Google Pixel 9 vs Vivo S50 Pro mini

The Google Pixel 9 (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 $799 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 1,561,427).

The Vivo S50 Pro mini significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 9 by 21 points (71/100 vs 50/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Google Pixel 9
Performance 25
Display 100
Camera 75
Battery 33
Design 52
Value for money 55
Vivo S50 Pro mini
Performance 68
Display 100
Camera 62
Battery 73
Design 61
Value for money 76
What makes Google Pixel 9 better?

  • Better camera (75/100 vs 62/100)
What makes Vivo S50 Pro mini better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3068952 vs 1561427
  • Better Geekbench Single: 2903 vs 1850
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9602 vs 4900
  • Bigger battery: 6500 vs 4700 mAh
  • Faster charging: 90W vs 27W
  • Faster wireless charging: 40W vs 15W
  • Lighter: 191g vs 198g
  • Cheaper: $485 vs $799

  • Higher performance (68/100 vs 25/100)
  • Longer battery life (73/100 vs 33/100)
  • Better design/ergonomics (61/100 vs 52/100)
  • Better value for money (76/100 vs 55/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Google Pixel 9 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 leads (75/100 vs 62/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo S50 Pro mini leads (73/100 vs 33/100). In the "value for money" category, the Vivo S50 Pro mini leads (76/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo S50 Pro mini significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 9 (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 is a bit better (75/100 vs 62/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo S50 Pro mini significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 9 (73/100 vs 33/100). In the "design" category, the Vivo S50 Pro mini is a bit better (61/100 vs 52/100). In the "value for money" category, the Vivo S50 Pro mini notably outperforms the Google Pixel 9 (76/100 vs 55/100).

Google Pixel 9: The Google Pixel 9 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 Vivo S50 Pro mini
Processor Google Tensor G4 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5
AnTuTu 1561427 3068952
Geekbench Single 1850 2903
Geekbench Multi 4900 9602
Display 6.3" Actua OLED 6.3" LTPO AMOLED
Resolution 2424x1080 1216x2640
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 4700 mAh 6500 mAh
Charging 27W 90W
Wireless charging 15W 40W
DXOMark (camera) 143
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 48 MP 8 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 50 MP
Front camera 10 MP 50 MP
RAM 12GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB 256GB / 512GB
OS Android 14 Android 16
Brightness (peak) 2700 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68 IP68/IP69
Dimensions 152.8×72.0×8.5 mm 150.8×71.8×8.0 mm
Weight 198 g 191 g
Price $799 $485
Camera comparison
Google Pixel 9
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.68
  • Ultrawide: 48MP
  • Front: 10MP
75
camera
Vivo S50 Pro mini
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.6
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 50MP
62
camera
Display comparison
Google Pixel 9
  • 6.3" Actua OLED
  • Resolution: 2424x1080
  • 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
  • 4700 mAh
  • Wired: 27W
  • Wireless: 15W
33
battery
Vivo S50 Pro mini
  • 6500 mAh
  • Wired: 90W
  • Wireless: 40W
73
battery
Overall performance score

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

Google Pixel 9 Google Tensor G4
50/100
1561427 AnTuTu
Vivo S50 Pro mini Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5
71/100 +49.1%
3068952 AnTuTu

Vivo S50 Pro mini leads Google Pixel 9 by 49.1% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Google Pixel 9
$799
Vivo S50 Pro mini
$485

Price difference: $314. Vivo S50 Pro mini is cheaper by $314.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Vivo S50 Pro mini significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 9 (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 is a bit better (75/100 vs 62/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Vivo S50 Pro mini significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 9 (73/100 vs 33/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Vivo S50 Pro mini is a bit better (61/100 vs 52/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Vivo S50 Pro mini notably outperforms the Google Pixel 9 (76/100 vs 55/100).

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

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

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

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

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

The Google Pixel 9 leads on camera score (75/100 vs 62/100).

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

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