Xiaomi 14 vs ZTE Axon 50 Ultra
The Xiaomi 14 (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, while the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 14 leads — 75/100 vs 73/100 (a 2-point difference). Key differences: the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4610); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the Xiaomi 14 is faster in AnTuTu (2,363,726 vs 1,425,446).
Xiaomi 14
ZTE Axon 50 Ultra
- Higher AnTuTu: 2363726 vs 1425446
- Better Geekbench Single: 2200 vs 1761
- Better Geekbench Multi: 7000 vs 4688
- Faster charging: 90W vs 80W
- Lighter: 193g vs 199g
- Higher performance (82/100 vs 71/100)
- Longer battery life (65/100 vs 56/100)
- Better portability (61/100 vs 50/100)
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4610 mAh
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Better camera (86/100 vs 71/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 85/100)
Comparing the Xiaomi 14 vs the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra, the Xiaomi 14 scores 2 points higher (75/100 vs 73/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 14 leads (82/100 vs 71/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra leads (86/100 vs 71/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 14 is a bit better (82/100 vs 71/100). In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra and the Xiaomi 14 are nearly equal (89/100 vs 85/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra notably outperforms the Xiaomi 14 (86/100 vs 71/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 14 is a bit better (65/100 vs 56/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 14 is a bit better (61/100 vs 50/100).
| Specification | Xiaomi 14 | ZTE Axon 50 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 | |
| AnTuTu | 2363726 | 1425446 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2200 | 1761 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 7000 | 4688 | |
| Display | 6.4" LTPO AMOLED | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2670x1200 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 4610 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | 80W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 138 | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB / 16GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 14 / HyperOS | Android 12, MyOS 12 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | 152.8×71.5×8.2 mm | 161.8×73.1×8.9 mm | |
| Weight | 193 g | 199 g | |
| Launch price | $599 | — |
Xiaomi 14
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
ZTE Axon 50 Ultra
- Main: 64MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Xiaomi 14
- 6.4" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2670x1200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ZTE Axon 50 Ultra
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Xiaomi 14
- 4610 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 50W
ZTE Axon 50 Ultra
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
We compared Xiaomi 14 and ZTE Axon 50 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 14 leads ZTE Axon 50 Ultra by 65.8% in our overall performance rating.
ZTE Axon 50 Ultra
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 14 is a bit better (82/100 vs 71/100).
display
In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra and the Xiaomi 14 are nearly equal (89/100 vs 85/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra notably outperforms the Xiaomi 14 (86/100 vs 71/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 14 is a bit better (65/100 vs 56/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 14 is a bit better (61/100 vs 50/100).
Which is better: the Xiaomi 14 or the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra?
The Xiaomi 14 edges out the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra by just 2 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Xiaomi 14 and the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra?
The Xiaomi 14 has a MobileRank rating of 75/100, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra — 73/100.
Which has the better camera: the Xiaomi 14 or the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra?
The ZTE Axon 50 Ultra leads on camera score (86/100 vs 71/100).
Which is more powerful: the Xiaomi 14 or the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra?
The Xiaomi 14 leads on performance (82/100 vs 71/100).
Should you choose the Xiaomi 14 over the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra?
The Xiaomi 14 is a better fit for gamers and power users. The ZTE Axon 50 Ultra is a better fit for active users, mobile photography enthusiasts.