Sony Xperia 1 V vs Vivo S50 Pro mini
The Sony Xperia 1 V (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2, 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 — 79/100 vs 64/100 (a 15-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo S50 Pro mini has the bigger battery (6500 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo S50 Pro mini is faster in AnTuTu (2,974,201 vs 1,761,879).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Sony Xperia 1 V
Vivo S50 Pro mini
What makes Sony Xperia 1 V better?
- Lighter: 187g vs 191g
- Better display (90/100 vs 85/100)
What makes Vivo S50 Pro mini better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 2974201 vs 1761879
- Better Geekbench Single: 2833 vs 2004
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9119 vs 5311
- Bigger battery: 6500 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 30W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher performance (90/100 vs 76/100)
- Better camera (64/100 vs 39/100)
- Longer battery life (81/100 vs 53/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Sony Xperia 1 V vs the Vivo S50 Pro mini, the Vivo S50 Pro mini scores 15 points higher (79/100 vs 64/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo S50 Pro mini leads (90/100 vs 76/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo S50 Pro mini leads (64/100 vs 39/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo S50 Pro mini leads (81/100 vs 53/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo S50 Pro mini is a bit better (90/100 vs 76/100). In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia 1 V is a bit better (90/100 vs 85/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo S50 Pro mini notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 V (64/100 vs 39/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo S50 Pro mini notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 V (81/100 vs 53/100). In the "portability" category, both devices are on the same level — 64/100.
Specs comparison
| Specification | Sony Xperia 1 V | Vivo S50 Pro mini | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 1761879 | 2974201 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2004 | 2833 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 5311 | 9119 | |
| 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 | — | 40W | |
| Main camera | 48 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 13, upgradable to Android 14 | Android 16 | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP65 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 165.0×71.0×8.3 mm | 150.8×71.8×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 187 g | 191 g | |
| Launch price | — | $485 |
Camera comparison
Sony Xperia 1 V
- Main: 48MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 12MP
Vivo S50 Pro mini
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Sony Xperia 1 V
- 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 V
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- Wireless: supported, wattage unknown
Vivo S50 Pro mini
- 6500 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Sony Xperia 1 V and Vivo S50 Pro mini, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo S50 Pro mini leads Sony Xperia 1 V by 40.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Sony Xperia 1 V
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo S50 Pro mini is a bit better (90/100 vs 76/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia 1 V 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 V (64/100 vs 39/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo S50 Pro mini notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 V (81/100 vs 53/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, both devices are on the same level — 64/100.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Sony Xperia 1 V or the Vivo S50 Pro mini?
The Vivo S50 Pro mini is noticeably better than the Sony Xperia 1 V — the overall rating gap is 15 points.
What is the rating of the Sony Xperia 1 V and the Vivo S50 Pro mini?
The Sony Xperia 1 V has a MobileRank rating of 64/100, the Vivo S50 Pro mini — 79/100.
Which has the better camera: the Sony Xperia 1 V or the Vivo S50 Pro mini?
The Vivo S50 Pro mini leads on camera score (64/100 vs 39/100).
Which is more powerful: the Sony Xperia 1 V or the Vivo S50 Pro mini?
The Vivo S50 Pro mini leads on performance (90/100 vs 76/100).
Should you choose the Sony Xperia 1 V over the Vivo S50 Pro mini?
The Sony Xperia 1 V 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.