Sony Xperia 5 V vs Vivo S50 Pro mini
The Sony Xperia 5 V (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2, while the Vivo S50 Pro mini (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5; estimated prices are $999 and $485. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo S50 Pro mini leads — 71/100 vs 47/100 (a 24-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 Vivo S50 Pro mini is faster in AnTuTu (3,068,952 vs 1,519,456).
Sony Xperia 5 V
Vivo S50 Pro mini
- Lighter: 182g vs 191g
- Better design/ergonomics (72/100 vs 61/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3068952 vs 1519456
- Better Geekbench Single: 2903 vs 2004
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9602 vs 5311
- Bigger battery: 6500 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 30W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Cheaper: $485 vs $999
- Higher performance (68/100 vs 26/100)
- Better camera (62/100 vs 56/100)
- Longer battery life (73/100 vs 39/100)
- Better value for money (76/100 vs 41/100)
Comparing the Sony Xperia 5 V vs the Vivo S50 Pro mini, the Vivo S50 Pro mini scores 24 points higher (71/100 vs 47/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo S50 Pro mini leads (68/100 vs 26/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo S50 Pro mini leads (73/100 vs 39/100). In the "value for money" category, the Vivo S50 Pro mini leads (76/100 vs 41/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo S50 Pro mini significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 5 V (68/100 vs 26/100). 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 V (73/100 vs 39/100). In the "design" category, the Sony Xperia 5 V is a bit better (72/100 vs 61/100). In the "value for money" category, the Vivo S50 Pro mini significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 5 V (76/100 vs 41/100).
| Specification | Sony Xperia 5 V | Vivo S50 Pro mini | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 1519456 | 3068952 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2004 | 2903 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 5311 | 9602 | |
| Display | 6.1" OLED | 6.3" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2520 | 1216x2640 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 6500 mAh | |
| Charging | 30W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 40W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 118 | — | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 13 | Android 16 | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP65 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 154.0×68.0×8.6 mm | 150.8×71.8×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 182 g | 191 g | |
| Price | $999 | $485 |
Sony Xperia 5 V
- Main: 48MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Front: 12MP
Vivo S50 Pro mini
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Sony Xperia 5 V
- 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 V
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- No wireless charging
Vivo S50 Pro mini
- 6500 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 40W
We compared Sony Xperia 5 V and Vivo S50 Pro mini, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo S50 Pro mini leads Sony Xperia 5 V by 50.5% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $514. Vivo S50 Pro mini is cheaper by $514.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo S50 Pro mini significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 5 V (68/100 vs 26/100).
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 V (73/100 vs 39/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Sony Xperia 5 V is a bit better (72/100 vs 61/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Vivo S50 Pro mini significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 5 V (76/100 vs 41/100).
Which is better: the Sony Xperia 5 V or the Vivo S50 Pro mini?
The Vivo S50 Pro mini significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 5 V by 24 points (71/100 vs 47/100).
What is the rating of the Sony Xperia 5 V and the Vivo S50 Pro mini?
The Sony Xperia 5 V has a MobileRank rating of 47/100, the Vivo S50 Pro mini — 71/100.
Which has the better camera: the Sony Xperia 5 V 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 V or the Vivo S50 Pro mini?
The Vivo S50 Pro mini leads on performance (68/100 vs 26/100).
Should you choose the Sony Xperia 5 V over the Vivo S50 Pro mini?
The Sony Xperia 5 V is a better fit for everyday use. The Vivo S50 Pro mini is a better fit for active users, budget-conscious buyers.