Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) vs Vivo S50 Pro mini
The Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) (2022) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 1300, while the Vivo S50 Pro mini (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo S50 Pro mini leads — 71/100 vs 31/100 (a 40-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo S50 Pro mini has the bigger battery (6500 mAh vs 6000); the Vivo S50 Pro mini has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) doesn't; the Vivo S50 Pro mini is thinner (8.0mm vs 9.2mm).
Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022)
Vivo S50 Pro mini
- Overall rating 31/100
- Bigger battery: 6500 vs 6000 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 44W
- Lighter: 191g vs 203g
- Higher performance (68/100 vs 0/100)
- Better camera (62/100 vs 27/100)
- Longer battery life (73/100 vs 51/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (61/100 vs 46/100)
- Better value for money (76/100 vs 55/100)
Comparing the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) vs the Vivo S50 Pro mini, the Vivo S50 Pro mini scores 40 points higher (71/100 vs 31/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo S50 Pro mini leads (68/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo S50 Pro mini leads (62/100 vs 27/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo S50 Pro mini leads (73/100 vs 51/100). In the "value for money" category, the Vivo S50 Pro mini leads (76/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo S50 Pro mini significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) (68/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Vivo S50 Pro mini significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) (62/100 vs 27/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo S50 Pro mini notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) (73/100 vs 51/100). In the "design" category, the Vivo S50 Pro mini notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) (61/100 vs 46/100). In the "value for money" category, the Vivo S50 Pro mini notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) (76/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) | Vivo S50 Pro mini | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 1300 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | — | 3068952 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 2903 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 9602 | |
| Display | 6.6" IPS LCD | 6.3" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2408 | 1216x2640 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 6500 mAh | |
| Charging | 44W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 40W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB / 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 12, Funtouch 12 | Android 16 | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 163.9×75.3×9.2 mm | 150.8×71.8×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 203 g | 191 g | |
| Price | — | $485 |
Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022)
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 16MP
Vivo S50 Pro mini
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022)
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2408
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo S50 Pro mini
- 6.3" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2640
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022)
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 44W
- No wireless charging
Vivo S50 Pro mini
- 6500 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 40W
Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022)
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo S50 Pro mini significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) (68/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo S50 Pro mini significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) (62/100 vs 27/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo S50 Pro mini notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) (73/100 vs 51/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Vivo S50 Pro mini notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) (61/100 vs 46/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Vivo S50 Pro mini notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) (76/100 vs 55/100).
Which is better: the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) or the Vivo S50 Pro mini?
The Vivo S50 Pro mini significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) by 40 points (71/100 vs 31/100).
What is the rating of the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) and the Vivo S50 Pro mini?
The Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) has a MobileRank rating of 31/100, the Vivo S50 Pro mini — 71/100.
Which has the better camera: the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) or the Vivo S50 Pro mini?
The Vivo S50 Pro mini leads on camera score (62/100 vs 27/100).
Which is more powerful: the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) or the Vivo S50 Pro mini?
The Vivo S50 Pro mini leads on performance (68/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) over the Vivo S50 Pro mini?
The Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) is a better fit for everyday use. The Vivo S50 Pro mini is a better fit for active users, budget-conscious buyers.