Xiaomi Civi 1S vs ZTE Axon 50 Ultra
The Xiaomi Civi 1S (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G+ 5G, while the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1. By overall MobileRank rating, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra leads — 73/100 vs 56/100 (a 17-point difference). Key differences: the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4500); the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (1,420,808 vs 820,210); the Xiaomi Civi 1S is noticeably lighter (166g vs 199g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Xiaomi Civi 1S
ZTE Axon 50 Ultra
What makes Xiaomi Civi 1S better?
- Lighter: 166g vs 199g
- Better portability (90/100 vs 50/100)
What makes ZTE Axon 50 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1420808 vs 820210
- Better Geekbench Single: 1761 vs 1059
- Better Geekbench Multi: 4688 vs 3012
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4500 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 55W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (71/100 vs 55/100)
- Better camera (86/100 vs 48/100)
- Longer battery life (56/100 vs 40/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 80/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Xiaomi Civi 1S vs the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra scores 17 points higher (73/100 vs 56/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra leads (71/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra leads (86/100 vs 48/100). In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra leads (56/100 vs 40/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra notably outperforms the Xiaomi Civi 1S (71/100 vs 55/100). In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra is a bit better (89/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Civi 1S (86/100 vs 48/100). In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra notably outperforms the Xiaomi Civi 1S (56/100 vs 40/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi Civi 1S significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra (90/100 vs 50/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Xiaomi Civi 1S | ZTE Axon 50 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G+ 5G | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 | |
| AnTuTu | 820210 | 1420808 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1059 | 1761 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3012 | 4688 | |
| Display | 6.5" OLED | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 4500 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 55W | 80W | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 12, MIUI 13 | Android 12, MyOS 12 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 950 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP53 | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | 158.3×71.5×7.0 mm | 161.8×73.1×8.9 mm | |
| Weight | 166 g | 199 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Xiaomi Civi 1S
- Main: 64MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
ZTE Axon 50 Ultra
- Main: 64MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Xiaomi Civi 1S
- 6.5" OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ZTE Axon 50 Ultra
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Xiaomi Civi 1S
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 55W
- No wireless charging
ZTE Axon 50 Ultra
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Xiaomi Civi 1S and ZTE Axon 50 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
ZTE Axon 50 Ultra leads Xiaomi Civi 1S by 42.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra notably outperforms the Xiaomi Civi 1S (71/100 vs 55/100).
display
In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra is a bit better (89/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Civi 1S (86/100 vs 48/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra notably outperforms the Xiaomi Civi 1S (56/100 vs 40/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi Civi 1S significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra (90/100 vs 50/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Xiaomi Civi 1S or the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra?
The ZTE Axon 50 Ultra is noticeably better than the Xiaomi Civi 1S — the overall rating gap is 17 points.
What is the rating of the Xiaomi Civi 1S and the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra?
The Xiaomi Civi 1S has a MobileRank rating of 56/100, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra — 73/100.
Which has the better camera: the Xiaomi Civi 1S or the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra?
The ZTE Axon 50 Ultra leads on camera score (86/100 vs 48/100).
Which is more powerful: the Xiaomi Civi 1S or the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra?
The ZTE Axon 50 Ultra leads on performance (71/100 vs 55/100).
Should you choose the Xiaomi Civi 1S over the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra?
The ZTE Axon 50 Ultra is a better fit for active users, mobile photography enthusiasts.