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 (1,420,808 vs 1,135,878); the Sony Xperia 5 III is noticeably lighter (168g vs 199g).

The ZTE Axon 50 Ultra significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 5 III by 22 points (73/100 vs 51/100).

Profile comparison

Category scores

Sony Xperia 5 III

Performance 64
Display 84
Camera 20
Battery 35
Portability 76
Value for money 12

ZTE Axon 50 Ultra

Performance 71
Display 89
Camera 86
Battery 56
Portability 50
Value for money —

What makes Sony Xperia 5 III better?

  • Lighter: 168g vs 199g

  • Better portability (76/100 vs 50/100)

What makes ZTE Axon 50 Ultra better?

  • Higher AnTuTu: 1420808 vs 1135878
  • Better Geekbench Single: 1761 vs 1500
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 4688 vs 3537
  • 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 64/100)
  • Better camera (86/100 vs 20/100)
  • Longer battery life (56/100 vs 35/100)
  • Better display (89/100 vs 84/100)

Comparison verdict

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 64/100). 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).

Sony Xperia 5 III: The Sony Xperia 5 III is a better fit for active users.
ZTE Axon 50 Ultra: The ZTE Axon 50 Ultra is a better fit for active users, mobile photography enthusiasts.

Specs comparison

Specification Sony Xperia 5 III ZTE Axon 50 Ultra
Processor Snapdragon 888 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1
AnTuTu 1135878 1420808
Geekbench Single 1500 1761
Geekbench Multi 3537 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 —

Camera comparison

Sony Xperia 5 III

  • Main: 12MP f/1.7
  • Ultrawide: 12MP
  • Telephoto: 12MP
  • Front: 8MP
20
camera

ZTE Axon 50 Ultra

  • Main: 64MP f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 32MP
86
camera

Display comparison

Sony Xperia 5 III

  • 6.1" OLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2520
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
84
display

ZTE Axon 50 Ultra

  • 6.7" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
89
display

Battery and charging

Sony Xperia 5 III

  • 4500 mAh
  • Wired: 30W
  • No wireless charging
35
battery

ZTE Axon 50 Ultra

  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 80W
  • No wireless charging
56
battery

Overall performance score

We compared Sony Xperia 5 III and ZTE Axon 50 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Sony Xperia 5 III Snapdragon 888
51/100
1135878 AnTuTu
ZTE Axon 50 Ultra Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1
73/100 +20.1%
1420808 AnTuTu

ZTE Axon 50 Ultra leads Sony Xperia 5 III by 20.1% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks

Launch prices and where to check today's

Sony Xperia 5 III

$999

ZTE Axon 50 Ultra

Price unknown

Detailed category analysis

performance

In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra is a bit better (71/100 vs 64/100).

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).

Frequently asked questions

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 64/100).

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.