Sony Xperia 5 III vs Vivo S50 Pro mini
The Sony Xperia 5 III (2021) runs on the Snapdragon 888, while the Vivo S50 Pro mini (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5; launch prices were $999 and $485. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo S50 Pro mini leads — 79/100 vs 51/100 (a 28-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo S50 Pro mini has the bigger battery (6500 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 12 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo S50 Pro mini is faster in AnTuTu (2,902,731 vs 1,119,714); the Sony Xperia 5 III is noticeably lighter (168g vs 191g).
Sony Xperia 5 III
Vivo S50 Pro mini
- Lighter: 168g vs 191g
- Better portability (76/100 vs 64/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 2902731 vs 1119714
- Better Geekbench Single: 2903 vs 1488
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9602 vs 3373
- Bigger battery: 6500 vs 4500 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 30W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 12MP
- Cheaper at launch: $485 vs $999
- Higher performance (90/100 vs 63/100)
- Better camera (64/100 vs 20/100)
- Longer battery life (81/100 vs 35/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 84/100)
Comparing the Sony Xperia 5 III vs the Vivo S50 Pro mini, the Vivo S50 Pro mini scores 28 points higher (79/100 vs 51/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo S50 Pro mini leads (90/100 vs 63/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo S50 Pro mini leads (64/100 vs 20/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo S50 Pro mini leads (81/100 vs 35/100). Value score: Sony Xperia 5 III — 14/100, Vivo S50 Pro mini — 86/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Vivo S50 Pro mini notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 5 III (90/100 vs 63/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo S50 Pro mini and the Sony Xperia 5 III are nearly equal (85/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo S50 Pro mini significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 5 III (64/100 vs 20/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo S50 Pro mini significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 5 III (81/100 vs 35/100). In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 5 III is a bit better (76/100 vs 64/100).
| Specification | Sony Xperia 5 III | Vivo S50 Pro mini | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Snapdragon 888 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 1119714 | 2902731 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1488 | 2903 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3373 | 9602 | |
| Display | 6.1" OLED | 6.3" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2520 | 1216x2640 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4500 mAh | 6500 mAh | |
| Charging | 30W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 40W | |
| Main camera | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 11 | Android 16 | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP65/IP68 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 157.0×68.0×8.2 mm | 150.8×71.8×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 168 g | 191 g | |
| Launch price | $999 | $485 |
Sony Xperia 5 III
- Main: 12MP f/f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 8MP
Vivo S50 Pro mini
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Sony Xperia 5 III
- 6.1" OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2520
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo S50 Pro mini
- 6.3" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2640
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Sony Xperia 5 III
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- No wireless charging
Vivo S50 Pro mini
- 6500 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 40W
We compared Sony Xperia 5 III and Vivo S50 Pro mini, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo S50 Pro mini leads Sony Xperia 5 III by 61.4% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $514. Vivo S50 Pro mini was $514 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo S50 Pro mini notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 5 III (90/100 vs 63/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo S50 Pro mini and the Sony Xperia 5 III are nearly equal (85/100 vs 84/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo S50 Pro mini significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 5 III (64/100 vs 20/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo S50 Pro mini significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 5 III (81/100 vs 35/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 5 III is a bit better (76/100 vs 64/100).
Which is better: the Sony Xperia 5 III or the Vivo S50 Pro mini?
The Vivo S50 Pro mini significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 5 III by 28 points (79/100 vs 51/100).
What is the rating of the Sony Xperia 5 III and the Vivo S50 Pro mini?
The Sony Xperia 5 III has a MobileRank rating of 51/100, the Vivo S50 Pro mini — 79/100.
Which has the better camera: the Sony Xperia 5 III or the Vivo S50 Pro mini?
The Vivo S50 Pro mini leads on camera score (64/100 vs 20/100).
Which is more powerful: the Sony Xperia 5 III or the Vivo S50 Pro mini?
The Vivo S50 Pro mini leads on performance (90/100 vs 63/100).
Should you choose the Sony Xperia 5 III over the Vivo S50 Pro mini?
The Sony Xperia 5 III 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.