Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max vs Vivo S50 Pro mini
The Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max (2025) runs on the Apple A19 Pro, while the Vivo S50 Pro mini (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5; estimated prices are $1199 and $485. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo S50 Pro mini leads — 71/100 vs 63/100 (a 8-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo S50 Pro mini has the bigger battery (6500 mAh vs 4823); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo S50 Pro mini is faster in AnTuTu (3,068,952 vs 2,601,000); the Vivo S50 Pro mini is noticeably lighter (191g vs 233g).
Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max
Vivo S50 Pro mini
- Better Geekbench Single: 3933 vs 2903
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10223 vs 9602
- Higher performance (72/100 vs 68/100)
- Better camera (66/100 vs 62/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3068952 vs 2601000
- Bigger battery: 6500 vs 4823 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 40W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Faster wireless charging: 40W vs 25W
- Lighter: 191g vs 233g
- Cheaper: $485 vs $1199
- Longer battery life (73/100 vs 41/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (61/100 vs 8/100)
- Better value for money (76/100 vs 27/100)
Comparing the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max vs the Vivo S50 Pro mini, the Vivo S50 Pro mini scores 8 points higher (71/100 vs 63/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo S50 Pro mini leads (73/100 vs 41/100). In the "value for money" category, the Vivo S50 Pro mini leads (76/100 vs 27/100). In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max and the Vivo S50 Pro mini are nearly equal (72/100 vs 68/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max and the Vivo S50 Pro mini are nearly equal (66/100 vs 62/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo S50 Pro mini significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max (73/100 vs 41/100). In the "design" category, the Vivo S50 Pro mini significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max (61/100 vs 8/100). In the "value for money" category, the Vivo S50 Pro mini significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max (76/100 vs 27/100).
| Specification | Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max | Vivo S50 Pro mini | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple A19 Pro | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 2601000 | 3068952 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3933 | 2903 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 10223 | 9602 | |
| Display | 6.9" LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED | 6.3" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2868x1320 | 1216x2640 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4823 mAh | 6500 mAh | |
| Charging | 40W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 25W | 40W | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 48 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 18 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB / 2TB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | iOS 26 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 163.4×78.0×8.8 mm | 150.8×71.8×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 233 g | 191 g | |
| Price | $1199 | $485 |
Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max
- Main: 48MP f/f/1.78
- Ultrawide: 48MP
- Telephoto: 48MP
- Front: 18MP
Vivo S50 Pro mini
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max
- 6.9" LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED
- Resolution: 2868x1320
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo S50 Pro mini
- 6.3" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2640
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max
- 4823 mAh
- Wired: 40W
- Wireless: 25W
Vivo S50 Pro mini
- 6500 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 40W
We compared Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max and Vivo S50 Pro mini, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo S50 Pro mini leads Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max by 15.2% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $714. Vivo S50 Pro mini is cheaper by $714.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max and the Vivo S50 Pro mini are nearly equal (72/100 vs 68/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max and the Vivo S50 Pro mini are nearly equal (66/100 vs 62/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo S50 Pro mini significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max (73/100 vs 41/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Vivo S50 Pro mini significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max (61/100 vs 8/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Vivo S50 Pro mini significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max (76/100 vs 27/100).
Which is better: the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max or the Vivo S50 Pro mini?
The Vivo S50 Pro mini edges out the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max by just 8 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max and the Vivo S50 Pro mini?
The Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max has a MobileRank rating of 63/100, the Vivo S50 Pro mini — 71/100.
Should you choose the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max over the Vivo S50 Pro mini?
The Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max is a better fit for active users. The Vivo S50 Pro mini is a better fit for active users, budget-conscious buyers.