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.

The Vivo S50 Pro mini significantly outperforms the ZTE V40 Pro by 49 points (71/100 vs 22/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Vivo S50 Pro mini
Performance 68
Display 100
Camera 62
Battery 73
Design 61
Value for money 76
ZTE V40 Pro
Performance 0
Display 0
Camera 37
Battery 50
Design 62
Value for money 55
What makes Vivo S50 Pro mini better?
  • 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)
What makes ZTE V40 Pro better?
  • Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
  • Lighter: 190g vs 191g

  • Better design/ergonomics (62/100 vs 61/100)
Comparison verdict

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).

Vivo S50 Pro mini: The Vivo S50 Pro mini is a better fit for active users, budget-conscious buyers.
ZTE V40 Pro: The ZTE V40 Pro is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
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
Camera comparison
Vivo S50 Pro mini
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.6
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 50MP
62
camera
ZTE V40 Pro
  • Main: 64MP
  • Front: 16MP
37
camera
Display comparison
Vivo S50 Pro mini
  • 6.3" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1216x2640
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
ZTE V40 Pro
  • 6.7" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: —
0
display
Battery and charging
Vivo S50 Pro mini
  • 6500 mAh
  • Wired: 90W
  • Wireless: 40W
73
battery
ZTE V40 Pro
  • 5100 mAh
  • Wired: 65W
  • No wireless charging
50
battery
Benchmarks
Price and availability
Vivo S50 Pro mini
$485
ZTE V40 Pro
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
performance

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).

Frequently asked questions
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.