Apple iPhone 17e vs Vivo S50 Pro mini
The Apple iPhone 17e (2026) runs on the Apple A19, while the Vivo S50 Pro mini (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5; estimated prices are $599 and $485. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo S50 Pro mini leads — 71/100 vs 38/100 (a 33-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo S50 Pro mini has the bigger battery (6500 mAh vs 3600); 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); the Apple iPhone 17e is noticeably lighter (163g vs 191g).
Apple iPhone 17e
Vivo S50 Pro mini
- Better Geekbench Single: 3610 vs 2903
- Lighter: 163g vs 191g
- Better design/ergonomics (96/100 vs 61/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3068952 vs 2085000
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9602 vs 8810
- Bigger battery: 6500 vs 3600 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 20W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Faster wireless charging: 40W vs 15W
- Cheaper: $485 vs $599
- Higher performance (68/100 vs 59/100)
- Better camera (62/100 vs 29/100)
- Longer battery life (73/100 vs 4/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
- Better value for money (76/100 vs 69/100)
Comparing the Apple iPhone 17e vs the Vivo S50 Pro mini, the Vivo S50 Pro mini scores 33 points higher (71/100 vs 38/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo S50 Pro mini leads (62/100 vs 29/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo S50 Pro mini leads (73/100 vs 4/100). 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 17e (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo S50 Pro mini significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 17e (62/100 vs 29/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo S50 Pro mini significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 17e (73/100 vs 4/100). In the "design" category, the Apple iPhone 17e significantly outperforms the Vivo S50 Pro mini (96/100 vs 61/100). In the "value for money" category, the Vivo S50 Pro mini is a bit better (76/100 vs 69/100).
| Specification | Apple iPhone 17e | Vivo S50 Pro mini | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple A19 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 2085000 | 3068952 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3610 | 2903 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 8810 | 9602 | |
| Display | 6.1" OLED | 6.3" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2556x1179 | 1216x2640 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 3600 mAh | 6500 mAh | |
| Charging | 20W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 40W | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 24 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | iOS 19 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1200 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 146.7×71.5×7.8 mm | 150.8×71.8×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 163 g | 191 g | |
| Price | $599 | $485 |
Apple iPhone 17e
- Main: 48MP f/1.6
- Front: 24MP
Vivo S50 Pro mini
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Apple iPhone 17e
- 6.1" OLED
- Resolution: 2556x1179
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Vivo S50 Pro mini
- 6.3" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2640
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Apple iPhone 17e
- 3600 mAh
- Wired: 20W
- Wireless: 15W
Vivo S50 Pro mini
- 6500 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 40W
We compared Apple iPhone 17e and Vivo S50 Pro mini, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo S50 Pro mini leads Apple iPhone 17e by 32.1% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $114. Vivo S50 Pro mini is cheaper by $114.
performance
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 17e (100/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo S50 Pro mini significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 17e (62/100 vs 29/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo S50 Pro mini significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 17e (73/100 vs 4/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Apple iPhone 17e significantly outperforms the Vivo S50 Pro mini (96/100 vs 61/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Vivo S50 Pro mini is a bit better (76/100 vs 69/100).
Which is better: the Apple iPhone 17e or the Vivo S50 Pro mini?
The Vivo S50 Pro mini significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 17e by 33 points (71/100 vs 38/100).
What is the rating of the Apple iPhone 17e and the Vivo S50 Pro mini?
The Apple iPhone 17e has a MobileRank rating of 38/100, the Vivo S50 Pro mini — 71/100.
Which has the better camera: the Apple iPhone 17e or the Vivo S50 Pro mini?
The Vivo S50 Pro mini leads on camera score (62/100 vs 29/100).
Which is more powerful: the Apple iPhone 17e 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 17e over the Vivo S50 Pro mini?
The Apple iPhone 17e is a better fit for everyday use. The Vivo S50 Pro mini is a better fit for active users, budget-conscious buyers.