Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) vs ZTE Axon 50 Ultra

The Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G+ 5G, 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 50/100 (a 23-point difference). Key differences: the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4500); the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (1,420,808 vs 820,210).

The ZTE Axon 50 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) by 23 points (73/100 vs 50/100).

Profile comparison

Category scores

Vivo iQOO Z6 (China)

Performance 55
Display 66
Camera 37
Battery 45
Portability 56
Value for money —

ZTE Axon 50 Ultra

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

What makes Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) better?

  • Lighter: 194g vs 199g

  • Better portability (56/100 vs 50/100)

What makes ZTE Axon 50 Ultra better?

  • Higher AnTuTu: 1420808 vs 820210
  • Better Geekbench Single: 1761 vs 1059
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 4688 vs 3012
  • Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4500 mAh
  • Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz

  • Higher performance (71/100 vs 55/100)
  • Better camera (86/100 vs 37/100)
  • Longer battery life (56/100 vs 45/100)
  • Better display (89/100 vs 66/100)

Comparison verdict

Comparing the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) vs the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra scores 23 points higher (73/100 vs 50/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra leads (71/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra leads (86/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra leads (56/100 vs 45/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) (71/100 vs 55/100). In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) (89/100 vs 66/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) (86/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra is a bit better (56/100 vs 45/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) is a bit better (56/100 vs 50/100).

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

Specs comparison

Specification Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) ZTE Axon 50 Ultra
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G+ 5G Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1
AnTuTu 820210 1420808
Geekbench Single 1059 1761
Geekbench Multi 3012 4688
Display 6.6" IPS LCD 6.7" AMOLED
Resolution 1080x2388 1080x2400
Refresh rate 120 Hz 144 Hz
Battery 4500 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging 80W 80W
Main camera 64 MP 64 MP
Ultrawide 0 MP 50 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 50 MP
Front camera 8 MP 32 MP
RAM 8GB / 12GB 12GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB 256GB / 512GB
OS Android 12, Origin OS Ocean Android 12, MyOS 12
Brightness (peak) 650 nits —
NFC yes yes
Protection — IP54
Dimensions 164.0×75.8×8.6 mm 161.8×73.1×8.9 mm
Weight 194 g 199 g
Launch price — —

Camera comparison

Vivo iQOO Z6 (China)

  • Main: 64MP f/1.8
  • Front: 8MP
37
camera

ZTE Axon 50 Ultra

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

Display comparison

Vivo iQOO Z6 (China)

  • 6.6" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 1080x2388
  • 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 Z6 (China)

  • 4500 mAh
  • Wired: 80W
  • No wireless charging
45
battery

ZTE Axon 50 Ultra

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

Overall performance score

We compared Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) and ZTE Axon 50 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G+ 5G
50/100
820210 AnTuTu
ZTE Axon 50 Ultra Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1
73/100 +42.3%
1420808 AnTuTu

ZTE Axon 50 Ultra leads Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) by 42.3% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks

Detailed category analysis

performance

In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) (71/100 vs 55/100).

display

In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) (89/100 vs 66/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) (86/100 vs 37/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra is a bit better (56/100 vs 45/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) is a bit better (56/100 vs 50/100).

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) or the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra?

The ZTE Axon 50 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) by 23 points (73/100 vs 50/100).

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

The Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) has a MobileRank rating of 50/100, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra — 73/100.

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

The ZTE Axon 50 Ultra leads on camera score (86/100 vs 37/100).

Which is more powerful: the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) or the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra?

The ZTE Axon 50 Ultra leads on performance (71/100 vs 55/100).

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

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