Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra vs ZTE Axon 50 Lite

The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the ZTE Axon 50 Lite (2023) runs on the Unisoc Tiger T618. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads — 84/100 vs 16/100 (a 68-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra has the bigger battery (7400 mAh vs 5000).

The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 50 Lite by 68 points (84/100 vs 16/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
Performance 97
Display 100
Camera 74
Battery 86
Design 16
Value for money 55
ZTE Axon 50 Lite
Performance 0
Display 0
Camera 24
Battery 36
Design 50
Value for money 55
What makes Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra better?
  • Bigger battery: 7400 vs 5000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 120W vs 5W

  • Higher performance (97/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better camera (74/100 vs 24/100)
  • Longer battery life (86/100 vs 36/100)
  • Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
What makes ZTE Axon 50 Lite better?

  • Better design/ergonomics (50/100 vs 16/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra vs the ZTE Axon 50 Lite, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra scores 68 points higher (84/100 vs 16/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads (97/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads (74/100 vs 24/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads (86/100 vs 36/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 50 Lite (97/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 50 Lite (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 50 Lite (74/100 vs 24/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 50 Lite (86/100 vs 36/100). In the "design" category, the ZTE Axon 50 Lite significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra (50/100 vs 16/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.

Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra: The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.
ZTE Axon 50 Lite: The ZTE Axon 50 Lite is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra ZTE Axon 50 Lite
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 Unisoc Tiger T618
AnTuTu 4602290
Geekbench Single 3640
Geekbench Multi 11033
Display 6.8" LTPO AMOLED 6.6"
Resolution 1440x3168
Refresh rate 144 Hz
Battery 7400 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging 120W 5W
Wireless charging 50W 0W
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 50 MP 0 MP
Telephoto 50 MP 0 MP
Front camera 32 MP
RAM 12GB / 16GB / 24GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB / 1TB 256GB
OS Android 16 Android 13 Tiramisu
Brightness (peak) 8000 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68
Dimensions 163.7×76.8×8.7 mm 165.0×76.1×8.4 mm
Weight 227 g
Price $799
Camera comparison
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 32MP
74
camera
ZTE Axon 50 Lite
  • Main: 50MP
  • Front: —
24
camera
Display comparison
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
  • 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1440x3168
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
100
display
ZTE Axon 50 Lite
  • 6.6"
  • Refresh rate: —
0
display
Battery and charging
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
  • 7400 mAh
  • Wired: 120W
  • Wireless: 50W
86
battery
ZTE Axon 50 Lite
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 5W
  • No wireless charging
36
battery
Benchmarks
Price and availability
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
$799
ZTE Axon 50 Lite
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 50 Lite (97/100 vs 0/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 50 Lite (100/100 vs 0/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 50 Lite (74/100 vs 24/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 50 Lite (86/100 vs 36/100).

design

In the "design" category, the ZTE Axon 50 Lite significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra (50/100 vs 16/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra or the ZTE Axon 50 Lite?

The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 50 Lite by 68 points (84/100 vs 16/100).

What is the rating of the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra and the ZTE Axon 50 Lite?

The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 84/100, the ZTE Axon 50 Lite — 16/100.

Which has the better camera: the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra or the ZTE Axon 50 Lite?

The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads on camera score (74/100 vs 24/100).

Which is more powerful: the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra or the ZTE Axon 50 Lite?

The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads on performance (97/100 vs 0/100).

Should you choose the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra over the ZTE Axon 50 Lite?

The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life. The ZTE Axon 50 Lite is a better fit for everyday use.