Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra vs ZTE AXON 50 5G
The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the ZTE AXON 50 5G (2023) runs on the Unisoc Tiger T760. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads — 89/100 vs 49/100 (a 40-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra has the bigger battery (7400 mAh vs 4800); the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (4,602,290 vs 628,581); the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra has NFC for contactless payments, the ZTE AXON 50 5G doesn't; the ZTE AXON 50 5G is noticeably lighter (178g vs 227g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
ZTE AXON 50 5G
What makes Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4602290 vs 628581
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 735
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 2318
- Bigger battery: 7400 vs 4800 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 46/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 32/100)
- Longer battery life (92/100 vs 48/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 79/100)
What makes ZTE AXON 50 5G better?
- Lighter: 178g vs 227g
- Better portability (73/100 vs 35/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra vs the ZTE AXON 50 5G, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra scores 40 points higher (89/100 vs 49/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads (99/100 vs 46/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads (78/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads (92/100 vs 48/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the ZTE AXON 50 5G (99/100 vs 46/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra notably outperforms the ZTE AXON 50 5G (99/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the ZTE AXON 50 5G (78/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the ZTE AXON 50 5G (92/100 vs 48/100). In the "portability" category, the ZTE AXON 50 5G significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra (73/100 vs 35/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra | ZTE AXON 50 5G | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Unisoc Tiger T760 | |
| AnTuTu | 4602290 | 628581 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 735 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 2318 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1440x3168 | 1080x2380 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7400 mAh | 4800 mAh | |
| Charging | 120W | — | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB / 24GB | — | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 13 Tiramisu | |
| Brightness (peak) | 8000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 163.7×76.8×8.7 mm | 161.9×72.8×7.9 mm | |
| Weight | 227 g | 178 g | |
| Launch price | $799 | — |
Camera comparison
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
ZTE AXON 50 5G
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
ZTE AXON 50 5G
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2380
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
- 7400 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- Wireless: 50W
ZTE AXON 50 5G
- 4800 mAh
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra and ZTE AXON 50 5G, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads ZTE AXON 50 5G by 632.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
ZTE AXON 50 5G
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the ZTE AXON 50 5G (99/100 vs 46/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra notably outperforms the ZTE AXON 50 5G (99/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the ZTE AXON 50 5G (78/100 vs 32/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the ZTE AXON 50 5G (92/100 vs 48/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the ZTE AXON 50 5G significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra (73/100 vs 35/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra or the ZTE AXON 50 5G?
The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the ZTE AXON 50 5G by 40 points (89/100 vs 49/100).
What is the rating of the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra and the ZTE AXON 50 5G?
The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 89/100, the ZTE AXON 50 5G — 49/100.
Which has the better camera: the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra or the ZTE AXON 50 5G?
The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads on camera score (78/100 vs 32/100).
Which is more powerful: the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra or the ZTE AXON 50 5G?
The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads on performance (99/100 vs 46/100).
Should you choose the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra over the ZTE AXON 50 5G?
The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.