Vivo S50 Pro mini vs ZTE Axon 40 Ultra
The Vivo S50 Pro mini (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5, while the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo S50 Pro mini leads — 80/100 vs 71/100 (a 9-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo S50 Pro mini has the bigger battery (6500 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the Vivo S50 Pro mini is faster in AnTuTu (3,068,952 vs 1,290,942).
Vivo S50 Pro mini
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra
- Higher AnTuTu: 3068952 vs 1290942
- Better Geekbench Single: 2903 vs 1675
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9602 vs 4453
- Bigger battery: 6500 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 65W
- Lighter: 191g vs 204g
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 69/100)
- Longer battery life (81/100 vs 52/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 80/100)
- Better portability (64/100 vs 52/100)
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Better camera (86/100 vs 64/100)
Comparing the Vivo S50 Pro mini vs the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra, the Vivo S50 Pro mini scores 9 points higher (80/100 vs 71/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo S50 Pro mini leads (91/100 vs 69/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra leads (86/100 vs 64/100). 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 Ultra (91/100 vs 69/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo S50 Pro mini is a bit better (85/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra notably outperforms the Vivo S50 Pro mini (86/100 vs 64/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo S50 Pro mini notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra (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 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 | |
| AnTuTu | 3068952 | 1290942 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2903 | 1675 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9602 | 4453 | |
| Display | 6.3" LTPO AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1216x2640 | 1116x2480 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6500 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | 65W | |
| Wireless charging | 40W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 64 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 8GB / 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 12, MyOS 12 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 1500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | — | |
| Dimensions | 150.8×71.8×8.0 mm | 163.3×73.6×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 191 g | 204 g | |
| Price | $485 | — |
Vivo S50 Pro mini
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra
- Main: 64MP f/f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 64MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 16MP
Vivo S50 Pro mini
- 6.3" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2640
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1116x2480
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo S50 Pro mini
- 6500 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 40W
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- No wireless charging
We compared Vivo S50 Pro mini and ZTE Axon 40 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo S50 Pro mini leads ZTE Axon 40 Ultra by 137.7% in our overall performance rating.
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo S50 Pro mini notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra (91/100 vs 69/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo S50 Pro mini is a bit better (85/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra notably outperforms the Vivo S50 Pro mini (86/100 vs 64/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo S50 Pro mini notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra (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 Ultra?
The Vivo S50 Pro mini edges out the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra by just 9 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Vivo S50 Pro mini and the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra?
The Vivo S50 Pro mini has a MobileRank rating of 80/100, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra — 71/100.
Which has the better camera: the Vivo S50 Pro mini or the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra?
The ZTE Axon 40 Ultra leads on camera score (86/100 vs 64/100).
Which is more powerful: the Vivo S50 Pro mini or the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra?
The Vivo S50 Pro mini leads on performance (91/100 vs 69/100).
Should you choose the Vivo S50 Pro mini over the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra?
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 Ultra is a better fit for active users, mobile photography enthusiasts.