Vivo iQOO 16 vs ZTE AXON 50 5G
The Vivo iQOO 16 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6, while the ZTE AXON 50 5G (2023) runs on the Unisoc Tiger T760. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads — 89/100 vs 49/100 (a 40-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 16 has the bigger battery (8400 mAh vs 4800); the Vivo iQOO 16 is faster in AnTuTu (5,498,720 vs 628,581); the Vivo iQOO 16 has NFC for contactless payments, the ZTE AXON 50 5G doesn't; the ZTE AXON 50 5G is noticeably lighter (178g vs 223g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Vivo iQOO 16
ZTE AXON 50 5G
What makes Vivo iQOO 16 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5498720 vs 628581
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 735
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 2318
- Bigger battery: 8400 vs 4800 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 46/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 32/100)
- Longer battery life (90/100 vs 48/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 79/100)
What makes ZTE AXON 50 5G better?
- Lighter: 178g vs 223g
- Better portability (73/100 vs 42/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Vivo iQOO 16 vs the ZTE AXON 50 5G, the Vivo iQOO 16 scores 40 points higher (89/100 vs 49/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (100/100 vs 46/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (78/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (90/100 vs 48/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the ZTE AXON 50 5G (100/100 vs 46/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 notably outperforms the ZTE AXON 50 5G (99/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the ZTE AXON 50 5G (78/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the ZTE AXON 50 5G (90/100 vs 48/100). In the "portability" category, the ZTE AXON 50 5G significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO 16 (73/100 vs 42/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Vivo iQOO 16 | ZTE AXON 50 5G | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | Unisoc Tiger T760 | |
| AnTuTu | 5498720 | 628581 | |
| Geekbench Single | 4327 | 735 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 12873 | 2318 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1440x3168 | 1080x2380 | |
| Refresh rate | 165 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 8400 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 17 | Android 13 Tiramisu | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | — | |
| Dimensions | 163.8×76.9×8.3 mm | 161.9×72.8×7.9 mm | |
| Weight | 223 g | 178 g | |
| Launch price | $840 | — |
Camera comparison
Vivo iQOO 16
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
ZTE AXON 50 5G
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Vivo iQOO 16
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
ZTE AXON 50 5G
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2380
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Vivo iQOO 16
- 8400 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 40W
ZTE AXON 50 5G
- 4800 mAh
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Vivo iQOO 16 and ZTE AXON 50 5G, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 16 leads ZTE AXON 50 5G by 774.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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ZTE AXON 50 5G
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the ZTE AXON 50 5G (100/100 vs 46/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 notably outperforms the ZTE AXON 50 5G (99/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the ZTE AXON 50 5G (78/100 vs 32/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the ZTE AXON 50 5G (90/100 vs 48/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the ZTE AXON 50 5G significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO 16 (73/100 vs 42/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Vivo iQOO 16 or the ZTE AXON 50 5G?
The Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the ZTE AXON 50 5G by 40 points (89/100 vs 49/100).
What is the rating of the Vivo iQOO 16 and the ZTE AXON 50 5G?
The Vivo iQOO 16 has a MobileRank rating of 89/100, the ZTE AXON 50 5G — 49/100.
Which has the better camera: the Vivo iQOO 16 or the ZTE AXON 50 5G?
The Vivo iQOO 16 leads on camera score (78/100 vs 32/100).
Which is more powerful: the Vivo iQOO 16 or the ZTE AXON 50 5G?
The Vivo iQOO 16 leads on performance (100/100 vs 46/100).
Should you choose the Vivo iQOO 16 over the ZTE AXON 50 5G?
The Vivo iQOO 16 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.