
- Better portability (79/100 vs 50/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 1425446 vs 180934
- Better Geekbench Single: 1761 vs 130
- Better Geekbench Multi: 4688 vs 488
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 3000 mAh
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 13MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (71/100 vs 10/100)
- Better camera (86/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (56/100 vs 15/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 32/100)
Comparing the Redmi 5A vs the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra scores 56 points higher (73/100 vs 17/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra leads (71/100 vs 10/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra leads (86/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra leads (56/100 vs 15/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi 5A (71/100 vs 10/100). In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi 5A (89/100 vs 32/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi 5A (86/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi 5A (56/100 vs 15/100). In the "portability" category, the Redmi 5A notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra (79/100 vs 50/100).
| Specification | Redmi 5A | ZTE Axon 50 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 425 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 | |
| AnTuTu | 180934 | 1425446 | |
| Geekbench Single | 130 | 1761 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 488 | 4688 | |
| Display | 5.0" IPS LCD | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | — | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 3000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 80W | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 2GB / 3GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 16GB / 32GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | — | Android 12, MyOS 12 | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | 140.4×70.1×8.4 mm | 161.8×73.1×8.9 mm | |
| Weight | 137 g | 199 g | |
| Launch price | $90 | — |
Redmi 5A
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 5MP
ZTE Axon 50 Ultra
- Main: 64MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Redmi 5A
- 5.0" IPS LCD
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
ZTE Axon 50 Ultra
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Redmi 5A
- 3000 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
ZTE Axon 50 Ultra
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
We compared Redmi 5A and ZTE Axon 50 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
ZTE Axon 50 Ultra leads Redmi 5A by 87.3% in our overall performance rating.
ZTE Axon 50 Ultra
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi 5A (71/100 vs 10/100).
display
In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi 5A (89/100 vs 32/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi 5A (86/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi 5A (56/100 vs 15/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Redmi 5A notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra (79/100 vs 50/100).
Which is better: the Redmi 5A or the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra?
The ZTE Axon 50 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi 5A by 56 points (73/100 vs 17/100).
What is the rating of the Redmi 5A and the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra?
The Redmi 5A has a MobileRank rating of 17/100, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra — 73/100.
Which has the better camera: the Redmi 5A or the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra?
The ZTE Axon 50 Ultra leads on camera score (86/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Redmi 5A or the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra?
The ZTE Axon 50 Ultra leads on performance (71/100 vs 10/100).
Should you choose the Redmi 5A over the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra?
The Redmi 5A is a better fit for everyday use. The ZTE Axon 50 Ultra is a better fit for active users, mobile photography enthusiasts.