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 (2,902,731 vs 1,232,200).
Sony Xperia 1 III
Vivo S50 Pro mini
- Lighter: 186g vs 191g
- Better display (90/100 vs 85/100)
- Better portability (65/100 vs 64/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 2902731 vs 1232200
- Better Geekbench Single: 2903 vs 1488
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9602 vs 3373
- 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)
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 — 28/100, Vivo S50 Pro mini — 86/100; 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 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).
| Specification | Sony Xperia 1 III | Vivo S50 Pro mini | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Snapdragon 888 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 1232200 | 2902731 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1488 | 2903 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3373 | 9602 | |
| 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 |
Sony Xperia 1 III
- Main: 12MP f/f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 8MP
Vivo S50 Pro mini
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
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
Sony Xperia 1 III
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- Wireless: 11W
Vivo S50 Pro mini
- 6500 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 40W
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 57.6% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $814. Vivo S50 Pro mini was $814 cheaper at launch.
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).
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.