Apple iPhone 16 Plus vs Vivo S50 Pro mini
The Apple iPhone 16 Plus (2024) runs on the Apple A18, while the Vivo S50 Pro mini (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo S50 Pro mini leads — 79/100 vs 65/100 (a 14-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo S50 Pro mini has the bigger battery (6500 mAh vs 4674); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo S50 Pro mini is faster in AnTuTu (2,974,201 vs 1,972,476).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Apple iPhone 16 Plus
Vivo S50 Pro mini
What makes Apple iPhone 16 Plus better?
- Better Geekbench Single: 3431 vs 2833
- Better display (90/100 vs 85/100)
What makes Vivo S50 Pro mini better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 2974201 vs 1972476
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9119 vs 8638
- Bigger battery: 6500 vs 4674 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 25W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Faster wireless charging: 40W vs 25W
- Lighter: 191g vs 199g
- Higher performance (90/100 vs 86/100)
- Better camera (64/100 vs 34/100)
- Longer battery life (81/100 vs 47/100)
- Better portability (64/100 vs 61/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Apple iPhone 16 Plus vs the Vivo S50 Pro mini, the Vivo S50 Pro mini scores 14 points higher (79/100 vs 65/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo S50 Pro mini leads (64/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo S50 Pro mini leads (81/100 vs 47/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo S50 Pro mini and the Apple iPhone 16 Plus are nearly equal (90/100 vs 86/100). In the "display" category, the Apple iPhone 16 Plus is a bit better (90/100 vs 85/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo S50 Pro mini significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 16 Plus (64/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo S50 Pro mini significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 16 Plus (81/100 vs 47/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo S50 Pro mini and the Apple iPhone 16 Plus are nearly equal (64/100 vs 61/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Apple iPhone 16 Plus | Vivo S50 Pro mini | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple A18 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 1972476 | 2974201 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3431 | 2833 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 8638 | 9119 | |
| Display | 6.7" Super Retina XDR OLED | 6.3" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1290x2796 | 1216x2640 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4674 mAh | 6500 mAh | |
| Charging | 25W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 25W | 40W | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | iOS 18, upgradable to iOS 18.1 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 160.9×77.8×7.8 mm | 150.8×71.8×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 199 g | 191 g | |
| Launch price | — | $485 |
Camera comparison
Apple iPhone 16 Plus
- Main: 48MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Front: 12MP
Vivo S50 Pro mini
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Apple iPhone 16 Plus
- 6.7" Super Retina XDR OLED
- Resolution: 1290x2796
- Refresh rate: —
Vivo S50 Pro mini
- 6.3" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2640
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Apple iPhone 16 Plus
- 4674 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- Wireless: 25W
Vivo S50 Pro mini
- 6500 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Apple iPhone 16 Plus and Vivo S50 Pro mini, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo S50 Pro mini leads Apple iPhone 16 Plus by 33.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Apple iPhone 16 Plus
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo S50 Pro mini and the Apple iPhone 16 Plus are nearly equal (90/100 vs 86/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Apple iPhone 16 Plus is a bit better (90/100 vs 85/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo S50 Pro mini significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 16 Plus (64/100 vs 34/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo S50 Pro mini significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 16 Plus (81/100 vs 47/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo S50 Pro mini and the Apple iPhone 16 Plus are nearly equal (64/100 vs 61/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Apple iPhone 16 Plus or the Vivo S50 Pro mini?
The Vivo S50 Pro mini is noticeably better than the Apple iPhone 16 Plus — the overall rating gap is 14 points.
What is the rating of the Apple iPhone 16 Plus and the Vivo S50 Pro mini?
The Apple iPhone 16 Plus has a MobileRank rating of 65/100, the Vivo S50 Pro mini — 79/100.
Which has the better camera: the Apple iPhone 16 Plus or the Vivo S50 Pro mini?
The Vivo S50 Pro mini leads on camera score (64/100 vs 34/100).
Should you choose the Apple iPhone 16 Plus over the Vivo S50 Pro mini?
The Apple iPhone 16 Plus is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Vivo S50 Pro mini is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.