Samsung Galaxy A50 vs ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G
The Samsung Galaxy A50 (2019) runs on the Exynos 9610, while the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G (2021) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888. By overall MobileRank rating, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G leads — 65/100 vs 31/100 (a 34-point difference). Key differences: the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G has the bigger battery (4600 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 25 MP vs 64 MP; the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G is faster in AnTuTu (1,119,714 vs 352,871); the Samsung Galaxy A50 is noticeably lighter (166g vs 188g).
Samsung Galaxy A50
ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G
- Lighter: 166g vs 188g
- Better portability (83/100 vs 67/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 1119714 vs 352871
- Better Geekbench Single: 1488 vs 370
- Better Geekbench Multi: 3373 vs 1021
- Bigger battery: 4600 vs 4000 mAh
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 25MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (63/100 vs 25/100)
- Better camera (71/100 vs 22/100)
- Longer battery life (41/100 vs 25/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 51/100)
Comparing the Samsung Galaxy A50 vs the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G scores 34 points higher (65/100 vs 31/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G leads (63/100 vs 25/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G leads (71/100 vs 22/100). In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G leads (41/100 vs 25/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A50 (63/100 vs 25/100). In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A50 (89/100 vs 51/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A50 (71/100 vs 22/100). In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A50 (41/100 vs 25/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A50 notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G (83/100 vs 67/100).
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy A50 | ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Exynos 9610 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 | |
| AnTuTu | 352871 | 1119714 | |
| Geekbench Single | 370 | 1488 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1021 | 3373 | |
| Display | 6.4" AMOLED | 6.7" Super Amoled | |
| Resolution | — | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 4000 mAh | 4600 mAh | |
| Charging | — | — | |
| Main camera | 25 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 64 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 25 MP | 44 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB | — | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB | 512GB | |
| OS | — | Android 11 Red Velvet Cake | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Dimensions | 158.5×74.7×7.7 mm | 161.5×73.0×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 166 g | 188 g | |
| Launch price | $350 | — |
Samsung Galaxy A50
- Main: 25MP
- Front: 25MP
ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G
- Main: 64MP
- Ultrawide: 64MP
- Telephoto: 8MP
- Front: 44MP
Samsung Galaxy A50
- 6.4" AMOLED
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G
- 6.7" Super Amoled
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Samsung Galaxy A50
- 4000 mAh
- No wireless charging
ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G
- 4600 mAh
- No wireless charging
We compared Samsung Galaxy A50 and ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G leads Samsung Galaxy A50 by 68.5% in our overall performance rating.
ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A50 (63/100 vs 25/100).
display
In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A50 (89/100 vs 51/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A50 (71/100 vs 22/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A50 (41/100 vs 25/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A50 notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G (83/100 vs 67/100).
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy A50 or the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G?
The ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A50 by 34 points (65/100 vs 31/100).
What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy A50 and the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G?
The Samsung Galaxy A50 has a MobileRank rating of 31/100, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G — 65/100.
Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy A50 or the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G?
The ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G leads on camera score (71/100 vs 22/100).
Which is more powerful: the Samsung Galaxy A50 or the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G?
The ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G leads on performance (63/100 vs 25/100).
Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy A50 over the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G?
The Samsung Galaxy A50 is a better fit for everyday use. The ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G is a better fit for active users.