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 64/100 (a 9-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 1,425,446).
Samsung Galaxy S23 FE
ZTE Axon 50 Ultra
- Higher AnTuTu: 1436963 vs 1425446
- Better portability (51/100 vs 50/100)
- Better Geekbench Single: 1761 vs 1675
- Better Geekbench Multi: 4688 vs 4453
- 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 70/100)
- Better camera (86/100 vs 63/100)
- Longer battery life (56/100 vs 42/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 80/100)
Comparing the Samsung Galaxy S23 FE vs the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra scores 9 points higher (73/100 vs 64/100). 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 70/100). 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).
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy S23 FE | ZTE Axon 50 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 | |
| AnTuTu | 1436963 | 1425446 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1675 | 1761 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4453 | 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 | |
| Price | $279 | — |
Samsung Galaxy S23 FE
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 8MP
- Front: 10MP
ZTE Axon 50 Ultra
- Main: 64MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
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
Samsung Galaxy S23 FE
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- Wireless: 15W
ZTE Axon 50 Ultra
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
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 0.8% in our overall performance rating.
ZTE Axon 50 Ultra
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra and the Samsung Galaxy S23 FE are nearly equal (71/100 vs 70/100).
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).
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy S23 FE or the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra?
The ZTE Axon 50 Ultra edges out the Samsung Galaxy S23 FE by just 9 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
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 64/100, 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, budget-conscious buyers. The ZTE Axon 50 Ultra is a better fit for active users, mobile photography enthusiasts.