Xiaomi Mix Fold 3 vs ZTE Axon 50 Ultra

The Xiaomi Mix Fold 3 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2, 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 64/100 (a 9-point difference). Key differences: the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4800); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the Xiaomi Mix Fold 3 is faster in AnTuTu (1,991,672 vs 1,425,446); the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra is noticeably lighter (199g vs 255g).

The ZTE Axon 50 Ultra edges out the Xiaomi Mix Fold 3 by just 9 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Xiaomi Mix Fold 3
Performance 77
Display 77
Camera 42
Battery 64
Portability 52
Value for money
ZTE Axon 50 Ultra
Performance 71
Display 89
Camera 86
Battery 56
Portability 50
Value for money
What makes Xiaomi Mix Fold 3 better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 1991672 vs 1425446
  • Better Geekbench Single: 2004 vs 1761
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 5311 vs 4688

  • Higher performance (77/100 vs 71/100)
  • Longer battery life (64/100 vs 56/100)
  • Better portability (52/100 vs 50/100)
What makes ZTE Axon 50 Ultra better?
  • Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4800 mAh
  • Faster charging: 80W vs 67W
  • Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
  • Lighter: 199g vs 255g

  • Better camera (86/100 vs 42/100)
  • Better display (89/100 vs 77/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Xiaomi Mix Fold 3 vs the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra scores 9 points higher (73/100 vs 64/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra leads (86/100 vs 42/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi Mix Fold 3 is a bit better (77/100 vs 71/100). In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra is a bit better (89/100 vs 77/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mix Fold 3 (86/100 vs 42/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi Mix Fold 3 is a bit better (64/100 vs 56/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi Mix Fold 3 and the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra are nearly equal (52/100 vs 50/100).

Xiaomi Mix Fold 3: The Xiaomi Mix Fold 3 is a better fit for active users.
ZTE Axon 50 Ultra: The ZTE Axon 50 Ultra is a better fit for active users, mobile photography enthusiasts.
Specs comparison
Specification Xiaomi Mix Fold 3 ZTE Axon 50 Ultra
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1
AnTuTu 1991672 1425446
Geekbench Single 2004 1761
Geekbench Multi 5311 4688
Display 8.0" Foldable LTPO OLED+ 6.7" AMOLED
Resolution 1916x2160 1080x2400
Refresh rate 120 Hz 144 Hz
Battery 4800 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging 67W 80W
Wireless charging 50W 0W
Main camera 50 MP 64 MP
Ultrawide 12 MP 50 MP
Telephoto 10 MP 50 MP
Front camera 20 MP 32 MP
RAM 12GB / 16GB 12GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB / 1TB 256GB / 512GB
OS Android 13, upgradable to Android 14, HyperOS Android 12, MyOS 12
Brightness (peak) 2600 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP54
Dimensions 161.2×143.3×5.3 mm 161.8×73.1×8.9 mm
Weight 255 g 199 g
Price
Camera comparison
Xiaomi Mix Fold 3
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 12MP
  • Telephoto: 10MP
  • Front: 20MP
42
camera
ZTE Axon 50 Ultra
  • Main: 64MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 32MP
86
camera
Display comparison
Xiaomi Mix Fold 3
  • 8.0" Foldable LTPO OLED+
  • Resolution: 1916x2160
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
77
display
ZTE Axon 50 Ultra
  • 6.7" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
89
display
Battery and charging
Xiaomi Mix Fold 3
  • 4800 mAh
  • Wired: 67W
  • Wireless: 50W
64
battery
ZTE Axon 50 Ultra
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 80W
  • No wireless charging
56
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Xiaomi Mix Fold 3 and ZTE Axon 50 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Xiaomi Mix Fold 3 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2
64/100
1991672 AnTuTu
ZTE Axon 50 Ultra Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1
73/100 -39.7%
1425446 AnTuTu

Xiaomi Mix Fold 3 leads ZTE Axon 50 Ultra by 39.7% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi Mix Fold 3 is a bit better (77/100 vs 71/100).

display

In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra is a bit better (89/100 vs 77/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mix Fold 3 (86/100 vs 42/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi Mix Fold 3 is a bit better (64/100 vs 56/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi Mix Fold 3 and the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra are nearly equal (52/100 vs 50/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Xiaomi Mix Fold 3 or the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra?

The ZTE Axon 50 Ultra edges out the Xiaomi Mix Fold 3 by just 9 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.

What is the rating of the Xiaomi Mix Fold 3 and the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra?

The Xiaomi Mix Fold 3 has a MobileRank rating of 64/100, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra — 73/100.

Which has the better camera: the Xiaomi Mix Fold 3 or the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra?

The ZTE Axon 50 Ultra leads on camera score (86/100 vs 42/100).

Which is more powerful: the Xiaomi Mix Fold 3 or the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra?

The Xiaomi Mix Fold 3 leads on performance (77/100 vs 71/100).

Should you choose the Xiaomi Mix Fold 3 over the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra?

The Xiaomi Mix Fold 3 is a better fit for active users. The ZTE Axon 50 Ultra is a better fit for active users, mobile photography enthusiasts.