Samsung Galaxy S23 FE vs ZTE Axon 50 Ultra
The Samsung Galaxy S23 FE (2023) 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 63/100 (a 10-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 Samsung Galaxy S23 FE is faster in AnTuTu (1,436,963 vs 1,420,808).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Samsung Galaxy S23 FE
ZTE Axon 50 Ultra
What makes Samsung Galaxy S23 FE better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1436963 vs 1420808
- Better portability (51/100 vs 50/100)
What makes ZTE Axon 50 Ultra better?
- Better Geekbench Single: 1761 vs 1662
- Better Geekbench Multi: 4688 vs 4188
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4500 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 25W
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 199g vs 209g
- Higher performance (71/100 vs 69/100)
- Better camera (86/100 vs 63/100)
- Longer battery life (56/100 vs 42/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 80/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Samsung Galaxy S23 FE vs the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra scores 10 points higher (73/100 vs 63/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra leads (86/100 vs 63/100). In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra leads (56/100 vs 42/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra and the Samsung Galaxy S23 FE are nearly equal (71/100 vs 69/100). In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra is a bit better (89/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S23 FE (86/100 vs 63/100). In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra is a bit better (56/100 vs 42/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S23 FE and the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra are nearly equal (51/100 vs 50/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy S23 FE | ZTE Axon 50 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 | |
| AnTuTu | 1436963 | 1420808 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1662 | 1761 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4188 | 4688 | |
| Display | 6.4" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2340x1080 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 4500 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 25W | 80W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 0W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 127 | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 10 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 13 | Android 12, MyOS 12 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1450 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | 158.0×76.5×8.2 mm | 161.8×73.1×8.9 mm | |
| Weight | 209 g | 199 g | |
| Launch price | $599 | — |
Camera comparison
Samsung Galaxy S23 FE
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 8MP
- Front: 10MP
ZTE Axon 50 Ultra
- Main: 64MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Samsung Galaxy S23 FE
- 6.4" 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 S23 FE
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- Wireless: 15W
ZTE Axon 50 Ultra
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Samsung Galaxy S23 FE and ZTE Axon 50 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy S23 FE leads ZTE Axon 50 Ultra by 1.1% 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 S23 FE are nearly equal (71/100 vs 69/100).
display
In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra is a bit better (89/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S23 FE (86/100 vs 63/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra is a bit better (56/100 vs 42/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S23 FE and the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra are nearly equal (51/100 vs 50/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy S23 FE or the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra?
The ZTE Axon 50 Ultra is noticeably better than the Samsung Galaxy S23 FE — the overall rating gap is 10 points.
What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy S23 FE and the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy S23 FE has a MobileRank rating of 63/100, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra — 73/100.
Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy S23 FE or the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra?
The ZTE Axon 50 Ultra leads on camera score (86/100 vs 63/100).
Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy S23 FE over the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy S23 FE is a better fit for active users. The ZTE Axon 50 Ultra is a better fit for active users, mobile photography enthusiasts.