Sony Xperia 1 VIII vs Vivo S50 Pro mini
The Sony Xperia 1 VIII (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Vivo S50 Pro mini (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5; launch prices were $1500 and $485. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo S50 Pro mini leads — 79/100 vs 77/100 (a 2-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 VIII is faster in AnTuTu (3,842,882 vs 2,974,201).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Sony Xperia 1 VIII
Vivo S50 Pro mini
What makes Sony Xperia 1 VIII better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3842882 vs 2974201
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 2833
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 9119
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 90/100)
- Better camera (69/100 vs 64/100)
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 200g
- Cheaper at launch: $485 vs $1500
- Longer battery life (81/100 vs 53/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 80/100)
- Better portability (64/100 vs 56/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Sony Xperia 1 VIII vs the Vivo S50 Pro mini, the Vivo S50 Pro mini scores 2 points higher (79/100 vs 77/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo S50 Pro mini leads (81/100 vs 53/100). Value score: Sony Xperia 1 VIII — 62/100, 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 VIII is a bit better (97/100 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 Sony Xperia 1 VIII is a bit better (69/100 vs 64/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo S50 Pro mini notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 VIII (81/100 vs 53/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo S50 Pro mini is a bit better (64/100 vs 56/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Sony Xperia 1 VIII | Vivo S50 Pro mini | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 3842882 | 2974201 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 2833 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 9119 | |
| 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 | 48 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 16 | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP65/IP68 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 162.0×74.0×8.3 mm | 150.8×71.8×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 200 g | 191 g | |
| Launch price | $1500 | $485 |
Camera comparison
Sony Xperia 1 VIII
- Main: 48MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 48MP
- Telephoto: 48MP
- Front: 12MP
Vivo S50 Pro mini
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Sony Xperia 1 VIII
- 6.5" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo S50 Pro mini
- 6.3" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2640
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Sony Xperia 1 VIII
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- Wireless: 15W
Vivo S50 Pro mini
- 6500 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Sony Xperia 1 VIII and Vivo S50 Pro mini, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Sony Xperia 1 VIII leads Vivo S50 Pro mini by 29.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $1015. Vivo S50 Pro mini was $1015 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII is a bit better (97/100 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 Sony Xperia 1 VIII is a bit better (69/100 vs 64/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo S50 Pro mini notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 VIII (81/100 vs 53/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo S50 Pro mini is a bit better (64/100 vs 56/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Sony Xperia 1 VIII or the Vivo S50 Pro mini?
The Vivo S50 Pro mini edges out the Sony Xperia 1 VIII by just 2 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Sony Xperia 1 VIII and the Vivo S50 Pro mini?
The Sony Xperia 1 VIII has a MobileRank rating of 77/100, the Vivo S50 Pro mini — 79/100.
Which has the better camera: the Sony Xperia 1 VIII or the Vivo S50 Pro mini?
The Sony Xperia 1 VIII leads on camera score (69/100 vs 64/100).
Which is more powerful: the Sony Xperia 1 VIII or the Vivo S50 Pro mini?
The Sony Xperia 1 VIII leads on performance (97/100 vs 90/100).
Should you choose the Sony Xperia 1 VIII over the Vivo S50 Pro mini?
The Sony Xperia 1 VIII 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.