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; estimated prices are $799 and $485. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo S50 Pro mini leads — 71/100 vs 55/100 (a 16-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 (3,068,952 vs 2,450,000).

The Vivo S50 Pro mini is noticeably better than the Apple iPhone 17 — the overall rating gap is 16 points.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Apple iPhone 17
Performance 64
Display 100
Camera 43
Battery 13
Design 78
Value for money 55
Vivo S50 Pro mini
Performance 68
Display 100
Camera 62
Battery 73
Design 61
Value for money 76
What makes Apple iPhone 17 better?
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3608 vs 2903
  • Lighter: 177g vs 191g

  • Better design/ergonomics (78/100 vs 61/100)
What makes Vivo S50 Pro mini better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3068952 vs 2450000
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9602 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: $485 vs $799

  • Higher performance (68/100 vs 64/100)
  • Better camera (62/100 vs 43/100)
  • Longer battery life (73/100 vs 13/100)
  • Better value for money (76/100 vs 55/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Apple iPhone 17 vs the Vivo S50 Pro mini, the Vivo S50 Pro mini scores 16 points higher (71/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo S50 Pro mini leads (62/100 vs 43/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo S50 Pro mini leads (73/100 vs 13/100). 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 and the Apple iPhone 17 are nearly equal (68/100 vs 64/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Vivo S50 Pro mini notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 17 (62/100 vs 43/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo S50 Pro mini significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 17 (73/100 vs 13/100). In the "design" category, the Apple iPhone 17 notably outperforms the Vivo S50 Pro mini (78/100 vs 61/100). In the "value for money" category, the Vivo S50 Pro mini notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 17 (76/100 vs 55/100).

Apple iPhone 17: The Apple iPhone 17 is a better fit for active users.
Vivo S50 Pro mini: The Vivo S50 Pro mini is a better fit for active users, budget-conscious buyers.
Specs comparison
Specification Apple iPhone 17 Vivo S50 Pro mini
Processor Apple A19 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5
AnTuTu 2450000 3068952
Geekbench Single 3608 2903
Geekbench Multi 8810 9602
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
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
Price $799 $485
Camera comparison
Apple iPhone 17
  • Main: 48MP f/f/1.6
  • Ultrawide: 48MP
  • Front: 12MP
43
camera
Vivo S50 Pro mini
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.6
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 50MP
62
camera
Display comparison
Apple iPhone 17
  • 6.3" LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED
  • Resolution: 2622x1206
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Vivo S50 Pro mini
  • 6.3" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1216x2640
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Apple iPhone 17
  • 3692 mAh
  • Wired: 40W
  • Wireless: 25W
13
battery
Vivo S50 Pro mini
  • 6500 mAh
  • Wired: 90W
  • Wireless: 40W
73
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Apple iPhone 17 and Vivo S50 Pro mini, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Apple iPhone 17 Apple A19
55/100
2450000 AnTuTu
Vivo S50 Pro mini Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5
71/100 +20.2%
3068952 AnTuTu

Vivo S50 Pro mini leads Apple iPhone 17 by 20.2% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Apple iPhone 17
$799
Vivo S50 Pro mini
$485

Price difference: $314. Vivo S50 Pro mini is cheaper by $314.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Vivo S50 Pro mini and the Apple iPhone 17 are nearly equal (68/100 vs 64/100).

display

In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.

camera

In the "camera" category, the Vivo S50 Pro mini notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 17 (62/100 vs 43/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Vivo S50 Pro mini significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 17 (73/100 vs 13/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Apple iPhone 17 notably outperforms the Vivo S50 Pro mini (78/100 vs 61/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Vivo S50 Pro mini notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 17 (76/100 vs 55/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Apple iPhone 17 or the Vivo S50 Pro mini?

The Vivo S50 Pro mini is noticeably better than the Apple iPhone 17 — the overall rating gap is 16 points.

What is the rating of the Apple iPhone 17 and the Vivo S50 Pro mini?

The Apple iPhone 17 has a MobileRank rating of 55/100, the Vivo S50 Pro mini — 71/100.

Which has the better camera: the Apple iPhone 17 or the Vivo S50 Pro mini?

The Vivo S50 Pro mini leads on camera score (62/100 vs 43/100).

Should you choose the Apple iPhone 17 over the Vivo S50 Pro mini?

The Apple iPhone 17 is a better fit for active users. The Vivo S50 Pro mini is a better fit for active users, budget-conscious buyers.