Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro vs ZTE Axon 50 Ultra

The Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro (2019) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 855, 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 46/100 (a 27-point difference). Key differences: the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 48 MP vs 64 MP; the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (1,425,446 vs 835,186).

The ZTE Axon 50 Ultra significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro by 27 points (73/100 vs 46/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro
Performance 54
Display 56
Camera 41
Battery 24
Portability 56
Value for money 30
ZTE Axon 50 Ultra
Performance 71
Display 89
Camera 86
Battery 56
Portability 50
Value for money
What makes Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro better?
  • Lighter: 191g vs 199g

  • Better portability (56/100 vs 50/100)
What makes ZTE Axon 50 Ultra better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 1425446 vs 835186
  • Better Geekbench Single: 1761 vs 968
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 4688 vs 2731
  • Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 80W vs 27W
  • Better main camera: 64MP vs 48MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 60Hz

  • Higher performance (71/100 vs 54/100)
  • Better camera (86/100 vs 41/100)
  • Longer battery life (56/100 vs 24/100)
  • Better display (89/100 vs 56/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro vs the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra scores 27 points higher (73/100 vs 46/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra leads (71/100 vs 54/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra leads (86/100 vs 41/100). In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra leads (56/100 vs 24/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra notably outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro (71/100 vs 54/100). In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro (89/100 vs 56/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro (86/100 vs 41/100). In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro (56/100 vs 24/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro is a bit better (56/100 vs 50/100).

Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro: The Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro is a better fit for everyday use.
ZTE Axon 50 Ultra: The ZTE Axon 50 Ultra is a better fit for active users, mobile photography enthusiasts.
Specs comparison
Specification Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro ZTE Axon 50 Ultra
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1
AnTuTu 835186 1425446
Geekbench Single 968 1761
Geekbench Multi 2731 4688
Display 6.4" AMOLED 6.7" AMOLED
Resolution 2340x1080 1080x2400
Refresh rate 60 Hz 144 Hz
Battery 4000 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging 27W 80W
Main camera 48 MP 64 MP
Ultrawide 13 MP 50 MP
Telephoto 8 MP 50 MP
Front camera 20 MP 32 MP
RAM 6GB / 8GB 12GB
Storage 64GB / 128GB / 256GB 256GB / 512GB
OS Android 9 Android 12, MyOS 12
NFC yes yes
Protection IP54
Dimensions 156.7×74.3×8.8 mm 161.8×73.1×8.9 mm
Weight 191 g 199 g
Launch price $400
Camera comparison
Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro
  • Main: 48MP f/1.75
  • Ultrawide: 13MP
  • Telephoto: 8MP
  • Front: 20MP
41
camera
ZTE Axon 50 Ultra
  • Main: 64MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 32MP
86
camera
Display comparison
Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro
  • 6.4" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2340x1080
  • 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 9T Pro
  • 4000 mAh
  • Wired: 27W
  • No wireless charging
24
battery
ZTE Axon 50 Ultra
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 80W
  • No wireless charging
56
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro and ZTE Axon 50 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro Qualcomm Snapdragon 855
46/100
835186 AnTuTu
ZTE Axon 50 Ultra Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1
73/100 +41.4%
1425446 AnTuTu

ZTE Axon 50 Ultra leads Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro by 41.4% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro
$400
ZTE Axon 50 Ultra
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra notably outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro (71/100 vs 54/100).

display

In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro (89/100 vs 56/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro (86/100 vs 41/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro (56/100 vs 24/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro is a bit better (56/100 vs 50/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro or the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra?

The ZTE Axon 50 Ultra significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro by 27 points (73/100 vs 46/100).

What is the rating of the Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro and the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra?

The Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro has a MobileRank rating of 46/100, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra — 73/100.

Which has the better camera: the Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro or the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra?

The ZTE Axon 50 Ultra leads on camera score (86/100 vs 41/100).

Which is more powerful: the Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro or the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra?

The ZTE Axon 50 Ultra leads on performance (71/100 vs 54/100).

Should you choose the Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro over the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra?

The Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro is a better fit for everyday use. The ZTE Axon 50 Ultra is a better fit for active users, mobile photography enthusiasts.