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).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Vivo S50
ZTE Axon 50 Ultra
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).
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
ZTE Axon 50 Ultra
- Main: 64MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Vivo S50
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2750
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ZTE Axon 50 Ultra
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Vivo S50
- 6500 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- No wireless charging
ZTE Axon 50 Ultra
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Vivo S50 and ZTE Axon 50 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo S50 leads ZTE Axon 50 Ultra by 26.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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ZTE Axon 50 Ultra
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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.