Vivo iQOO 16 vs Vivo S50 Pro mini
The Vivo iQOO 16 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6, while the Vivo S50 Pro mini (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5; launch prices were $840 and $485. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads — 89/100 vs 79/100 (a 10-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 16 has the bigger battery (8400 mAh vs 6500); the Vivo iQOO 16 is faster in AnTuTu (5,498,720 vs 2,974,201); the Vivo S50 Pro mini is noticeably lighter (191g vs 223g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Vivo iQOO 16
Vivo S50 Pro mini
What makes Vivo iQOO 16 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5498720 vs 2974201
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 2833
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 9119
- Bigger battery: 8400 vs 6500 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 90W
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 90/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 64/100)
- Longer battery life (90/100 vs 81/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 85/100)
What makes Vivo S50 Pro mini better?
- Lighter: 191g vs 223g
- Cheaper at launch: $485 vs $840
- Better portability (64/100 vs 42/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Vivo iQOO 16 vs the Vivo S50 Pro mini, the Vivo iQOO 16 scores 10 points higher (89/100 vs 79/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (100/100 vs 90/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (78/100 vs 64/100). Value score: Vivo iQOO 16 — 92/100, 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 16 is a bit better (100/100 vs 90/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 is a bit better (99/100 vs 85/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 is a bit better (78/100 vs 64/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 is a bit better (90/100 vs 81/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo S50 Pro mini notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 16 (64/100 vs 42/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Vivo iQOO 16 | Vivo S50 Pro mini | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 5498720 | 2974201 | |
| Geekbench Single | 4327 | 2833 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 12873 | 9119 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.3" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1440x3168 | 1216x2640 | |
| Refresh rate | 165 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 8400 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 17 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 163.8×76.9×8.3 mm | 150.8×71.8×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 223 g | 191 g | |
| Launch price | $840 | $485 |
Camera comparison
Vivo iQOO 16
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- 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 16
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Vivo S50 Pro mini
- 6.3" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2640
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Vivo iQOO 16
- 8400 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 40W
Vivo S50 Pro mini
- 6500 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Vivo iQOO 16 and Vivo S50 Pro mini, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 16 leads Vivo S50 Pro mini by 84.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $355. Vivo S50 Pro mini was $355 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 is a bit better (100/100 vs 90/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 is a bit better (99/100 vs 85/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 is a bit better (78/100 vs 64/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 is a bit better (90/100 vs 81/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo S50 Pro mini notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 16 (64/100 vs 42/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Vivo iQOO 16 or the Vivo S50 Pro mini?
The Vivo iQOO 16 is noticeably better than the Vivo S50 Pro mini — the overall rating gap is 10 points.
What is the rating of the Vivo iQOO 16 and the Vivo S50 Pro mini?
The Vivo iQOO 16 has a MobileRank rating of 89/100, the Vivo S50 Pro mini — 79/100.
Which has the better camera: the Vivo iQOO 16 or the Vivo S50 Pro mini?
The Vivo iQOO 16 leads on camera score (78/100 vs 64/100).
Which is more powerful: the Vivo iQOO 16 or the Vivo S50 Pro mini?
The Vivo iQOO 16 leads on performance (100/100 vs 90/100).
Should you choose the Vivo iQOO 16 over the Vivo S50 Pro mini?
The Vivo iQOO 16 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.