Apple iPhone Air vs Vivo S50 Pro mini
The Apple iPhone Air (2025) runs on the Apple A19 Pro, while the Vivo S50 Pro mini (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5; estimated prices are $999 and $485. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo S50 Pro mini leads — 71/100 vs 64/100 (a 7-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo S50 Pro mini has the bigger battery (6500 mAh vs 3149); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo S50 Pro mini is faster in AnTuTu (3,068,952 vs 2,550,000); the Apple iPhone Air is noticeably lighter (165g vs 191g).
Apple iPhone Air
Vivo S50 Pro mini
- Better Geekbench Single: 3850 vs 2903
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9800 vs 9602
- Lighter: 165g vs 191g
- Higher performance (70/100 vs 68/100)
- Better camera (73/100 vs 62/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (93/100 vs 61/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3068952 vs 2550000
- Bigger battery: 6500 vs 3149 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 40W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Faster wireless charging: 40W vs 25W
- Cheaper: $485 vs $999
- Longer battery life (73/100 vs 9/100)
- Better value for money (76/100 vs 41/100)
Comparing the Apple iPhone Air vs the Vivo S50 Pro mini, the Vivo S50 Pro mini scores 7 points higher (71/100 vs 64/100). In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone Air leads (73/100 vs 62/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo S50 Pro mini leads (73/100 vs 9/100). In the "value for money" category, the Vivo S50 Pro mini leads (76/100 vs 41/100). In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone Air and the Vivo S50 Pro mini are nearly equal (70/100 vs 68/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone Air is a bit better (73/100 vs 62/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo S50 Pro mini significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone Air (73/100 vs 9/100). In the "design" category, the Apple iPhone Air significantly outperforms the Vivo S50 Pro mini (93/100 vs 61/100). In the "value for money" category, the Vivo S50 Pro mini significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone Air (76/100 vs 41/100).
| Specification | Apple iPhone Air | Vivo S50 Pro mini | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple A19 Pro | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 2550000 | 3068952 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3850 | 2903 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9800 | 9602 | |
| Display | 6.5" LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED | 6.3" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2736x1260 | 1216x2640 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 3149 mAh | 6500 mAh | |
| Charging | 40W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 25W | 40W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 141 | — | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | iOS 26 | Android 16 | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 6.0×None×None mm | 150.8×71.8×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 165 g | 191 g | |
| Price | $999 | $485 |
Apple iPhone Air
- Main: 48MP f/f/1.6
- Front: 12MP
Vivo S50 Pro mini
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Apple iPhone Air
- 6.5" LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED
- Resolution: 2736x1260
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo S50 Pro mini
- 6.3" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2640
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Apple iPhone Air
- 3149 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 7:48 hrs, total 22:15 hrs
- Wired: 40W
- Wireless: 25W
Vivo S50 Pro mini
- 6500 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 40W
We compared Apple iPhone Air and Vivo S50 Pro mini, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo S50 Pro mini leads Apple iPhone Air by 16.9% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $514. Vivo S50 Pro mini is cheaper by $514.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone Air and the Vivo S50 Pro mini are nearly equal (70/100 vs 68/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone Air is a bit better (73/100 vs 62/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo S50 Pro mini significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone Air (73/100 vs 9/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Apple iPhone Air significantly outperforms the Vivo S50 Pro mini (93/100 vs 61/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Vivo S50 Pro mini significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone Air (76/100 vs 41/100).
Which is better: the Apple iPhone Air or the Vivo S50 Pro mini?
The Vivo S50 Pro mini edges out the Apple iPhone Air by just 7 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Apple iPhone Air and the Vivo S50 Pro mini?
The Apple iPhone Air has a MobileRank rating of 64/100, the Vivo S50 Pro mini — 71/100.
Which has the better camera: the Apple iPhone Air or the Vivo S50 Pro mini?
The Apple iPhone Air leads on camera score (73/100 vs 62/100).
Should you choose the Apple iPhone Air over the Vivo S50 Pro mini?
The Apple iPhone Air is a better fit for active users. The Vivo S50 Pro mini is a better fit for active users, budget-conscious buyers.