Xiaomi 15 Pro vs ZTE Axon 50 Ultra
The Xiaomi 15 Pro (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 15 Pro leads — 83/100 vs 73/100 (a 10-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 15 Pro has the bigger battery (6100 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the Xiaomi 15 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,001,049 vs 1,425,446).
Xiaomi 15 Pro
ZTE Axon 50 Ultra
- Higher AnTuTu: 3001049 vs 1425446
- Better Geekbench Single: 2798 vs 1761
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10104 vs 4688
- Bigger battery: 6100 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 80W
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 71/100)
- Longer battery life (80/100 vs 56/100)
- Better display (90/100 vs 89/100)
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 199g vs 213g
- Better camera (86/100 vs 78/100)
- Better portability (50/100 vs 46/100)
Comparing the Xiaomi 15 Pro vs the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra, the Xiaomi 15 Pro scores 10 points higher (83/100 vs 73/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 15 Pro leads (91/100 vs 71/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 15 Pro leads (80/100 vs 56/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 15 Pro notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra (91/100 vs 71/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 15 Pro and the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra are nearly equal (90/100 vs 89/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra is a bit better (86/100 vs 78/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 15 Pro notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra (80/100 vs 56/100). In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra and the Xiaomi 15 Pro are nearly equal (50/100 vs 46/100).
| Specification | Xiaomi 15 Pro | ZTE Axon 50 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 | |
| AnTuTu | 3001049 | 1425446 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2798 | 1761 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 10104 | 4688 | |
| Display | 6.7" LTPO AMOLED | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 3200x1440 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 6100 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | 80W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 15 / HyperOS 2 | Android 12, MyOS 12 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3200 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | 161.3×75.3×8.4 mm | 161.8×73.1×8.9 mm | |
| Weight | 213 g | 199 g | |
| Price | $771 | — |
Xiaomi 15 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
ZTE Axon 50 Ultra
- Main: 64MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Xiaomi 15 Pro
- 6.7" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 3200x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ZTE Axon 50 Ultra
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Xiaomi 15 Pro
- 6100 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 50W
ZTE Axon 50 Ultra
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
We compared Xiaomi 15 Pro and ZTE Axon 50 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 15 Pro leads ZTE Axon 50 Ultra by 110.5% in our overall performance rating.
ZTE Axon 50 Ultra
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 15 Pro notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra (91/100 vs 71/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 15 Pro and the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra are nearly equal (90/100 vs 89/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra is a bit better (86/100 vs 78/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 15 Pro notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra (80/100 vs 56/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra and the Xiaomi 15 Pro are nearly equal (50/100 vs 46/100).
Which is better: the Xiaomi 15 Pro or the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra?
The Xiaomi 15 Pro is noticeably better than the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra — the overall rating gap is 10 points.
What is the rating of the Xiaomi 15 Pro and the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra?
The Xiaomi 15 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 83/100, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra — 73/100.
Which has the better camera: the Xiaomi 15 Pro or the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra?
The ZTE Axon 50 Ultra leads on camera score (86/100 vs 78/100).
Which is more powerful: the Xiaomi 15 Pro or the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra?
The Xiaomi 15 Pro leads on performance (91/100 vs 71/100).
Should you choose the Xiaomi 15 Pro over the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra?
The Xiaomi 15 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers. The ZTE Axon 50 Ultra is a better fit for active users, mobile photography enthusiasts.