Xiaomi 17 Ultra vs ZTE AXON 50 5G
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the ZTE AXON 50 5G (2023) runs on the Unisoc Tiger T760. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads — 89/100 vs 49/100 (a 40-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Ultra has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 4800); the Xiaomi 17 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,667,711 vs 628,581); the Xiaomi 17 Ultra has NFC for contactless payments, the ZTE AXON 50 5G doesn't; the ZTE AXON 50 5G is noticeably lighter (178g vs 226g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
ZTE AXON 50 5G
What makes Xiaomi 17 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3667711 vs 628581
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 735
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 2318
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 4800 mAh
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 46/100)
- Better camera (93/100 vs 32/100)
- Longer battery life (80/100 vs 48/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 79/100)
What makes ZTE AXON 50 5G better?
- Lighter: 178g vs 226g
- Better portability (73/100 vs 40/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Xiaomi 17 Ultra vs the ZTE AXON 50 5G, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra scores 40 points higher (89/100 vs 49/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads (97/100 vs 46/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads (93/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads (80/100 vs 48/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the ZTE AXON 50 5G (97/100 vs 46/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra is a bit better (89/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the ZTE AXON 50 5G (93/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the ZTE AXON 50 5G (80/100 vs 48/100). In the "portability" category, the ZTE AXON 50 5G significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (73/100 vs 40/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Xiaomi 17 Ultra | ZTE AXON 50 5G | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Unisoc Tiger T760 | |
| AnTuTu | 3667711 | 628581 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 735 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 2318 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 3200x1440 | 1080x2380 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 4800 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | — | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 166 | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 200 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | — | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 13 Tiramisu | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3500 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 162.9×77.6×8.3 mm | 161.9×72.8×7.9 mm | |
| Weight | 226 g | 178 g | |
| Launch price | $999 | — |
Camera comparison
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.63
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 32MP
ZTE AXON 50 5G
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 3200x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ZTE AXON 50 5G
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2380
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
- 6000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 16:09 hrs, total 33:23 hrs
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 50W
ZTE AXON 50 5G
- 4800 mAh
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Xiaomi 17 Ultra and ZTE AXON 50 5G, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads ZTE AXON 50 5G by 483.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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ZTE AXON 50 5G
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the ZTE AXON 50 5G (97/100 vs 46/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra is a bit better (89/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the ZTE AXON 50 5G (93/100 vs 32/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the ZTE AXON 50 5G (80/100 vs 48/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the ZTE AXON 50 5G significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (73/100 vs 40/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Xiaomi 17 Ultra or the ZTE AXON 50 5G?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the ZTE AXON 50 5G by 40 points (89/100 vs 49/100).
What is the rating of the Xiaomi 17 Ultra and the ZTE AXON 50 5G?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 89/100, the ZTE AXON 50 5G — 49/100.
Which has the better camera: the Xiaomi 17 Ultra or the ZTE AXON 50 5G?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads on camera score (93/100 vs 32/100).
Which is more powerful: the Xiaomi 17 Ultra or the ZTE AXON 50 5G?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads on performance (97/100 vs 46/100).
Should you choose the Xiaomi 17 Ultra over the ZTE AXON 50 5G?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.