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).

The Vivo S50 Pro mini significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 17e by 33 points (71/100 vs 38/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Apple iPhone 17e
Performance 59
Display 0
Camera 29
Battery 4
Design 96
Value for money 69
Vivo S50 Pro mini
Performance 68
Display 100
Camera 62
Battery 73
Design 61
Value for money 76
What makes Apple iPhone 17e better?
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3610 vs 2903
  • Lighter: 163g vs 191g

  • Better design/ergonomics (96/100 vs 61/100)
What makes Vivo S50 Pro mini better?
  • 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)
Comparison verdict

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).

Apple iPhone 17e: The Apple iPhone 17e is a better fit for everyday use.
Vivo S50 Pro mini: The Vivo S50 Pro mini is a better fit for active users, budget-conscious buyers.
Specs comparison
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
Camera comparison
Apple iPhone 17e
  • Main: 48MP f/1.6
  • Front: 24MP
29
camera
Vivo S50 Pro mini
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.6
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 50MP
62
camera
Display comparison
Apple iPhone 17e
  • 6.1" OLED
  • Resolution: 2556x1179
  • Refresh rate: 60 Hz
0
display
Vivo S50 Pro mini
  • 6.3" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1216x2640
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Apple iPhone 17e
  • 3600 mAh
  • Wired: 20W
  • Wireless: 15W
4
battery
Vivo S50 Pro mini
  • 6500 mAh
  • Wired: 90W
  • Wireless: 40W
73
battery
Overall performance score

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

Apple iPhone 17e Apple A19
38/100
2085000 AnTuTu
Vivo S50 Pro mini Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5
71/100 +32.1%
3068952 AnTuTu

Vivo S50 Pro mini leads Apple iPhone 17e by 32.1% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Apple iPhone 17e
$599
Vivo S50 Pro mini
$485

Price difference: $114. Vivo S50 Pro mini is cheaper by $114.

Detailed category analysis
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).

Frequently asked questions
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.