ZTE Blade V50 vs ZTE Blade V50S 2023

Comparing the ZTE Blade V50 (2023) and the ZTE Blade V50S 2023 (2023) on specs and benchmarks. By overall MobileRank rating, the ZTE Blade V50 leads — 32/100 vs 16/100 (a 16-point difference). Key differences: the ZTE Blade V50S 2023 has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4800); the main camera is 50 MP vs 13 MP; the ZTE Blade V50 has NFC for contactless payments, the ZTE Blade V50S 2023 doesn't; the ZTE Blade V50 is noticeably lighter (178g vs 207g).

The ZTE Blade V50 is noticeably better than the ZTE Blade V50S 2023 — the overall rating gap is 16 points.
Profile comparison
Category scores
ZTE Blade V50
Performance 0
Display 100
Camera 27
Battery 35
Design 77
Value for money 86
ZTE Blade V50S 2023
Performance 0
Display 50
Camera 0
Battery 36
Design 41
Value for money 55
What makes ZTE Blade V50 better?
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
  • Lighter: 178g vs 207g

  • Better camera (27/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better display (100/100 vs 50/100)
  • Better design/ergonomics (77/100 vs 41/100)
  • Better value for money (86/100 vs 55/100)
What makes ZTE Blade V50S 2023 better?
  • Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4800 mAh

  • Longer battery life (36/100 vs 35/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the ZTE Blade V50 vs the ZTE Blade V50S 2023, the ZTE Blade V50 scores 16 points higher (32/100 vs 16/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Blade V50 leads (27/100 vs 0/100). In the "value for money" category, the ZTE Blade V50 leads (86/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "display" category, the ZTE Blade V50 significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade V50S 2023 (100/100 vs 50/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Blade V50 notably outperforms the ZTE Blade V50S 2023 (27/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the ZTE Blade V50S 2023 and the ZTE Blade V50 are nearly equal (36/100 vs 35/100). In the "design" category, the ZTE Blade V50 significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade V50S 2023 (77/100 vs 41/100). In the "value for money" category, the ZTE Blade V50 significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade V50S 2023 (86/100 vs 55/100).

ZTE Blade V50: The ZTE Blade V50 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.
ZTE Blade V50S 2023: The ZTE Blade V50S 2023 is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification ZTE Blade V50 ZTE Blade V50S 2023
Processor Spreadtrum Unisoc
AnTuTu
Geekbench Single
Geekbench Multi
Display 6.7" AMOLED 6.6" LCD IPS
Resolution 1080x2400 1080x2408
Refresh rate 120 Hz 90 Hz
Battery 4800 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging 33W
Main camera 50 MP 13 MP
Front camera 16 MP 5 MP
RAM 6GB
Storage 256GB 256GB
OS Android 13 Android 12 Snow Cone
NFC yes no
Dimensions 161.9×72.8×8.0 mm 165.0×76.1×8.3 mm
Weight 178 g 207 g
Price $351
Camera comparison
ZTE Blade V50
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Front: 16MP
27
camera
ZTE Blade V50S 2023
  • Main: 13MP
  • Front: 5MP
0
camera
Display comparison
ZTE Blade V50
  • 6.7" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
ZTE Blade V50S 2023
  • 6.6" LCD IPS
  • Resolution: 1080x2408
  • Refresh rate: 90 Hz
50
display
Battery and charging
ZTE Blade V50
  • 4800 mAh
  • Wired: 33W
  • No wireless charging
35
battery
ZTE Blade V50S 2023
  • 5000 mAh
  • No wireless charging
36
battery
Benchmarks
Price and availability
ZTE Blade V50
$351
ZTE Blade V50S 2023
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100.

display

In the "display" category, the ZTE Blade V50 significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade V50S 2023 (100/100 vs 50/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the ZTE Blade V50 notably outperforms the ZTE Blade V50S 2023 (27/100 vs 0/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the ZTE Blade V50S 2023 and the ZTE Blade V50 are nearly equal (36/100 vs 35/100).

design

In the "design" category, the ZTE Blade V50 significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade V50S 2023 (77/100 vs 41/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the ZTE Blade V50 significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade V50S 2023 (86/100 vs 55/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the ZTE Blade V50 or the ZTE Blade V50S 2023?

The ZTE Blade V50 is noticeably better than the ZTE Blade V50S 2023 — the overall rating gap is 16 points.

What is the rating of the ZTE Blade V50 and the ZTE Blade V50S 2023?

The ZTE Blade V50 has a MobileRank rating of 32/100, the ZTE Blade V50S 2023 — 16/100.

Which has the better camera: the ZTE Blade V50 or the ZTE Blade V50S 2023?

The ZTE Blade V50 leads on camera score (27/100 vs 0/100).

Should you choose the ZTE Blade V50 over the ZTE Blade V50S 2023?

The ZTE Blade V50 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The ZTE Blade V50S 2023 is a better fit for everyday use.