Xiaomi 18 Pro Max vs ZTE AXON 50 5G
The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6, while the ZTE AXON 50 5G (2023) runs on the Unisoc Tiger T760. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads — 92/100 vs 49/100 (a 43-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max has the bigger battery (8500 mAh vs 4800); the main camera is 200 MP vs 50 MP; the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (5,001,234 vs 628,581); the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max has NFC for contactless payments, the ZTE AXON 50 5G doesn't; the ZTE AXON 50 5G is noticeably lighter (178g vs 235g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
ZTE AXON 50 5G
What makes Xiaomi 18 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5001234 vs 628581
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 735
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 2318
- Bigger battery: 8500 vs 4800 mAh
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 46/100)
- Better camera (100/100 vs 32/100)
- Longer battery life (92/100 vs 48/100)
- Better display (82/100 vs 79/100)
What makes ZTE AXON 50 5G better?
- Lighter: 178g vs 235g
- Better portability (73/100 vs 33/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max vs the ZTE AXON 50 5G, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max scores 43 points higher (92/100 vs 49/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 46/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads (92/100 vs 48/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the ZTE AXON 50 5G (100/100 vs 46/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max and the ZTE AXON 50 5G are nearly equal (82/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the ZTE AXON 50 5G (100/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the ZTE AXON 50 5G (92/100 vs 48/100). In the "portability" category, the ZTE AXON 50 5G significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max (73/100 vs 33/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Xiaomi 18 Pro Max | ZTE AXON 50 5G | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | Unisoc Tiger T760 | |
| AnTuTu | 5001234 | 628581 | |
| Geekbench Single | 4327 | 735 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 12873 | 2318 | |
| Display | 6.9" LTPO AMOLED | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1208x2624 | 1080x2380 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 8500 mAh | 4800 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | — | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 200 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | — | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB | |
| OS | Android 17 | Android 13 Tiramisu | |
| Brightness (peak) | 4000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | — | |
| Dimensions | 163.4×77.6×8.4 mm | 161.9×72.8×7.9 mm | |
| Weight | 235 g | 178 g | |
| Launch price | $986 | — |
Camera comparison
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
ZTE AXON 50 5G
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
- 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1208x2624
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ZTE AXON 50 5G
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2380
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
- 8500 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
ZTE AXON 50 5G
- 4800 mAh
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Xiaomi 18 Pro Max and ZTE AXON 50 5G, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads ZTE AXON 50 5G by 695.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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ZTE AXON 50 5G
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the ZTE AXON 50 5G (100/100 vs 46/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max and the ZTE AXON 50 5G are nearly equal (82/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the ZTE AXON 50 5G (100/100 vs 32/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the ZTE AXON 50 5G (92/100 vs 48/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the ZTE AXON 50 5G significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max (73/100 vs 33/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max or the ZTE AXON 50 5G?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the ZTE AXON 50 5G by 43 points (92/100 vs 49/100).
What is the rating of the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max and the ZTE AXON 50 5G?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max has a MobileRank rating of 92/100, the ZTE AXON 50 5G — 49/100.
Which has the better camera: the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max or the ZTE AXON 50 5G?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads on camera score (100/100 vs 32/100).
Which is more powerful: the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max or the ZTE AXON 50 5G?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads on performance (100/100 vs 46/100).
Should you choose the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max over the ZTE AXON 50 5G?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.