Vivo iQOO 15 vs ZTE AXON 50 5G

The Vivo iQOO 15 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the ZTE AXON 50 5G (2023) runs on the Unisoc Tiger T760. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 15 leads — 86/100 vs 49/100 (a 37-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 15 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 4800); the Vivo iQOO 15 is faster in AnTuTu (3,758,268 vs 628,581); the Vivo iQOO 15 has NFC for contactless payments, the ZTE AXON 50 5G doesn't; the ZTE AXON 50 5G is noticeably lighter (178g vs 215g).

The Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the ZTE AXON 50 5G by 37 points (86/100 vs 49/100).

Profile comparison

Category scores

Vivo iQOO 15

Performance 94
Display 99
Camera 78
Battery 85
Portability 48
Value for money 86

ZTE AXON 50 5G

Performance 46
Display 79
Camera 32
Battery 48
Portability 73
Value for money —

What makes Vivo iQOO 15 better?

  • Higher AnTuTu: 3758268 vs 628581
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3013 vs 735
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9287 vs 2318
  • Bigger battery: 7000 vs 4800 mAh
  • Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz

  • Higher performance (94/100 vs 46/100)
  • Better camera (78/100 vs 32/100)
  • Longer battery life (85/100 vs 48/100)
  • Better display (99/100 vs 79/100)

What makes ZTE AXON 50 5G better?

  • Lighter: 178g vs 215g

  • Better portability (73/100 vs 48/100)

Comparison verdict

Comparing the Vivo iQOO 15 vs the ZTE AXON 50 5G, the Vivo iQOO 15 scores 37 points higher (86/100 vs 49/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 leads (94/100 vs 46/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 leads (78/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 leads (85/100 vs 48/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the ZTE AXON 50 5G (94/100 vs 46/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 notably outperforms the ZTE AXON 50 5G (99/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the ZTE AXON 50 5G (78/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the ZTE AXON 50 5G (85/100 vs 48/100). In the "portability" category, the ZTE AXON 50 5G notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15 (73/100 vs 48/100).

Vivo iQOO 15: The Vivo iQOO 15 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.

Specs comparison

Specification Vivo iQOO 15 ZTE AXON 50 5G
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Unisoc Tiger T760
AnTuTu 3758268 628581
Geekbench Single 3013 735
Geekbench Multi 9287 2318
Display 6.8" LTPO AMOLED 6.7" AMOLED
Resolution 1440x3168 1080x2380
Refresh rate 144 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 7000 mAh 4800 mAh
Charging 100W —
Wireless charging 40W 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 —
Storage 256GB / 512GB / 1TB 256GB
OS Android 16 Android 13 Tiramisu
Brightness (peak) 6000 nits —
NFC yes no
Protection IP68 —
Dimensions 163.7×76.8×8.1 mm 161.9×72.8×7.9 mm
Weight 215 g 178 g
Launch price $599 —

Camera comparison

Vivo iQOO 15

  • Main: 50MP f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 32MP
78
camera

ZTE AXON 50 5G

  • Main: 50MP
  • Front: 16MP
32
camera

Display comparison

Vivo iQOO 15

  • 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1440x3168
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
99
display

ZTE AXON 50 5G

  • 6.7" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2380
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
79
display

Battery and charging

Vivo iQOO 15

  • 7000 mAh
  • NanoReview test: web browsing 18:52 hrs, total 39:26 hrs
  • Wired: 100W
  • Wireless: 40W
85
battery

ZTE AXON 50 5G

  • 4800 mAh
  • No wireless charging
48
battery

Overall performance score

We compared Vivo iQOO 15 and ZTE AXON 50 5G, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Vivo iQOO 15 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
86/100
3758268 AnTuTu
ZTE AXON 50 5G Unisoc Tiger T760
49/100 -497.9%
628581 AnTuTu

Vivo iQOO 15 leads ZTE AXON 50 5G by 497.9% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks

Launch prices and where to check today's

Vivo iQOO 15

$599

ZTE AXON 50 5G

Price unknown

Detailed category analysis

performance

In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the ZTE AXON 50 5G (94/100 vs 46/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 notably outperforms the ZTE AXON 50 5G (99/100 vs 79/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the ZTE AXON 50 5G (78/100 vs 32/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the ZTE AXON 50 5G (85/100 vs 48/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the ZTE AXON 50 5G notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15 (73/100 vs 48/100).

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: the Vivo iQOO 15 or the ZTE AXON 50 5G?

The Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the ZTE AXON 50 5G by 37 points (86/100 vs 49/100).

What is the rating of the Vivo iQOO 15 and the ZTE AXON 50 5G?

The Vivo iQOO 15 has a MobileRank rating of 86/100, the ZTE AXON 50 5G — 49/100.

Which has the better camera: the Vivo iQOO 15 or the ZTE AXON 50 5G?

The Vivo iQOO 15 leads on camera score (78/100 vs 32/100).

Which is more powerful: the Vivo iQOO 15 or the ZTE AXON 50 5G?

The Vivo iQOO 15 leads on performance (94/100 vs 46/100).

Should you choose the Vivo iQOO 15 over the ZTE AXON 50 5G?

The Vivo iQOO 15 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.