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).

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.

Profile comparison

Category scores

Vivo S50 Pro mini

Performance 90
Display 85
Camera 64
Battery 81
Portability 64
Value for money 80

ZTE Axon 60 Ultra

Performance 76
Display 84
Camera 78
Battery 63
Portability 30
Value for money 60

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).

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 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
64
camera

ZTE Axon 60 Ultra

  • Main: 50MP
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 32MP
78
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
79/100
2974201 AnTuTu
ZTE Axon 60 Ultra Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2
73/100 -69.3%
1757044 AnTuTu

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

Vivo S50 Pro mini

$485

ZTE Axon 60 Ultra

$700

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.