Samsung Galaxy S22+ vs ZTE Axon 50 Ultra
The Samsung Galaxy S22+ (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1, 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 58/100 (a 15-point difference). Key differences: the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (1,420,808 vs 1,294,871).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Samsung Galaxy S22+
ZTE Axon 50 Ultra
What makes Samsung Galaxy S22+ better?
- Lighter: 196g vs 199g
- Better portability (64/100 vs 50/100)
What makes ZTE Axon 50 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1420808 vs 1294871
- Better Geekbench Single: 1761 vs 1662
- Better Geekbench Multi: 4688 vs 4188
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4500 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 45W
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (71/100 vs 68/100)
- Better camera (86/100 vs 39/100)
- Longer battery life (56/100 vs 46/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 79/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Samsung Galaxy S22+ vs the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra scores 15 points higher (73/100 vs 58/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra leads (86/100 vs 39/100). In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra leads (56/100 vs 46/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra and the Samsung Galaxy S22+ are nearly equal (71/100 vs 68/100). In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra is a bit better (89/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S22+ (86/100 vs 39/100). In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra is a bit better (56/100 vs 46/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S22+ is a bit better (64/100 vs 50/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy S22+ | ZTE Axon 50 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 | |
| AnTuTu | 1294871 | 1420808 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1662 | 1761 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4188 | 4688 | |
| Display | 6.6" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2340x1080 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 4500 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 45W | 80W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 10 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 10 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 12 | Android 12, MyOS 12 | |
| NFC | — | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | — | 161.8×73.1×8.9 mm | |
| Weight | 196 g | 199 g | |
| Launch price | $999 | — |
Camera comparison
Samsung Galaxy S22+
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 10MP
- Front: 10MP
ZTE Axon 50 Ultra
- Main: 64MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Samsung Galaxy S22+
- 6.6" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 2340x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ZTE Axon 50 Ultra
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Samsung Galaxy S22+
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- Wireless: 15W
ZTE Axon 50 Ultra
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Samsung Galaxy S22+ and ZTE Axon 50 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
ZTE Axon 50 Ultra leads Samsung Galaxy S22+ by 8.9% 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 and the Samsung Galaxy S22+ are nearly equal (71/100 vs 68/100).
display
In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra is a bit better (89/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S22+ (86/100 vs 39/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra is a bit better (56/100 vs 46/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S22+ is a bit better (64/100 vs 50/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy S22+ or the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra?
The ZTE Axon 50 Ultra is noticeably better than the Samsung Galaxy S22+ — the overall rating gap is 15 points.
What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy S22+ and the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy S22+ has a MobileRank rating of 58/100, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra — 73/100.
Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy S22+ or the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra?
The ZTE Axon 50 Ultra leads on camera score (86/100 vs 39/100).
Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy S22+ over the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy S22+ is a better fit for active users. The ZTE Axon 50 Ultra is a better fit for active users, mobile photography enthusiasts.