Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra vs ZTE Axon 50 Ultra
The Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra leads — 79/100 vs 73/100 (a 6-point difference). Key differences: the main camera is 200 MP vs 64 MP; the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (2,780,751 vs 1,420,808); the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra is noticeably lighter (199g vs 218g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra
ZTE Axon 50 Ultra
What makes Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 2780751 vs 1420808
- Better Geekbench Single: 3100 vs 1761
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9760 vs 4688
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 64MP
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 71/100)
What makes ZTE Axon 50 Ultra better?
- Faster charging: 80W vs 45W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 199g vs 218g
- Better camera (86/100 vs 81/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 88/100)
- Better portability (50/100 vs 46/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra vs the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra scores 6 points higher (79/100 vs 73/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra leads (91/100 vs 71/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra (91/100 vs 71/100). In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra and the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra are nearly equal (89/100 vs 88/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra is a bit better (86/100 vs 81/100). In the "battery" category, both devices are on the same level — 56/100. In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra and the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra are nearly equal (50/100 vs 46/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra | ZTE Axon 50 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 | |
| AnTuTu | 2780751 | 1420808 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3100 | 1761 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9760 | 4688 | |
| Display | 6.9" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 3120x1440 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 45W | 80W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 0W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 151 | — | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 15 / One UI 7 | Android 12, MyOS 12 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2600 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | 162.8×77.6×8.2 mm | 161.8×73.1×8.9 mm | |
| Weight | 218 g | 199 g | |
| Launch price | $1299 | — |
Camera comparison
Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 12MP
ZTE Axon 50 Ultra
- Main: 64MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra
- 6.9" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 3120x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ZTE Axon 50 Ultra
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra
- 5000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 11:10 hrs, total 28:43 hrs
- Wired: 45W
- Wireless: 15W
ZTE Axon 50 Ultra
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra and ZTE Axon 50 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra leads ZTE Axon 50 Ultra by 95.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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ZTE Axon 50 Ultra
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra (91/100 vs 71/100).
display
In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra and the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra are nearly equal (89/100 vs 88/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra is a bit better (86/100 vs 81/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, both devices are on the same level — 56/100.
portability
In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra and the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra are nearly equal (50/100 vs 46/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra or the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra edges out the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra by just 6 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra and the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 79/100, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra — 73/100.
Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra or the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra?
The ZTE Axon 50 Ultra leads on camera score (86/100 vs 81/100).
Which is more powerful: the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra or the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra leads on performance (91/100 vs 71/100).
Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra over the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts. The ZTE Axon 50 Ultra is a better fit for active users, mobile photography enthusiasts.