Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra vs Vivo S50 Pro mini
The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, 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 iQOO 15 Ultra leads — 84/100 vs 71/100 (a 13-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra has the bigger battery (7400 mAh vs 6500); the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (4,602,290 vs 3,068,952); the Vivo S50 Pro mini is noticeably lighter (191g vs 227g).
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
Vivo S50 Pro mini
- Higher AnTuTu: 4602290 vs 3068952
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 2903
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 9602
- Bigger battery: 7400 vs 6500 mAh
- Faster charging: 120W vs 90W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 40W
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 68/100)
- Better camera (74/100 vs 62/100)
- Longer battery life (86/100 vs 73/100)
- Lighter: 191g vs 227g
- Cheaper: $485 vs $799
- Better design/ergonomics (61/100 vs 16/100)
- Better value for money (76/100 vs 55/100)
Comparing the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra vs the Vivo S50 Pro mini, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra scores 13 points higher (84/100 vs 71/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads (97/100 vs 68/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads (74/100 vs 62/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads (86/100 vs 73/100). In the "value for money" category, the Vivo S50 Pro mini leads (76/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra notably outperforms the Vivo S50 Pro mini (97/100 vs 68/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra is a bit better (74/100 vs 62/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra is a bit better (86/100 vs 73/100). In the "design" category, the Vivo S50 Pro mini significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra (61/100 vs 16/100). In the "value for money" category, the Vivo S50 Pro mini notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra (76/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra | Vivo S50 Pro mini | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 4602290 | 3068952 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3640 | 2903 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11033 | 9602 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.3" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1440x3168 | 1216x2640 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7400 mAh | 6500 mAh | |
| Charging | 120W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 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 / 24GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 8000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 163.7×76.8×8.7 mm | 150.8×71.8×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 227 g | 191 g | |
| Price | $799 | $485 |
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
- 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 15 Ultra
- 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 15 Ultra
- 7400 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- Wireless: 50W
Vivo S50 Pro mini
- 6500 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 40W
We compared Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra and Vivo S50 Pro mini, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads Vivo S50 Pro mini by 50.0% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $314. Vivo S50 Pro mini is cheaper by $314.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra notably outperforms the Vivo S50 Pro mini (97/100 vs 68/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra is a bit better (74/100 vs 62/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra is a bit better (86/100 vs 73/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Vivo S50 Pro mini significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra (61/100 vs 16/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Vivo S50 Pro mini notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra (76/100 vs 55/100).
Which is better: the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra or the Vivo S50 Pro mini?
The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra is noticeably better than the Vivo S50 Pro mini — the overall rating gap is 13 points.
What is the rating of the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra and the Vivo S50 Pro mini?
The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 84/100, the Vivo S50 Pro mini — 71/100.
Which has the better camera: the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra or the Vivo S50 Pro mini?
The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads on camera score (74/100 vs 62/100).
Which is more powerful: the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra or the Vivo S50 Pro mini?
The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads on performance (97/100 vs 68/100).
Should you choose the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra over the Vivo S50 Pro mini?
The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life. The Vivo S50 Pro mini is a better fit for active users, budget-conscious buyers.