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; launch prices were $485 and $700. 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 6000); the Vivo S50 Pro mini is faster in AnTuTu (2,974,201 vs 1,757,044); the Vivo S50 Pro mini is thinner (8.0mm vs 9.1mm).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Vivo S50 Pro mini
ZTE Axon 60 Ultra
What makes Vivo S50 Pro mini better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 2974201 vs 1757044
- Better Geekbench Single: 2833 vs 2004
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9119 vs 5311
- Bigger battery: 6500 vs 6000 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 80W
- Cheaper at launch: $485 vs $700
- Higher performance (90/100 vs 76/100)
- 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?
- Better camera (78/100 vs 64/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Vivo S50 Pro mini vs the ZTE Axon 60 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 76/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra leads (78/100 vs 64/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo S50 Pro mini leads (81/100 vs 63/100). Value score: Vivo S50 Pro mini — 80/100, ZTE Axon 60 Ultra — 60/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the Vivo S50 Pro mini is a bit better (90/100 vs 76/100). 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 ZTE Axon 60 Ultra is a bit better (78/100 vs 64/100). 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).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Vivo S50 Pro mini | ZTE Axon 60 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | |
| AnTuTu | 2974201 | 1757044 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2833 | 2004 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9119 | 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 | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| 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 | — | |
| Launch price | $485 | $700 |
Camera comparison
Vivo S50 Pro mini
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
ZTE Axon 60 Ultra
- Main: 50MP
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Vivo S50 Pro mini
- 6.3" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2640
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ZTE Axon 60 Ultra
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2800
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Vivo S50 Pro mini
- 6500 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 40W
ZTE Axon 60 Ultra
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
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 leads ZTE Axon 60 Ultra by 69.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $215. Vivo S50 Pro mini was $215 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo S50 Pro mini is a bit better (90/100 vs 76/100).
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 ZTE Axon 60 Ultra is a bit better (78/100 vs 64/100).
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 edges out the ZTE Axon 60 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 60 Ultra?
The Vivo S50 Pro mini has a MobileRank rating of 79/100, the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra — 73/100.
Which has the better camera: the Vivo S50 Pro mini or the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra?
The ZTE Axon 60 Ultra leads on camera score (78/100 vs 64/100).
Which is more powerful: the Vivo S50 Pro mini or the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra?
The Vivo S50 Pro mini leads on performance (90/100 vs 76/100).
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.