Vivo iQOO 15 vs Vivo S50 Pro mini
The Vivo iQOO 15 (2025) 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 $599 and $485. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 15 leads — 86/100 vs 79/100 (a 7-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 15 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 6500); the Vivo iQOO 15 is faster in AnTuTu (3,758,268 vs 2,974,201); the Vivo S50 Pro mini is noticeably lighter (191g vs 215g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Vivo iQOO 15
Vivo S50 Pro mini
What makes Vivo iQOO 15 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3758268 vs 2974201
- Better Geekbench Single: 3013 vs 2833
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9287 vs 9119
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 6500 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 90W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (94/100 vs 90/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 64/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 81/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 85/100)
What makes Vivo S50 Pro mini better?
- Lighter: 191g vs 215g
- Cheaper at launch: $485 vs $599
- Better portability (64/100 vs 48/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Vivo iQOO 15 vs the Vivo S50 Pro mini, the Vivo iQOO 15 scores 7 points higher (86/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 leads (78/100 vs 64/100). Value score: Vivo iQOO 15 — 86/100, 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 iQOO 15 and the Vivo S50 Pro mini are nearly equal (94/100 vs 90/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 is a bit better (99/100 vs 85/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 is a bit better (78/100 vs 64/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 and the Vivo S50 Pro mini are nearly equal (85/100 vs 81/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo S50 Pro mini notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15 (64/100 vs 48/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Vivo iQOO 15 | Vivo S50 Pro mini | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 3758268 | 2974201 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3013 | 2833 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9287 | 9119 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.3" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1440x3168 | 1216x2640 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 6500 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 40W | 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 16 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 163.7×76.8×8.1 mm | 150.8×71.8×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 215 g | 191 g | |
| Launch price | $599 | $485 |
Camera comparison
Vivo iQOO 15
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Vivo S50 Pro mini
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Vivo iQOO 15
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Vivo S50 Pro mini
- 6.3" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2640
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Vivo iQOO 15
- 7000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 18:52 hrs, total 39:26 hrs
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 40W
Vivo S50 Pro mini
- 6500 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Vivo iQOO 15 and Vivo S50 Pro mini, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 15 leads Vivo S50 Pro mini by 26.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $114. Vivo S50 Pro mini was $114 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 and the Vivo S50 Pro mini are nearly equal (94/100 vs 90/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 is a bit better (99/100 vs 85/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 is a bit better (78/100 vs 64/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 and the Vivo S50 Pro mini are nearly equal (85/100 vs 81/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo S50 Pro mini notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15 (64/100 vs 48/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Vivo iQOO 15 or the Vivo S50 Pro mini?
The Vivo iQOO 15 edges out the Vivo S50 Pro mini by just 7 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Vivo iQOO 15 and the Vivo S50 Pro mini?
The Vivo iQOO 15 has a MobileRank rating of 86/100, the Vivo S50 Pro mini — 79/100.
Which has the better camera: the Vivo iQOO 15 or the Vivo S50 Pro mini?
The Vivo iQOO 15 leads on camera score (78/100 vs 64/100).
Should you choose the Vivo iQOO 15 over the Vivo S50 Pro mini?
The Vivo iQOO 15 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, 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.