ZTE Axon 50 Ultra vs ZTE V40 Pro

The ZTE Axon 50 Ultra (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1, while the ZTE V40 Pro (2022) runs on the Unisoc Tiger T618. By overall MobileRank rating, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra leads — 73/100 vs 55/100 (a 18-point difference). Key differences: the ZTE V40 Pro has the bigger battery (5100 mAh vs 5000); the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra has NFC for contactless payments, the ZTE V40 Pro doesn't.

The ZTE Axon 50 Ultra is noticeably better than the ZTE V40 Pro — the overall rating gap is 18 points.
Profile comparison
Category scores
ZTE Axon 50 Ultra
Performance 71
Display 89
Camera 86
Battery 56
Portability 50
Value for money
ZTE V40 Pro
Performance
Display 81
Camera 40
Battery 55
Portability 62
Value for money
What makes ZTE Axon 50 Ultra better?
  • Faster charging: 80W vs 65W

  • Better camera (86/100 vs 40/100)
  • Longer battery life (56/100 vs 55/100)
  • Better display (89/100 vs 81/100)
What makes ZTE V40 Pro better?
  • Bigger battery: 5100 vs 5000 mAh
  • Lighter: 190g vs 199g

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

Comparing the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra vs the ZTE V40 Pro, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra scores 18 points higher (73/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra leads (86/100 vs 40/100). In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra is a bit better (89/100 vs 81/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra significantly outperforms the ZTE V40 Pro (86/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra and the ZTE V40 Pro are nearly equal (56/100 vs 55/100). In the "portability" category, the ZTE V40 Pro 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 V40 Pro: The ZTE V40 Pro is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification ZTE Axon 50 Ultra ZTE V40 Pro
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 Unisoc Tiger T618
AnTuTu 1425446
Geekbench Single 1761
Geekbench Multi 4688
Display 6.7" AMOLED 6.7" AMOLED
Resolution 1080x2400 1080x2400
Refresh rate 144 Hz
Battery 5000 mAh 5100 mAh
Charging 80W 65W
Main camera 64 MP 64 MP
Ultrawide 50 MP 0 MP
Telephoto 50 MP 0 MP
Front camera 32 MP 16 MP
RAM 12GB 6GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB 128GB
OS Android 12, MyOS 12 Android 11
NFC yes no
Protection IP54
Dimensions 161.8×73.1×8.9 mm 163.9×76.2×8.3 mm
Weight 199 g 190 g
Launch price
Camera comparison
ZTE Axon 50 Ultra
  • Main: 64MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 32MP
86
camera
ZTE V40 Pro
  • Main: 64MP
  • Front: 16MP
40
camera
Display comparison
ZTE Axon 50 Ultra
  • 6.7" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
89
display
ZTE V40 Pro
  • 6.7" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: —
81
display
Battery and charging
ZTE Axon 50 Ultra
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 80W
  • No wireless charging
56
battery
ZTE V40 Pro
  • 5100 mAh
  • Wired: 65W
  • No wireless charging
55
battery
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
display

In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra is a bit better (89/100 vs 81/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra significantly outperforms the ZTE V40 Pro (86/100 vs 40/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra and the ZTE V40 Pro are nearly equal (56/100 vs 55/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the ZTE V40 Pro is a bit better (62/100 vs 50/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra or the ZTE V40 Pro?

The ZTE Axon 50 Ultra is noticeably better than the ZTE V40 Pro — the overall rating gap is 18 points.

What is the rating of the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra and the ZTE V40 Pro?

The ZTE Axon 50 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 73/100, the ZTE V40 Pro — 55/100.

Which has the better camera: the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra or the ZTE V40 Pro?

The ZTE Axon 50 Ultra leads on camera score (86/100 vs 40/100).

Should you choose the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra over the ZTE V40 Pro?

The ZTE Axon 50 Ultra is a better fit for active users, mobile photography enthusiasts. The ZTE V40 Pro is a better fit for everyday use.