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 — 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 750,481); 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 23 points (73/100 vs 50/100).

Profile comparison

Category scores

Vivo iQOO Z7

Performance 51
Display 69
Camera 40
Battery 38
Portability 77
Value for money —

ZTE Axon 50 Ultra

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

What makes Vivo iQOO Z7 better?

  • Lighter: 173g vs 199g

  • Better portability (77/100 vs 50/100)

What makes ZTE Axon 50 Ultra better?

  • Higher AnTuTu: 1420808 vs 750481
  • Better Geekbench Single: 1761 vs 936
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 4688 vs 2318
  • Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4500 mAh
  • Faster charging: 80W vs 44W
  • Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 90Hz

  • Higher performance (71/100 vs 51/100)
  • Better camera (86/100 vs 40/100)
  • Longer battery life (56/100 vs 38/100)
  • Better display (89/100 vs 69/100)

Comparison verdict

Comparing the Vivo iQOO Z7 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 51/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra leads (86/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra leads (56/100 vs 38/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z7 (71/100 vs 51/100). In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z7 (89/100 vs 69/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z7 (86/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z7 (56/100 vs 38/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra (77/100 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 Z7 ZTE Axon 50 Ultra
Processor MediaTek Dimensity 920 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1
AnTuTu 750481 1420808
Geekbench Single 936 1761
Geekbench Multi 2318 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
Launch price — —

Camera comparison

Vivo iQOO Z7

  • Main: 64MP
  • Front: 16MP
40
camera

ZTE Axon 50 Ultra

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

Display comparison

Vivo iQOO Z7

  • 6.4" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 90 Hz
69
display

ZTE Axon 50 Ultra

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

Battery and charging

Vivo iQOO Z7

  • 4500 mAh
  • Wired: 44W
  • No wireless charging
38
battery

ZTE Axon 50 Ultra

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

Overall performance score

We compared Vivo iQOO Z7 and ZTE Axon 50 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Vivo iQOO Z7 MediaTek Dimensity 920
50/100
750481 AnTuTu
ZTE Axon 50 Ultra Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1
73/100 +47.2%
1420808 AnTuTu

ZTE Axon 50 Ultra leads Vivo iQOO Z7 by 47.2% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks

Detailed category analysis

performance

In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z7 (71/100 vs 51/100).

display

In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z7 (89/100 vs 69/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z7 (86/100 vs 40/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z7 (56/100 vs 38/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra (77/100 vs 50/100).

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 23 points (73/100 vs 50/100).

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

The Vivo iQOO Z7 has a MobileRank rating of 50/100, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra — 73/100.

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

The ZTE Axon 50 Ultra leads on camera score (86/100 vs 40/100).

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

The ZTE Axon 50 Ultra leads on performance (71/100 vs 51/100).

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

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