Apple iPhone 17 Pro vs Vivo S50 Pro mini
The Apple iPhone 17 Pro (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 $1099 and $485. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo S50 Pro mini leads — 71/100 vs 69/100 (a 2-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo S50 Pro mini has the bigger battery (6500 mAh vs 3998); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo S50 Pro mini is faster in AnTuTu (3,068,952 vs 2,590,000); the Vivo S50 Pro mini is noticeably lighter (191g vs 206g).
Apple iPhone 17 Pro
Vivo S50 Pro mini
- Better Geekbench Single: 3895 vs 2903
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9988 vs 9602
- Higher performance (71/100 vs 68/100)
- Better camera (94/100 vs 62/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3068952 vs 2590000
- Bigger battery: 6500 vs 3998 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 40W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Faster wireless charging: 40W vs 25W
- Lighter: 191g vs 206g
- Cheaper: $485 vs $1099
- Longer battery life (73/100 vs 21/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (61/100 vs 42/100)
- Better value for money (76/100 vs 34/100)
Comparing the Apple iPhone 17 Pro vs the Vivo S50 Pro mini, the Vivo S50 Pro mini scores 2 points higher (71/100 vs 69/100). In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 17 Pro leads (94/100 vs 62/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo S50 Pro mini leads (73/100 vs 21/100). In the "value for money" category, the Vivo S50 Pro mini leads (76/100 vs 34/100). In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone 17 Pro and the Vivo S50 Pro mini are nearly equal (71/100 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 significantly outperforms the Vivo S50 Pro mini (94/100 vs 62/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo S50 Pro mini significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 17 Pro (73/100 vs 21/100). In the "design" category, the Vivo S50 Pro mini notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 17 Pro (61/100 vs 42/100). In the "value for money" category, the Vivo S50 Pro mini significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 17 Pro (76/100 vs 34/100).
| Specification | Apple iPhone 17 Pro | Vivo S50 Pro mini | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple A19 Pro | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 2590000 | 3068952 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3895 | 2903 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9988 | 9602 | |
| Display | 6.3" LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED | 6.3" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2622x1206 | 1216x2640 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 3998 mAh | 6500 mAh | |
| Charging | 40W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 25W | 40W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 168 | — | |
| 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 | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | iOS 26 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 150.0×71.9×8.8 mm | 150.8×71.8×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 206 g | 191 g | |
| Price | $1099 | $485 |
Apple iPhone 17 Pro
- 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
- 6.3" LTPO 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 17 Pro
- 3998 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 9:51 hrs, total 26:48 hrs
- Wired: 40W
- Wireless: 25W
Vivo S50 Pro mini
- 6500 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 40W
We compared Apple iPhone 17 Pro and Vivo S50 Pro mini, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo S50 Pro mini leads Apple iPhone 17 Pro by 15.6% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $614. Vivo S50 Pro mini is cheaper by $614.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone 17 Pro and the Vivo S50 Pro mini are nearly equal (71/100 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 significantly outperforms the Vivo S50 Pro mini (94/100 vs 62/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo S50 Pro mini significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 17 Pro (73/100 vs 21/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Vivo S50 Pro mini notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 17 Pro (61/100 vs 42/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Vivo S50 Pro mini significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 17 Pro (76/100 vs 34/100).
Which is better: the Apple iPhone 17 Pro or the Vivo S50 Pro mini?
The Vivo S50 Pro mini edges out the Apple iPhone 17 Pro by just 2 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Apple iPhone 17 Pro and the Vivo S50 Pro mini?
The Apple iPhone 17 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 69/100, the Vivo S50 Pro mini — 71/100.
Which has the better camera: the Apple iPhone 17 Pro or the Vivo S50 Pro mini?
The Apple iPhone 17 Pro leads on camera score (94/100 vs 62/100).
Should you choose the Apple iPhone 17 Pro over the Vivo S50 Pro mini?
The Apple iPhone 17 Pro is a better fit for active users, mobile photography enthusiasts. The Vivo S50 Pro mini is a better fit for active users, budget-conscious buyers.