Vivo iQOO 16 vs ZTE Axon 50 Ultra
The Vivo iQOO 16 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6, while the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads — 89/100 vs 73/100 (a 16-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 16 has the bigger battery (8400 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the Vivo iQOO 16 is faster in AnTuTu (5,498,720 vs 1,420,808); the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra is noticeably lighter (199g vs 223g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Vivo iQOO 16
ZTE Axon 50 Ultra
What makes Vivo iQOO 16 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5498720 vs 1420808
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 1761
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 4688
- Bigger battery: 8400 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 80W
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 144Hz
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 71/100)
- Longer battery life (90/100 vs 56/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 89/100)
What makes ZTE Axon 50 Ultra better?
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 199g vs 223g
- Better camera (86/100 vs 78/100)
- Better portability (50/100 vs 42/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Vivo iQOO 16 vs the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra, the Vivo iQOO 16 scores 16 points higher (89/100 vs 73/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (100/100 vs 71/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (90/100 vs 56/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra (100/100 vs 71/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 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 16 significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra (90/100 vs 56/100). In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra is a bit better (50/100 vs 42/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Vivo iQOO 16 | ZTE Axon 50 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 | |
| AnTuTu | 5498720 | 1420808 | |
| Geekbench Single | 4327 | 1761 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 12873 | 4688 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1440x3168 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 165 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 8400 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 17 | Android 12, MyOS 12 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | 163.8×76.9×8.3 mm | 161.8×73.1×8.9 mm | |
| Weight | 223 g | 199 g | |
| Launch price | $840 | — |
Camera comparison
Vivo iQOO 16
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
ZTE Axon 50 Ultra
- Main: 64MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Vivo iQOO 16
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
ZTE Axon 50 Ultra
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Vivo iQOO 16
- 8400 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 40W
ZTE Axon 50 Ultra
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Vivo iQOO 16 and ZTE Axon 50 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 16 leads ZTE Axon 50 Ultra by 287.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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ZTE Axon 50 Ultra
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra (100/100 vs 71/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 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 16 significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra (90/100 vs 56/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra is a bit better (50/100 vs 42/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Vivo iQOO 16 or the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra?
The Vivo iQOO 16 is noticeably better than the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra — the overall rating gap is 16 points.
What is the rating of the Vivo iQOO 16 and the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra?
The Vivo iQOO 16 has a MobileRank rating of 89/100, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra — 73/100.
Which has the better camera: the Vivo iQOO 16 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 16 or the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra?
The Vivo iQOO 16 leads on performance (100/100 vs 71/100).
Should you choose the Vivo iQOO 16 over the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra?
The Vivo iQOO 16 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.