Vivo iQOO 13 vs ZTE Axon 50 Ultra
The Vivo iQOO 13 (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 13 leads — 84/100 vs 73/100 (a 11-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 13 has the bigger battery (6150 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the Vivo iQOO 13 is faster in AnTuTu (3,150,555 vs 1,420,808).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Vivo iQOO 13
ZTE Axon 50 Ultra
What makes Vivo iQOO 13 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3150555 vs 1420808
- Better Geekbench Single: 3013 vs 1761
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9287 vs 4688
- Bigger battery: 6150 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 120W vs 80W
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 71/100)
- Longer battery life (73/100 vs 56/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 89/100)
- Better portability (55/100 vs 50/100)
What makes ZTE Axon 50 Ultra better?
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 199g vs 207g
- Better camera (86/100 vs 78/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Vivo iQOO 13 vs the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra, the Vivo iQOO 13 scores 11 points higher (84/100 vs 73/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 leads (91/100 vs 71/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 leads (73/100 vs 56/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra (91/100 vs 71/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 is a bit better (99/100 vs 89/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra is a bit better (86/100 vs 78/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra (73/100 vs 56/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 is a bit better (55/100 vs 50/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Vivo iQOO 13 | ZTE Axon 50 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 | |
| AnTuTu | 3150555 | 1420808 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3013 | 1761 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9287 | 4688 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1440x3168 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 6150 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 120W | 80W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 15, OriginOS 5 (China) | Android 12, MyOS 12 | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | 163.4×76.7×8.0 mm | 161.8×73.1×8.9 mm | |
| Weight | 207 g | 199 g | |
| Launch price | $650 | — |
Camera comparison
Vivo iQOO 13
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
ZTE Axon 50 Ultra
- Main: 64MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Vivo iQOO 13
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
ZTE Axon 50 Ultra
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Vivo iQOO 13
- 6150 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 14:22 hrs, total 30:28 hrs
- Wired: 120W
- No wireless charging
ZTE Axon 50 Ultra
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Vivo iQOO 13 and ZTE Axon 50 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 13 leads ZTE Axon 50 Ultra by 121.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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ZTE Axon 50 Ultra
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra (91/100 vs 71/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 is a bit better (99/100 vs 89/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra is a bit better (86/100 vs 78/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra (73/100 vs 56/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 is a bit better (55/100 vs 50/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Vivo iQOO 13 or the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra?
The Vivo iQOO 13 is noticeably better than the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra — the overall rating gap is 11 points.
What is the rating of the Vivo iQOO 13 and the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra?
The Vivo iQOO 13 has a MobileRank rating of 84/100, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra — 73/100.
Which has the better camera: the Vivo iQOO 13 or the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra?
The ZTE Axon 50 Ultra leads on camera score (86/100 vs 78/100).
Which is more powerful: the Vivo iQOO 13 or the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra?
The Vivo iQOO 13 leads on performance (91/100 vs 71/100).
Should you choose the Vivo iQOO 13 over the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra?
The Vivo iQOO 13 is a better fit for gamers and power users, budget-conscious buyers. The ZTE Axon 50 Ultra is a better fit for active users, mobile photography enthusiasts.