Vivo iQOO 15 vs ZTE Axon 50 Ultra
The Vivo iQOO 15 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 15 leads — 86/100 vs 73/100 (a 13-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 15 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the Vivo iQOO 15 is faster in AnTuTu (3,740,528 vs 1,425,446); the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra is noticeably lighter (199g vs 215g).
Vivo iQOO 15
ZTE Axon 50 Ultra
- Higher AnTuTu: 3740528 vs 1425446
- Better Geekbench Single: 3041 vs 1761
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9494 vs 4688
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 80W
- Higher performance (94/100 vs 71/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 56/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 89/100)
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 199g vs 215g
- Better camera (86/100 vs 78/100)
- Better portability (50/100 vs 48/100)
Comparing the Vivo iQOO 15 vs the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra, the Vivo iQOO 15 scores 13 points higher (86/100 vs 73/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 leads (94/100 vs 71/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 leads (85/100 vs 56/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra (94/100 vs 71/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 is a bit better (99/100 vs 89/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra is a bit better (86/100 vs 78/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra (85/100 vs 56/100). In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra and the Vivo iQOO 15 are nearly equal (50/100 vs 48/100).
| Specification | Vivo iQOO 15 | ZTE Axon 50 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 | |
| AnTuTu | 3740528 | 1425446 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3041 | 1761 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9494 | 4688 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1440x3168 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 80W | |
| Wireless charging | 40W | 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 | 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 12, MyOS 12 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | 163.7×76.8×8.1 mm | 161.8×73.1×8.9 mm | |
| Weight | 215 g | 199 g | |
| Price | $599 | — |
Vivo iQOO 15
- 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
- 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
- 7000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 18:52 hrs, total 39:26 hrs
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 40W
ZTE Axon 50 Ultra
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
We compared Vivo iQOO 15 and ZTE Axon 50 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 15 leads ZTE Axon 50 Ultra by 162.4% in our overall performance rating.
ZTE Axon 50 Ultra
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra (94/100 vs 71/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 is a bit better (99/100 vs 89/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra is a bit better (86/100 vs 78/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra (85/100 vs 56/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra and the Vivo iQOO 15 are nearly equal (50/100 vs 48/100).
Which is better: the Vivo iQOO 15 or the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra?
The Vivo iQOO 15 is noticeably better than the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra — the overall rating gap is 13 points.
What is the rating of the Vivo iQOO 15 and the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra?
The Vivo iQOO 15 has a MobileRank rating of 86/100, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra — 73/100.
Which has the better camera: the Vivo iQOO 15 or the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra?
The ZTE Axon 50 Ultra leads on camera score (86/100 vs 78/100).
Which is more powerful: the Vivo iQOO 15 or the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra?
The Vivo iQOO 15 leads on performance (94/100 vs 71/100).
Should you choose the Vivo iQOO 15 over the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra?
The Vivo iQOO 15 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers. The ZTE Axon 50 Ultra is a better fit for active users, mobile photography enthusiasts.