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.

The ZTE Axon 50 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) by 22 points (73/100 vs 51/100).

Profile comparison

Category scores

Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022)

Performance 58
Display 66
Camera 32
Battery 56
Portability 44
Value for money —

ZTE Axon 50 Ultra

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

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).

ZTE Axon 50 Ultra: The ZTE Axon 50 Ultra is a better fit for active users, mobile photography enthusiasts.

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
32
camera

ZTE Axon 50 Ultra

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

Display comparison

Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022)

  • 6.6" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 1080x2408
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
66
display

ZTE Axon 50 Ultra

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

Battery and charging

Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022)

  • 6000 mAh
  • Wired: 44W
  • No wireless charging
56
battery

ZTE Axon 50 Ultra

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

Overall performance score

We compared Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) and ZTE Axon 50 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) MediaTek Dimensity 1300
51/100
954090 AnTuTu
ZTE Axon 50 Ultra Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1
73/100 +32.8%
1420808 AnTuTu

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.