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).

The Vivo iQOO 15T edges out the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra by just 9 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Vivo iQOO 15T
Performance 95
Display 99
Camera 65
Battery 75
Portability 44
Value for money 90
ZTE Axon 50 Ultra
Performance 71
Display 89
Camera 86
Battery 56
Portability 50
Value for money
What makes Vivo iQOO 15T better?
  • 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)
What makes ZTE Axon 50 Ultra better?
  • Lighter: 199g vs 216g

  • Better camera (86/100 vs 65/100)
  • Better portability (50/100 vs 44/100)
Comparison verdict

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).

Vivo iQOO 15T: The Vivo iQOO 15T is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.
ZTE Axon 50 Ultra: The ZTE Axon 50 Ultra is a better fit for active users, mobile photography enthusiasts.
Specs comparison
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
Camera comparison
Vivo iQOO 15T
  • Main: 200MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Front: 16MP
65
camera
ZTE Axon 50 Ultra
  • Main: 64MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 32MP
86
camera
Display comparison
Vivo iQOO 15T
  • 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1440x3168
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
99
display
ZTE Axon 50 Ultra
  • 6.7" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
89
display
Battery and charging
Vivo iQOO 15T
  • 8000 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • No wireless charging
75
battery
ZTE Axon 50 Ultra
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 80W
  • No wireless charging
56
battery
Overall performance score

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

Vivo iQOO 15T MediaTek Dimensity 9500
82/100
3815522 AnTuTu
ZTE Axon 50 Ultra Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1
73/100 -167.7%
1425446 AnTuTu

Vivo iQOO 15T leads ZTE Axon 50 Ultra by 167.7% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Vivo iQOO 15T
$499
ZTE Axon 50 Ultra
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
performance

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).

Frequently asked questions
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.