Sony Xperia 5 III vs ZTE Axon 50 Ultra
The Sony Xperia 5 III (2021) runs on the Snapdragon 888, 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 51/100 (a 22-point difference). Key differences: the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 12 MP vs 64 MP; the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (1,425,446 vs 1,119,714); the Sony Xperia 5 III is noticeably lighter (168g vs 199g).
Sony Xperia 5 III
ZTE Axon 50 Ultra
- Lighter: 168g vs 199g
- Better portability (76/100 vs 50/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 1425446 vs 1119714
- Better Geekbench Single: 1761 vs 1488
- Better Geekbench Multi: 4688 vs 3373
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4500 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 30W
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 12MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (71/100 vs 63/100)
- Better camera (86/100 vs 20/100)
- Longer battery life (56/100 vs 35/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 84/100)
Comparing the Sony Xperia 5 III vs the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra scores 22 points higher (73/100 vs 51/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra leads (86/100 vs 20/100). In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra leads (56/100 vs 35/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra is a bit better (71/100 vs 63/100). In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra is a bit better (89/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 5 III (86/100 vs 20/100). In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 5 III (56/100 vs 35/100). In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 5 III notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra (76/100 vs 50/100).
| Specification | Sony Xperia 5 III | ZTE Axon 50 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Snapdragon 888 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 | |
| AnTuTu | 1119714 | 1425446 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1488 | 1761 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3373 | 4688 | |
| Display | 6.1" OLED | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2520 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 4500 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 30W | 80W | |
| Main camera | 12 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 11 | Android 12, MyOS 12 | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP65/IP68 | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | 157.0×68.0×8.2 mm | 161.8×73.1×8.9 mm | |
| Weight | 168 g | 199 g | |
| Launch price | $999 | — |
Sony Xperia 5 III
- Main: 12MP f/f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 8MP
ZTE Axon 50 Ultra
- Main: 64MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Sony Xperia 5 III
- 6.1" OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2520
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ZTE Axon 50 Ultra
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Sony Xperia 5 III
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- No wireless charging
ZTE Axon 50 Ultra
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
We compared Sony Xperia 5 III and ZTE Axon 50 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
ZTE Axon 50 Ultra leads Sony Xperia 5 III by 21.4% in our overall performance rating.
ZTE Axon 50 Ultra
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra is a bit better (71/100 vs 63/100).
display
In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra is a bit better (89/100 vs 84/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 5 III (86/100 vs 20/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 5 III (56/100 vs 35/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 5 III notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra (76/100 vs 50/100).
Which is better: the Sony Xperia 5 III or the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra?
The ZTE Axon 50 Ultra significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 5 III by 22 points (73/100 vs 51/100).
What is the rating of the Sony Xperia 5 III and the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra?
The Sony Xperia 5 III has a MobileRank rating of 51/100, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra — 73/100.
Which has the better camera: the Sony Xperia 5 III or the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra?
The ZTE Axon 50 Ultra leads on camera score (86/100 vs 20/100).
Which is more powerful: the Sony Xperia 5 III or the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra?
The ZTE Axon 50 Ultra leads on performance (71/100 vs 63/100).
Should you choose the Sony Xperia 5 III over the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra?
The Sony Xperia 5 III is a better fit for active users. The ZTE Axon 50 Ultra is a better fit for active users, mobile photography enthusiasts.