Vivo S50 Pro mini vs ZTE Axon 60 Ultra

The Vivo S50 Pro mini (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5, while the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo S50 Pro mini leads — 80/100 vs 67/100 (a 13-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo S50 Pro mini has the bigger battery (6500 mAh vs 6000); the Vivo S50 Pro mini is faster in AnTuTu (3,068,952 vs 1,754,213); the Vivo S50 Pro mini is thinner (8.0mm vs 9.1mm).

The Vivo S50 Pro mini is noticeably better than the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra — the overall rating gap is 13 points.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Vivo S50 Pro mini
Performance 91
Display 85
Camera 64
Battery 81
Portability 64
Value for money 88
ZTE Axon 60 Ultra
Performance 75
Display 84
Camera 57
Battery 63
Portability 30
Value for money
What makes Vivo S50 Pro mini better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3068952 vs 1754213
  • Better Geekbench Single: 2903 vs 2004
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9602 vs 5311
  • Bigger battery: 6500 vs 6000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 90W vs 80W

  • Higher performance (91/100 vs 75/100)
  • Better camera (64/100 vs 57/100)
  • Longer battery life (81/100 vs 63/100)
  • Better display (85/100 vs 84/100)
  • Better portability (64/100 vs 30/100)
What makes ZTE Axon 60 Ultra better?

  • Overall rating 67/100
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Vivo S50 Pro mini vs the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra, the Vivo S50 Pro mini scores 13 points higher (80/100 vs 67/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo S50 Pro mini leads (91/100 vs 75/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo S50 Pro mini leads (81/100 vs 63/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo S50 Pro mini notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra (91/100 vs 75/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo S50 Pro mini and the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra are nearly equal (85/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo S50 Pro mini is a bit better (64/100 vs 57/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo S50 Pro mini notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra (81/100 vs 63/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo S50 Pro mini significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra (64/100 vs 30/100).

Vivo S50 Pro mini: The Vivo S50 Pro mini is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.
ZTE Axon 60 Ultra: The ZTE Axon 60 Ultra is a better fit for active users.
Specs comparison
Specification Vivo S50 Pro mini ZTE Axon 60 Ultra
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2
AnTuTu 3068952 1754213
Geekbench Single 2903 2004
Geekbench Multi 9602 5311
Display 6.3" LTPO AMOLED 6.8" AMOLED
Resolution 1216x2640 1260x2800
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 6500 mAh 6000 mAh
Charging 90W 80W
Wireless charging 40W 0W
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 50 MP
Telephoto 50 MP 0 MP
Front camera 50 MP 32 MP
RAM 12GB / 16GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB 512GB / 1TB
OS Android 16 Android 14
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68/IP69 IP68
Dimensions 150.8×71.8×8.0 mm 163.6×76.0×9.1 mm
Weight 191 g
Price $485
Camera comparison
Vivo S50 Pro mini
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.6
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 50MP
64
camera
ZTE Axon 60 Ultra
  • Main: 50MP
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Front: 32MP
57
camera
Display comparison
Vivo S50 Pro mini
  • 6.3" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1216x2640
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
85
display
ZTE Axon 60 Ultra
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1260x2800
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
84
display
Battery and charging
Vivo S50 Pro mini
  • 6500 mAh
  • Wired: 90W
  • Wireless: 40W
81
battery
ZTE Axon 60 Ultra
  • 6000 mAh
  • Wired: 80W
  • No wireless charging
63
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Vivo S50 Pro mini and ZTE Axon 60 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Vivo S50 Pro mini Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5
80/100
3068952 AnTuTu
ZTE Axon 60 Ultra Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2
67/100 -74.9%
1754213 AnTuTu

Vivo S50 Pro mini leads ZTE Axon 60 Ultra by 74.9% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Vivo S50 Pro mini
$485
ZTE Axon 60 Ultra
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Vivo S50 Pro mini notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra (91/100 vs 75/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Vivo S50 Pro mini and the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra are nearly equal (85/100 vs 84/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Vivo S50 Pro mini is a bit better (64/100 vs 57/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Vivo S50 Pro mini notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra (81/100 vs 63/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Vivo S50 Pro mini significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra (64/100 vs 30/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Vivo S50 Pro mini or the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra?

The Vivo S50 Pro mini is noticeably better than the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra — the overall rating gap is 13 points.

What is the rating of the Vivo S50 Pro mini and the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra?

The Vivo S50 Pro mini has a MobileRank rating of 80/100, the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra — 67/100.

Which has the better camera: the Vivo S50 Pro mini or the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra?

The Vivo S50 Pro mini leads on camera score (64/100 vs 57/100).

Which is more powerful: the Vivo S50 Pro mini or the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra?

The Vivo S50 Pro mini leads on performance (91/100 vs 75/100).

Should you choose the Vivo S50 Pro mini over the ZTE Axon 60 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 60 Ultra is a better fit for active users.