Sony Xperia 1 VI vs ZTE Axon 50 Ultra
The Sony Xperia 1 VI (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, 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 main camera is 48 MP vs 64 MP; the Sony Xperia 1 VI is faster in AnTuTu (2,096,581 vs 1,420,808).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Sony Xperia 1 VI
ZTE Axon 50 Ultra
What makes Sony Xperia 1 VI better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 2096581 vs 1420808
- Better Geekbench Single: 2203 vs 1761
- Better Geekbench Multi: 6511 vs 4688
- Lighter: 192g vs 199g
- Higher performance (81/100 vs 71/100)
- Better portability (62/100 vs 50/100)
What makes ZTE Axon 50 Ultra better?
- Faster charging: 80W vs 30W
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 48MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Better camera (86/100 vs 39/100)
- Longer battery life (56/100 vs 53/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 80/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Sony Xperia 1 VI vs the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra scores 9 points higher (73/100 vs 64/100). In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VI leads (81/100 vs 71/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra leads (86/100 vs 39/100). In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VI is a bit better (81/100 vs 71/100). 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 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 VI (86/100 vs 39/100). In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra and the Sony Xperia 1 VI are nearly equal (56/100 vs 53/100). In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VI is a bit better (62/100 vs 50/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Sony Xperia 1 VI | ZTE Axon 50 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 | |
| AnTuTu | 2096581 | 1420808 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2203 | 1761 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 6511 | 4688 | |
| Display | 6.5" LTPO OLED | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2340 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 30W | 80W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 14, up to 3 major Android upgrades | Android 12, MyOS 12 | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP65 | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | 162.0×74.0×8.2 mm | 161.8×73.1×8.9 mm | |
| Weight | 192 g | 199 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Sony Xperia 1 VI
- Main: 48MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 12MP
ZTE Axon 50 Ultra
- Main: 64MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Sony Xperia 1 VI
- 6.5" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ZTE Axon 50 Ultra
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Sony Xperia 1 VI
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- Wireless: 15W
ZTE Axon 50 Ultra
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Sony Xperia 1 VI and ZTE Axon 50 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Sony Xperia 1 VI leads ZTE Axon 50 Ultra by 47.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VI is a bit better (81/100 vs 71/100).
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 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 VI (86/100 vs 39/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra and the Sony Xperia 1 VI are nearly equal (56/100 vs 53/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VI is a bit better (62/100 vs 50/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Sony Xperia 1 VI or the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra?
The ZTE Axon 50 Ultra edges out the Sony Xperia 1 VI by just 9 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Sony Xperia 1 VI and the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra?
The Sony Xperia 1 VI has a MobileRank rating of 64/100, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra — 73/100.
Which has the better camera: the Sony Xperia 1 VI or the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra?
The ZTE Axon 50 Ultra leads on camera score (86/100 vs 39/100).
Which is more powerful: the Sony Xperia 1 VI or the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra?
The Sony Xperia 1 VI leads on performance (81/100 vs 71/100).
Should you choose the Sony Xperia 1 VI over the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra?
The Sony Xperia 1 VI is a better fit for gamers and power users. The ZTE Axon 50 Ultra is a better fit for active users, mobile photography enthusiasts.