Sony Xperia 1 III vs Vivo S50 Pro mini
The Sony Xperia 1 III (2021) runs on the Snapdragon 888, while the Vivo S50 Pro mini (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5; launch prices were $1299 and $485. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo S50 Pro mini leads — 79/100 vs 60/100 (a 19-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo S50 Pro mini has the bigger battery (6500 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 12 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo S50 Pro mini is faster in AnTuTu (2,974,201 vs 1,232,200).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Sony Xperia 1 III
Vivo S50 Pro mini
What makes Sony Xperia 1 III better?
- Lighter: 186g vs 191g
- Better display (90/100 vs 85/100)
- Better portability (65/100 vs 64/100)
What makes Vivo S50 Pro mini better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 2974201 vs 1232200
- Better Geekbench Single: 2833 vs 1500
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9119 vs 3537
- Bigger battery: 6500 vs 4500 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 30W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 12MP
- Faster wireless charging: 40W vs 11W
- Cheaper at launch: $485 vs $1299
- Higher performance (90/100 vs 65/100)
- Better camera (64/100 vs 46/100)
- Longer battery life (81/100 vs 42/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Sony Xperia 1 III vs the Vivo S50 Pro mini, the Vivo S50 Pro mini scores 19 points higher (79/100 vs 60/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo S50 Pro mini leads (90/100 vs 65/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo S50 Pro mini leads (64/100 vs 46/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo S50 Pro mini leads (81/100 vs 42/100). Value score: Sony Xperia 1 III — 30/100, Vivo S50 Pro mini — 80/100; 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 Vivo S50 Pro mini notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 III (90/100 vs 65/100). In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia 1 III is a bit better (90/100 vs 85/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo S50 Pro mini notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 III (64/100 vs 46/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo S50 Pro mini significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 III (81/100 vs 42/100). In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 1 III and the Vivo S50 Pro mini are nearly equal (65/100 vs 64/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Sony Xperia 1 III | Vivo S50 Pro mini | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Snapdragon 888 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 1232200 | 2974201 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1500 | 2833 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3537 | 9119 | |
| Display | 6.5" OLED | 6.3" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1644x3840 | 1216x2640 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4500 mAh | 6500 mAh | |
| Charging | 30W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 11W | 40W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 105 | — | |
| Main camera | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 11 | Android 16 | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP65/IP68 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 165.0×71.0×8.2 mm | 150.8×71.8×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 186 g | 191 g | |
| Launch price | $1299 | $485 |
Camera comparison
Sony Xperia 1 III
- Main: 12MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 8MP
Vivo S50 Pro mini
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Sony Xperia 1 III
- 6.5" OLED
- Resolution: 1644x3840
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo S50 Pro mini
- 6.3" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2640
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Sony Xperia 1 III
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- Wireless: 11W
Vivo S50 Pro mini
- 6500 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Sony Xperia 1 III and Vivo S50 Pro mini, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo S50 Pro mini leads Sony Xperia 1 III by 58.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $814. Vivo S50 Pro mini was $814 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo S50 Pro mini notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 III (90/100 vs 65/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia 1 III is a bit better (90/100 vs 85/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo S50 Pro mini notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 III (64/100 vs 46/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo S50 Pro mini significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 III (81/100 vs 42/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 1 III and the Vivo S50 Pro mini are nearly equal (65/100 vs 64/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Sony Xperia 1 III or the Vivo S50 Pro mini?
The Vivo S50 Pro mini is noticeably better than the Sony Xperia 1 III — the overall rating gap is 19 points.
What is the rating of the Sony Xperia 1 III and the Vivo S50 Pro mini?
The Sony Xperia 1 III has a MobileRank rating of 60/100, the Vivo S50 Pro mini — 79/100.
Which has the better camera: the Sony Xperia 1 III or the Vivo S50 Pro mini?
The Vivo S50 Pro mini leads on camera score (64/100 vs 46/100).
Which is more powerful: the Sony Xperia 1 III or the Vivo S50 Pro mini?
The Vivo S50 Pro mini leads on performance (90/100 vs 65/100).
Should you choose the Sony Xperia 1 III over the Vivo S50 Pro mini?
The Sony Xperia 1 III 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.