Xiaomi 18 Pro vs ZTE AXON 50 5G
The Xiaomi 18 Pro (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, while the ZTE AXON 50 5G (2023) runs on the Unisoc Tiger T760. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 18 Pro leads — 92/100 vs 49/100 (a 43-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 18 Pro has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 4800); the main camera is 200 MP vs 50 MP; the Xiaomi 18 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (4,888,150 vs 628,581); the Xiaomi 18 Pro has NFC for contactless payments, the ZTE AXON 50 5G doesn't; the ZTE AXON 50 5G is noticeably lighter (178g vs 203g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Xiaomi 18 Pro
ZTE AXON 50 5G
What makes Xiaomi 18 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4888150 vs 628581
- Better Geekbench Single: 4301 vs 735
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12490 vs 2318
- Bigger battery: 7000 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 (87/100 vs 48/100)
- Better display (82/100 vs 79/100)
What makes ZTE AXON 50 5G better?
- Lighter: 178g vs 203g
- Better portability (73/100 vs 52/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Xiaomi 18 Pro vs the ZTE AXON 50 5G, the Xiaomi 18 Pro scores 43 points higher (92/100 vs 49/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro leads (100/100 vs 46/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro leads (100/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro leads (87/100 vs 48/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro significantly outperforms the ZTE AXON 50 5G (100/100 vs 46/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro and the ZTE AXON 50 5G are nearly equal (82/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro significantly outperforms the ZTE AXON 50 5G (100/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro significantly outperforms the ZTE AXON 50 5G (87/100 vs 48/100). In the "portability" category, the ZTE AXON 50 5G notably outperforms the Xiaomi 18 Pro (73/100 vs 52/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Xiaomi 18 Pro | ZTE AXON 50 5G | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 | Unisoc Tiger T760 | |
| AnTuTu | 4888150 | 628581 | |
| Geekbench Single | 4301 | 735 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 12490 | 2318 | |
| Display | 6.4" LTPO AMOLED | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1120x2436 | 1080x2380 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 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 | 151.8×72.0×8.5 mm | 161.9×72.8×7.9 mm | |
| Weight | 203 g | 178 g | |
| Launch price | $845 | — |
Camera comparison
Xiaomi 18 Pro
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
ZTE AXON 50 5G
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Xiaomi 18 Pro
- 6.4" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1120x2436
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ZTE AXON 50 5G
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2380
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Xiaomi 18 Pro
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
ZTE AXON 50 5G
- 4800 mAh
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Xiaomi 18 Pro and ZTE AXON 50 5G, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 18 Pro leads ZTE AXON 50 5G by 677.6% 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 significantly outperforms the ZTE AXON 50 5G (100/100 vs 46/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro and the ZTE AXON 50 5G are nearly equal (82/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro significantly outperforms the ZTE AXON 50 5G (100/100 vs 32/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro significantly outperforms the ZTE AXON 50 5G (87/100 vs 48/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the ZTE AXON 50 5G notably outperforms the Xiaomi 18 Pro (73/100 vs 52/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Xiaomi 18 Pro or the ZTE AXON 50 5G?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro significantly outperforms the ZTE AXON 50 5G by 43 points (92/100 vs 49/100).
What is the rating of the Xiaomi 18 Pro and the ZTE AXON 50 5G?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 92/100, the ZTE AXON 50 5G — 49/100.
Which has the better camera: the Xiaomi 18 Pro or the ZTE AXON 50 5G?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro leads on camera score (100/100 vs 32/100).
Which is more powerful: the Xiaomi 18 Pro or the ZTE AXON 50 5G?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro leads on performance (100/100 vs 46/100).
Should you choose the Xiaomi 18 Pro over the ZTE AXON 50 5G?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.