Poco F9 Pro vs Vivo S50
The Poco F9 Pro (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Vivo S50 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 3; launch prices were $699 and $390. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco F9 Pro leads — 84/100 vs 72/100 (a 12-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo S50 has the bigger battery (6500 mAh vs 6330); the main camera is 200 MP vs 50 MP; the Poco F9 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,228,426 vs 1,794,400); the Vivo S50 is thinner (7.6mm vs 8.8mm).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Poco F9 Pro
Vivo S50
What makes Poco F9 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3228426 vs 1794400
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1923
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 5179
- Faster charging: 100W vs 90W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (95/100 vs 75/100)
- Better camera (74/100 vs 64/100)
- Longer battery life (84/100 vs 68/100)
- Better display (91/100 vs 85/100)
What makes Vivo S50 better?
- Bigger battery: 6500 vs 6330 mAh
- Lighter: 196g vs 206g
- Cheaper at launch: $390 vs $699
- Better portability (66/100 vs 47/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Poco F9 Pro vs the Vivo S50, the Poco F9 Pro scores 12 points higher (84/100 vs 72/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco F9 Pro leads (95/100 vs 75/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco F9 Pro leads (74/100 vs 64/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F9 Pro leads (84/100 vs 68/100). Value score: Poco F9 Pro — 82/100, Vivo S50 — 74/100; 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 Poco F9 Pro notably outperforms the Vivo S50 (95/100 vs 75/100). In the "display" category, the Poco F9 Pro is a bit better (91/100 vs 85/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco F9 Pro is a bit better (74/100 vs 64/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F9 Pro notably outperforms the Vivo S50 (84/100 vs 68/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo S50 notably outperforms the Poco F9 Pro (66/100 vs 47/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Poco F9 Pro | Vivo S50 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 | |
| AnTuTu | 3228426 | 1794400 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 1923 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 5179 | |
| Display | 6.6" AMOLED | 6.6" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1156x2510 | 1260x2750 | |
| Refresh rate | 185 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6330 mAh | 6500 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 4500 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 157.5×75.3×8.8 mm | 157.5×74.3×7.6 mm | |
| Weight | 206 g | 196 g | |
| Launch price | $699 | $390 |
Camera comparison
Poco F9 Pro
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Vivo S50
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Poco F9 Pro
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1156x2510
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Vivo S50
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2750
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Poco F9 Pro
- 6330 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Vivo S50
- 6500 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Poco F9 Pro and Vivo S50, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Poco F9 Pro leads Vivo S50 by 79.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $309. Vivo S50 was $309 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Poco F9 Pro notably outperforms the Vivo S50 (95/100 vs 75/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Poco F9 Pro is a bit better (91/100 vs 85/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Poco F9 Pro is a bit better (74/100 vs 64/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco F9 Pro notably outperforms the Vivo S50 (84/100 vs 68/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo S50 notably outperforms the Poco F9 Pro (66/100 vs 47/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Poco F9 Pro or the Vivo S50?
The Poco F9 Pro is noticeably better than the Vivo S50 — the overall rating gap is 12 points.
What is the rating of the Poco F9 Pro and the Vivo S50?
The Poco F9 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 84/100, the Vivo S50 — 72/100.
Which has the better camera: the Poco F9 Pro or the Vivo S50?
The Poco F9 Pro leads on camera score (74/100 vs 64/100).
Which is more powerful: the Poco F9 Pro or the Vivo S50?
The Poco F9 Pro leads on performance (95/100 vs 75/100).
Should you choose the Poco F9 Pro over the Vivo S50?
The Poco F9 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers. The Vivo S50 is a better fit for active users.