Vivo iQOO 15T vs ZTE Axon 50 Ultra
The Vivo iQOO 15T (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500, while the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 15T leads — 82/100 vs 73/100 (a 9-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 15T has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 200 MP vs 64 MP; the Vivo iQOO 15T is faster in AnTuTu (3,815,522 vs 1,425,446); the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra is noticeably lighter (199g vs 216g).
Vivo iQOO 15T
ZTE Axon 50 Ultra
- Higher AnTuTu: 3815522 vs 1425446
- Better Geekbench Single: 3228 vs 1761
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9553 vs 4688
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 80W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 64MP
- Higher performance (95/100 vs 71/100)
- Longer battery life (75/100 vs 56/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 89/100)
- Lighter: 199g vs 216g
- Better camera (86/100 vs 65/100)
- Better portability (50/100 vs 44/100)
Comparing the Vivo iQOO 15T vs the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra, the Vivo iQOO 15T scores 9 points higher (82/100 vs 73/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T leads (95/100 vs 71/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra leads (86/100 vs 65/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T leads (75/100 vs 56/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra (95/100 vs 71/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T is a bit better (99/100 vs 89/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15T (86/100 vs 65/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra (75/100 vs 56/100). In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra is a bit better (50/100 vs 44/100).
| Specification | Vivo iQOO 15T | ZTE Axon 50 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 | |
| AnTuTu | 3815522 | 1425446 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3228 | 1761 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9553 | 4688 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1440x3168 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 8000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 80W | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 12, MyOS 12 | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | — | 161.8×73.1×8.9 mm | |
| Weight | 216 g | 199 g | |
| Price | $499 | — |
Vivo iQOO 15T
- Main: 200MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
ZTE Axon 50 Ultra
- Main: 64MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Vivo iQOO 15T
- 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 15T
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
ZTE Axon 50 Ultra
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
We compared Vivo iQOO 15T and ZTE Axon 50 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 15T leads ZTE Axon 50 Ultra by 167.7% in our overall performance rating.
ZTE Axon 50 Ultra
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra (95/100 vs 71/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T is a bit better (99/100 vs 89/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15T (86/100 vs 65/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra (75/100 vs 56/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra is a bit better (50/100 vs 44/100).
Which is better: the Vivo iQOO 15T or the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra?
The Vivo iQOO 15T edges out the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra by just 9 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Vivo iQOO 15T and the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra?
The Vivo iQOO 15T has a MobileRank rating of 82/100, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra — 73/100.
Which has the better camera: the Vivo iQOO 15T or the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra?
The ZTE Axon 50 Ultra leads on camera score (86/100 vs 65/100).
Which is more powerful: the Vivo iQOO 15T or the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra?
The Vivo iQOO 15T leads on performance (95/100 vs 71/100).
Should you choose the Vivo iQOO 15T over the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra?
The Vivo iQOO 15T 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.