Xiaomi 13 Lite vs ZTE Axon 50 Ultra
The Xiaomi 13 Lite (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 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 54/100 (a 19-point difference). Key differences: the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (1,420,808 vs 859,516); the Xiaomi 13 Lite is noticeably lighter (171g vs 199g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Xiaomi 13 Lite
ZTE Axon 50 Ultra
What makes Xiaomi 13 Lite better?
- Lighter: 171g vs 199g
- Better portability (84/100 vs 50/100)
What makes ZTE Axon 50 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1420808 vs 859516
- Better Geekbench Single: 1761 vs 1044
- Better Geekbench Multi: 4688 vs 2785
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4500 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 67W
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (71/100 vs 55/100)
- Better camera (86/100 vs 40/100)
- Longer battery life (56/100 vs 42/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 80/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Xiaomi 13 Lite vs the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra scores 19 points higher (73/100 vs 54/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra leads (71/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra leads (86/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra leads (56/100 vs 42/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra notably outperforms the Xiaomi 13 Lite (71/100 vs 55/100). In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra is a bit better (89/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 13 Lite (86/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra is a bit better (56/100 vs 42/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 13 Lite significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra (84/100 vs 50/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Xiaomi 13 Lite | ZTE Axon 50 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 1 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 | |
| AnTuTu | 859516 | 1420808 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1044 | 1761 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2785 | 4688 | |
| Display | 6.5" AMOLED | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2400x1080 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 4500 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 67W | 80W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 12 | Android 12, MyOS 12 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP53 | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | 159.2×72.7×7.2 mm | 161.8×73.1×8.9 mm | |
| Weight | 171 g | 199 g | |
| Launch price | $400 | — |
Camera comparison
Xiaomi 13 Lite
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
ZTE Axon 50 Ultra
- Main: 64MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Xiaomi 13 Lite
- 6.5" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ZTE Axon 50 Ultra
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Xiaomi 13 Lite
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 67W
- No wireless charging
ZTE Axon 50 Ultra
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Xiaomi 13 Lite and ZTE Axon 50 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
ZTE Axon 50 Ultra leads Xiaomi 13 Lite by 39.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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ZTE Axon 50 Ultra
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra notably outperforms the Xiaomi 13 Lite (71/100 vs 55/100).
display
In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra is a bit better (89/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 13 Lite (86/100 vs 40/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra is a bit better (56/100 vs 42/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 13 Lite significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra (84/100 vs 50/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Xiaomi 13 Lite or the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra?
The ZTE Axon 50 Ultra is noticeably better than the Xiaomi 13 Lite — the overall rating gap is 19 points.
What is the rating of the Xiaomi 13 Lite and the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra?
The Xiaomi 13 Lite has a MobileRank rating of 54/100, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra — 73/100.
Which has the better camera: the Xiaomi 13 Lite or the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra?
The ZTE Axon 50 Ultra leads on camera score (86/100 vs 40/100).
Which is more powerful: the Xiaomi 13 Lite or the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra?
The ZTE Axon 50 Ultra leads on performance (71/100 vs 55/100).
Should you choose the Xiaomi 13 Lite over the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra?
The ZTE Axon 50 Ultra is a better fit for active users, mobile photography enthusiasts.