Vivo iQOO 13 vs Vivo S50 Pro mini
The Vivo iQOO 13 (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Vivo S50 Pro mini (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5; launch prices were $650 and $485. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 13 leads — 84/100 vs 80/100 (a 4-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo S50 Pro mini has the bigger battery (6500 mAh vs 6150); the Vivo iQOO 13 is faster in AnTuTu (3,119,308 vs 3,068,952); the Vivo S50 Pro mini is noticeably lighter (191g vs 207g).
Vivo iQOO 13
Vivo S50 Pro mini
- Higher AnTuTu: 3119308 vs 3068952
- Better Geekbench Single: 3041 vs 2903
- Faster charging: 120W vs 90W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 91/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 64/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 85/100)
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9602 vs 9494
- Bigger battery: 6500 vs 6150 mAh
- Lighter: 191g vs 207g
- Cheaper at launch: $485 vs $650
- Longer battery life (81/100 vs 73/100)
- Better portability (64/100 vs 55/100)
Comparing the Vivo iQOO 13 vs the Vivo S50 Pro mini, the Vivo iQOO 13 scores 4 points higher (84/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 leads (78/100 vs 64/100). Value score: Vivo iQOO 13 — 80/100, Vivo S50 Pro mini — 88/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 and the Vivo S50 Pro mini are nearly equal (92/100 vs 91/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 is a bit better (99/100 vs 85/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 is a bit better (78/100 vs 64/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo S50 Pro mini is a bit better (81/100 vs 73/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo S50 Pro mini is a bit better (64/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | Vivo iQOO 13 | Vivo S50 Pro mini | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 3119308 | 3068952 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3041 | 2903 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9494 | 9602 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.3" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1440x3168 | 1216x2640 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6150 mAh | 6500 mAh | |
| Charging | 120W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 40W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 15, OriginOS 5 (China) | Android 16 | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 163.4×76.7×8.0 mm | 150.8×71.8×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 207 g | 191 g | |
| Launch price | $650 | $485 |
Vivo iQOO 13
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Vivo S50 Pro mini
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Vivo iQOO 13
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Vivo S50 Pro mini
- 6.3" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2640
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO 13
- 6150 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 14:22 hrs, total 30:28 hrs
- Wired: 120W
- No wireless charging
Vivo S50 Pro mini
- 6500 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 40W
We compared Vivo iQOO 13 and Vivo S50 Pro mini, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 13 leads Vivo S50 Pro mini by 1.6% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $165. Vivo S50 Pro mini was $165 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 and the Vivo S50 Pro mini are nearly equal (92/100 vs 91/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 is a bit better (99/100 vs 85/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 is a bit better (78/100 vs 64/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo S50 Pro mini is a bit better (81/100 vs 73/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo S50 Pro mini is a bit better (64/100 vs 55/100).
Which is better: the Vivo iQOO 13 or the Vivo S50 Pro mini?
The Vivo iQOO 13 edges out the Vivo S50 Pro mini by just 4 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Vivo iQOO 13 and the Vivo S50 Pro mini?
The Vivo iQOO 13 has a MobileRank rating of 84/100, the Vivo S50 Pro mini — 80/100.
Which has the better camera: the Vivo iQOO 13 or the Vivo S50 Pro mini?
The Vivo iQOO 13 leads on camera score (78/100 vs 64/100).
Should you choose the Vivo iQOO 13 over the Vivo S50 Pro mini?
The Vivo iQOO 13 is a better fit for gamers and power users, budget-conscious buyers. The Vivo S50 Pro mini is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.