Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) vs ZTE Axon 50 Lite

The Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G+ 5G, while the ZTE Axon 50 Lite (2023) runs on the Unisoc Tiger T618. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) leads — 31/100 vs 16/100 (a 15-point difference). Key differences: the ZTE Axon 50 Lite has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 64 MP vs 50 MP.

The Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) is noticeably better than the ZTE Axon 50 Lite — the overall rating gap is 15 points.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Vivo iQOO Z6 (China)
Performance 0
Display 100
Camera 34
Battery 39
Design 57
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 Z6 (China) better?
  • Faster charging: 80W vs 5W
  • Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP

  • Better camera (34/100 vs 24/100)
  • Longer battery life (39/100 vs 36/100)
  • Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better design/ergonomics (57/100 vs 50/100)
What makes ZTE Axon 50 Lite better?
  • Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4500 mAh

  • Overall rating 16/100
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) vs the ZTE Axon 50 Lite, the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) scores 15 points higher (31/100 vs 16/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) leads (34/100 vs 24/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 50 Lite (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) is a bit better (34/100 vs 24/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) and the ZTE Axon 50 Lite are nearly equal (39/100 vs 36/100). In the "design" category, the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) is a bit better (57/100 vs 50/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.

Vivo iQOO Z6 (China): The Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) 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 Z6 (China) ZTE Axon 50 Lite
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G+ 5G Unisoc Tiger T618
AnTuTu
Geekbench Single
Geekbench Multi
Display 6.6" IPS LCD 6.6"
Resolution 1080x2388
Refresh rate 120 Hz
Battery 4500 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging 80W 5W
Main camera 64 MP 50 MP
Front camera 8 MP
RAM 8GB / 12GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB 256GB
OS Android 12, Origin OS Ocean Android 13 Tiramisu
Brightness (peak) 650 nits
NFC yes yes
Dimensions 164.0×75.8×8.6 mm 165.0×76.1×8.4 mm
Weight 194 g
Price
Camera comparison
Vivo iQOO Z6 (China)
  • Main: 64MP f/f/1.8
  • Front: 8MP
34
camera
ZTE Axon 50 Lite
  • Main: 50MP
  • Front: —
24
camera
Display comparison
Vivo iQOO Z6 (China)
  • 6.6" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 1080x2388
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
ZTE Axon 50 Lite
  • 6.6"
  • Refresh rate: —
0
display
Battery and charging
Vivo iQOO Z6 (China)
  • 4500 mAh
  • Wired: 80W
  • No wireless charging
39
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 Z6 (China) significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 50 Lite (100/100 vs 0/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) is a bit better (34/100 vs 24/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) and the ZTE Axon 50 Lite are nearly equal (39/100 vs 36/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) is a bit better (57/100 vs 50/100).

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 Z6 (China) or the ZTE Axon 50 Lite?

The Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) is noticeably better than the ZTE Axon 50 Lite — the overall rating gap is 15 points.

What is the rating of the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) and the ZTE Axon 50 Lite?

The Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) has a MobileRank rating of 31/100, the ZTE Axon 50 Lite — 16/100.

Which has the better camera: the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) or the ZTE Axon 50 Lite?

The Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) leads on camera score (34/100 vs 24/100).

Should you choose the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) over the ZTE Axon 50 Lite?

The Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) is a better fit for everyday use. The ZTE Axon 50 Lite is a better fit for everyday use.