Category Breakdown
Camera
≈ Tie
Main sensor resolution
≈ TieBattery
≈ Tie
Battery capacity
≈ TieCharging
≈ Tie
Wired charging speed
≈ TiePerformance
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AnTuTu benchmark
—Display
S50
Screen size (6.59")
WinsWeight
S50 Pro mini
Total weight (191g)
WinsValue
S50
Specs-per-dollar (server score) (8.8/10)
WinsFull Spec Comparison
| Spec | S50 | S50 Pro mini |
|---|---|---|
Display | ||
| 6.59" | 6.31" | |
| 1,260 × 2,750 | 1,216 × 2,640 | |
| AMOLED | LTPO AMOLED | |
| 120Hz | 120Hz | |
Camera | ||
| 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Triple | Triple | |
| 3x | 3x | |
| Yes | Yes | |
| Fingerprint (under display, Fingerprint (under display, ultrasonic), accelerometer, compass, gyro, proximity, ultrasonic) | Fingerprint (under display, Fingerprint (under display, ultrasonic), accelerometer, compass, gyro, proximity, ultrasonic) | |
Performance | ||
| Qualcomm SM8635 Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 (4 nm) | Qualcomm SM8845 Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 (3 nm) | |
| 16 GB | 16 GB | |
| 512 GB | 512 GB | |
Battery | ||
| 6,500 mAh | 6,500 mAh | |
| 90W | 90W | |
| No | 40W | |
Build | ||
| 196g | 191g | |
| 7.6mm | 8mm | |
| Glass front, aluminum frame, glass back | Glass front, aluminum frame, glass back | |
| Upper Mid-Range | Flagship | |
Who Each Phone Is Really For
If your priorities differ from the verdict above, start here.
Best overall value
vivo S50
Highest value score — most specs per dollar.
Budget pick
vivo S50
Lowest price while still competitive.
Photography
vivo S50 Pro mini
Highest resolution main camera.