Poco X8 Pro vs Vivo S50 Pro mini
The Poco X8 Pro (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Ultra, while the Vivo S50 Pro mini (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5; launch prices were $350 and $485. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo S50 Pro mini leads — 80/100 vs 64/100 (a 16-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo S50 Pro mini has the bigger battery (6500 mAh vs 6000); the Vivo S50 Pro mini is faster in AnTuTu (3,068,952 vs 1,982,033).
Poco X8 Pro
Vivo S50 Pro mini
- Faster charging: 100W vs 90W
- Cheaper at launch: $350 vs $485
- Overall rating 64/100
- Higher AnTuTu: 3068952 vs 1982033
- Better Geekbench Single: 2903 vs 1553
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9602 vs 6403
- Bigger battery: 6500 vs 6000 mAh
- Lighter: 191g vs 196g
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 76/100)
- Better camera (64/100 vs 37/100)
- Longer battery life (81/100 vs 68/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 83/100)
- Better portability (64/100 vs 57/100)
Comparing the Poco X8 Pro vs the Vivo S50 Pro mini, the Vivo S50 Pro mini scores 16 points higher (80/100 vs 64/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo S50 Pro mini leads (91/100 vs 76/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo S50 Pro mini leads (64/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo S50 Pro mini leads (81/100 vs 68/100). Value score: Poco X8 Pro — 68/100, Vivo S50 Pro mini — 88/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Vivo S50 Pro mini notably outperforms the Poco X8 Pro (91/100 vs 76/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo S50 Pro mini and the Poco X8 Pro are nearly equal (85/100 vs 83/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo S50 Pro mini notably outperforms the Poco X8 Pro (64/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo S50 Pro mini is a bit better (81/100 vs 68/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo S50 Pro mini is a bit better (64/100 vs 57/100).
| Specification | Poco X8 Pro | Vivo S50 Pro mini | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Ultra | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 1982033 | 3068952 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1553 | 2903 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 6403 | 9602 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.3" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2712x1220 | 1216x2640 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 6500 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 40W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 20 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3500 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 157.5×75.2×8.4 mm | 150.8×71.8×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 196 g | 191 g | |
| Launch price | $350 | $485 |
Poco X8 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.5
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Vivo S50 Pro mini
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Poco X8 Pro
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2712x1220
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo S50 Pro mini
- 6.3" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2640
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Poco X8 Pro
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Vivo S50 Pro mini
- 6500 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 40W
We compared Poco X8 Pro and Vivo S50 Pro mini, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo S50 Pro mini leads Poco X8 Pro by 35.4% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $135. Poco X8 Pro was $135 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo S50 Pro mini notably outperforms the Poco X8 Pro (91/100 vs 76/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo S50 Pro mini and the Poco X8 Pro are nearly equal (85/100 vs 83/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo S50 Pro mini notably outperforms the Poco X8 Pro (64/100 vs 37/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo S50 Pro mini is a bit better (81/100 vs 68/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo S50 Pro mini is a bit better (64/100 vs 57/100).
Which is better: the Poco X8 Pro or the Vivo S50 Pro mini?
The Vivo S50 Pro mini is noticeably better than the Poco X8 Pro — the overall rating gap is 16 points.
What is the rating of the Poco X8 Pro and the Vivo S50 Pro mini?
The Poco X8 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 64/100, the Vivo S50 Pro mini — 80/100.
Which has the better camera: the Poco X8 Pro or the Vivo S50 Pro mini?
The Vivo S50 Pro mini leads on camera score (64/100 vs 37/100).
Which is more powerful: the Poco X8 Pro or the Vivo S50 Pro mini?
The Vivo S50 Pro mini leads on performance (91/100 vs 76/100).
Should you choose the Poco X8 Pro over the Vivo S50 Pro mini?
The Poco X8 Pro is a better fit for active users. The Vivo S50 Pro mini is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.