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).

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.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Apple iPhone 16 Pro
Performance 86
Display 85
Camera 86
Battery 24
Portability 56
Value for money 58
Vivo S50 Pro mini
Performance 90
Display 85
Camera 64
Battery 81
Portability 64
Value for money 86
What makes Apple iPhone 16 Pro better?
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3400 vs 2903

  • Better camera (86/100 vs 64/100)
What makes Vivo S50 Pro mini better?
  • 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)
Comparison verdict

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).

Apple iPhone 16 Pro: The Apple iPhone 16 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts.
Vivo S50 Pro mini: The Vivo S50 Pro mini is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.
Specs comparison
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
Camera comparison
Apple iPhone 16 Pro
  • Main: 48MP f/f/1.78
  • Ultrawide: 48MP
  • Telephoto: 12MP
  • Front: 12MP
86
camera
Vivo S50 Pro mini
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.6
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 50MP
64
camera
Display comparison
Apple iPhone 16 Pro
  • 6.3" Super Retina XDR OLED
  • Resolution: 2622x1206
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
85
display
Vivo S50 Pro mini
  • 6.3" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1216x2640
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
85
display
Battery and charging
Apple iPhone 16 Pro
  • 3582 mAh
  • Wired: 27W
  • Wireless: 25W
24
battery
Vivo S50 Pro mini
  • 6500 mAh
  • Wired: 90W
  • Wireless: 40W
81
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Apple iPhone 16 Pro and Vivo S50 Pro mini, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Apple iPhone 16 Pro Apple A18 Pro
73/100
1915175 AnTuTu
Vivo S50 Pro mini Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5
79/100 +34.0%
2902731 AnTuTu

Vivo S50 Pro mini leads Apple iPhone 16 Pro by 34.0% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Apple iPhone 16 Pro
$999
Vivo S50 Pro mini
$485

Launch price difference: $514. Vivo S50 Pro mini was $514 cheaper at launch.

Detailed category analysis
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).

Frequently asked questions
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.