ZTE Axon 50 Ultra vs ZTE Blade A34

The ZTE Axon 50 Ultra (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1, while the ZTE Blade A34 (2024) runs on the Spreadtrum Unisoc. By overall MobileRank rating, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra leads — 73/100 vs 32/100 (a 41-point difference). Key differences: the main camera is 64 MP vs 8 MP; the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra has NFC for contactless payments, the ZTE Blade A34 doesn't.

The ZTE Axon 50 Ultra significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A34 by 41 points (73/100 vs 32/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
ZTE Axon 50 Ultra
Performance 71
Display 89
Camera 86
Battery 56
Portability 50
Value for money
ZTE Blade A34
Performance
Display 39
Camera 10
Battery 52
Portability 62
Value for money
What makes ZTE Axon 50 Ultra better?
  • Better main camera: 64MP vs 8MP

  • Better camera (86/100 vs 10/100)
  • Longer battery life (56/100 vs 52/100)
  • Better display (89/100 vs 39/100)
What makes ZTE Blade A34 better?
  • Lighter: 185g vs 199g

  • Better portability (62/100 vs 50/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra vs the ZTE Blade A34, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra scores 41 points higher (73/100 vs 32/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra leads (86/100 vs 10/100). In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A34 (89/100 vs 39/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A34 (86/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra and the ZTE Blade A34 are nearly equal (56/100 vs 52/100). In the "portability" category, the ZTE Blade A34 is a bit better (62/100 vs 50/100).

ZTE Axon 50 Ultra: The ZTE Axon 50 Ultra is a better fit for active users, mobile photography enthusiasts.
ZTE Blade A34: The ZTE Blade A34 is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification ZTE Axon 50 Ultra ZTE Blade A34
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 Spreadtrum Unisoc
AnTuTu 1425446
Geekbench Single 1761
Geekbench Multi 4688
Display 6.7" AMOLED 6.6" LCD IPS
Resolution 1080x2400 720x1612
Refresh rate 144 Hz
Battery 5000 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging 80W
Main camera 64 MP 8 MP
Ultrawide 50 MP 0 MP
Telephoto 50 MP 0 MP
Front camera 32 MP 5 MP
RAM 12GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB 64GB
OS Android 12, MyOS 12 Android 13 Tiramisu
NFC yes no
Protection IP54
Dimensions 161.8×73.1×8.9 mm 164.0×75.8×8.5 mm
Weight 199 g 185 g
Launch price
Camera comparison
ZTE Axon 50 Ultra
  • Main: 64MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 32MP
86
camera
ZTE Blade A34
  • Main: 8MP
  • Front: 5MP
10
camera
Display comparison
ZTE Axon 50 Ultra
  • 6.7" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
89
display
ZTE Blade A34
  • 6.6" LCD IPS
  • Resolution: 720x1612
  • Refresh rate: —
39
display
Battery and charging
ZTE Axon 50 Ultra
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 80W
  • No wireless charging
56
battery
ZTE Blade A34
  • 5000 mAh
  • No wireless charging
52
battery
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
display

In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A34 (89/100 vs 39/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A34 (86/100 vs 10/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra and the ZTE Blade A34 are nearly equal (56/100 vs 52/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the ZTE Blade A34 is a bit better (62/100 vs 50/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra or the ZTE Blade A34?

The ZTE Axon 50 Ultra significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A34 by 41 points (73/100 vs 32/100).

What is the rating of the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra and the ZTE Blade A34?

The ZTE Axon 50 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 73/100, the ZTE Blade A34 — 32/100.

Which has the better camera: the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra or the ZTE Blade A34?

The ZTE Axon 50 Ultra leads on camera score (86/100 vs 10/100).

Should you choose the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra over the ZTE Blade A34?

The ZTE Axon 50 Ultra is a better fit for active users, mobile photography enthusiasts. The ZTE Blade A34 is a better fit for everyday use.