Sony Xperia 1 VI vs Vivo S50 Pro mini
The Sony Xperia 1 VI (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, while the Vivo S50 Pro mini (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5; estimated prices are $964 and $485. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo S50 Pro mini leads — 71/100 vs 47/100 (a 24-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 (3,068,952 vs 2,096,581).
Sony Xperia 1 VI
Vivo S50 Pro mini
- Overall rating 47/100
- Higher AnTuTu: 3068952 vs 2096581
- Better Geekbench Single: 2903 vs 2205
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9602 vs 7192
- Bigger battery: 6500 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 30W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Faster wireless charging: 40W vs 15W
- Lighter: 191g vs 192g
- Cheaper: $485 vs $964
- Higher performance (68/100 vs 42/100)
- Better camera (62/100 vs 34/100)
- Longer battery life (73/100 vs 41/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (61/100 vs 60/100)
- Better value for money (76/100 vs 43/100)
Comparing the Sony Xperia 1 VI vs the Vivo S50 Pro mini, the Vivo S50 Pro mini scores 24 points higher (71/100 vs 47/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo S50 Pro mini leads (68/100 vs 42/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo S50 Pro mini leads (62/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo S50 Pro mini leads (73/100 vs 41/100). In the "value for money" category, the Vivo S50 Pro mini leads (76/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo S50 Pro mini notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 VI (68/100 vs 42/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Vivo S50 Pro mini notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 VI (62/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo S50 Pro mini significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 VI (73/100 vs 41/100). In the "design" category, the Vivo S50 Pro mini and the Sony Xperia 1 VI are nearly equal (61/100 vs 60/100). In the "value for money" category, the Vivo S50 Pro mini significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 VI (76/100 vs 43/100).
| Specification | Sony Xperia 1 VI | Vivo S50 Pro mini | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 2096581 | 3068952 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2205 | 2903 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 7192 | 9602 | |
| Display | 6.5" LTPO OLED | 6.3" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2340 | 1216x2640 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 6500 mAh | |
| Charging | 30W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 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 14, up to 3 major Android upgrades | Android 16 | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP65 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 162.0×74.0×8.2 mm | 150.8×71.8×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 192 g | 191 g | |
| Price | $964 | $485 |
Sony Xperia 1 VI
- Main: 48MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 12MP
Vivo S50 Pro mini
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Sony Xperia 1 VI
- 6.5" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo S50 Pro mini
- 6.3" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2640
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Sony Xperia 1 VI
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- Wireless: 15W
Vivo S50 Pro mini
- 6500 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 40W
We compared Sony Xperia 1 VI and Vivo S50 Pro mini, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo S50 Pro mini leads Sony Xperia 1 VI by 31.7% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $479. Vivo S50 Pro mini is cheaper by $479.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo S50 Pro mini notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 VI (68/100 vs 42/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo S50 Pro mini notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 VI (62/100 vs 34/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo S50 Pro mini significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 VI (73/100 vs 41/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Vivo S50 Pro mini and the Sony Xperia 1 VI are nearly equal (61/100 vs 60/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Vivo S50 Pro mini significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 VI (76/100 vs 43/100).
Which is better: the Sony Xperia 1 VI or the Vivo S50 Pro mini?
The Vivo S50 Pro mini significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 VI by 24 points (71/100 vs 47/100).
What is the rating of the Sony Xperia 1 VI and the Vivo S50 Pro mini?
The Sony Xperia 1 VI has a MobileRank rating of 47/100, the Vivo S50 Pro mini — 71/100.
Which has the better camera: the Sony Xperia 1 VI or the Vivo S50 Pro mini?
The Vivo S50 Pro mini leads on camera score (62/100 vs 34/100).
Which is more powerful: the Sony Xperia 1 VI or the Vivo S50 Pro mini?
The Vivo S50 Pro mini leads on performance (68/100 vs 42/100).
Should you choose the Sony Xperia 1 VI over the Vivo S50 Pro mini?
The Sony Xperia 1 VI is a better fit for everyday use. The Vivo S50 Pro mini is a better fit for active users, budget-conscious buyers.