Vivo S50 Pro mini vs ZTE V40 Pro
The Vivo S50 Pro mini (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5, while the ZTE V40 Pro (2022) runs on the Unisoc Tiger T618. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo S50 Pro mini leads — 71/100 vs 22/100 (a 49-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo S50 Pro mini has the bigger battery (6500 mAh vs 5100); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the Vivo S50 Pro mini has NFC for contactless payments, the ZTE V40 Pro doesn't.
Vivo S50 Pro mini
ZTE V40 Pro
- Bigger battery: 6500 vs 5100 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 65W
- Higher performance (68/100 vs 0/100)
- Better camera (62/100 vs 37/100)
- Longer battery life (73/100 vs 50/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
- Better value for money (76/100 vs 55/100)
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 190g vs 191g
- Better design/ergonomics (62/100 vs 61/100)
Comparing the Vivo S50 Pro mini vs the ZTE V40 Pro, the Vivo S50 Pro mini scores 49 points higher (71/100 vs 22/100). 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 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo S50 Pro mini leads (73/100 vs 50/100). 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 ZTE V40 Pro (68/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo S50 Pro mini significantly outperforms the ZTE V40 Pro (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo S50 Pro mini notably outperforms the ZTE V40 Pro (62/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo S50 Pro mini notably outperforms the ZTE V40 Pro (73/100 vs 50/100). In the "design" category, the ZTE V40 Pro and the Vivo S50 Pro mini are nearly equal (62/100 vs 61/100). In the "value for money" category, the Vivo S50 Pro mini notably outperforms the ZTE V40 Pro (76/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | Vivo S50 Pro mini | ZTE V40 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 | Unisoc Tiger T618 | |
| AnTuTu | 3068952 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 2903 | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9602 | — | |
| Display | 6.3" LTPO AMOLED | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1216x2640 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 6500 mAh | 5100 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | 65W | |
| Wireless charging | 40W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 6GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 11 | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | — | |
| Dimensions | 150.8×71.8×8.0 mm | 163.9×76.2×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 191 g | 190 g | |
| Price | $485 | — |
Vivo S50 Pro mini
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
ZTE V40 Pro
- Main: 64MP
- Front: 16MP
Vivo S50 Pro mini
- 6.3" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2640
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ZTE V40 Pro
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: —
Vivo S50 Pro mini
- 6500 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 40W
ZTE V40 Pro
- 5100 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- No wireless charging
ZTE V40 Pro
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo S50 Pro mini significantly outperforms the ZTE V40 Pro (68/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo S50 Pro mini significantly outperforms the ZTE V40 Pro (100/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo S50 Pro mini notably outperforms the ZTE V40 Pro (62/100 vs 37/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo S50 Pro mini notably outperforms the ZTE V40 Pro (73/100 vs 50/100).
design
In the "design" category, the ZTE V40 Pro and the Vivo S50 Pro mini are nearly equal (62/100 vs 61/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Vivo S50 Pro mini notably outperforms the ZTE V40 Pro (76/100 vs 55/100).
Which is better: the Vivo S50 Pro mini or the ZTE V40 Pro?
The Vivo S50 Pro mini significantly outperforms the ZTE V40 Pro by 49 points (71/100 vs 22/100).
What is the rating of the Vivo S50 Pro mini and the ZTE V40 Pro?
The Vivo S50 Pro mini has a MobileRank rating of 71/100, the ZTE V40 Pro — 22/100.
Which has the better camera: the Vivo S50 Pro mini or the ZTE V40 Pro?
The Vivo S50 Pro mini leads on camera score (62/100 vs 37/100).
Which is more powerful: the Vivo S50 Pro mini or the ZTE V40 Pro?
The Vivo S50 Pro mini leads on performance (68/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Vivo S50 Pro mini over the ZTE V40 Pro?
The Vivo S50 Pro mini is a better fit for active users, budget-conscious buyers. The ZTE V40 Pro is a better fit for everyday use.