Vivo iQOO Neo 10 vs ZTE Axon 50 Ultra

The Vivo iQOO Neo 10 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4, while the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1. By overall MobileRank rating, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra leads — 73/100 vs 70/100 (a 3-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO Neo 10 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the Vivo iQOO Neo 10 is faster in AnTuTu (2,391,014 vs 1,420,808).

The ZTE Axon 50 Ultra edges out the Vivo iQOO Neo 10 by just 3 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.

Profile comparison

Category scores

Vivo iQOO Neo 10

Performance 81
Display 94
Camera 40
Battery 76
Portability 54
Value for money 78

ZTE Axon 50 Ultra

Performance 71
Display 89
Camera 86
Battery 56
Portability 50
Value for money —

What makes Vivo iQOO Neo 10 better?

  • Higher AnTuTu: 2391014 vs 1420808
  • Better Geekbench Single: 2072 vs 1761
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 6649 vs 4688
  • Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 120W vs 80W

  • Higher performance (81/100 vs 71/100)
  • Longer battery life (76/100 vs 56/100)
  • Better display (94/100 vs 89/100)
  • Better portability (54/100 vs 50/100)

What makes ZTE Axon 50 Ultra better?

  • Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
  • Lighter: 199g vs 206g

  • Better camera (86/100 vs 40/100)

Comparison verdict

Comparing the Vivo iQOO Neo 10 vs the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra scores 3 points higher (73/100 vs 70/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 10 leads (81/100 vs 71/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra leads (86/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 10 leads (76/100 vs 56/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 10 is a bit better (81/100 vs 71/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 10 is a bit better (94/100 vs 89/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo 10 (86/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 10 notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra (76/100 vs 56/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 10 and the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra are nearly equal (54/100 vs 50/100).

Vivo iQOO Neo 10: The Vivo iQOO Neo 10 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 Neo 10 ZTE Axon 50 Ultra
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1
AnTuTu 2391014 1420808
Geekbench Single 2072 1761
Geekbench Multi 6649 4688
Display 6.8" AMOLED 6.7" AMOLED
Resolution 1260x2800 1080x2400
Refresh rate 144 Hz 144 Hz
Battery 7000 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging 120W 80W
Main camera 50 MP 64 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 50 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 50 MP
Front camera 32 MP 32 MP
RAM 8GB / 12GB / 16GB 12GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB / 512GB 256GB / 512GB
OS Android 15 Android 12, MyOS 12
Brightness (peak) 4400 nits —
NFC yes yes
Protection IP65 IP54
Dimensions 163.7×75.9×8.1 mm 161.8×73.1×8.9 mm
Weight 206 g 199 g
Launch price $300 —

Camera comparison

Vivo iQOO Neo 10

  • Main: 50MP f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 32MP
40
camera

ZTE Axon 50 Ultra

  • Main: 64MP f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 32MP
86
camera

Display comparison

Vivo iQOO Neo 10

  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1260x2800
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
94
display

ZTE Axon 50 Ultra

  • 6.7" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
89
display

Battery and charging

Vivo iQOO Neo 10

  • 7000 mAh
  • Wired: 120W
  • No wireless charging
76
battery

ZTE Axon 50 Ultra

  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 80W
  • No wireless charging
56
battery

Overall performance score

We compared Vivo iQOO Neo 10 and ZTE Axon 50 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Vivo iQOO Neo 10 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4
70/100
2391014 AnTuTu
ZTE Axon 50 Ultra Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1
73/100 -68.3%
1420808 AnTuTu

Vivo iQOO Neo 10 leads ZTE Axon 50 Ultra by 68.3% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks

Launch prices and where to check today's

Vivo iQOO Neo 10

$300

ZTE Axon 50 Ultra

Price unknown

Detailed category analysis

performance

In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 10 is a bit better (81/100 vs 71/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 10 is a bit better (94/100 vs 89/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo 10 (86/100 vs 40/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 10 notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra (76/100 vs 56/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 10 and the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra are nearly equal (54/100 vs 50/100).

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: the Vivo iQOO Neo 10 or the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra?

The ZTE Axon 50 Ultra edges out the Vivo iQOO Neo 10 by just 3 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.

What is the rating of the Vivo iQOO Neo 10 and the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra?

The Vivo iQOO Neo 10 has a MobileRank rating of 70/100, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra — 73/100.

Which has the better camera: the Vivo iQOO Neo 10 or the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra?

The ZTE Axon 50 Ultra leads on camera score (86/100 vs 40/100).

Which is more powerful: the Vivo iQOO Neo 10 or the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra?

The Vivo iQOO Neo 10 leads on performance (81/100 vs 71/100).

Should you choose the Vivo iQOO Neo 10 over the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra?

The Vivo iQOO Neo 10 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.