Xiaomi Mi 10 Lite 5G vs ZTE Axon 50 Ultra

The Xiaomi Mi 10 Lite 5G (2020) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G, 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 41/100 (a 32-point difference). Key differences: the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4160); the main camera is 48 MP vs 64 MP; the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (1,420,808 vs 597,974); the Xiaomi Mi 10 Lite 5G is thinner (7.9mm vs 8.9mm).

The ZTE Axon 50 Ultra significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 10 Lite 5G by 32 points (73/100 vs 41/100).

Profile comparison

Category scores

Xiaomi Mi 10 Lite 5G

Performance 44
Display 56
Camera 34
Battery 25
Portability 65
Value for money 16

ZTE Axon 50 Ultra

Performance 71
Display 89
Camera 86
Battery 56
Portability 50
Value for money —

What makes Xiaomi Mi 10 Lite 5G better?

  • Lighter: 192g vs 199g

  • Better portability (65/100 vs 50/100)

What makes ZTE Axon 50 Ultra better?

  • Higher AnTuTu: 1420808 vs 597974
  • Better Geekbench Single: 1761 vs 799
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 4688 vs 1836
  • Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4160 mAh
  • Faster charging: 80W vs 20W
  • Better main camera: 64MP vs 48MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 60Hz

  • Higher performance (71/100 vs 44/100)
  • Better camera (86/100 vs 34/100)
  • Longer battery life (56/100 vs 25/100)
  • Better display (89/100 vs 56/100)

Comparison verdict

Comparing the Xiaomi Mi 10 Lite 5G vs the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra scores 32 points higher (73/100 vs 41/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra leads (71/100 vs 44/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra leads (86/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra leads (56/100 vs 25/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra notably outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 10 Lite 5G (71/100 vs 44/100). In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 10 Lite 5G (89/100 vs 56/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 10 Lite 5G (86/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 10 Lite 5G (56/100 vs 25/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi Mi 10 Lite 5G notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra (65/100 vs 50/100).

ZTE Axon 50 Ultra: The ZTE Axon 50 Ultra is a better fit for active users, mobile photography enthusiasts.

Specs comparison

Specification Xiaomi Mi 10 Lite 5G ZTE Axon 50 Ultra
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1
AnTuTu 597974 1420808
Geekbench Single 799 1761
Geekbench Multi 1836 4688
Display 6.6" AMOLED 6.7" AMOLED
Resolution 2400x1080 1080x2400
Refresh rate 60 Hz 144 Hz
Battery 4160 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging 20W 80W
Main camera 48 MP 64 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 50 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 50 MP
Front camera 16 MP 32 MP
RAM 6GB 12GB
Storage 64GB / 128GB 256GB / 512GB
OS Android 10 Android 12, MyOS 12
Brightness (peak) 430 nits —
NFC yes yes
Protection — IP54
Dimensions 163.7×74.8×7.9 mm 161.8×73.1×8.9 mm
Weight 192 g 199 g
Launch price $350 —

Camera comparison

Xiaomi Mi 10 Lite 5G

  • Main: 48MP f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 16MP
34
camera

ZTE Axon 50 Ultra

  • Main: 64MP f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 32MP
86
camera

Display comparison

Xiaomi Mi 10 Lite 5G

  • 6.6" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2400x1080
  • Refresh rate: 60 Hz
56
display

ZTE Axon 50 Ultra

  • 6.7" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
89
display

Battery and charging

Xiaomi Mi 10 Lite 5G

  • 4160 mAh
  • Wired: 20W
  • No wireless charging
25
battery

ZTE Axon 50 Ultra

  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 80W
  • No wireless charging
56
battery

Overall performance score

We compared Xiaomi Mi 10 Lite 5G and ZTE Axon 50 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Xiaomi Mi 10 Lite 5G Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G
41/100
597974 AnTuTu
ZTE Axon 50 Ultra Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1
73/100 +57.9%
1420808 AnTuTu

ZTE Axon 50 Ultra leads Xiaomi Mi 10 Lite 5G by 57.9% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks

Launch prices and where to check today's

Xiaomi Mi 10 Lite 5G

$350

ZTE Axon 50 Ultra

Price unknown

Detailed category analysis

performance

In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra notably outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 10 Lite 5G (71/100 vs 44/100).

display

In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 10 Lite 5G (89/100 vs 56/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 10 Lite 5G (86/100 vs 34/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 10 Lite 5G (56/100 vs 25/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi Mi 10 Lite 5G notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra (65/100 vs 50/100).

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: the Xiaomi Mi 10 Lite 5G or the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra?

The ZTE Axon 50 Ultra significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 10 Lite 5G by 32 points (73/100 vs 41/100).

What is the rating of the Xiaomi Mi 10 Lite 5G and the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra?

The Xiaomi Mi 10 Lite 5G has a MobileRank rating of 41/100, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra — 73/100.

Which has the better camera: the Xiaomi Mi 10 Lite 5G or the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra?

The ZTE Axon 50 Ultra leads on camera score (86/100 vs 34/100).

Which is more powerful: the Xiaomi Mi 10 Lite 5G or the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra?

The ZTE Axon 50 Ultra leads on performance (71/100 vs 44/100).

Should you choose the Xiaomi Mi 10 Lite 5G over the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra?

The ZTE Axon 50 Ultra is a better fit for active users, mobile photography enthusiasts.