Redmi 6 vs ZTE Axon 50 Ultra
The Redmi 6 (2018) runs on the MediaTek Helio P22, 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 18/100 (a 55-point difference). Key differences: the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 3000); the main camera is 12 MP vs 64 MP; the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (1,425,446 vs 156,818); the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra has NFC for contactless payments, the Redmi 6 doesn't; the Redmi 6 is noticeably lighter (146g vs 199g).
Redmi 6
ZTE Axon 50 Ultra
- Lighter: 146g vs 199g
- Better portability (80/100 vs 50/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 1425446 vs 156818
- Better Geekbench Single: 1761 vs 233
- Better Geekbench Multi: 4688 vs 723
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 3000 mAh
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 12MP
- Higher performance (71/100 vs 8/100)
- Better camera (86/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (56/100 vs 15/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 42/100)
Comparing the Redmi 6 vs the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra scores 55 points higher (73/100 vs 18/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra leads (71/100 vs 8/100). 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 6 (71/100 vs 8/100). In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi 6 (89/100 vs 42/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi 6 (86/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi 6 (56/100 vs 15/100). In the "portability" category, the Redmi 6 significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra (80/100 vs 50/100).
| Specification | Redmi 6 | ZTE Axon 50 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio P22 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 | |
| AnTuTu | 156818 | 1425446 | |
| Geekbench Single | 233 | 1761 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 723 | 4688 | |
| Display | 5.5" IPS LCD | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1440 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 3000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 80W | |
| Main camera | 12 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 3GB / 4GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 32GB / 64GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 8.1 (Oreo); ; MIUI 9 | Android 12, MyOS 12 | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | 147.5×71.5×8.3 mm | 161.8×73.1×8.9 mm | |
| Weight | 146 g | 199 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Redmi 6
- Main: 12MP f/f/2.2
- Front: 5MP
ZTE Axon 50 Ultra
- Main: 64MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Redmi 6
- 5.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1440
- Refresh rate: —
ZTE Axon 50 Ultra
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Redmi 6
- 3000 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
ZTE Axon 50 Ultra
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
We compared Redmi 6 and ZTE Axon 50 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
ZTE Axon 50 Ultra leads Redmi 6 by 89.0% in our overall performance rating.
performance
In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi 6 (71/100 vs 8/100).
display
In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi 6 (89/100 vs 42/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi 6 (86/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi 6 (56/100 vs 15/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Redmi 6 significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra (80/100 vs 50/100).
Which is better: the Redmi 6 or the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra?
The ZTE Axon 50 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi 6 by 55 points (73/100 vs 18/100).
What is the rating of the Redmi 6 and the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra?
The Redmi 6 has a MobileRank rating of 18/100, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra — 73/100.
Which has the better camera: the Redmi 6 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 6 or the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra?
The ZTE Axon 50 Ultra leads on performance (71/100 vs 8/100).
Should you choose the Redmi 6 over the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra?
The Redmi 6 is a better fit for everyday use. The ZTE Axon 50 Ultra is a better fit for active users, mobile photography enthusiasts.