Vivo S50 Pro mini vs Vivo X500 Pro Max
The Vivo S50 Pro mini (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5, while the Vivo X500 Pro Max (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X500 Pro Max leads — 92/100 vs 79/100 (a 13-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X500 Pro Max has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 6500); the Vivo X500 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (4,838,033 vs 2,974,201).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Vivo S50 Pro mini
Vivo X500 Pro Max
What makes Vivo S50 Pro mini better?
- Overall rating 79/100
What makes Vivo X500 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4838033 vs 2974201
- Better Geekbench Single: 4188 vs 2833
- Better Geekbench Multi: 13145 vs 9119
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 6500 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 90W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 90/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 64/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 81/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 85/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Vivo S50 Pro mini vs the Vivo X500 Pro Max, the Vivo X500 Pro Max scores 13 points higher (92/100 vs 79/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 90/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max leads (87/100 vs 64/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max is a bit better (100/100 vs 90/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max is a bit better (94/100 vs 85/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max notably outperforms the Vivo S50 Pro mini (87/100 vs 64/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max and the Vivo S50 Pro mini are nearly equal (85/100 vs 81/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Vivo S50 Pro mini | Vivo X500 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 | MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro | |
| AnTuTu | 2974201 | 4838033 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2833 | 4188 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9119 | 13145 | |
| Display | 6.3" LTPO AMOLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1216x2640 | 1260x2800 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 6500 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 40W | 40W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 16 | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 150.8×71.8×8.0 mm | — | |
| Weight | 191 g | — | |
| Launch price | $485 | — |
Camera comparison
Vivo S50 Pro mini
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Vivo X500 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Vivo S50 Pro mini
- 6.3" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2640
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo X500 Pro Max
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2800
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Vivo S50 Pro mini
- 6500 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 40W
Vivo X500 Pro Max
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Vivo S50 Pro mini and Vivo X500 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X500 Pro Max leads Vivo S50 Pro mini by 38.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Vivo X500 Pro Max
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max is a bit better (100/100 vs 90/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max is a bit better (94/100 vs 85/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max notably outperforms the Vivo S50 Pro mini (87/100 vs 64/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max and the Vivo S50 Pro mini are nearly equal (85/100 vs 81/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Vivo S50 Pro mini or the Vivo X500 Pro Max?
The Vivo X500 Pro Max is noticeably better than the Vivo S50 Pro mini — the overall rating gap is 13 points.
What is the rating of the Vivo S50 Pro mini and the Vivo X500 Pro Max?
The Vivo S50 Pro mini has a MobileRank rating of 79/100, the Vivo X500 Pro Max — 92/100.
Which has the better camera: the Vivo S50 Pro mini or the Vivo X500 Pro Max?
The Vivo X500 Pro Max leads on camera score (87/100 vs 64/100).
Which is more powerful: the Vivo S50 Pro mini or the Vivo X500 Pro Max?
The Vivo X500 Pro Max leads on performance (100/100 vs 90/100).
Should you choose the Vivo S50 Pro mini over the Vivo X500 Pro Max?
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 X500 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.