Apple iPhone 16 Pro vs Vivo S50 Pro mini
The Apple iPhone 16 Pro (2024) runs on the Apple A18 Pro, while the Vivo S50 Pro mini (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5; launch prices were $999 and $485. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo S50 Pro mini leads — 79/100 vs 73/100 (a 6-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo S50 Pro mini has the bigger battery (6500 mAh vs 3582); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo S50 Pro mini is faster in AnTuTu (2,902,731 vs 1,915,175).
Apple iPhone 16 Pro
Vivo S50 Pro mini
- Better Geekbench Single: 3400 vs 2903
- Better camera (86/100 vs 64/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 2902731 vs 1915175
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9602 vs 8300
- Bigger battery: 6500 vs 3582 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 27W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Faster wireless charging: 40W vs 25W
- Lighter: 191g vs 199g
- Cheaper at launch: $485 vs $999
- Higher performance (90/100 vs 86/100)
- Longer battery life (81/100 vs 24/100)
- Better portability (64/100 vs 56/100)
Comparing the Apple iPhone 16 Pro vs the Vivo S50 Pro mini, the Vivo S50 Pro mini scores 6 points higher (79/100 vs 73/100). In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 16 Pro leads (86/100 vs 64/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo S50 Pro mini leads (81/100 vs 24/100). Value score: Apple iPhone 16 Pro — 58/100, Vivo S50 Pro mini — 86/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Vivo S50 Pro mini and the Apple iPhone 16 Pro are nearly equal (90/100 vs 86/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 85/100. In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 16 Pro notably outperforms the Vivo S50 Pro mini (86/100 vs 64/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo S50 Pro mini significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 16 Pro (81/100 vs 24/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo S50 Pro mini is a bit better (64/100 vs 56/100).
| Specification | Apple iPhone 16 Pro | Vivo S50 Pro mini | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple A18 Pro | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 1915175 | 2902731 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3400 | 2903 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 8300 | 9602 | |
| Display | 6.3" Super Retina XDR OLED | 6.3" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2622x1206 | 1216x2640 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 3582 mAh | 6500 mAh | |
| Charging | 27W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 25W | 40W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 157 | — | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 48 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | iOS 18 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 149.6×71.5×8.3 mm | 150.8×71.8×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 199 g | 191 g | |
| Launch price | $999 | $485 |
Apple iPhone 16 Pro
- Main: 48MP f/f/1.78
- Ultrawide: 48MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 12MP
Vivo S50 Pro mini
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Apple iPhone 16 Pro
- 6.3" Super Retina XDR OLED
- Resolution: 2622x1206
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo S50 Pro mini
- 6.3" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2640
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Apple iPhone 16 Pro
- 3582 mAh
- Wired: 27W
- Wireless: 25W
Vivo S50 Pro mini
- 6500 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 40W
We compared Apple iPhone 16 Pro and Vivo S50 Pro mini, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo S50 Pro mini leads Apple iPhone 16 Pro by 34.0% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $514. Vivo S50 Pro mini was $514 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo S50 Pro mini and the Apple iPhone 16 Pro are nearly equal (90/100 vs 86/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 85/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 16 Pro notably outperforms the Vivo S50 Pro mini (86/100 vs 64/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo S50 Pro mini significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 16 Pro (81/100 vs 24/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo S50 Pro mini is a bit better (64/100 vs 56/100).
Which is better: the Apple iPhone 16 Pro or the Vivo S50 Pro mini?
The Vivo S50 Pro mini edges out the Apple iPhone 16 Pro by just 6 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Apple iPhone 16 Pro and the Vivo S50 Pro mini?
The Apple iPhone 16 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 73/100, the Vivo S50 Pro mini — 79/100.
Which has the better camera: the Apple iPhone 16 Pro or the Vivo S50 Pro mini?
The Apple iPhone 16 Pro leads on camera score (86/100 vs 64/100).
Should you choose the Apple iPhone 16 Pro over the Vivo S50 Pro mini?
The Apple iPhone 16 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts. The Vivo S50 Pro mini is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.