Vivo Y05 vs ZTE Axon 50 Ultra

The Vivo Y05 (2026) runs on the Unisoc T7225, 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 33/100 (a 40-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo Y05 has the bigger battery (6500 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 8 MP vs 64 MP; the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo Y05 doesn't.

The ZTE Axon 50 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo Y05 by 40 points (73/100 vs 33/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Vivo Y05
Performance 31
Display 55
Camera 10
Battery 53
Portability 49
Value for money 50
ZTE Axon 50 Ultra
Performance 71
Display 89
Camera 86
Battery 56
Portability 50
Value for money
What makes Vivo Y05 better?
  • Bigger battery: 6500 vs 5000 mAh

  • Overall rating 33/100
What makes ZTE Axon 50 Ultra better?
  • Better Geekbench Single: 1761 vs 580
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 4688 vs 1750
  • Faster charging: 80W vs 15W
  • Better main camera: 64MP vs 8MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
  • Lighter: 199g vs 209g

  • Higher performance (71/100 vs 31/100)
  • Better camera (86/100 vs 10/100)
  • Longer battery life (56/100 vs 53/100)
  • Better display (89/100 vs 55/100)
  • Better portability (50/100 vs 49/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Vivo Y05 vs the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra scores 40 points higher (73/100 vs 33/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra leads (71/100 vs 31/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra leads (86/100 vs 10/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo Y05 (71/100 vs 31/100). In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo Y05 (89/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo Y05 (86/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra and the Vivo Y05 are nearly equal (56/100 vs 53/100). In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra and the Vivo Y05 are nearly equal (50/100 vs 49/100).

Vivo Y05: The Vivo Y05 is a better fit for everyday use.
ZTE Axon 50 Ultra: The ZTE Axon 50 Ultra is a better fit for active users, mobile photography enthusiasts.
Specs comparison
Specification Vivo Y05 ZTE Axon 50 Ultra
Processor Unisoc T7225 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1
AnTuTu 1425446
Geekbench Single 580 1761
Geekbench Multi 1750 4688
Display 6.7" IPS LCD 6.7" AMOLED
Resolution 720x1600 1080x2400
Refresh rate 120 Hz 144 Hz
Battery 6500 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging 15W 80W
Main camera 8 MP 64 MP
Ultrawide 0 MP 50 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 50 MP
Front camera 5 MP 32 MP
RAM 4GB 12GB
Storage 64GB / 128GB 256GB / 512GB
OS Android 16 Android 12, MyOS 12
Brightness (peak) 1200 nits
NFC no yes
Protection IP65 IP54
Dimensions 167.4×77.1×8.4 mm 161.8×73.1×8.9 mm
Weight 209 g 199 g
Launch price $90
Camera comparison
Vivo Y05
  • Main: 8MP f/2.0
  • Front: 5MP
10
camera
ZTE Axon 50 Ultra
  • Main: 64MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 32MP
86
camera
Display comparison
Vivo Y05
  • 6.7" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 720x1600
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
55
display
ZTE Axon 50 Ultra
  • 6.7" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
89
display
Battery and charging
Vivo Y05
  • 6500 mAh
  • Wired: 15W
  • No wireless charging
53
battery
ZTE Axon 50 Ultra
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 80W
  • No wireless charging
56
battery
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Vivo Y05
$90
ZTE Axon 50 Ultra
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo Y05 (71/100 vs 31/100).

display

In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo Y05 (89/100 vs 55/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo Y05 (86/100 vs 10/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra and the Vivo Y05 are nearly equal (56/100 vs 53/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra and the Vivo Y05 are nearly equal (50/100 vs 49/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Vivo Y05 or the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra?

The ZTE Axon 50 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo Y05 by 40 points (73/100 vs 33/100).

What is the rating of the Vivo Y05 and the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra?

The Vivo Y05 has a MobileRank rating of 33/100, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra — 73/100.

Which has the better camera: the Vivo Y05 or the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra?

The ZTE Axon 50 Ultra leads on camera score (86/100 vs 10/100).

Which is more powerful: the Vivo Y05 or the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra?

The ZTE Axon 50 Ultra leads on performance (71/100 vs 31/100).

Should you choose the Vivo Y05 over the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra?

The Vivo Y05 is a better fit for everyday use. The ZTE Axon 50 Ultra is a better fit for active users, mobile photography enthusiasts.