Apple iPhone 17 Air vs Vivo S50 Pro mini
The Apple iPhone 17 Air (2024) runs on the Apple A19, 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 — 71/100 vs 33/100 (a 38-point difference). Key differences: the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo S50 Pro mini is faster in AnTuTu (3,068,952 vs 2,085,000).
Apple iPhone 17 Air
Vivo S50 Pro mini
- Better Geekbench Single: 3610 vs 2903
- Overall rating 33/100
- Higher AnTuTu: 3068952 vs 2085000
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9602 vs 8810
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher performance (68/100 vs 59/100)
- Better camera (62/100 vs 24/100)
- Longer battery life (73/100 vs 0/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (61/100 vs 50/100)
- Better value for money (76/100 vs 55/100)
Comparing the Apple iPhone 17 Air vs the Vivo S50 Pro mini, the Vivo S50 Pro mini scores 38 points higher (71/100 vs 33/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo S50 Pro mini leads (62/100 vs 24/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo S50 Pro mini leads (73/100 vs 0/100). In the "value for money" category, the Vivo S50 Pro mini leads (76/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo S50 Pro mini is a bit better (68/100 vs 59/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo S50 Pro mini significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 17 Air (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo S50 Pro mini significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 17 Air (62/100 vs 24/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo S50 Pro mini significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 17 Air (73/100 vs 0/100). In the "design" category, the Vivo S50 Pro mini is a bit better (61/100 vs 50/100). In the "value for money" category, the Vivo S50 Pro mini notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 17 Air (76/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | Apple iPhone 17 Air | Vivo S50 Pro mini | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple A19 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 2085000 | 3068952 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3610 | 2903 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 8810 | 9602 | |
| Display | 6.6" Super Retina XDR OLED | 6.3" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1290x2796 | 1216x2640 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | — | 6500 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 40W | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 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 19 | Android 16 | |
| NFC | — | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | — | 150.8×71.8×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | — | 191 g | |
| Price | — | $485 |
Apple iPhone 17 Air
- Main: 48MP f/f/1.6
- Front: 12MP
Vivo S50 Pro mini
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Apple iPhone 17 Air
- 6.6" Super Retina XDR OLED
- Resolution: 1290x2796
- Refresh rate: —
Vivo S50 Pro mini
- 6.3" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2640
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Apple iPhone 17 Air
- —
- No wireless charging
Vivo S50 Pro mini
- 6500 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 40W
We compared Apple iPhone 17 Air and Vivo S50 Pro mini, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo S50 Pro mini leads Apple iPhone 17 Air by 32.1% in our overall performance rating.
Apple iPhone 17 Air
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo S50 Pro mini is a bit better (68/100 vs 59/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo S50 Pro mini significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 17 Air (100/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo S50 Pro mini significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 17 Air (62/100 vs 24/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo S50 Pro mini significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 17 Air (73/100 vs 0/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Vivo S50 Pro mini is a bit better (61/100 vs 50/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Vivo S50 Pro mini notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 17 Air (76/100 vs 55/100).
Which is better: the Apple iPhone 17 Air or the Vivo S50 Pro mini?
The Vivo S50 Pro mini significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 17 Air by 38 points (71/100 vs 33/100).
What is the rating of the Apple iPhone 17 Air and the Vivo S50 Pro mini?
The Apple iPhone 17 Air has a MobileRank rating of 33/100, the Vivo S50 Pro mini — 71/100.
Which has the better camera: the Apple iPhone 17 Air or the Vivo S50 Pro mini?
The Vivo S50 Pro mini leads on camera score (62/100 vs 24/100).
Which is more powerful: the Apple iPhone 17 Air or the Vivo S50 Pro mini?
The Vivo S50 Pro mini leads on performance (68/100 vs 59/100).
Should you choose the Apple iPhone 17 Air over the Vivo S50 Pro mini?
The Apple iPhone 17 Air is a better fit for everyday use. The Vivo S50 Pro mini is a better fit for active users, budget-conscious buyers.