Sony Xperia 1 VII vs Vivo S50 Pro mini
The Sony Xperia 1 VII (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Vivo S50 Pro mini (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5; launch prices were $1295 and $485. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo S50 Pro mini leads — 79/100 vs 71/100 (a 8-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 Sony Xperia 1 VII is faster in AnTuTu (2,994,112 vs 2,974,201).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Sony Xperia 1 VII
Vivo S50 Pro mini
What makes Sony Xperia 1 VII better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 2994112 vs 2974201
- Better Geekbench Single: 3094 vs 2833
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9293 vs 9119
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 90/100)
What makes Vivo S50 Pro mini better?
- 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 197g
- Cheaper at launch: $485 vs $1295
- Better camera (64/100 vs 54/100)
- Longer battery life (81/100 vs 53/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 80/100)
- Better portability (64/100 vs 58/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Sony Xperia 1 VII vs the Vivo S50 Pro mini, the Vivo S50 Pro mini scores 8 points higher (79/100 vs 71/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo S50 Pro mini leads (64/100 vs 54/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo S50 Pro mini leads (81/100 vs 53/100). Value score: Sony Xperia 1 VII — 52/100, 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 Sony Xperia 1 VII and the Vivo S50 Pro mini are nearly equal (91/100 vs 90/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo S50 Pro mini is a bit better (85/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo S50 Pro mini is a bit better (64/100 vs 54/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo S50 Pro mini notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 VII (81/100 vs 53/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo S50 Pro mini is a bit better (64/100 vs 58/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Sony Xperia 1 VII | Vivo S50 Pro mini | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 2994112 | 2974201 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3094 | 2833 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9293 | 9119 | |
| Display | 6.5" OLED | 6.3" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2340x1080 | 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 | 48 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 800 nits | — | |
| NFC | — | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 157.0×72.0×8.3 mm | 150.8×71.8×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 197 g | 191 g | |
| Launch price | $1295 | $485 |
Camera comparison
Sony Xperia 1 VII
- Main: 48MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 48MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 12MP
Vivo S50 Pro mini
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Sony Xperia 1 VII
- 6.5" OLED
- Resolution: 2340x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo S50 Pro mini
- 6.3" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2640
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Sony Xperia 1 VII
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- Wireless: 15W
Vivo S50 Pro mini
- 6500 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Sony Xperia 1 VII and Vivo S50 Pro mini, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Sony Xperia 1 VII leads Vivo S50 Pro mini by 0.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $810. Vivo S50 Pro mini was $810 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VII and the Vivo S50 Pro mini are nearly equal (91/100 vs 90/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo S50 Pro mini is a bit better (85/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo S50 Pro mini is a bit better (64/100 vs 54/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo S50 Pro mini notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 VII (81/100 vs 53/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo S50 Pro mini is a bit better (64/100 vs 58/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Sony Xperia 1 VII or the Vivo S50 Pro mini?
The Vivo S50 Pro mini edges out the Sony Xperia 1 VII by just 8 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Sony Xperia 1 VII and the Vivo S50 Pro mini?
The Sony Xperia 1 VII has a MobileRank rating of 71/100, the Vivo S50 Pro mini — 79/100.
Which has the better camera: the Sony Xperia 1 VII or the Vivo S50 Pro mini?
The Vivo S50 Pro mini leads on camera score (64/100 vs 54/100).
Should you choose the Sony Xperia 1 VII over the Vivo S50 Pro mini?
The Sony Xperia 1 VII is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Vivo S50 Pro mini is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.