Tecno Camon 50 Pro vs ZTE Axon 40 Ultra
The Tecno Camon 50 Pro (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7400 Ultimate, while the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1. By overall MobileRank rating, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra leads — 70/100 vs 65/100 (a 5-point difference). Key differences: the Tecno Camon 50 Pro has the bigger battery (6500 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (1,294,871 vs 1,059,715).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Tecno Camon 50 Pro
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra
What makes Tecno Camon 50 Pro better?
- Bigger battery: 6500 vs 5000 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Longer battery life (58/100 vs 52/100)
- Better display (92/100 vs 80/100)
- Better portability (64/100 vs 52/100)
What makes ZTE Axon 40 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1294871 vs 1059715
- Better Geekbench Single: 1662 vs 1061
- Better Geekbench Multi: 4188 vs 3185
- Faster charging: 65W vs 45W
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Higher performance (68/100 vs 59/100)
- Better camera (86/100 vs 64/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Tecno Camon 50 Pro vs the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra scores 5 points higher (70/100 vs 65/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra leads (86/100 vs 64/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra is a bit better (68/100 vs 59/100). In the "display" category, the Tecno Camon 50 Pro is a bit better (92/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra notably outperforms the Tecno Camon 50 Pro (86/100 vs 64/100). In the "battery" category, the Tecno Camon 50 Pro is a bit better (58/100 vs 52/100). In the "portability" category, the Tecno Camon 50 Pro is a bit better (64/100 vs 52/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Tecno Camon 50 Pro | ZTE Axon 40 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 7400 Ultimate | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 | |
| AnTuTu | 1059715 | 1294871 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1061 | 1662 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3185 | 4188 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1208x2644 | 1116x2480 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6500 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 45W | 65W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 64 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 8GB / 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 16, up to 3 major Android upgrades, HIOS 16 | Android 12, MyOS 12 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 1500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 162.4×77.0×7.8 mm | 163.3×73.6×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | — | 204 g | |
| Launch price | $320 | — |
Camera comparison
Tecno Camon 50 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra
- Main: 64MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 64MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Tecno Camon 50 Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1208x2644
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1116x2480
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Tecno Camon 50 Pro
- 6500 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Tecno Camon 50 Pro and ZTE Axon 40 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra leads Tecno Camon 50 Pro by 18.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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ZTE Axon 40 Ultra
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra is a bit better (68/100 vs 59/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Tecno Camon 50 Pro is a bit better (92/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra notably outperforms the Tecno Camon 50 Pro (86/100 vs 64/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Tecno Camon 50 Pro is a bit better (58/100 vs 52/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Tecno Camon 50 Pro is a bit better (64/100 vs 52/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Tecno Camon 50 Pro or the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra?
The ZTE Axon 40 Ultra edges out the Tecno Camon 50 Pro by just 5 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Tecno Camon 50 Pro and the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra?
The Tecno Camon 50 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 65/100, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra — 70/100.
Which has the better camera: the Tecno Camon 50 Pro or the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra?
The ZTE Axon 40 Ultra leads on camera score (86/100 vs 64/100).
Which is more powerful: the Tecno Camon 50 Pro or the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra?
The ZTE Axon 40 Ultra leads on performance (68/100 vs 59/100).
Should you choose the Tecno Camon 50 Pro over the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra?
The ZTE Axon 40 Ultra is a better fit for active users, mobile photography enthusiasts.