Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra vs ZTE Axon 50 Ultra
The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads — 84/100 vs 54/100 (a 30-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra has the bigger battery (7400 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (4,602,290 vs 1,425,446); the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra is noticeably lighter (199g vs 227g).
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
ZTE Axon 50 Ultra
- Higher AnTuTu: 4602290 vs 1425446
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 1761
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 4688
- Bigger battery: 7400 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 120W vs 80W
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 22/100)
- Longer battery life (86/100 vs 51/100)
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 199g vs 227g
- Better camera (84/100 vs 74/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (51/100 vs 16/100)
Comparing the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra vs the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra scores 30 points higher (84/100 vs 54/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads (97/100 vs 22/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra leads (84/100 vs 74/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads (86/100 vs 51/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra (97/100 vs 22/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra is a bit better (84/100 vs 74/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra (86/100 vs 51/100). In the "design" category, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra (51/100 vs 16/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
| Specification | Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra | ZTE Axon 50 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 | |
| AnTuTu | 4602290 | 1425446 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3640 | 1761 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11033 | 4688 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1440x3168 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 7400 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 120W | 80W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| 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 / 24GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 12, MyOS 12 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 8000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | 163.7×76.8×8.7 mm | 161.8×73.1×8.9 mm | |
| Weight | 227 g | 199 g | |
| Price | $799 | — |
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
ZTE Axon 50 Ultra
- Main: 64MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
ZTE Axon 50 Ultra
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
- 7400 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- Wireless: 50W
ZTE Axon 50 Ultra
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
We compared Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra and ZTE Axon 50 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads ZTE Axon 50 Ultra by 222.9% in our overall performance rating.
ZTE Axon 50 Ultra
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra (97/100 vs 22/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra is a bit better (84/100 vs 74/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra (86/100 vs 51/100).
design
In the "design" category, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra (51/100 vs 16/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
Which is better: the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra or the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra?
The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra by 30 points (84/100 vs 54/100).
What is the rating of the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra and the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra?
The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 84/100, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra — 54/100.
Which has the better camera: the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra or the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra?
The ZTE Axon 50 Ultra leads on camera score (84/100 vs 74/100).
Which is more powerful: the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra or the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra?
The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads on performance (97/100 vs 22/100).
Should you choose the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra over the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra?
The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life. The ZTE Axon 50 Ultra is a better fit for mobile photography enthusiasts.