Sony Xperia 5 IV vs Vivo S50 Pro mini
The Sony Xperia 5 IV (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1, while the Vivo S50 Pro mini (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5; estimated prices are $799 and $485. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo S50 Pro mini leads — 71/100 vs 44/100 (a 27-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo S50 Pro mini has the bigger battery (6500 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 12 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo S50 Pro mini is faster in AnTuTu (3,068,952 vs 1,242,193); the Sony Xperia 5 IV is noticeably lighter (172g vs 191g).
Sony Xperia 5 IV
Vivo S50 Pro mini
- Lighter: 172g vs 191g
- Better design/ergonomics (85/100 vs 61/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3068952 vs 1242193
- Better Geekbench Single: 2903 vs 1675
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9602 vs 4453
- Bigger battery: 6500 vs 5000 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 12MP
- Cheaper: $485 vs $799
- Higher performance (68/100 vs 18/100)
- Better camera (62/100 vs 56/100)
- Longer battery life (73/100 vs 36/100)
- Better value for money (76/100 vs 55/100)
Comparing the Sony Xperia 5 IV vs the Vivo S50 Pro mini, the Vivo S50 Pro mini scores 27 points higher (71/100 vs 44/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo S50 Pro mini leads (68/100 vs 18/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo S50 Pro mini leads (73/100 vs 36/100). In the "value for money" category, the Vivo S50 Pro mini leads (76/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo S50 Pro mini significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 5 IV (68/100 vs 18/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Vivo S50 Pro mini is a bit better (62/100 vs 56/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo S50 Pro mini significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 5 IV (73/100 vs 36/100). In the "design" category, the Sony Xperia 5 IV notably outperforms the Vivo S50 Pro mini (85/100 vs 61/100). In the "value for money" category, the Vivo S50 Pro mini notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 5 IV (76/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | Sony Xperia 5 IV | Vivo S50 Pro mini | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 1242193 | 3068952 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1675 | 2903 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4453 | 9602 | |
| Display | 6.1" OLED | 6.3" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2520 | 1216x2640 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 6500 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 40W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 119 | — | |
| Main camera | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 12, upgradable to Android 13 | Android 16 | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP65 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 156.0×67.0×8.2 mm | 150.8×71.8×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 172 g | 191 g | |
| Price | $799 | $485 |
Sony Xperia 5 IV
- Main: 12MP f/f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 12MP
Vivo S50 Pro mini
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Sony Xperia 5 IV
- 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 IV
- 5000 mAh
- No wireless charging
Vivo S50 Pro mini
- 6500 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 40W
We compared Sony Xperia 5 IV and Vivo S50 Pro mini, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo S50 Pro mini leads Sony Xperia 5 IV by 59.5% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $314. Vivo S50 Pro mini is cheaper by $314.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo S50 Pro mini significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 5 IV (68/100 vs 18/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo S50 Pro mini is a bit better (62/100 vs 56/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo S50 Pro mini significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 5 IV (73/100 vs 36/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Sony Xperia 5 IV notably outperforms the Vivo S50 Pro mini (85/100 vs 61/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Vivo S50 Pro mini notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 5 IV (76/100 vs 55/100).
Which is better: the Sony Xperia 5 IV or the Vivo S50 Pro mini?
The Vivo S50 Pro mini significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 5 IV by 27 points (71/100 vs 44/100).
What is the rating of the Sony Xperia 5 IV and the Vivo S50 Pro mini?
The Sony Xperia 5 IV has a MobileRank rating of 44/100, the Vivo S50 Pro mini — 71/100.
Which has the better camera: the Sony Xperia 5 IV or the Vivo S50 Pro mini?
The Vivo S50 Pro mini leads on camera score (62/100 vs 56/100).
Which is more powerful: the Sony Xperia 5 IV or the Vivo S50 Pro mini?
The Vivo S50 Pro mini leads on performance (68/100 vs 18/100).
Should you choose the Sony Xperia 5 IV over the Vivo S50 Pro mini?
The Sony Xperia 5 IV is a better fit for everyday use. The Vivo S50 Pro mini is a better fit for active users, budget-conscious buyers.