Samsung Galaxy M17 vs ZTE Axon 50 Ultra
The Samsung Galaxy M17 (2025) runs on the Samsung Exynos 1330, 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 48/100 (a 25-point difference). Key differences: the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (1,420,808 vs 607,489); the Samsung Galaxy M17 is thinner (7.5mm vs 8.9mm).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Samsung Galaxy M17
ZTE Axon 50 Ultra
What makes Samsung Galaxy M17 better?
- Lighter: 192g vs 199g
- Better portability (69/100 vs 50/100)
What makes ZTE Axon 50 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1420808 vs 607489
- Better Geekbench Single: 1761 vs 960
- Better Geekbench Multi: 4688 vs 1826
- Faster charging: 80W vs 25W
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (71/100 vs 46/100)
- Better camera (86/100 vs 33/100)
- Longer battery life (56/100 vs 52/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 67/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Samsung Galaxy M17 vs the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra scores 25 points higher (73/100 vs 48/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra leads (71/100 vs 46/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra leads (86/100 vs 33/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M17 (71/100 vs 46/100). In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M17 (89/100 vs 67/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M17 (86/100 vs 33/100). In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra and the Samsung Galaxy M17 are nearly equal (56/100 vs 52/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy M17 notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra (69/100 vs 50/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy M17 | ZTE Axon 50 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Samsung Exynos 1330 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 | |
| AnTuTu | 607489 | 1420808 | |
| Geekbench Single | 960 | 1761 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1826 | 4688 | |
| Display | 6.7" Super AMOLED | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2340 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 25W | 80W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 5 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB / 8GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 12, MyOS 12 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1100 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP54 | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | 164.4×77.9×7.5 mm | 161.8×73.1×8.9 mm | |
| Weight | 192 g | 199 g | |
| Launch price | $130 | — |
Camera comparison
Samsung Galaxy M17
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 13MP
ZTE Axon 50 Ultra
- Main: 64MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Samsung Galaxy M17
- 6.7" Super AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
ZTE Axon 50 Ultra
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Samsung Galaxy M17
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- Wireless charging: no data
ZTE Axon 50 Ultra
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Samsung Galaxy M17 and ZTE Axon 50 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
ZTE Axon 50 Ultra leads Samsung Galaxy M17 by 57.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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ZTE Axon 50 Ultra
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performance
In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M17 (71/100 vs 46/100).
display
In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M17 (89/100 vs 67/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M17 (86/100 vs 33/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra and the Samsung Galaxy M17 are nearly equal (56/100 vs 52/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy M17 notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra (69/100 vs 50/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy M17 or the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra?
The ZTE Axon 50 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M17 by 25 points (73/100 vs 48/100).
What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy M17 and the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy M17 has a MobileRank rating of 48/100, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra — 73/100.
Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy M17 or the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra?
The ZTE Axon 50 Ultra leads on camera score (86/100 vs 33/100).
Which is more powerful: the Samsung Galaxy M17 or the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra?
The ZTE Axon 50 Ultra leads on performance (71/100 vs 46/100).
Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy M17 over the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy M17 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The ZTE Axon 50 Ultra is a better fit for active users, mobile photography enthusiasts.