Vivo S50 Pro mini vs ZTE Axon 40 pro
The Vivo S50 Pro mini (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5, while the ZTE Axon 40 pro (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 5G. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo S50 Pro mini leads — 79/100 vs 58/100 (a 21-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo S50 Pro mini has the bigger battery (6500 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 108 MP; the Vivo S50 Pro mini is faster in AnTuTu (2,902,731 vs 1,010,069).
Vivo S50 Pro mini
ZTE Axon 40 pro
- Higher AnTuTu: 2902731 vs 1010069
- Better Geekbench Single: 2903 vs 1298
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9602 vs 3520
- Bigger battery: 6500 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 65W
- Lighter: 191g vs 199g
- Higher performance (90/100 vs 61/100)
- Better camera (64/100 vs 44/100)
- Longer battery life (81/100 vs 52/100)
- Better portability (64/100 vs 52/100)
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 50MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Better display (89/100 vs 85/100)
Comparing the Vivo S50 Pro mini vs the ZTE Axon 40 pro, the Vivo S50 Pro mini scores 21 points higher (79/100 vs 58/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo S50 Pro mini leads (90/100 vs 61/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo S50 Pro mini leads (64/100 vs 44/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo S50 Pro mini leads (81/100 vs 52/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo S50 Pro mini notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 pro (90/100 vs 61/100). In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 40 pro and the Vivo S50 Pro mini are nearly equal (89/100 vs 85/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo S50 Pro mini notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 pro (64/100 vs 44/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo S50 Pro mini notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 pro (81/100 vs 52/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo S50 Pro mini is a bit better (64/100 vs 52/100).
| Specification | Vivo S50 Pro mini | ZTE Axon 40 pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 5G | |
| AnTuTu | 2902731 | 1010069 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2903 | 1298 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9602 | 3520 | |
| Display | 6.3" LTPO AMOLED | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1216x2640 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 6500 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | 65W | |
| Wireless charging | 40W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 108 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 12, MyOS 12 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 1000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | — | |
| Dimensions | 150.8×71.8×8.0 mm | 162.9×72.9×8.7 mm | |
| Weight | 191 g | 199 g | |
| Launch price | $485 | — |
Vivo S50 Pro mini
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
ZTE Axon 40 pro
- Main: 108MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Vivo S50 Pro mini
- 6.3" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2640
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ZTE Axon 40 pro
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Vivo S50 Pro mini
- 6500 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 40W
ZTE Axon 40 pro
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- No wireless charging
We compared Vivo S50 Pro mini and ZTE Axon 40 pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo S50 Pro mini leads ZTE Axon 40 pro by 187.4% in our overall performance rating.
ZTE Axon 40 pro
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo S50 Pro mini notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 pro (90/100 vs 61/100).
display
In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 40 pro and the Vivo S50 Pro mini are nearly equal (89/100 vs 85/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo S50 Pro mini notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 pro (64/100 vs 44/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo S50 Pro mini notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 pro (81/100 vs 52/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo S50 Pro mini is a bit better (64/100 vs 52/100).
Which is better: the Vivo S50 Pro mini or the ZTE Axon 40 pro?
The Vivo S50 Pro mini significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 pro by 21 points (79/100 vs 58/100).
What is the rating of the Vivo S50 Pro mini and the ZTE Axon 40 pro?
The Vivo S50 Pro mini has a MobileRank rating of 79/100, the ZTE Axon 40 pro — 58/100.
Which has the better camera: the Vivo S50 Pro mini or the ZTE Axon 40 pro?
The Vivo S50 Pro mini leads on camera score (64/100 vs 44/100).
Which is more powerful: the Vivo S50 Pro mini or the ZTE Axon 40 pro?
The Vivo S50 Pro mini leads on performance (90/100 vs 61/100).
Should you choose the Vivo S50 Pro mini over the ZTE Axon 40 pro?
The Vivo S50 Pro mini is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers. The ZTE Axon 40 pro is a better fit for active users.