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; estimated prices are $1499 and $485. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo S50 Pro mini leads — 71/100 vs 70/100 (a 1-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 3,068,952).
Sony Xperia 1 VIII
Vivo S50 Pro mini
- Higher AnTuTu: 3842882 vs 3068952
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 2903
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 9602
- Higher performance (90/100 vs 68/100)
- Better camera (63/100 vs 62/100)
- 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: $485 vs $1499
- Longer battery life (73/100 vs 41/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (61/100 vs 50/100)
- Better value for money (76/100 vs 6/100)
Comparing the Sony Xperia 1 VIII vs the Vivo S50 Pro mini, the Vivo S50 Pro mini scores 1 points higher (71/100 vs 70/100). In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII leads (90/100 vs 68/100). 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 6/100). In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII notably outperforms the Vivo S50 Pro mini (90/100 vs 68/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII and the Vivo S50 Pro mini are nearly equal (63/100 vs 62/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo S50 Pro mini significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 VIII (73/100 vs 41/100). In the "design" category, the Vivo S50 Pro mini is a bit better (61/100 vs 50/100). In the "value for money" category, the Vivo S50 Pro mini significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 VIII (76/100 vs 6/100).
| Specification | Sony Xperia 1 VIII | Vivo S50 Pro mini | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 3842882 | 3068952 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3640 | 2903 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11033 | 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 | 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, up to 5 major Android upgrades | Android 16 | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP65 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 162.0×74.0×8.3 mm | 150.8×71.8×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 200 g | 191 g | |
| Price | $1499 | $485 |
Sony Xperia 1 VIII
- Main: 48MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 48MP
- Telephoto: 48MP
- Front: 12MP
Vivo S50 Pro mini
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
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
Sony Xperia 1 VIII
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- Wireless: 15W
Vivo S50 Pro mini
- 6500 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 40W
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 25.2% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $1014. Vivo S50 Pro mini is cheaper by $1014.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII notably outperforms the Vivo S50 Pro mini (90/100 vs 68/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII and the Vivo S50 Pro mini are nearly equal (63/100 vs 62/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo S50 Pro mini significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 VIII (73/100 vs 41/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Vivo S50 Pro mini is a bit better (61/100 vs 50/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Vivo S50 Pro mini significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 VIII (76/100 vs 6/100).
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 1 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 70/100, the Vivo S50 Pro mini — 71/100.
Which is more powerful: the Sony Xperia 1 VIII or the Vivo S50 Pro mini?
The Sony Xperia 1 VIII leads on performance (90/100 vs 68/100).
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 active users, budget-conscious buyers.