Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) vs ZTE Axon 50 Lite

The Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) (2022) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 1300, while the ZTE Axon 50 Lite (2023) runs on the Unisoc Tiger T618. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) leads — 31/100 vs 16/100 (a 15-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 5000); the ZTE Axon 50 Lite has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) doesn't.

The Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) is noticeably better than the ZTE Axon 50 Lite — the overall rating gap is 15 points.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022)
Performance 0
Display 100
Camera 27
Battery 51
Design 46
Value for money 55
ZTE Axon 50 Lite
Performance 0
Display 0
Camera 24
Battery 36
Design 50
Value for money 55
What makes Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) better?
  • Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 44W vs 5W

  • Better camera (27/100 vs 24/100)
  • Longer battery life (51/100 vs 36/100)
  • Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
What makes ZTE Axon 50 Lite better?

  • Better design/ergonomics (50/100 vs 46/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) vs the ZTE Axon 50 Lite, the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) scores 15 points higher (31/100 vs 16/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) leads (51/100 vs 36/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 50 Lite (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) and the ZTE Axon 50 Lite are nearly equal (27/100 vs 24/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 50 Lite (51/100 vs 36/100). In the "design" category, the ZTE Axon 50 Lite and the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) are nearly equal (50/100 vs 46/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.

Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022): The Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) is a better fit for everyday use.
ZTE Axon 50 Lite: The ZTE Axon 50 Lite is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) ZTE Axon 50 Lite
Processor MediaTek Dimensity 1300 Unisoc Tiger T618
AnTuTu
Geekbench Single
Geekbench Multi
Display 6.6" IPS LCD 6.6"
Resolution 1080x2408
Refresh rate 120 Hz
Battery 6000 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging 44W 5W
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Front camera 16 MP
RAM 6GB / 8GB / 12GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB / 512GB 256GB
OS Android 12, Funtouch 12 Android 13 Tiramisu
NFC no yes
Dimensions 163.9×75.3×9.2 mm 165.0×76.1×8.4 mm
Weight 203 g
Price
Camera comparison
Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022)
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Front: 16MP
27
camera
ZTE Axon 50 Lite
  • Main: 50MP
  • Front: —
24
camera
Display comparison
Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022)
  • 6.6" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 1080x2408
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
ZTE Axon 50 Lite
  • 6.6"
  • Refresh rate: —
0
display
Battery and charging
Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022)
  • 6000 mAh
  • Wired: 44W
  • No wireless charging
51
battery
ZTE Axon 50 Lite
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 5W
  • No wireless charging
36
battery
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100.

display

In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 50 Lite (100/100 vs 0/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) and the ZTE Axon 50 Lite are nearly equal (27/100 vs 24/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 50 Lite (51/100 vs 36/100).

design

In the "design" category, the ZTE Axon 50 Lite and the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) are nearly equal (50/100 vs 46/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) or the ZTE Axon 50 Lite?

The Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) is noticeably better than the ZTE Axon 50 Lite — the overall rating gap is 15 points.

What is the rating of the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) and the ZTE Axon 50 Lite?

The Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) has a MobileRank rating of 31/100, the ZTE Axon 50 Lite — 16/100.

Should you choose the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) over the ZTE Axon 50 Lite?

The Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) is a better fit for everyday use. The ZTE Axon 50 Lite is a better fit for everyday use.