Vivo X300 Ultra vs ZTE Axon 50 Ultra

The Vivo X300 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X300 Ultra leads — 91/100 vs 73/100 (a 18-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X300 Ultra has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 200 MP vs 64 MP; the Vivo X300 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (4,247,433 vs 1,425,446); the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra is noticeably lighter (199g vs 230g).

The Vivo X300 Ultra is noticeably better than the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra — the overall rating gap is 18 points.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Vivo X300 Ultra
Performance 99
Display 89
Camera 96
Battery 85
Portability 39
Value for money 94
ZTE Axon 50 Ultra
Performance 71
Display 89
Camera 86
Battery 56
Portability 50
Value for money
What makes Vivo X300 Ultra better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 4247433 vs 1425446
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 1761
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 4688
  • Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 80W
  • Better main camera: 200MP vs 64MP

  • Higher performance (99/100 vs 71/100)
  • Better camera (96/100 vs 86/100)
  • Longer battery life (85/100 vs 56/100)
What makes ZTE Axon 50 Ultra better?
  • Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
  • Lighter: 199g vs 230g

  • Better portability (50/100 vs 39/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Vivo X300 Ultra vs the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra, the Vivo X300 Ultra scores 18 points higher (91/100 vs 73/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra leads (99/100 vs 71/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra leads (96/100 vs 86/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra leads (85/100 vs 56/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra (99/100 vs 71/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 89/100. In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra is a bit better (96/100 vs 86/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra (85/100 vs 56/100). In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra is a bit better (50/100 vs 39/100).

Vivo X300 Ultra: The Vivo X300 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.
ZTE Axon 50 Ultra: The ZTE Axon 50 Ultra is a better fit for active users, mobile photography enthusiasts.
Specs comparison
Specification Vivo X300 Ultra ZTE Axon 50 Ultra
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1
AnTuTu 4247433 1425446
Geekbench Single 3640 1761
Geekbench Multi 11033 4688
Display 6.8" LTPO OLED 6.7" AMOLED
Resolution 3168x1440 1080x2400
Refresh rate 120 Hz 144 Hz
Battery 7000 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging 100W 80W
Wireless charging 40W 0W
DXOMark (camera) 170
Main camera 200 MP 64 MP
Ultrawide 50 MP 50 MP
Telephoto 200 MP 50 MP
Front camera 32 MP 32 MP
RAM 12GB / 16GB 12GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB / 1TB 256GB / 512GB
OS Android 16 Android 12, MyOS 12
NFC yes yes
Protection IP69 IP54
Dimensions 163.0×76.8×8.2 mm 161.8×73.1×8.9 mm
Weight 230 g 199 g
Price $950
Camera comparison
Vivo X300 Ultra
  • Main: 200MP f/f/1.6
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 200MP
  • Front: 32MP
96
camera
ZTE Axon 50 Ultra
  • Main: 64MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 32MP
86
camera
Display comparison
Vivo X300 Ultra
  • 6.8" LTPO OLED
  • Resolution: 3168x1440
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
89
display
ZTE Axon 50 Ultra
  • 6.7" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
89
display
Battery and charging
Vivo X300 Ultra
  • 7000 mAh
  • NanoReview test: web browsing 10:18 hrs, total 29:11 hrs
  • Wired: 100W
  • Wireless: 40W
85
battery
ZTE Axon 50 Ultra
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 80W
  • No wireless charging
56
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Vivo X300 Ultra and ZTE Axon 50 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Vivo X300 Ultra Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
91/100
4247433 AnTuTu
ZTE Axon 50 Ultra Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1
73/100 -198.0%
1425446 AnTuTu

Vivo X300 Ultra leads ZTE Axon 50 Ultra by 198.0% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Vivo X300 Ultra
$950
ZTE Axon 50 Ultra
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra (99/100 vs 71/100).

display

In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 89/100.

camera

In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra is a bit better (96/100 vs 86/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra (85/100 vs 56/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra is a bit better (50/100 vs 39/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Vivo X300 Ultra or the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra?

The Vivo X300 Ultra is noticeably better than the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra — the overall rating gap is 18 points.

What is the rating of the Vivo X300 Ultra and the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra?

The Vivo X300 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 91/100, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra — 73/100.

Which has the better camera: the Vivo X300 Ultra or the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra?

The Vivo X300 Ultra leads on camera score (96/100 vs 86/100).

Which is more powerful: the Vivo X300 Ultra or the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra?

The Vivo X300 Ultra leads on performance (99/100 vs 71/100).

Should you choose the Vivo X300 Ultra over the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra?

The Vivo X300 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers. The ZTE Axon 50 Ultra is a better fit for active users, mobile photography enthusiasts.