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; launch prices were $599 and $485. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo S50 Pro mini leads — 79/100 vs 59/100 (a 20-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 (2,974,201 vs 2,156,126); the Apple iPhone 17e is noticeably lighter (163g vs 191g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Apple iPhone 17e
Vivo S50 Pro mini
What makes Apple iPhone 17e better?
- Better Geekbench Single: 3692 vs 2833
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9454 vs 9119
- Lighter: 163g vs 191g
- Better portability (83/100 vs 64/100)
What makes Vivo S50 Pro mini better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 2974201 vs 2156126
- 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 at launch: $485 vs $599
- Higher performance (90/100 vs 89/100)
- Better camera (64/100 vs 34/100)
- Longer battery life (81/100 vs 21/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 61/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Apple iPhone 17e vs the Vivo S50 Pro mini, the Vivo S50 Pro mini scores 20 points higher (79/100 vs 59/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo S50 Pro mini leads (64/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo S50 Pro mini leads (81/100 vs 21/100). Value score: Apple iPhone 17e — 32/100, 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 17e are nearly equal (90/100 vs 89/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo S50 Pro mini notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 17e (85/100 vs 61/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo S50 Pro mini significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 17e (64/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo S50 Pro mini significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 17e (81/100 vs 21/100). In the "portability" category, the Apple iPhone 17e notably outperforms the Vivo S50 Pro mini (83/100 vs 64/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Apple iPhone 17e | Vivo S50 Pro mini | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple A19 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 2156126 | 2974201 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3692 | 2833 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9454 | 9119 | |
| 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 | |
| Launch price | $599 | $485 |
Camera comparison
Apple iPhone 17e
- Main: 48MP f/1.6
- Front: 24MP
Vivo S50 Pro mini
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
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
Battery and charging
Apple iPhone 17e
- 3600 mAh
- Wired: 20W
- Wireless: 15W
Vivo S50 Pro mini
- 6500 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
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 27.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $114. Vivo S50 Pro mini was $114 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo S50 Pro mini and the Apple iPhone 17e are nearly equal (90/100 vs 89/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo S50 Pro mini notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 17e (85/100 vs 61/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo S50 Pro mini significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 17e (64/100 vs 34/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo S50 Pro mini significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 17e (81/100 vs 21/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Apple iPhone 17e notably outperforms the Vivo S50 Pro mini (83/100 vs 64/100).
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 20 points (79/100 vs 59/100).
What is the rating of the Apple iPhone 17e and the Vivo S50 Pro mini?
The Apple iPhone 17e has a MobileRank rating of 59/100, the Vivo S50 Pro mini — 79/100.
Which has the better camera: the Apple iPhone 17e or the Vivo S50 Pro mini?
The Vivo S50 Pro mini leads on camera score (64/100 vs 34/100).
Should you choose the Apple iPhone 17e over the Vivo S50 Pro mini?
The Apple iPhone 17e is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Vivo S50 Pro mini is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.