Xiaomi 15S Pro vs ZTE Axon 50 Ultra
The Xiaomi 15S Pro (2025) runs on the Xiaomi XRING O1, while the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 15S Pro leads — 84/100 vs 73/100 (a 11-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 15S Pro has the bigger battery (6100 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the Xiaomi 15S Pro is faster in AnTuTu (2,998,904 vs 1,420,808).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Xiaomi 15S Pro
ZTE Axon 50 Ultra
What makes Xiaomi 15S Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 2998904 vs 1420808
- Better Geekbench Single: 2746 vs 1761
- Better Geekbench Multi: 8431 vs 4688
- Bigger battery: 6100 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 80W
- Higher performance (89/100 vs 71/100)
- Longer battery life (77/100 vs 56/100)
- Better display (90/100 vs 89/100)
What makes ZTE Axon 50 Ultra better?
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Better camera (86/100 vs 78/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Xiaomi 15S Pro vs the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra, the Xiaomi 15S Pro scores 11 points higher (84/100 vs 73/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 15S Pro leads (89/100 vs 71/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 15S Pro leads (77/100 vs 56/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 15S Pro notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra (89/100 vs 71/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 15S 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 15S Pro notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra (77/100 vs 56/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Xiaomi 15S Pro | ZTE Axon 50 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Xiaomi XRING O1 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 | |
| AnTuTu | 2998904 | 1420808 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2746 | 1761 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 8431 | 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 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 16GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 12, MyOS 12 | |
| NFC | — | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | — | 161.8×73.1×8.9 mm | |
| Weight | — | 199 g | |
| Launch price | $760 | — |
Camera comparison
Xiaomi 15S Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
ZTE Axon 50 Ultra
- Main: 64MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Xiaomi 15S Pro
- 6.7" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 3200x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ZTE Axon 50 Ultra
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Xiaomi 15S Pro
- 6100 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless charging: no data
ZTE Axon 50 Ultra
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Xiaomi 15S Pro and ZTE Axon 50 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 15S Pro leads ZTE Axon 50 Ultra by 111.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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ZTE Axon 50 Ultra
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 15S Pro notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra (89/100 vs 71/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 15S 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 15S Pro notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra (77/100 vs 56/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Xiaomi 15S Pro or the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra?
The Xiaomi 15S Pro is noticeably better than the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra — the overall rating gap is 11 points.
What is the rating of the Xiaomi 15S Pro and the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra?
The Xiaomi 15S Pro has a MobileRank rating of 84/100, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra — 73/100.
Which has the better camera: the Xiaomi 15S 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 15S Pro or the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra?
The Xiaomi 15S Pro leads on performance (89/100 vs 71/100).
Should you choose the Xiaomi 15S Pro over the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra?
The Xiaomi 15S 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.