Vivo iQOO Z7 vs ZTE Axon 50 Ultra

The Vivo iQOO Z7 (2023) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 920, 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 — 54/100 vs 26/100 (a 28-point difference). Key differences: the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4500); the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo iQOO Z7 doesn't; the Vivo iQOO Z7 is noticeably lighter (173g vs 199g).

The ZTE Axon 50 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z7 by 28 points (54/100 vs 26/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Vivo iQOO Z7
Performance 0
Display 50
Camera 37
Battery 30
Design 83
Value for money 55
ZTE Axon 50 Ultra
Performance 22
Display 100
Camera 84
Battery 51
Design 51
Value for money 55
What makes Vivo iQOO Z7 better?
  • Lighter: 173g vs 199g

  • Better design/ergonomics (83/100 vs 51/100)
What makes ZTE Axon 50 Ultra better?
  • Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4500 mAh
  • Faster charging: 80W vs 44W
  • Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 90Hz

  • Higher performance (22/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better camera (84/100 vs 37/100)
  • Longer battery life (51/100 vs 30/100)
  • Better display (100/100 vs 50/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Vivo iQOO Z7 vs the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra scores 28 points higher (54/100 vs 26/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra leads (22/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra leads (84/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra leads (51/100 vs 30/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z7 (22/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z7 (100/100 vs 50/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z7 (84/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z7 (51/100 vs 30/100). In the "design" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra (83/100 vs 51/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.

Vivo iQOO Z7: The Vivo iQOO Z7 is a better fit for everyday use.
ZTE Axon 50 Ultra: The ZTE Axon 50 Ultra is a better fit for mobile photography enthusiasts.
Specs comparison
Specification Vivo iQOO Z7 ZTE Axon 50 Ultra
Processor MediaTek Dimensity 920 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1
AnTuTu 1425446
Geekbench Single 1761
Geekbench Multi 4688
Display 6.4" AMOLED 6.7" AMOLED
Resolution 1080x2400 1080x2400
Refresh rate 90 Hz 144 Hz
Battery 4500 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging 44W 80W
Main camera 64 MP 64 MP
Ultrawide 0 MP 50 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 50 MP
Front camera 16 MP 32 MP
RAM 6GB / 8GB 12GB
Storage 128GB 256GB / 512GB
OS Android 13, Funtouch 13 Android 12, MyOS 12
Brightness (peak) 1300 nits
NFC no yes
Protection IP54 IP54
Dimensions 158.9×73.5×7.8 mm 161.8×73.1×8.9 mm
Weight 173 g 199 g
Price
Camera comparison
Vivo iQOO Z7
  • Main: 64MP
  • Front: 16MP
37
camera
ZTE Axon 50 Ultra
  • Main: 64MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 32MP
84
camera
Display comparison
Vivo iQOO Z7
  • 6.4" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 90 Hz
50
display
ZTE Axon 50 Ultra
  • 6.7" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Vivo iQOO Z7
  • 4500 mAh
  • Wired: 44W
  • No wireless charging
30
battery
ZTE Axon 50 Ultra
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 80W
  • No wireless charging
51
battery
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z7 (22/100 vs 0/100).

display

In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z7 (100/100 vs 50/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z7 (84/100 vs 37/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z7 (51/100 vs 30/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra (83/100 vs 51/100).

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 Z7 or the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra?

The ZTE Axon 50 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z7 by 28 points (54/100 vs 26/100).

What is the rating of the Vivo iQOO Z7 and the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra?

The Vivo iQOO Z7 has a MobileRank rating of 26/100, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra — 54/100.

Which has the better camera: the Vivo iQOO Z7 or the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra?

The ZTE Axon 50 Ultra leads on camera score (84/100 vs 37/100).

Which is more powerful: the Vivo iQOO Z7 or the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra?

The ZTE Axon 50 Ultra leads on performance (22/100 vs 0/100).

Should you choose the Vivo iQOO Z7 over the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra?

The Vivo iQOO Z7 is a better fit for everyday use. The ZTE Axon 50 Ultra is a better fit for mobile photography enthusiasts.