Vivo S50 vs ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition
The Vivo S50 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 3, while the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo S50 leads — 72/100 vs 71/100 (a 1-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo S50 has the bigger battery (6500 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the Vivo S50 is faster in AnTuTu (1,794,400 vs 1,294,871).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Vivo S50
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition
What makes Vivo S50 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1794400 vs 1294871
- Better Geekbench Single: 1923 vs 1662
- Better Geekbench Multi: 5179 vs 4188
- Bigger battery: 6500 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 80W
- Lighter: 196g vs 204g
- Higher performance (75/100 vs 68/100)
- Longer battery life (68/100 vs 56/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 80/100)
- Better portability (66/100 vs 52/100)
What makes ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition better?
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Better camera (86/100 vs 64/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Vivo S50 vs the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition, the Vivo S50 scores 1 points higher (72/100 vs 71/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition leads (86/100 vs 64/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo S50 leads (68/100 vs 56/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo S50 is a bit better (75/100 vs 68/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo S50 is a bit better (85/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition notably outperforms the Vivo S50 (86/100 vs 64/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo S50 is a bit better (68/100 vs 56/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo S50 is a bit better (66/100 vs 52/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Vivo S50 | ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 | |
| AnTuTu | 1794400 | 1294871 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1923 | 1662 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 5179 | 4188 | |
| Display | 6.6" AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1260x2750 | 1116x2480 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6500 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | 80W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 64 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 18GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 12, MyOS 12 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 1500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | — | |
| Dimensions | 157.5×74.3×7.6 mm | 163.3×73.6×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 196 g | 204 g | |
| Launch price | $390 | — |
Camera comparison
Vivo S50
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition
- Main: 64MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 64MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Vivo S50
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2750
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1116x2480
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Vivo S50
- 6500 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- No wireless charging
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Vivo S50 and ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo S50 leads ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition by 38.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo S50 is a bit better (75/100 vs 68/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo S50 is a bit better (85/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition notably outperforms the Vivo S50 (86/100 vs 64/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo S50 is a bit better (68/100 vs 56/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo S50 is a bit better (66/100 vs 52/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Vivo S50 or the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition?
The Vivo S50 edges out the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition by just 1 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Vivo S50 and the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition?
The Vivo S50 has a MobileRank rating of 72/100, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition — 71/100.
Which has the better camera: the Vivo S50 or the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition?
The ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition leads on camera score (86/100 vs 64/100).
Which is more powerful: the Vivo S50 or the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition?
The Vivo S50 leads on performance (75/100 vs 68/100).
Should you choose the Vivo S50 over the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition?
The Vivo S50 is a better fit for active users. The ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition is a better fit for active users, mobile photography enthusiasts.