Redmi Note 9 Pro vs ZTE Axon 50 Ultra

The Redmi Note 9 Pro (2020) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G, 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 41/100 (a 32-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi Note 9 Pro has the bigger battery (5020 mAh vs 5000); the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (1,420,808 vs 517,460).

The ZTE Axon 50 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 9 Pro by 32 points (73/100 vs 41/100).

Profile comparison

Category scores

Redmi Note 9 Pro

Performance 41
Display 32
Camera 40
Battery 53
Portability 45
Value for money 28

ZTE Axon 50 Ultra

Performance 71
Display 89
Camera 86
Battery 56
Portability 50
Value for money —

What makes Redmi Note 9 Pro better?

  • Bigger battery: 5020 vs 5000 mAh

  • Overall rating 41/100

What makes ZTE Axon 50 Ultra better?

  • Higher AnTuTu: 1420808 vs 517460
  • Better Geekbench Single: 1761 vs 746
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 4688 vs 1762
  • Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 60Hz
  • Lighter: 199g vs 209g

  • Higher performance (71/100 vs 41/100)
  • Better camera (86/100 vs 40/100)
  • Longer battery life (56/100 vs 53/100)
  • Better display (89/100 vs 32/100)
  • Better portability (50/100 vs 45/100)

Comparison verdict

Comparing the Redmi Note 9 Pro vs the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra scores 32 points higher (73/100 vs 41/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra leads (71/100 vs 41/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra leads (86/100 vs 40/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 9 Pro (71/100 vs 41/100). In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 9 Pro (89/100 vs 32/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 9 Pro (86/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra and the Redmi Note 9 Pro are nearly equal (56/100 vs 53/100). In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra is a bit better (50/100 vs 45/100).

ZTE Axon 50 Ultra: The ZTE Axon 50 Ultra is a better fit for active users, mobile photography enthusiasts.

Specs comparison

Specification Redmi Note 9 Pro ZTE Axon 50 Ultra
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1
AnTuTu 517460 1420808
Geekbench Single 746 1761
Geekbench Multi 1762 4688
Display 6.7" IPS LCD 6.7" AMOLED
Resolution — 1080x2400
Refresh rate 60 Hz 144 Hz
Battery 5020 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging — 80W
Main camera 64 MP 64 MP
Ultrawide 0 MP 50 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 50 MP
Front camera 16 MP 32 MP
RAM 4GB / 6GB 12GB
Storage 64GB / 128GB 256GB / 512GB
OS — Android 12, MyOS 12
NFC yes yes
Protection — IP54
Dimensions 165.8×76.7×8.8 mm 161.8×73.1×8.9 mm
Weight 209 g 199 g
Launch price $270 —

Camera comparison

Redmi Note 9 Pro

  • Main: 64MP
  • Front: 16MP
40
camera

ZTE Axon 50 Ultra

  • Main: 64MP f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 32MP
86
camera

Display comparison

Redmi Note 9 Pro

  • 6.7" IPS LCD
  • Refresh rate: 60 Hz
32
display

ZTE Axon 50 Ultra

  • 6.7" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
89
display

Battery and charging

Redmi Note 9 Pro

  • 5020 mAh
  • No wireless charging
53
battery

ZTE Axon 50 Ultra

  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 80W
  • No wireless charging
56
battery

Overall performance score

We compared Redmi Note 9 Pro and ZTE Axon 50 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Redmi Note 9 Pro Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G
41/100
517460 AnTuTu
ZTE Axon 50 Ultra Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1
73/100 +63.6%
1420808 AnTuTu

ZTE Axon 50 Ultra leads Redmi Note 9 Pro by 63.6% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks

Launch prices and where to check today's

Redmi Note 9 Pro

$270

ZTE Axon 50 Ultra

Price unknown

Detailed category analysis

performance

In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 9 Pro (71/100 vs 41/100).

display

In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 9 Pro (89/100 vs 32/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 9 Pro (86/100 vs 40/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra and the Redmi Note 9 Pro are nearly equal (56/100 vs 53/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra is a bit better (50/100 vs 45/100).

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: the Redmi Note 9 Pro or the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra?

The ZTE Axon 50 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 9 Pro by 32 points (73/100 vs 41/100).

What is the rating of the Redmi Note 9 Pro and the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra?

The Redmi Note 9 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 41/100, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra — 73/100.

Which has the better camera: the Redmi Note 9 Pro or the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra?

The ZTE Axon 50 Ultra leads on camera score (86/100 vs 40/100).

Which is more powerful: the Redmi Note 9 Pro or the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra?

The ZTE Axon 50 Ultra leads on performance (71/100 vs 41/100).

Should you choose the Redmi Note 9 Pro over the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra?

The ZTE Axon 50 Ultra is a better fit for active users, mobile photography enthusiasts.