Vivo S50 Pro mini vs ZTE Axon 50 Ultra
The Vivo S50 Pro mini (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5, while the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo S50 Pro mini leads — 79/100 vs 73/100 (a 6-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 1,420,808).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Vivo S50 Pro mini
ZTE Axon 50 Ultra
What makes Vivo S50 Pro mini better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 2974201 vs 1420808
- Better Geekbench Single: 2833 vs 1761
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9119 vs 4688
- Bigger battery: 6500 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 80W
- Lighter: 191g vs 199g
- Higher performance (90/100 vs 71/100)
- Longer battery life (81/100 vs 56/100)
- Better portability (64/100 vs 50/100)
What makes ZTE Axon 50 Ultra better?
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Better camera (86/100 vs 64/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 85/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Vivo S50 Pro mini vs the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra, the Vivo S50 Pro mini scores 6 points higher (79/100 vs 73/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo S50 Pro mini leads (90/100 vs 71/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra leads (86/100 vs 64/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo S50 Pro mini leads (81/100 vs 56/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo S50 Pro mini notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra (90/100 vs 71/100). In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra and the Vivo S50 Pro mini are nearly equal (89/100 vs 85/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 50 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 50 Ultra (81/100 vs 56/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo S50 Pro mini is a bit better (64/100 vs 50/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Vivo S50 Pro mini | ZTE Axon 50 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 | |
| AnTuTu | 2974201 | 1420808 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2833 | 1761 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9119 | 4688 | |
| Display | 6.3" LTPO AMOLED | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1216x2640 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 6500 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | 80W | |
| Wireless charging | 40W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 12, MyOS 12 | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | 150.8×71.8×8.0 mm | 161.8×73.1×8.9 mm | |
| Weight | 191 g | 199 g | |
| Launch price | $485 | — |
Camera comparison
Vivo S50 Pro mini
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
ZTE Axon 50 Ultra
- Main: 64MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Vivo S50 Pro mini
- 6.3" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2640
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ZTE Axon 50 Ultra
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Vivo S50 Pro mini
- 6500 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 40W
ZTE Axon 50 Ultra
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Vivo S50 Pro mini and ZTE Axon 50 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo S50 Pro mini leads ZTE Axon 50 Ultra by 109.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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ZTE Axon 50 Ultra
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo S50 Pro mini notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra (90/100 vs 71/100).
display
In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra and the Vivo S50 Pro mini are nearly equal (89/100 vs 85/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 50 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 50 Ultra (81/100 vs 56/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo S50 Pro mini is a bit better (64/100 vs 50/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Vivo S50 Pro mini or the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra?
The Vivo S50 Pro mini edges out the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra by just 6 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Vivo S50 Pro mini and the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra?
The Vivo S50 Pro mini has a MobileRank rating of 79/100, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra — 73/100.
Which has the better camera: the Vivo S50 Pro mini or the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra?
The ZTE Axon 50 Ultra leads on camera score (86/100 vs 64/100).
Which is more powerful: the Vivo S50 Pro mini or the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra?
The Vivo S50 Pro mini leads on performance (90/100 vs 71/100).
Should you choose the Vivo S50 Pro mini over the ZTE Axon 50 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 50 Ultra is a better fit for active users, mobile photography enthusiasts.