Vivo V50vsAsus Zenfone 11 Ultra
SETTLEDUpdated September 8, 2026
Asus Zenfone 11 Ultra wins
Verdict
Asus Zenfone 11 Ultra wins 3 of 5 categories — our overall pick
Asus Zenfone 11 Ultra is the overall winner, 3 / 5 — camera is its standout. It costs USD 899 — USD 450 more than the Vivo V50. Pay the premium if camera is your priority.
- Asus Zenfone 11 Ultra takes Performance — led by performance score (2,000,000 pts).
- Vivo V50 takes Display — led by peak brightness (4,500 nits).
- Asus Zenfone 11 Ultra takes Camera — led by telephoto (Yes).
- Asus Zenfone 11 Ultra takes Battery — led by wireless charging (Yes).
- Vivo V50 takes Price — led by price (449 USD).
Scores follow our published methodology · v2026.09
In plain English
Choose Vivo V50 if you want…
- Choose Vivo V50 if you want a sharper screen — 450 ppi vs 388 ppi.
- Choose Vivo V50 if you want a screen you can read in sunlight — 4,500 nits vs 2,500 nits.
- Choose Vivo V50 if you want sharper selfies — 50 MP vs 32 MP.
- Choose Vivo V50 if you want longer battery life — 6,000 mAh vs 5,500 mAh.
- Choose Vivo V50 if you want faster charging — 90 W vs 65 W.
- Choose Vivo V50 if you want a lower price — 449 USD vs 899 USD.
Choose Asus Zenfone 11 Ultra if you want…
- Choose Asus Zenfone 11 Ultra if you want a faster phone for apps and games — 2,000,000 pts vs 700,000 pts.
- Choose Asus Zenfone 11 Ultra if you want more apps open at once — 12 GB vs 8 GB.
- Choose Asus Zenfone 11 Ultra if you want smoother scrolling — 144 Hz vs 120 Hz.
- Choose Asus Zenfone 11 Ultra if you want true optical zoom — Yes vs No.
- Choose Asus Zenfone 11 Ultra if you want better video quality — 94 pts vs 90 pts.
- Choose Asus Zenfone 11 Ultra if you want a better camera — 136 pts vs 133 pts.
- Choose Asus Zenfone 11 Ultra if you want the convenience of wireless charging — Yes vs No.
At a glance
- Vivo V50
- Asus Zenfone 11 Ultra
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Full record
Every spec, side by side — winners get a check and a proportional bar. Ties share the badge.
Performance score
Approximate benchmark score of the chipset — higher is faster for apps, games and AI.
Chipset
The processor inside — shown for reference, never decides a winner.
RAM
More RAM keeps more apps alive in the background.
Storage
Base onboard storage for photos, apps and media.
Screen size
Diagonal screen size — bigger is better for media, smaller is easier to hold.
Pixel density
Sharpness of the screen — above ~400 ppi looks crisp.
Refresh rate
How smooth scrolling and motion feel. 120 Hz is the modern standard.
Peak brightness
Peak brightness in sunlight — higher stays readable outdoors.
Main camera
Resolution of the primary rear camera — photo quality is judged by the Camera quality score, not megapixels.
Selfie camera
Resolution of the front camera.
Telephoto
A dedicated zoom lens for distant subjects without quality loss.
Video score
Composite video rating — stabilisation, 4K/8K support and colour.
Camera score
Composite camera quality from independent testing — how good the photos actually are.
Battery
Battery capacity — higher generally lasts longer.
Charging speed
Wired charging speed — higher refills faster.
Wireless charging
Whether the phone charges wirelessly.
Price
Typical MSRP in US dollars — lower is better value.
Which one should you buy?
Vivo V50
Choose Vivo V50 if display matters most. It costs USD 449, the lowest price in this group.
Asus Zenfone 11 Ultra
Choose Asus Zenfone 11 Ultra if camera matters most — it wins the most categories overall. It costs USD 899.
Pros & cons
Vivo V50
- Zeiss cameras
- 6,000 mAh battery
- 4,500-nit display
- Mid-range chipset
- Software bloat
- No wireless charging
Asus Zenfone 11 Ultra
- Elite chipset
- Gimbal stabilization
- 65 W charging
- Average cameras
- Only 2 OS updates
- Bulky