Vivo S50 Pro mini vs Vivo X300s
The Vivo S50 Pro mini (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5, while the Vivo X300s (2026) runs on the Dimensity 9500; launch prices were $485 and $723. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X300s leads — 89/100 vs 79/100 (a 10-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X300s has the bigger battery (7100 mAh vs 6500); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Vivo X300s is faster in AnTuTu (3,703,823 vs 2,974,201); the Vivo S50 Pro mini is noticeably lighter (191g vs 217g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Vivo S50 Pro mini
Vivo X300s
What makes Vivo S50 Pro mini better?
- Lighter: 191g vs 217g
- Cheaper at launch: $485 vs $723
- Better portability (64/100 vs 42/100)
What makes Vivo X300s better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3703823 vs 2974201
- Better Geekbench Single: 3293 vs 2833
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10243 vs 9119
- Bigger battery: 7100 vs 6500 mAh
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (95/100 vs 90/100)
- Better camera (94/100 vs 64/100)
- Longer battery life (83/100 vs 81/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 85/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Vivo S50 Pro mini vs the Vivo X300s, the Vivo X300s scores 10 points higher (89/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300s leads (94/100 vs 64/100). Value score: Vivo S50 Pro mini — 80/100, Vivo X300s — 92/100; 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 X300s is a bit better (95/100 vs 90/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X300s is a bit better (94/100 vs 85/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300s significantly outperforms the Vivo S50 Pro mini (94/100 vs 64/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300s and the Vivo S50 Pro mini are nearly equal (83/100 vs 81/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo S50 Pro mini notably outperforms the Vivo X300s (64/100 vs 42/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Vivo S50 Pro mini | Vivo X300s | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 | Dimensity 9500 | |
| AnTuTu | 2974201 | 3703823 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2833 | 3293 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9119 | 10243 | |
| Display | 6.3" LTPO AMOLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1216x2640 | 2800x1260 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 6500 mAh | 7100 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 40W | 40W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 16 / OriginOS 6 | |
| NFC | yes | — | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | — | |
| Dimensions | 150.8×71.8×8.0 mm | — | |
| Weight | 191 g | 217 g | |
| Launch price | $485 | $723 |
Camera comparison
Vivo S50 Pro mini
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Vivo X300s
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Vivo S50 Pro mini
- 6.3" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2640
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo X300s
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2800x1260
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Vivo S50 Pro mini
- 6500 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 40W
Vivo X300s
- 7100 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Vivo S50 Pro mini and Vivo X300s, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X300s leads Vivo S50 Pro mini by 19.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $238. Vivo S50 Pro mini was $238 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X300s is a bit better (95/100 vs 90/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X300s is a bit better (94/100 vs 85/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300s significantly outperforms the Vivo S50 Pro mini (94/100 vs 64/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300s and the Vivo S50 Pro mini are nearly equal (83/100 vs 81/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo S50 Pro mini notably outperforms the Vivo X300s (64/100 vs 42/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Vivo S50 Pro mini or the Vivo X300s?
The Vivo X300s is noticeably better than the Vivo S50 Pro mini — the overall rating gap is 10 points.
What is the rating of the Vivo S50 Pro mini and the Vivo X300s?
The Vivo S50 Pro mini has a MobileRank rating of 79/100, the Vivo X300s — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Vivo S50 Pro mini or the Vivo X300s?
The Vivo X300s leads on camera score (94/100 vs 64/100).
Which is more powerful: the Vivo S50 Pro mini or the Vivo X300s?
The Vivo X300s leads on performance (95/100 vs 90/100).
Should you choose the Vivo S50 Pro mini over the Vivo X300s?
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 X300s is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.