Vivo S50 Pro mini vs ZTE Axon 41 5G
The Vivo S50 Pro mini (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5, while the ZTE Axon 41 5G (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 870. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo S50 Pro mini leads — 79/100 vs 56/100 (a 23-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 (2,902,731 vs 1,010,069); the Vivo S50 Pro mini is thinner (8.0mm vs 9.5mm).
Vivo S50 Pro mini
ZTE Axon 41 5G
- Higher AnTuTu: 2902731 vs 1010069
- Better Geekbench Single: 2903 vs 1298
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9602 vs 3520
- Bigger battery: 6500 vs 5000 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Lighter: 191g vs 203g
- 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 67/100)
- Better portability (64/100 vs 41/100)
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Overall rating 56/100
Comparing the Vivo S50 Pro mini vs the ZTE Axon 41 5G, the Vivo S50 Pro mini scores 23 points higher (79/100 vs 56/100). 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 41 5G (90/100 vs 61/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo S50 Pro mini notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 41 5G (85/100 vs 67/100). 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 41 5G (81/100 vs 52/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo S50 Pro mini notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 41 5G (64/100 vs 41/100).
| Specification | Vivo S50 Pro mini | ZTE Axon 41 5G | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 | |
| 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 | 90 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 11 Red Velvet Cake | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | — | |
| Dimensions | 150.8×71.8×8.0 mm | 163.9×76.2×9.5 mm | |
| Weight | 191 g | 203 g | |
| Launch price | $485 | — |
Vivo S50 Pro mini
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
ZTE Axon 41 5G
- Main: 64MP
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 44MP
Vivo S50 Pro mini
- 6.3" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2640
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ZTE Axon 41 5G
- 6.7" Amoled
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Vivo S50 Pro mini
- 6500 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 40W
ZTE Axon 41 5G
- 5000 mAh
- No wireless charging
We compared Vivo S50 Pro mini and ZTE Axon 41 5G, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo S50 Pro mini leads ZTE Axon 41 5G by 187.4% in our overall performance rating.
ZTE Axon 41 5G
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo S50 Pro mini notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 41 5G (90/100 vs 61/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo S50 Pro mini notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 41 5G (85/100 vs 67/100).
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 41 5G (81/100 vs 52/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo S50 Pro mini notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 41 5G (64/100 vs 41/100).
Which is better: the Vivo S50 Pro mini or the ZTE Axon 41 5G?
The Vivo S50 Pro mini significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 41 5G by 23 points (79/100 vs 56/100).
What is the rating of the Vivo S50 Pro mini and the ZTE Axon 41 5G?
The Vivo S50 Pro mini has a MobileRank rating of 79/100, the ZTE Axon 41 5G — 56/100.
Which has the better camera: the Vivo S50 Pro mini or the ZTE Axon 41 5G?
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 41 5G?
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 41 5G?
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 41 5G is a better fit for active users.