Sony Xperia 1 IV vs Vivo S50 Pro mini

The Sony Xperia 1 IV (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1, while the Vivo S50 Pro mini (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5; estimated prices are $1000 and $485. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo S50 Pro mini leads — 71/100 vs 44/100 (a 27-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo S50 Pro mini has the bigger battery (6500 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 12 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo S50 Pro mini is faster in AnTuTu (3,068,952 vs 1,320,406).

The Vivo S50 Pro mini significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 IV by 27 points (71/100 vs 44/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Sony Xperia 1 IV
Performance 19
Display 100
Camera 56
Battery 39
Design 68
Value for money 41
Vivo S50 Pro mini
Performance 68
Display 100
Camera 62
Battery 73
Design 61
Value for money 76
What makes Sony Xperia 1 IV better?
  • Lighter: 185g vs 191g

  • Better design/ergonomics (68/100 vs 61/100)
What makes Vivo S50 Pro mini better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3068952 vs 1320406
  • Better Geekbench Single: 2903 vs 1675
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9602 vs 4453
  • Bigger battery: 6500 vs 5000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 90W vs 30W
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 12MP
  • Cheaper: $485 vs $1000

  • Higher performance (68/100 vs 19/100)
  • Better camera (62/100 vs 56/100)
  • Longer battery life (73/100 vs 39/100)
  • Better value for money (76/100 vs 41/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Sony Xperia 1 IV vs the Vivo S50 Pro mini, the Vivo S50 Pro mini scores 27 points higher (71/100 vs 44/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo S50 Pro mini leads (68/100 vs 19/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo S50 Pro mini leads (73/100 vs 39/100). In the "value for money" category, the Vivo S50 Pro mini leads (76/100 vs 41/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo S50 Pro mini significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 IV (68/100 vs 19/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Vivo S50 Pro mini is a bit better (62/100 vs 56/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo S50 Pro mini significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 IV (73/100 vs 39/100). In the "design" category, the Sony Xperia 1 IV is a bit better (68/100 vs 61/100). In the "value for money" category, the Vivo S50 Pro mini significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 IV (76/100 vs 41/100).

Sony Xperia 1 IV: The Sony Xperia 1 IV is a better fit for everyday use.
Vivo S50 Pro mini: The Vivo S50 Pro mini is a better fit for active users, budget-conscious buyers.
Specs comparison
Specification Sony Xperia 1 IV Vivo S50 Pro mini
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5
AnTuTu 1320406 3068952
Geekbench Single 1675 2903
Geekbench Multi 4453 9602
Display 6.5" OLED 6.3" LTPO AMOLED
Resolution 1644x3840 1216x2640
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 5000 mAh 6500 mAh
Charging 30W 90W
Wireless charging 0W 40W
DXOMark (camera) 118
Main camera 12 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 12 MP 8 MP
Telephoto 12 MP 50 MP
Front camera 12 MP 50 MP
RAM 12GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB 256GB / 512GB
OS Android 12 Android 16
NFC yes yes
Protection IP65 IP68/IP69
Dimensions 165.0×71.0×8.2 mm 150.8×71.8×8.0 mm
Weight 185 g 191 g
Price $1000 $485
Camera comparison
Sony Xperia 1 IV
  • Main: 12MP f/f/1.7
  • Ultrawide: 12MP
  • Telephoto: 12MP
  • Front: 12MP
56
camera
Vivo S50 Pro mini
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.6
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 50MP
62
camera
Display comparison
Sony Xperia 1 IV
  • 6.5" OLED
  • Resolution: 1644x3840
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Vivo S50 Pro mini
  • 6.3" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1216x2640
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Sony Xperia 1 IV
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 30W
  • No wireless charging
39
battery
Vivo S50 Pro mini
  • 6500 mAh
  • Wired: 90W
  • Wireless: 40W
73
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Sony Xperia 1 IV and Vivo S50 Pro mini, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Sony Xperia 1 IV Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1
44/100
1320406 AnTuTu
Vivo S50 Pro mini Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5
71/100 +57.0%
3068952 AnTuTu

Vivo S50 Pro mini leads Sony Xperia 1 IV by 57.0% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Sony Xperia 1 IV
$1000
Vivo S50 Pro mini
$485

Price difference: $515. Vivo S50 Pro mini is cheaper by $515.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Vivo S50 Pro mini significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 IV (68/100 vs 19/100).

display

In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.

camera

In the "camera" category, the Vivo S50 Pro mini is a bit better (62/100 vs 56/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Vivo S50 Pro mini significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 IV (73/100 vs 39/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Sony Xperia 1 IV is a bit better (68/100 vs 61/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Vivo S50 Pro mini significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 IV (76/100 vs 41/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Sony Xperia 1 IV or the Vivo S50 Pro mini?

The Vivo S50 Pro mini significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 IV by 27 points (71/100 vs 44/100).

What is the rating of the Sony Xperia 1 IV and the Vivo S50 Pro mini?

The Sony Xperia 1 IV has a MobileRank rating of 44/100, the Vivo S50 Pro mini — 71/100.

Which has the better camera: the Sony Xperia 1 IV or the Vivo S50 Pro mini?

The Vivo S50 Pro mini leads on camera score (62/100 vs 56/100).

Which is more powerful: the Sony Xperia 1 IV or the Vivo S50 Pro mini?

The Vivo S50 Pro mini leads on performance (68/100 vs 19/100).

Should you choose the Sony Xperia 1 IV over the Vivo S50 Pro mini?

The Sony Xperia 1 IV is a better fit for everyday use. The Vivo S50 Pro mini is a better fit for active users, budget-conscious buyers.