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 (1,425,446 vs 514,398).

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 30
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: 1425446 vs 514398
  • 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).

Redmi Note 9 Pro: The Redmi Note 9 Pro is a better fit for everyday use.
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 514398 1425446
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/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
514398 AnTuTu
ZTE Axon 50 Ultra Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1
73/100 +63.9%
1425446 AnTuTu

ZTE Axon 50 Ultra leads Redmi Note 9 Pro by 63.9% 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 Redmi Note 9 Pro is a better fit for everyday use. The ZTE Axon 50 Ultra is a better fit for active users, mobile photography enthusiasts.