Tecno Spark 40 Pro vs ZTE Axon 50 Ultra

The Tecno Spark 40 Pro (2025) runs on the MediaTek Helio G100, 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 46/100 (a 27-point difference). Key differences: the main camera is 48 MP vs 64 MP; the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (1,425,446 vs 576,015); the Tecno Spark 40 Pro is thinner (6.7mm vs 8.9mm).

The ZTE Axon 50 Ultra significantly outperforms the Tecno Spark 40 Pro by 27 points (73/100 vs 46/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Tecno Spark 40 Pro
Performance 44
Display 70
Camera 29
Battery 48
Portability 76
Value for money 68
ZTE Axon 50 Ultra
Performance 71
Display 89
Camera 86
Battery 56
Portability 50
Value for money
What makes Tecno Spark 40 Pro better?
  • Lighter: 195g vs 199g

  • Better portability (76/100 vs 50/100)
What makes ZTE Axon 50 Ultra better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 1425446 vs 576015
  • Better Geekbench Single: 1761 vs 727
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 4688 vs 2014
  • Faster charging: 80W vs 45W
  • Better main camera: 64MP vs 48MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz

  • Higher performance (71/100 vs 44/100)
  • Better camera (86/100 vs 29/100)
  • Longer battery life (56/100 vs 48/100)
  • Better display (89/100 vs 70/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Tecno Spark 40 Pro vs the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra scores 27 points higher (73/100 vs 46/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra leads (71/100 vs 44/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra leads (86/100 vs 29/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra notably outperforms the Tecno Spark 40 Pro (71/100 vs 44/100). In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra notably outperforms the Tecno Spark 40 Pro (89/100 vs 70/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra significantly outperforms the Tecno Spark 40 Pro (86/100 vs 29/100). In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra is a bit better (56/100 vs 48/100). In the "portability" category, the Tecno Spark 40 Pro notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra (76/100 vs 50/100).

Tecno Spark 40 Pro: The Tecno Spark 40 Pro is a better fit for everyday use.
ZTE Axon 50 Ultra: The ZTE Axon 50 Ultra is a better fit for active users, mobile photography enthusiasts.
Specs comparison
Specification Tecno Spark 40 Pro ZTE Axon 50 Ultra
Processor MediaTek Helio G100 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1
AnTuTu 576015 1425446
Geekbench Single 727 1761
Geekbench Multi 2014 4688
Display 6.7" IPS LCD 6.7" AMOLED
Resolution 1224x2720 1080x2400
Refresh rate 120 Hz 144 Hz
Battery 5000 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging 45W 80W
Main camera 48 MP 64 MP
Ultrawide 0 MP 50 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 50 MP
Front camera 8 MP 32 MP
RAM 6GB / 8GB 12GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB 256GB / 512GB
OS Android 15, HIOS 15.1 Android 12, MyOS 12
Brightness (peak) 4500 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP64 IP54
Dimensions 163.7×75.9×6.7 mm 161.8×73.1×8.9 mm
Weight 195 g 199 g
Launch price $150
Camera comparison
Tecno Spark 40 Pro
  • Main: 48MP
  • Front: 8MP
29
camera
ZTE Axon 50 Ultra
  • Main: 64MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 32MP
86
camera
Display comparison
Tecno Spark 40 Pro
  • 6.7" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 1224x2720
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
70
display
ZTE Axon 50 Ultra
  • 6.7" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
89
display
Battery and charging
Tecno Spark 40 Pro
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 45W
  • No wireless charging
48
battery
ZTE Axon 50 Ultra
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 80W
  • No wireless charging
56
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Tecno Spark 40 Pro and ZTE Axon 50 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Tecno Spark 40 Pro MediaTek Helio G100
46/100
576015 AnTuTu
ZTE Axon 50 Ultra Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1
73/100 +59.6%
1425446 AnTuTu

ZTE Axon 50 Ultra leads Tecno Spark 40 Pro by 59.6% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Tecno Spark 40 Pro
$150
ZTE Axon 50 Ultra
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra notably outperforms the Tecno Spark 40 Pro (71/100 vs 44/100).

display

In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra notably outperforms the Tecno Spark 40 Pro (89/100 vs 70/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra significantly outperforms the Tecno Spark 40 Pro (86/100 vs 29/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra is a bit better (56/100 vs 48/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Tecno Spark 40 Pro notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra (76/100 vs 50/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Tecno Spark 40 Pro or the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra?

The ZTE Axon 50 Ultra significantly outperforms the Tecno Spark 40 Pro by 27 points (73/100 vs 46/100).

What is the rating of the Tecno Spark 40 Pro and the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra?

The Tecno Spark 40 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 46/100, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra — 73/100.

Which has the better camera: the Tecno Spark 40 Pro or the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra?

The ZTE Axon 50 Ultra leads on camera score (86/100 vs 29/100).

Which is more powerful: the Tecno Spark 40 Pro or the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra?

The ZTE Axon 50 Ultra leads on performance (71/100 vs 44/100).

Should you choose the Tecno Spark 40 Pro over the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra?

The Tecno Spark 40 Pro is a better fit for everyday use. The ZTE Axon 50 Ultra is a better fit for active users, mobile photography enthusiasts.