Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) vs ZTE Axon 50 Ultra
The Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) (2022) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 1300, 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 51/100 (a 22-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (1,420,808 vs 954,090); the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022)
ZTE Axon 50 Ultra
What makes Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) better?
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5000 mAh
- Overall rating 51/100
What makes ZTE Axon 50 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1420808 vs 954090
- Better Geekbench Single: 1761 vs 1114
- Better Geekbench Multi: 4688 vs 3281
- Faster charging: 80W vs 44W
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 199g vs 203g
- Higher performance (71/100 vs 58/100)
- Better camera (86/100 vs 32/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 66/100)
- Better portability (50/100 vs 44/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) vs the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra scores 22 points higher (73/100 vs 51/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra leads (71/100 vs 58/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra leads (86/100 vs 32/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra is a bit better (71/100 vs 58/100). In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) (89/100 vs 66/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) (86/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, both devices are on the same level — 56/100. In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra is a bit better (50/100 vs 44/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) | ZTE Axon 50 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 1300 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 | |
| AnTuTu | 954090 | 1420808 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1114 | 1761 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3281 | 4688 | |
| Display | 6.6" IPS LCD | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2408 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 44W | 80W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB / 12GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 12, Funtouch 12 | Android 12, MyOS 12 | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | 163.9×75.3×9.2 mm | 161.8×73.1×8.9 mm | |
| Weight | 203 g | 199 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022)
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 16MP
ZTE Axon 50 Ultra
- Main: 64MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022)
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2408
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ZTE Axon 50 Ultra
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022)
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 44W
- No wireless charging
ZTE Axon 50 Ultra
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) and ZTE Axon 50 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
ZTE Axon 50 Ultra leads Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) by 32.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra is a bit better (71/100 vs 58/100).
display
In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) (89/100 vs 66/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) (86/100 vs 32/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, both devices are on the same level — 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 Z5 (2022) or the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra?
The ZTE Axon 50 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) by 22 points (73/100 vs 51/100).
What is the rating of the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) and the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra?
The Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) has a MobileRank rating of 51/100, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra — 73/100.
Which has the better camera: the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) or the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra?
The ZTE Axon 50 Ultra leads on camera score (86/100 vs 32/100).
Which is more powerful: the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) or the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra?
The ZTE Axon 50 Ultra leads on performance (71/100 vs 58/100).
Should you choose the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) over the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra?
The ZTE Axon 50 Ultra is a better fit for active users, mobile photography enthusiasts.