Vivo S50 vs ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G Extreme Edition
The Vivo S50 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 3, while the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G Extreme Edition (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 (nm). 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 (1,801,694 vs 1,290,942).
Vivo S50
ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G Extreme Edition
- Higher AnTuTu: 1801694 vs 1290942
- Better Geekbench Single: 1930 vs 1675
- Better Geekbench Multi: 4817 vs 4453
- Bigger battery: 6500 vs 5000 mAh
- Lighter: 196g vs 204g
- Higher performance (75/100 vs 69/100)
- Longer battery life (68/100 vs 52/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 80/100)
- Better portability (66/100 vs 52/100)
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Better camera (86/100 vs 64/100)
Comparing the Vivo S50 vs the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G Extreme Edition, the Vivo S50 scores 1 points higher (72/100 vs 71/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G Extreme Edition leads (86/100 vs 64/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo S50 leads (68/100 vs 52/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo S50 is a bit better (75/100 vs 69/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo S50 is a bit better (85/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G Extreme Edition notably outperforms the Vivo S50 (86/100 vs 64/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo S50 notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G Extreme Edition (68/100 vs 52/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo S50 is a bit better (66/100 vs 52/100).
| Specification | Vivo S50 | ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G Extreme Edition | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 (nm) | |
| AnTuTu | 1801694 | 1290942 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1930 | 1675 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4817 | 4453 | |
| Display | 6.6" AMOLED | 6.7" Oled | |
| Resolution | 1260x2750 | 1116x2480 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6500 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | — | |
| 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 | — | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 12 Snow Cone | |
| 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 | — |
Vivo S50
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G Extreme Edition
- Main: 64MP
- Ultrawide: 64MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 16MP
Vivo S50
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2750
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G Extreme Edition
- 6.7" Oled
- Resolution: 1116x2480
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo S50
- 6500 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- No wireless charging
ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G Extreme Edition
- 5000 mAh
- No wireless charging
We compared Vivo S50 and ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G Extreme Edition, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo S50 leads ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G Extreme Edition by 39.6% in our overall performance rating.
ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G Extreme Edition
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo S50 is a bit better (75/100 vs 69/100).
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 41 Ultra 5G Extreme Edition notably outperforms the Vivo S50 (86/100 vs 64/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo S50 notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G Extreme Edition (68/100 vs 52/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo S50 is a bit better (66/100 vs 52/100).
Which is better: the Vivo S50 or the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G Extreme Edition?
The Vivo S50 edges out the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G Extreme 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 41 Ultra 5G Extreme Edition?
The Vivo S50 has a MobileRank rating of 72/100, the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G Extreme Edition — 71/100.
Which has the better camera: the Vivo S50 or the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G Extreme Edition?
The ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G Extreme Edition leads on camera score (86/100 vs 64/100).
Which is more powerful: the Vivo S50 or the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G Extreme Edition?
The Vivo S50 leads on performance (75/100 vs 69/100).
Should you choose the Vivo S50 over the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G Extreme Edition?
The Vivo S50 is a better fit for active users, budget-conscious buyers. The ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G Extreme Edition is a better fit for active users, mobile photography enthusiasts.