Vivo X51 5G vs ZTE Axon 50 Ultra
The Vivo X51 5G (2020) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G, 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 46/100 (a 27-point difference). Key differences: the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4315); the main camera is 48 MP vs 64 MP; the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (1,420,808 vs 597,974); the Vivo X51 5G is noticeably lighter (181g vs 199g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Vivo X51 5G
ZTE Axon 50 Ultra
What makes Vivo X51 5G better?
- Lighter: 181g vs 199g
- Better portability (70/100 vs 50/100)
What makes ZTE Axon 50 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1420808 vs 597974
- Better Geekbench Single: 1761 vs 799
- Better Geekbench Multi: 4688 vs 1836
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4315 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 33W
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 48MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (71/100 vs 44/100)
- Better camera (86/100 vs 42/100)
- Longer battery life (56/100 vs 31/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 68/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Vivo X51 5G vs the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra scores 27 points higher (73/100 vs 46/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra leads (71/100 vs 44/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra leads (86/100 vs 42/100). In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra leads (56/100 vs 31/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra notably outperforms the Vivo X51 5G (71/100 vs 44/100). In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra notably outperforms the Vivo X51 5G (89/100 vs 68/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo X51 5G (86/100 vs 42/100). In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra notably outperforms the Vivo X51 5G (56/100 vs 31/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo X51 5G notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra (70/100 vs 50/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Vivo X51 5G | ZTE Axon 50 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 | |
| AnTuTu | 597974 | 1420808 | |
| Geekbench Single | 799 | 1761 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1836 | 4688 | |
| Display | 6.6" AMOLED | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2376 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 4315 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 80W | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 10, Funtouch 10.0 | Android 12, MyOS 12 | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | 158.5×72.8×8.0 mm | 161.8×73.1×8.9 mm | |
| Weight | 181 g | 199 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Vivo X51 5G
- Main: 48MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
ZTE Axon 50 Ultra
- Main: 64MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Vivo X51 5G
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2376
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
ZTE Axon 50 Ultra
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Vivo X51 5G
- 4315 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
ZTE Axon 50 Ultra
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Vivo X51 5G and ZTE Axon 50 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
ZTE Axon 50 Ultra leads Vivo X51 5G by 57.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra notably outperforms the Vivo X51 5G (71/100 vs 44/100).
display
In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra notably outperforms the Vivo X51 5G (89/100 vs 68/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo X51 5G (86/100 vs 42/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra notably outperforms the Vivo X51 5G (56/100 vs 31/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo X51 5G notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra (70/100 vs 50/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Vivo X51 5G or the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra?
The ZTE Axon 50 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo X51 5G by 27 points (73/100 vs 46/100).
What is the rating of the Vivo X51 5G and the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra?
The Vivo X51 5G has a MobileRank rating of 46/100, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra — 73/100.
Which has the better camera: the Vivo X51 5G or the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra?
The ZTE Axon 50 Ultra leads on camera score (86/100 vs 42/100).
Which is more powerful: the Vivo X51 5G or the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra?
The ZTE Axon 50 Ultra leads on performance (71/100 vs 44/100).
Should you choose the Vivo X51 5G over the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra?
The ZTE Axon 50 Ultra is a better fit for active users, mobile photography enthusiasts.