Vivo S50 vs ZTE Blade V50

The Vivo S50 (2025) is priced at $390, the ZTE Blade V50 (2023) at $351. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo S50 leads — 55/100 vs 32/100 (a 23-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo S50 has the bigger battery (6500 mAh vs 4800); the ZTE Blade V50 is noticeably lighter (178g vs 196g).

The Vivo S50 significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade V50 by 23 points (55/100 vs 32/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Vivo S50
Performance 29
Display 100
Camera 62
Battery 65
Design 55
Value for money 83
ZTE Blade V50
Performance 0
Display 100
Camera 27
Battery 35
Design 77
Value for money 86
What makes Vivo S50 better?
  • Bigger battery: 6500 vs 4800 mAh
  • Faster charging: 90W vs 33W

  • Higher performance (29/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better camera (62/100 vs 27/100)
  • Longer battery life (65/100 vs 35/100)
What makes ZTE Blade V50 better?
  • Lighter: 178g vs 196g
  • Cheaper: $351 vs $390

  • Better design/ergonomics (77/100 vs 55/100)
  • Better value for money (86/100 vs 83/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Vivo S50 vs the ZTE Blade V50, the Vivo S50 scores 23 points higher (55/100 vs 32/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo S50 leads (29/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo S50 leads (62/100 vs 27/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo S50 leads (65/100 vs 35/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo S50 notably outperforms the ZTE Blade V50 (29/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Vivo S50 significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade V50 (62/100 vs 27/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo S50 significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade V50 (65/100 vs 35/100). In the "design" category, the ZTE Blade V50 notably outperforms the Vivo S50 (77/100 vs 55/100). In the "value for money" category, the ZTE Blade V50 and the Vivo S50 are nearly equal (86/100 vs 83/100).

Vivo S50: The Vivo S50 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.
ZTE Blade V50: The ZTE Blade V50 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.
Specs comparison
Specification Vivo S50 ZTE Blade V50
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 3
AnTuTu 1801694
Geekbench Single 1930
Geekbench Multi 4817
Display 6.6" AMOLED 6.7" AMOLED
Resolution 1260x2750 1080x2400
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 6500 mAh 4800 mAh
Charging 90W 33W
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 0 MP
Telephoto 50 MP 0 MP
Front camera 50 MP 16 MP
RAM 12GB / 16GB 6GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB 256GB
OS Android 16 Android 13
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68/IP69
Dimensions 157.5×74.3×7.6 mm 161.9×72.8×8.0 mm
Weight 196 g 178 g
Price $390 $351
Camera comparison
Vivo S50
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 50MP
62
camera
ZTE Blade V50
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Front: 16MP
27
camera
Display comparison
Vivo S50
  • 6.6" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1260x2750
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
ZTE Blade V50
  • 6.7" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Vivo S50
  • 6500 mAh
  • Wired: 90W
  • No wireless charging
65
battery
ZTE Blade V50
  • 4800 mAh
  • Wired: 33W
  • No wireless charging
35
battery
Benchmarks
Price and availability
Vivo S50
$390
ZTE Blade V50
$351

Price difference: $39. ZTE Blade V50 is cheaper by $39.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Vivo S50 notably outperforms the ZTE Blade V50 (29/100 vs 0/100).

display

In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.

camera

In the "camera" category, the Vivo S50 significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade V50 (62/100 vs 27/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Vivo S50 significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade V50 (65/100 vs 35/100).

design

In the "design" category, the ZTE Blade V50 notably outperforms the Vivo S50 (77/100 vs 55/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the ZTE Blade V50 and the Vivo S50 are nearly equal (86/100 vs 83/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Vivo S50 or the ZTE Blade V50?

The Vivo S50 significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade V50 by 23 points (55/100 vs 32/100).

What is the rating of the Vivo S50 and the ZTE Blade V50?

The Vivo S50 has a MobileRank rating of 55/100, the ZTE Blade V50 — 32/100.

Which has the better camera: the Vivo S50 or the ZTE Blade V50?

The Vivo S50 leads on camera score (62/100 vs 27/100).

Which is more powerful: the Vivo S50 or the ZTE Blade V50?

The Vivo S50 leads on performance (29/100 vs 0/100).

Should you choose the Vivo S50 over the ZTE Blade V50?

The Vivo S50 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The ZTE Blade V50 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.