Sony Xperia Pro-I vs Vivo S50 Pro mini
The Sony Xperia Pro-I (2021) runs on the Snapdragon 888, while the Vivo S50 Pro mini (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5; launch prices were $1799 and $485. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo S50 Pro mini leads — 79/100 vs 50/100 (a 29-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 (2,974,201 vs 1,135,878); the Vivo S50 Pro mini is noticeably lighter (191g vs 211g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Sony Xperia Pro-I
Vivo S50 Pro mini
What makes Sony Xperia Pro-I better?
- Better display (90/100 vs 85/100)
What makes Vivo S50 Pro mini better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 2974201 vs 1135878
- Better Geekbench Single: 2833 vs 1500
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9119 vs 3537
- Bigger battery: 6500 vs 4500 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 30W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 12MP
- Lighter: 191g vs 211g
- Cheaper at launch: $485 vs $1799
- Higher performance (90/100 vs 64/100)
- Better camera (64/100 vs 20/100)
- Longer battery life (81/100 vs 35/100)
- Better portability (64/100 vs 43/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Sony Xperia Pro-I vs the Vivo S50 Pro mini, the Vivo S50 Pro mini scores 29 points higher (79/100 vs 50/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo S50 Pro mini leads (90/100 vs 64/100). 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 Pro-I — 8/100, 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 Vivo S50 Pro mini notably outperforms the Sony Xperia Pro-I (90/100 vs 64/100). In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia Pro-I is a bit better (90/100 vs 85/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo S50 Pro mini significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia Pro-I (64/100 vs 20/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo S50 Pro mini significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia Pro-I (81/100 vs 35/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo S50 Pro mini notably outperforms the Sony Xperia Pro-I (64/100 vs 43/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Sony Xperia Pro-I | Vivo S50 Pro mini | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Snapdragon 888 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 1135878 | 2974201 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1500 | 2833 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3537 | 9119 | |
| Display | 6.5" OLED | 6.3" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1644x3840 | 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 | 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 512GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 11 | Android 16 | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP65/IP68 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 166.0×72.0×8.9 mm | 150.8×71.8×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 211 g | 191 g | |
| Launch price | $1799 | $485 |
Camera comparison
Sony Xperia Pro-I
- Main: 12MP f/2.0
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 8MP
Vivo S50 Pro mini
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Sony Xperia Pro-I
- 6.5" OLED
- Resolution: 1644x3840
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo S50 Pro mini
- 6.3" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2640
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Sony Xperia Pro-I
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- No wireless charging
Vivo S50 Pro mini
- 6500 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Sony Xperia Pro-I and Vivo S50 Pro mini, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo S50 Pro mini leads Sony Xperia Pro-I by 61.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $1314. Vivo S50 Pro mini was $1314 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo S50 Pro mini notably outperforms the Sony Xperia Pro-I (90/100 vs 64/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia Pro-I is a bit better (90/100 vs 85/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo S50 Pro mini significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia Pro-I (64/100 vs 20/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo S50 Pro mini significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia Pro-I (81/100 vs 35/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo S50 Pro mini notably outperforms the Sony Xperia Pro-I (64/100 vs 43/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Sony Xperia Pro-I or the Vivo S50 Pro mini?
The Vivo S50 Pro mini significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia Pro-I by 29 points (79/100 vs 50/100).
What is the rating of the Sony Xperia Pro-I and the Vivo S50 Pro mini?
The Sony Xperia Pro-I has a MobileRank rating of 50/100, the Vivo S50 Pro mini — 79/100.
Which has the better camera: the Sony Xperia Pro-I 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 Pro-I or the Vivo S50 Pro mini?
The Vivo S50 Pro mini leads on performance (90/100 vs 64/100).
Should you choose the Sony Xperia Pro-I over the Vivo S50 Pro mini?
The Sony Xperia Pro-I 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.