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 (1,420,808 vs 1,010,069).
Profile comparison
Category scores
ZTE Axon 40 pro
ZTE Axon 50 Ultra
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: 1420808 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).
Specs comparison
| Specification | ZTE Axon 40 pro | ZTE Axon 50 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 5G | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 | |
| AnTuTu | 1010069 | 1420808 | |
| 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 | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
ZTE Axon 40 pro
- Main: 108MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
ZTE Axon 50 Ultra
- Main: 64MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
ZTE Axon 40 pro
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
ZTE Axon 50 Ultra
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
ZTE Axon 40 pro
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- No wireless charging
ZTE Axon 50 Ultra
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared ZTE Axon 40 pro and ZTE Axon 50 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
ZTE Axon 50 Ultra leads ZTE Axon 40 pro by 28.9% 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.