Realme 9 Pro Plus vs Vivo S50 Pro mini
The Realme 9 Pro Plus (2022) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 920 5G, while the Vivo S50 Pro mini (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo S50 Pro mini leads — 71/100 vs 23/100 (a 48-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo S50 Pro mini has the bigger battery (6500 mAh vs 4500).
Realme 9 Pro Plus
Vivo S50 Pro mini
- Overall rating 23/100
- Bigger battery: 6500 vs 4500 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 33W
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (68/100 vs 0/100)
- Better camera (62/100 vs 31/100)
- Longer battery life (73/100 vs 27/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 50/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (61/100 vs 50/100)
- Better value for money (76/100 vs 55/100)
Comparing the Realme 9 Pro Plus vs the Vivo S50 Pro mini, the Vivo S50 Pro mini scores 48 points higher (71/100 vs 23/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo S50 Pro mini leads (68/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo S50 Pro mini leads (62/100 vs 31/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo S50 Pro mini leads (73/100 vs 27/100). 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 Realme 9 Pro Plus (68/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo S50 Pro mini significantly outperforms the Realme 9 Pro Plus (100/100 vs 50/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo S50 Pro mini significantly outperforms the Realme 9 Pro Plus (62/100 vs 31/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo S50 Pro mini significantly outperforms the Realme 9 Pro Plus (73/100 vs 27/100). In the "design" category, the Vivo S50 Pro mini is a bit better (61/100 vs 50/100). In the "value for money" category, the Vivo S50 Pro mini notably outperforms the Realme 9 Pro Plus (76/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | Realme 9 Pro Plus | Vivo S50 Pro mini | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 920 5G | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | — | 3068952 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 2903 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 9602 | |
| Display | 6.4" Super AMOLED | 6.3" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1216x2640 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4500 mAh | 6500 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 40W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 12, Realme UI 3.0 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | — | 150.8×71.8×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | — | 191 g | |
| Price | — | $485 |
Realme 9 Pro Plus
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Vivo S50 Pro mini
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Realme 9 Pro Plus
- 6.4" Super AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Vivo S50 Pro mini
- 6.3" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2640
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Realme 9 Pro Plus
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Vivo S50 Pro mini
- 6500 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 40W
Realme 9 Pro Plus
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo S50 Pro mini significantly outperforms the Realme 9 Pro Plus (68/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo S50 Pro mini significantly outperforms the Realme 9 Pro Plus (100/100 vs 50/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo S50 Pro mini significantly outperforms the Realme 9 Pro Plus (62/100 vs 31/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo S50 Pro mini significantly outperforms the Realme 9 Pro Plus (73/100 vs 27/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Vivo S50 Pro mini is a bit better (61/100 vs 50/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Vivo S50 Pro mini notably outperforms the Realme 9 Pro Plus (76/100 vs 55/100).
Which is better: the Realme 9 Pro Plus or the Vivo S50 Pro mini?
The Vivo S50 Pro mini significantly outperforms the Realme 9 Pro Plus by 48 points (71/100 vs 23/100).
What is the rating of the Realme 9 Pro Plus and the Vivo S50 Pro mini?
The Realme 9 Pro Plus has a MobileRank rating of 23/100, the Vivo S50 Pro mini — 71/100.
Which has the better camera: the Realme 9 Pro Plus or the Vivo S50 Pro mini?
The Vivo S50 Pro mini leads on camera score (62/100 vs 31/100).
Which is more powerful: the Realme 9 Pro Plus or the Vivo S50 Pro mini?
The Vivo S50 Pro mini leads on performance (68/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Realme 9 Pro Plus over the Vivo S50 Pro mini?
The Realme 9 Pro Plus is a better fit for everyday use. The Vivo S50 Pro mini is a better fit for active users, budget-conscious buyers.