Vivo S50 Pro mini vs ZTE Axon 40
The Vivo S50 Pro mini (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5, while the ZTE Axon 40 (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 870. 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 64 MP; the Vivo S50 Pro mini is faster in AnTuTu (2,974,201 vs 1,010,069).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Vivo S50 Pro mini
ZTE Axon 40
What makes Vivo S50 Pro mini better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 2974201 vs 1010069
- Better Geekbench Single: 2833 vs 1298
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9119 vs 3520
- Bigger battery: 6500 vs 5000 mAh
- Lighter: 191g vs 200g
- Higher performance (90/100 vs 61/100)
- Better camera (64/100 vs 51/100)
- Longer battery life (81/100 vs 52/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 73/100)
- Better portability (64/100 vs 53/100)
What makes ZTE Axon 40 better?
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Overall rating 58/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Vivo S50 Pro mini vs the ZTE Axon 40, 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 51/100). 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 (90/100 vs 61/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo S50 Pro mini is a bit better (85/100 vs 73/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo S50 Pro mini is a bit better (64/100 vs 51/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo S50 Pro mini notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 (81/100 vs 52/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo S50 Pro mini is a bit better (64/100 vs 53/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Vivo S50 Pro mini | ZTE Axon 40 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 | |
| AnTuTu | 2974201 | 1010069 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2833 | 1298 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9119 | 3520 | |
| Display | 6.3" LTPO AMOLED | 6.7" | |
| Resolution | 1216x2640 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6500 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | — | |
| Wireless charging | 40W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 44 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | — | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 12 Snow Cone | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | — | |
| Dimensions | 150.8×71.8×8.0 mm | 163.4×75.9×8.6 mm | |
| Weight | 191 g | 200 g | |
| Launch price | $485 | — |
Camera comparison
Vivo S50 Pro mini
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
ZTE Axon 40
- Main: 64MP
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 44MP
Display comparison
Vivo S50 Pro mini
- 6.3" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2640
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ZTE Axon 40
- 6.7"
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Vivo S50 Pro mini
- 6500 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 40W
ZTE Axon 40
- 5000 mAh
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Vivo S50 Pro mini and ZTE Axon 40, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo S50 Pro mini leads ZTE Axon 40 by 194.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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ZTE Axon 40
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo S50 Pro mini notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 (90/100 vs 61/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo S50 Pro mini is a bit better (85/100 vs 73/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo S50 Pro mini is a bit better (64/100 vs 51/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo S50 Pro mini notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 (81/100 vs 52/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo S50 Pro mini is a bit better (64/100 vs 53/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Vivo S50 Pro mini or the ZTE Axon 40?
The Vivo S50 Pro mini significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 by 21 points (79/100 vs 58/100).
What is the rating of the Vivo S50 Pro mini and the ZTE Axon 40?
The Vivo S50 Pro mini has a MobileRank rating of 79/100, the ZTE Axon 40 — 58/100.
Which has the better camera: the Vivo S50 Pro mini or the ZTE Axon 40?
The Vivo S50 Pro mini leads on camera score (64/100 vs 51/100).
Which is more powerful: the Vivo S50 Pro mini or the ZTE Axon 40?
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?
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 is a better fit for active users.