Vivo S50 vs ZTE Axon 50 Ultra

The Vivo S50 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 3, while the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1. By overall MobileRank rating, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra leads — 73/100 vs 72/100 (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 1,420,808); the Vivo S50 is thinner (7.6mm vs 8.9mm).

The ZTE Axon 50 Ultra edges out the Vivo S50 by just 1 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.

Profile comparison

Category scores

Vivo S50

Performance 75
Display 85
Camera 64
Battery 68
Portability 66
Value for money 74

ZTE Axon 50 Ultra

Performance 71
Display 89
Camera 86
Battery 56
Portability 50
Value for money —

What makes Vivo S50 better?

  • Higher AnTuTu: 1794400 vs 1420808
  • Better Geekbench Single: 1923 vs 1761
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 5179 vs 4688
  • Bigger battery: 6500 vs 5000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 90W vs 80W
  • Lighter: 196g vs 199g

  • Higher performance (75/100 vs 71/100)
  • Longer battery life (68/100 vs 56/100)
  • Better portability (66/100 vs 50/100)

What makes ZTE Axon 50 Ultra better?

  • Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz

  • Better camera (86/100 vs 64/100)
  • Better display (89/100 vs 85/100)

Comparison verdict

Comparing the Vivo S50 vs the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra scores 1 points higher (73/100 vs 72/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra 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 and the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra are nearly equal (75/100 vs 71/100). In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra and the Vivo S50 are nearly equal (89/100 vs 85/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra 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 notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra (66/100 vs 50/100).

Vivo S50: The Vivo S50 is a better fit for active users.
ZTE Axon 50 Ultra: The ZTE Axon 50 Ultra is a better fit for active users, mobile photography enthusiasts.

Specs comparison

Specification Vivo S50 ZTE Axon 50 Ultra
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1
AnTuTu 1794400 1420808
Geekbench Single 1923 1761
Geekbench Multi 5179 4688
Display 6.6" AMOLED 6.7" AMOLED
Resolution 1260x2750 1080x2400
Refresh rate 120 Hz 144 Hz
Battery 6500 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging 90W 80W
Main camera 50 MP 64 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 12, MyOS 12
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68/IP69 IP54
Dimensions 157.5×74.3×7.6 mm 161.8×73.1×8.9 mm
Weight 196 g 199 g
Launch price $390 —

Camera comparison

Vivo S50

  • Main: 50MP f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 50MP
64
camera

ZTE Axon 50 Ultra

  • Main: 64MP f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 32MP
86
camera

Display comparison

Vivo S50

  • 6.6" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1260x2750
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
85
display

ZTE Axon 50 Ultra

  • 6.7" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
89
display

Battery and charging

Vivo S50

  • 6500 mAh
  • Wired: 90W
  • No wireless charging
68
battery

ZTE Axon 50 Ultra

  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 80W
  • No wireless charging
56
battery

Overall performance score

We compared Vivo S50 and ZTE Axon 50 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Vivo S50 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 3
72/100
1794400 AnTuTu
ZTE Axon 50 Ultra Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1
73/100 -26.3%
1420808 AnTuTu

Vivo S50 leads ZTE Axon 50 Ultra by 26.3% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks

Launch prices and where to check today's

Vivo S50

$390

ZTE Axon 50 Ultra

Price unknown

Detailed category analysis

performance

In the "performance" category, the Vivo S50 and the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra are nearly equal (75/100 vs 71/100).

display

In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra and the Vivo S50 are nearly equal (89/100 vs 85/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra 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 notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra (66/100 vs 50/100).

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: the Vivo S50 or the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra?

The ZTE Axon 50 Ultra edges out the Vivo S50 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 50 Ultra?

The Vivo S50 has a MobileRank rating of 72/100, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra — 73/100.

Which has the better camera: the Vivo S50 or the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra?

The ZTE Axon 50 Ultra leads on camera score (86/100 vs 64/100).

Should you choose the Vivo S50 over the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra?

The Vivo S50 is a better fit for active users. The ZTE Axon 50 Ultra is a better fit for active users, mobile photography enthusiasts.