Vivo S50 vs ZTE Axon 60 Ultra
The Vivo S50 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 3, while the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2; launch prices were $390 and $700. By overall MobileRank rating, the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra leads — 73/100 vs 72/100 (a 1-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo S50 has the bigger battery (6500 mAh vs 6000); the Vivo S50 is faster in AnTuTu (1,794,400 vs 1,757,044); the Vivo S50 is thinner (7.6mm vs 9.1mm).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Vivo S50
ZTE Axon 60 Ultra
What makes Vivo S50 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1794400 vs 1757044
- Bigger battery: 6500 vs 6000 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 80W
- Cheaper at launch: $390 vs $700
- Longer battery life (68/100 vs 63/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 84/100)
- Better portability (66/100 vs 30/100)
What makes ZTE Axon 60 Ultra better?
- Better Geekbench Single: 2004 vs 1923
- Better Geekbench Multi: 5311 vs 5179
- Higher performance (76/100 vs 75/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 64/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Vivo S50 vs the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra, the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra scores 1 points higher (73/100 vs 72/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra leads (78/100 vs 64/100). Value score: Vivo S50 — 74/100, 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 ZTE Axon 60 Ultra and the Vivo S50 are nearly equal (76/100 vs 75/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo S50 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 is a bit better (68/100 vs 63/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo S50 significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra (66/100 vs 30/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Vivo S50 | ZTE Axon 60 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | |
| AnTuTu | 1794400 | 1757044 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1923 | 2004 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 5179 | 5311 | |
| Display | 6.6" AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1260x2750 | 1260x2800 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6500 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | 80W | |
| 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 | 157.5×74.3×7.6 mm | 163.6×76.0×9.1 mm | |
| Weight | 196 g | — | |
| Launch price | $390 | $700 |
Camera comparison
Vivo S50
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
ZTE Axon 60 Ultra
- Main: 50MP
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Vivo S50
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2750
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ZTE Axon 60 Ultra
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2800
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Vivo S50
- 6500 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- No wireless charging
ZTE Axon 60 Ultra
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Vivo S50 and ZTE Axon 60 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo S50 leads ZTE Axon 60 Ultra by 2.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $310. Vivo S50 was $310 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra and the Vivo S50 are nearly equal (76/100 vs 75/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo S50 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 is a bit better (68/100 vs 63/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo S50 significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra (66/100 vs 30/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Vivo S50 or the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra?
The ZTE Axon 60 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 60 Ultra?
The Vivo S50 has a MobileRank rating of 72/100, the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra — 73/100.
Which has the better camera: the Vivo S50 or the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra?
The ZTE Axon 60 Ultra leads on camera score (78/100 vs 64/100).
Should you choose the Vivo S50 over the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra?
The Vivo S50 is a better fit for active users. The ZTE Axon 60 Ultra is a better fit for active users.