Xiaomi 12T Pro vs ZTE Axon 50 Ultra
The Xiaomi 12T Pro (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1, 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 68/100 (a 5-point difference). Key differences: the main camera is 200 MP vs 64 MP; the Xiaomi 12T Pro is faster in AnTuTu (1,469,638 vs 1,420,808).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Xiaomi 12T Pro
ZTE Axon 50 Ultra
What makes Xiaomi 12T Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1469638 vs 1420808
- Faster charging: 120W vs 80W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 64MP
- Longer battery life (64/100 vs 56/100)
What makes ZTE Axon 50 Ultra better?
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 199g vs 205g
- Better camera (86/100 vs 64/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 83/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Xiaomi 12T Pro vs the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra scores 5 points higher (73/100 vs 68/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra leads (86/100 vs 64/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 71/100. In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra is a bit better (89/100 vs 83/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra notably outperforms the Xiaomi 12T Pro (86/100 vs 64/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 12T Pro is a bit better (64/100 vs 56/100). In the "portability" category, both devices are on the same level — 50/100.
Specs comparison
| Specification | Xiaomi 12T Pro | ZTE Axon 50 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 | |
| AnTuTu | 1469638 | 1420808 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1761 | 1761 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4688 | 4688 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2712x1220 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 120W | 80W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 129 | — | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 20 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 12 | Android 12, MyOS 12 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 900 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP53 | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | 163.1×75.9×8.6 mm | 161.8×73.1×8.9 mm | |
| Weight | 205 g | 199 g | |
| Launch price | $600 | — |
Camera comparison
Xiaomi 12T Pro
- Main: 200MP f/1.65
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
ZTE Axon 50 Ultra
- Main: 64MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Xiaomi 12T Pro
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2712x1220
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ZTE Axon 50 Ultra
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Xiaomi 12T Pro
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- No wireless charging
ZTE Axon 50 Ultra
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Xiaomi 12T Pro and ZTE Axon 50 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 12T Pro leads ZTE Axon 50 Ultra by 3.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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ZTE Axon 50 Ultra
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performance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 71/100.
display
In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra is a bit better (89/100 vs 83/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra notably outperforms the Xiaomi 12T Pro (86/100 vs 64/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 12T Pro is a bit better (64/100 vs 56/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, both devices are on the same level — 50/100.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Xiaomi 12T Pro or the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra?
The ZTE Axon 50 Ultra edges out the Xiaomi 12T Pro by just 5 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Xiaomi 12T Pro and the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra?
The Xiaomi 12T Pro has a MobileRank rating of 68/100, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra — 73/100.
Which has the better camera: the Xiaomi 12T Pro or the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra?
The ZTE Axon 50 Ultra leads on camera score (86/100 vs 64/100).
Should you choose the Xiaomi 12T Pro over the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra?
The Xiaomi 12T Pro is a better fit for active users. The ZTE Axon 50 Ultra is a better fit for active users, mobile photography enthusiasts.