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).

The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra by 30 points (84/100 vs 54/100).
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 Ultra
Performance 22
Display 100
Camera 84
Battery 51
Design 51
Value for money 55
What makes Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra better?
  • 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)
What makes ZTE Axon 50 Ultra better?
  • 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)
Comparison verdict

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.

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 Ultra: The ZTE Axon 50 Ultra is a better fit for mobile photography enthusiasts.
Specs comparison
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
Camera comparison
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 32MP
74
camera
ZTE Axon 50 Ultra
  • Main: 64MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 32MP
84
camera
Display comparison
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
  • 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1440x3168
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
100
display
ZTE Axon 50 Ultra
  • 6.7" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
  • 7400 mAh
  • Wired: 120W
  • Wireless: 50W
86
battery
ZTE Axon 50 Ultra
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 80W
  • No wireless charging
51
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra and ZTE Axon 50 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
84/100
4602290 AnTuTu
ZTE Axon 50 Ultra Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1
54/100 -222.9%
1425446 AnTuTu

Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads ZTE Axon 50 Ultra by 222.9% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
$799
ZTE Axon 50 Ultra
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
performance

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.

Frequently asked questions
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.