Apple iPhone 17 vs Vivo S50 Pro mini
The Apple iPhone 17 (2025) runs on the Apple A19, while the Vivo S50 Pro mini (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5; launch prices were $799 and $485. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo S50 Pro mini leads — 79/100 vs 76/100 (a 3-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo S50 Pro mini has the bigger battery (6500 mAh vs 3692); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo S50 Pro mini is faster in AnTuTu (2,974,201 vs 2,156,126).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Apple iPhone 17
Vivo S50 Pro mini
What makes Apple iPhone 17 better?
- Better Geekbench Single: 3608 vs 2833
- Lighter: 177g vs 191g
- Better camera (86/100 vs 64/100)
- Better portability (73/100 vs 64/100)
What makes Vivo S50 Pro mini better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 2974201 vs 2156126
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9119 vs 8810
- Bigger battery: 6500 vs 3692 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 40W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Faster wireless charging: 40W vs 25W
- Cheaper at launch: $485 vs $799
- Higher performance (90/100 vs 88/100)
- Longer battery life (81/100 vs 29/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Apple iPhone 17 vs the Vivo S50 Pro mini, the Vivo S50 Pro mini scores 3 points higher (79/100 vs 76/100). In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 17 leads (86/100 vs 64/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo S50 Pro mini leads (81/100 vs 29/100). Value score: Apple iPhone 17 — 66/100, Vivo S50 Pro mini — 80/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the Vivo S50 Pro mini and the Apple iPhone 17 are nearly equal (90/100 vs 88/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 85/100. In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 17 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 17 (81/100 vs 29/100). In the "portability" category, the Apple iPhone 17 is a bit better (73/100 vs 64/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Apple iPhone 17 | Vivo S50 Pro mini | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple A19 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 2156126 | 2974201 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3608 | 2833 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 8810 | 9119 | |
| Display | 6.3" LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED | 6.3" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2622x1206 | 1216x2640 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 3692 mAh | 6500 mAh | |
| Charging | 40W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 25W | 40W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 157 | — | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 48 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | iOS 26 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 149.6×71.5×8.0 mm | 150.8×71.8×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 177 g | 191 g | |
| Launch price | $799 | $485 |
Camera comparison
Apple iPhone 17
- Main: 48MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 48MP
- Front: 12MP
Vivo S50 Pro mini
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Apple iPhone 17
- 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
Battery and charging
Apple iPhone 17
- 3692 mAh
- Wired: 40W
- Wireless: 25W
Vivo S50 Pro mini
- 6500 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Apple iPhone 17 and Vivo S50 Pro mini, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo S50 Pro mini leads Apple iPhone 17 by 27.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $314. Vivo S50 Pro mini was $314 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo S50 Pro mini and the Apple iPhone 17 are nearly equal (90/100 vs 88/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 85/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 17 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 17 (81/100 vs 29/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Apple iPhone 17 is a bit better (73/100 vs 64/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Apple iPhone 17 or the Vivo S50 Pro mini?
The Vivo S50 Pro mini edges out the Apple iPhone 17 by just 3 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Apple iPhone 17 and the Vivo S50 Pro mini?
The Apple iPhone 17 has a MobileRank rating of 76/100, the Vivo S50 Pro mini — 79/100.
Which has the better camera: the Apple iPhone 17 or the Vivo S50 Pro mini?
The Apple iPhone 17 leads on camera score (86/100 vs 64/100).
Should you choose the Apple iPhone 17 over the Vivo S50 Pro mini?
The Apple iPhone 17 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.