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 80/100 (a 9-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 3,068,952); the Vivo S50 Pro mini is noticeably lighter (191g vs 217g).
Vivo S50 Pro mini
Vivo X300s
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9602 vs 9553
- Lighter: 191g vs 217g
- Cheaper at launch: $485 vs $723
- Better portability (64/100 vs 42/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3703823 vs 3068952
- Better Geekbench Single: 3228 vs 2903
- Bigger battery: 7100 vs 6500 mAh
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (94/100 vs 91/100)
- Better camera (94/100 vs 64/100)
- Longer battery life (83/100 vs 81/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 85/100)
Comparing the Vivo S50 Pro mini vs the Vivo X300s, the Vivo X300s scores 9 points higher (89/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300s leads (94/100 vs 64/100). Value score: Vivo S50 Pro mini — 88/100, Vivo X300s — 90/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Vivo X300s and the Vivo S50 Pro mini are nearly equal (94/100 vs 91/100). 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).
| Specification | Vivo S50 Pro mini | Vivo X300s | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 | Dimensity 9500 | |
| AnTuTu | 3068952 | 3703823 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2903 | 3228 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9602 | 9553 | |
| 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 |
Vivo S50 Pro mini
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Vivo X300s
- Main: 200MP f/f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
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
Vivo S50 Pro mini
- 6500 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 40W
Vivo X300s
- 7100 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 40W
We compared Vivo S50 Pro mini and Vivo X300s, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X300s leads Vivo S50 Pro mini by 17.1% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $238. Vivo S50 Pro mini was $238 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X300s and the Vivo S50 Pro mini are nearly equal (94/100 vs 91/100).
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).
Which is better: the Vivo S50 Pro mini or the Vivo X300s?
The Vivo X300s edges out the Vivo S50 Pro mini by just 9 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Vivo S50 Pro mini and the Vivo X300s?
The Vivo S50 Pro mini has a MobileRank rating of 80/100, 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).
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.