Vivo S50 Pro mini vs Vivo X300 Ultra
The Vivo S50 Pro mini (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5, while the Vivo X300 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $485 and $950. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X300 Ultra leads — 91/100 vs 79/100 (a 12-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X300 Ultra has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 6500); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Vivo X300 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (4,247,433 vs 2,974,201); the Vivo S50 Pro mini is noticeably lighter (191g vs 230g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Vivo S50 Pro mini
Vivo X300 Ultra
What makes Vivo S50 Pro mini better?
- Lighter: 191g vs 230g
- Cheaper at launch: $485 vs $950
- Better portability (64/100 vs 39/100)
What makes Vivo X300 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4247433 vs 2974201
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 2833
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 9119
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 6500 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 90W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 90/100)
- Better camera (96/100 vs 64/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 81/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 85/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Vivo S50 Pro mini vs the Vivo X300 Ultra, the Vivo X300 Ultra scores 12 points higher (91/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra leads (96/100 vs 64/100). Value score: Vivo S50 Pro mini — 80/100, Vivo X300 Ultra — 94/100; 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 X300 Ultra is a bit better (99/100 vs 90/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra and the Vivo S50 Pro mini are nearly equal (89/100 vs 85/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo S50 Pro mini (96/100 vs 64/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra 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 X300 Ultra (64/100 vs 39/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Vivo S50 Pro mini | Vivo X300 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 2974201 | 4247433 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2833 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9119 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.3" LTPO AMOLED | 6.8" LTPO OLED | |
| Resolution | 1216x2640 | 3168x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6500 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 40W | 40W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 170 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 16 | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 150.8×71.8×8.0 mm | 163.0×76.8×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 191 g | 230 g | |
| Launch price | $485 | $950 |
Camera comparison
Vivo S50 Pro mini
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Vivo X300 Ultra
- Main: 200MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Vivo S50 Pro mini
- 6.3" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2640
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo X300 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 3168x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Vivo S50 Pro mini
- 6500 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 40W
Vivo X300 Ultra
- 7000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 10:18 hrs, total 29:11 hrs
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Vivo S50 Pro mini and Vivo X300 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X300 Ultra leads Vivo S50 Pro mini by 30.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $465. Vivo S50 Pro mini was $465 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra is a bit better (99/100 vs 90/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra and the Vivo S50 Pro mini are nearly equal (89/100 vs 85/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo S50 Pro mini (96/100 vs 64/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra 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 X300 Ultra (64/100 vs 39/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Vivo S50 Pro mini or the Vivo X300 Ultra?
The Vivo X300 Ultra is noticeably better than the Vivo S50 Pro mini — the overall rating gap is 12 points.
What is the rating of the Vivo S50 Pro mini and the Vivo X300 Ultra?
The Vivo S50 Pro mini has a MobileRank rating of 79/100, the Vivo X300 Ultra — 91/100.
Which has the better camera: the Vivo S50 Pro mini or the Vivo X300 Ultra?
The Vivo X300 Ultra leads on camera score (96/100 vs 64/100).
Which is more powerful: the Vivo S50 Pro mini or the Vivo X300 Ultra?
The Vivo X300 Ultra leads on performance (99/100 vs 90/100).
Should you choose the Vivo S50 Pro mini over the Vivo X300 Ultra?
The Vivo S50 Pro mini is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers. The Vivo X300 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.