ZTE Axon 40 pro vs ZTE Axon 50 Ultra

The ZTE Axon 40 pro (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 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 58/100 (a 15-point difference). Key differences: the main camera is 108 MP vs 64 MP; the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (1,425,446 vs 1,010,069).

The ZTE Axon 50 Ultra is noticeably better than the ZTE Axon 40 pro — the overall rating gap is 15 points.
Profile comparison
Category scores
ZTE Axon 40 pro
Performance 61
Display 89
Camera 44
Battery 52
Portability 52
Value for money
ZTE Axon 50 Ultra
Performance 71
Display 89
Camera 86
Battery 56
Portability 50
Value for money
What makes ZTE Axon 40 pro better?
  • Better main camera: 108MP vs 64MP

  • Better portability (52/100 vs 50/100)
What makes ZTE Axon 50 Ultra better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 1425446 vs 1010069
  • Better Geekbench Single: 1761 vs 1298
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 4688 vs 3520
  • Faster charging: 80W vs 65W

  • Higher performance (71/100 vs 61/100)
  • Better camera (86/100 vs 44/100)
  • Longer battery life (56/100 vs 52/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the ZTE Axon 40 pro vs the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra scores 15 points higher (73/100 vs 58/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra leads (71/100 vs 61/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra leads (86/100 vs 44/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra is a bit better (71/100 vs 61/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 89/100. In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 pro (86/100 vs 44/100). In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra and the ZTE Axon 40 pro are nearly equal (56/100 vs 52/100). In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 40 pro and the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra are nearly equal (52/100 vs 50/100).

ZTE Axon 40 pro: The ZTE Axon 40 pro 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 ZTE Axon 40 pro ZTE Axon 50 Ultra
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 5G Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1
AnTuTu 1010069 1425446
Geekbench Single 1298 1761
Geekbench Multi 3520 4688
Display 6.7" AMOLED 6.7" AMOLED
Resolution 1080x2400 1080x2400
Refresh rate 144 Hz 144 Hz
Battery 5000 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging 65W 80W
Main camera 108 MP 64 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 50 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 50 MP
Front camera 16 MP 32 MP
RAM 8GB / 12GB 12GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB / 512GB 256GB / 512GB
OS Android 12, MyOS 12 Android 12, MyOS 12
Brightness (peak) 1000 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP54
Dimensions 162.9×72.9×8.7 mm 161.8×73.1×8.9 mm
Weight 199 g 199 g
Price
Camera comparison
ZTE Axon 40 pro
  • Main: 108MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 16MP
44
camera
ZTE Axon 50 Ultra
  • Main: 64MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 32MP
86
camera
Display comparison
ZTE Axon 40 pro
  • 6.7" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
89
display
ZTE Axon 50 Ultra
  • 6.7" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
89
display
Battery and charging
ZTE Axon 40 pro
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 65W
  • No wireless charging
52
battery
ZTE Axon 50 Ultra
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 80W
  • No wireless charging
56
battery
Overall performance score

We compared ZTE Axon 40 pro and ZTE Axon 50 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

ZTE Axon 40 pro Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 5G
58/100
1010069 AnTuTu
ZTE Axon 50 Ultra Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1
73/100 +29.1%
1425446 AnTuTu

ZTE Axon 50 Ultra leads ZTE Axon 40 pro by 29.1% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra is a bit better (71/100 vs 61/100).

display

In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 89/100.

camera

In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 pro (86/100 vs 44/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra and the ZTE Axon 40 pro are nearly equal (56/100 vs 52/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 40 pro and the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra are nearly equal (52/100 vs 50/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the ZTE Axon 40 pro or the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra?

The ZTE Axon 50 Ultra is noticeably better than the ZTE Axon 40 pro — the overall rating gap is 15 points.

What is the rating of the ZTE Axon 40 pro and the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra?

The ZTE Axon 40 pro has a MobileRank rating of 58/100, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra — 73/100.

Which has the better camera: the ZTE Axon 40 pro or the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra?

The ZTE Axon 50 Ultra leads on camera score (86/100 vs 44/100).

Which is more powerful: the ZTE Axon 40 pro or the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra?

The ZTE Axon 50 Ultra leads on performance (71/100 vs 61/100).

Should you choose the ZTE Axon 40 pro over the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra?

The ZTE Axon 40 pro is a better fit for active users. The ZTE Axon 50 Ultra is a better fit for active users, mobile photography enthusiasts.