Google Pixel 9 Pro vs Vivo S50 Pro mini

The Google Pixel 9 Pro (2024) runs on the Google Tensor G4, 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 50/100 (a 21-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo S50 Pro mini has the bigger battery (6500 mAh vs 4700); the Vivo S50 Pro mini is faster in AnTuTu (3,068,952 vs 1,499,601).

The Vivo S50 Pro mini significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 9 Pro by 21 points (71/100 vs 50/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Google Pixel 9 Pro
Performance 25
Display 100
Camera 77
Battery 37
Design 51
Value for money 41
Vivo S50 Pro mini
Performance 68
Display 100
Camera 62
Battery 73
Design 61
Value for money 76
What makes Google Pixel 9 Pro better?

  • Better camera (77/100 vs 62/100)
What makes Vivo S50 Pro mini better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3068952 vs 1499601
  • Better Geekbench Single: 2903 vs 1880
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9602 vs 5100
  • Bigger battery: 6500 vs 4700 mAh
  • Faster charging: 90W vs 37W
  • Faster wireless charging: 40W vs 23W
  • Lighter: 191g vs 199g
  • Cheaper: $485 vs $999

  • Higher performance (68/100 vs 25/100)
  • Longer battery life (73/100 vs 37/100)
  • Better design/ergonomics (61/100 vs 51/100)
  • Better value for money (76/100 vs 41/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Google Pixel 9 Pro vs the Vivo S50 Pro mini, the Vivo S50 Pro mini scores 21 points higher (71/100 vs 50/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo S50 Pro mini leads (68/100 vs 25/100). In the "camera" category, the Google Pixel 9 Pro leads (77/100 vs 62/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo S50 Pro mini leads (73/100 vs 37/100). In the "value for money" category, the Vivo S50 Pro mini leads (76/100 vs 41/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo S50 Pro mini significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 9 Pro (68/100 vs 25/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Google Pixel 9 Pro notably outperforms the Vivo S50 Pro mini (77/100 vs 62/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo S50 Pro mini significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 9 Pro (73/100 vs 37/100). In the "design" category, the Vivo S50 Pro mini is a bit better (61/100 vs 51/100). In the "value for money" category, the Vivo S50 Pro mini significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 9 Pro (76/100 vs 41/100).

Google Pixel 9 Pro: The Google Pixel 9 Pro 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 Google Pixel 9 Pro Vivo S50 Pro mini
Processor Google Tensor G4 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5
AnTuTu 1499601 3068952
Geekbench Single 1880 2903
Geekbench Multi 5100 9602
Display 6.3" Super Actua LTPO OLED 6.3" LTPO AMOLED
Resolution 2856x1280 1216x2640
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 4700 mAh 6500 mAh
Charging 37W 90W
Wireless charging 23W 40W
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 48 MP 8 MP
Telephoto 48 MP 50 MP
Front camera 42 MP 50 MP
RAM 16GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB / 512GB / 1TB 256GB / 512GB
OS Android 14 Android 16
Brightness (peak) 3000 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68 IP68/IP69
Dimensions 152.8×72.0×8.5 mm 150.8×71.8×8.0 mm
Weight 199 g 191 g
Price $999 $485
Camera comparison
Google Pixel 9 Pro
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.68
  • Ultrawide: 48MP
  • Telephoto: 48MP
  • Front: 42MP
77
camera
Vivo S50 Pro mini
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.6
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 50MP
62
camera
Display comparison
Google Pixel 9 Pro
  • 6.3" Super Actua LTPO OLED
  • Resolution: 2856x1280
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Vivo S50 Pro mini
  • 6.3" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1216x2640
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Google Pixel 9 Pro
  • 4700 mAh
  • Wired: 37W
  • Wireless: 23W
37
battery
Vivo S50 Pro mini
  • 6500 mAh
  • Wired: 90W
  • Wireless: 40W
73
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Google Pixel 9 Pro and Vivo S50 Pro mini, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Google Pixel 9 Pro Google Tensor G4
50/100
1499601 AnTuTu
Vivo S50 Pro mini Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5
71/100 +51.1%
3068952 AnTuTu

Vivo S50 Pro mini leads Google Pixel 9 Pro by 51.1% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Google Pixel 9 Pro
$999
Vivo S50 Pro mini
$485

Price difference: $514. Vivo S50 Pro mini is cheaper by $514.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Vivo S50 Pro mini significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 9 Pro (68/100 vs 25/100).

display

In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.

camera

In the "camera" category, the Google Pixel 9 Pro notably outperforms the Vivo S50 Pro mini (77/100 vs 62/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Vivo S50 Pro mini significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 9 Pro (73/100 vs 37/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Vivo S50 Pro mini is a bit better (61/100 vs 51/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Vivo S50 Pro mini significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 9 Pro (76/100 vs 41/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Google Pixel 9 Pro or the Vivo S50 Pro mini?

The Vivo S50 Pro mini significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 9 Pro by 21 points (71/100 vs 50/100).

What is the rating of the Google Pixel 9 Pro and the Vivo S50 Pro mini?

The Google Pixel 9 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 50/100, the Vivo S50 Pro mini — 71/100.

Which has the better camera: the Google Pixel 9 Pro or the Vivo S50 Pro mini?

The Google Pixel 9 Pro leads on camera score (77/100 vs 62/100).

Which is more powerful: the Google Pixel 9 Pro or the Vivo S50 Pro mini?

The Vivo S50 Pro mini leads on performance (68/100 vs 25/100).

Should you choose the Google Pixel 9 Pro over the Vivo S50 Pro mini?

The Google Pixel 9 Pro is a better fit for everyday use. The Vivo S50 Pro mini is a better fit for active users, budget-conscious buyers.