Apple iPhone Air 2 vs Vivo S50 Pro mini
The Apple iPhone Air 2 (2027) runs on the Apple A20 Pro, while the Vivo S50 Pro mini (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Apple iPhone Air 2 leads — 81/100 vs 79/100 (a 2-point difference). Key differences: the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Apple iPhone Air 2 is faster in AnTuTu (3,434,654 vs 2,974,201); the Apple iPhone Air 2 is thinner (5.2mm vs 8.0mm).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Apple iPhone Air 2
Vivo S50 Pro mini
What makes Apple iPhone Air 2 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3434654 vs 2974201
- Better Geekbench Single: 4733 vs 2833
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12836 vs 9119
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 90/100)
- Better portability (100/100 vs 64/100)
What makes Vivo S50 Pro mini better?
- Faster charging: 90W vs 20W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Better camera (64/100 vs 51/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Apple iPhone Air 2 vs the Vivo S50 Pro mini, the Apple iPhone Air 2 scores 2 points higher (81/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo S50 Pro mini leads (64/100 vs 51/100). In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone Air 2 is a bit better (97/100 vs 90/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 85/100. In the "camera" category, the Vivo S50 Pro mini is a bit better (64/100 vs 51/100). In the "portability" category, the Apple iPhone Air 2 significantly outperforms the Vivo S50 Pro mini (100/100 vs 64/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Apple iPhone Air 2 | Vivo S50 Pro mini | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple A20 Pro | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 3434654 | 2974201 | |
| Geekbench Single | 4733 | 2833 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 12836 | 9119 | |
| Display | 6.5" LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED | 6.3" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1260x2736 | 1216x2640 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | — | 6500 mAh | |
| Charging | 20W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | — | 40W | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 48 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 18 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | iOS 27.x | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 156.2×74.7×5.2 mm | 150.8×71.8×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | — | 191 g | |
| Launch price | — | $485 |
Camera comparison
Apple iPhone Air 2
- Main: 48MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 48MP
- Front: 18MP
Vivo S50 Pro mini
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Apple iPhone Air 2
- 6.5" LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED
- Resolution: 1260x2736
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo S50 Pro mini
- 6.3" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2640
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Apple iPhone Air 2
- —
- Wired: 20W
- Wireless: supported, wattage unknown
Vivo S50 Pro mini
- 6500 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Apple iPhone Air 2 and Vivo S50 Pro mini, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Apple iPhone Air 2 leads Vivo S50 Pro mini by 15.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Apple iPhone Air 2
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone Air 2 is a bit better (97/100 vs 90/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 85/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo S50 Pro mini is a bit better (64/100 vs 51/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Apple iPhone Air 2 significantly outperforms the Vivo S50 Pro mini (100/100 vs 64/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Apple iPhone Air 2 or the Vivo S50 Pro mini?
The Apple iPhone Air 2 edges out the Vivo S50 Pro mini by just 2 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Apple iPhone Air 2 and the Vivo S50 Pro mini?
The Apple iPhone Air 2 has a MobileRank rating of 81/100, the Vivo S50 Pro mini — 79/100.
Which has the better camera: the Apple iPhone Air 2 or the Vivo S50 Pro mini?
The Vivo S50 Pro mini leads on camera score (64/100 vs 51/100).
Which is more powerful: the Apple iPhone Air 2 or the Vivo S50 Pro mini?
The Apple iPhone Air 2 leads on performance (97/100 vs 90/100).
Should you choose the Apple iPhone Air 2 over the Vivo S50 Pro mini?
The Apple iPhone Air 2 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.