Vivo S50 vs Vivo X300 Pro

The Vivo S50 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 3, while the Vivo X300 Pro (2025) runs on the Dimensity 9500; estimated prices are $390 and $834. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X300 Pro leads — 87/100 vs 72/100 (a 15-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X300 Pro has the bigger battery (6510 mAh vs 6500); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Vivo X300 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,269,794 vs 1,801,694); the Vivo S50 is noticeably lighter (196g vs 226g).

The Vivo X300 Pro is noticeably better than the Vivo S50 — the overall rating gap is 15 points.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Vivo S50
Performance 75
Display 85
Camera 64
Battery 68
Portability 66
Value for money
Vivo X300 Pro
Performance 93
Display 84
Camera 96
Battery 81
Portability 43
Value for money 86
What makes Vivo S50 better?
  • Lighter: 196g vs 226g
  • Cheaper: $390 vs $834

  • Better display (85/100 vs 84/100)
  • Better portability (66/100 vs 43/100)
What makes Vivo X300 Pro better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3269794 vs 1801694
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3228 vs 1930
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9553 vs 4817
  • Bigger battery: 6510 vs 6500 mAh
  • Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP

  • Higher performance (93/100 vs 75/100)
  • Better camera (96/100 vs 64/100)
  • Longer battery life (81/100 vs 68/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Vivo S50 vs the Vivo X300 Pro, the Vivo X300 Pro scores 15 points higher (87/100 vs 72/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X300 Pro leads (93/100 vs 75/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300 Pro leads (96/100 vs 64/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300 Pro leads (81/100 vs 68/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X300 Pro notably outperforms the Vivo S50 (93/100 vs 75/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo S50 and the Vivo X300 Pro are nearly equal (85/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300 Pro significantly outperforms the Vivo S50 (96/100 vs 64/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300 Pro is a bit better (81/100 vs 68/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo S50 notably outperforms the Vivo X300 Pro (66/100 vs 43/100).

Vivo S50: The Vivo S50 is a better fit for active users.
Vivo X300 Pro: The Vivo X300 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.
Specs comparison
Specification Vivo S50 Vivo X300 Pro
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 Dimensity 9500
AnTuTu 1801694 3269794
Geekbench Single 1930 3228
Geekbench Multi 4817 9553
Display 6.6" AMOLED 6.8" AMOLED
Resolution 1260x2750 1260x2800
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 6500 mAh 6510 mAh
Charging 90W 90W
Wireless charging 0W 40W
DXOMark (camera) 171
Main camera 50 MP 200 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 50 MP
Telephoto 50 MP 50 MP
Front camera 50 MP 32 MP
RAM 12GB / 16GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB 256GB / 512GB / 1TB
OS Android 16 Android 16
Brightness (peak) 4500 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68/IP69 IP68
Dimensions 157.5×74.3×7.6 mm 161.2×75.5×8.0 mm
Weight 196 g 226 g
Price $390 $834
Camera comparison
Vivo S50
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 50MP
64
camera
Vivo X300 Pro
  • Main: 200MP f/f/1.57
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 32MP
96
camera
Display comparison
Vivo S50
  • 6.6" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1260x2750
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
85
display
Vivo X300 Pro
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1260x2800
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
84
display
Battery and charging
Vivo S50
  • 6500 mAh
  • Wired: 90W
  • No wireless charging
68
battery
Vivo X300 Pro
  • 6510 mAh
  • NanoReview test: web browsing 13:30 hrs, total 24:37 hrs
  • Wired: 90W
  • Wireless: 40W
81
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Vivo S50 and Vivo X300 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Vivo S50 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 3
72/100
1801694 AnTuTu
Vivo X300 Pro Dimensity 9500
87/100 +44.9%
3269794 AnTuTu

Vivo X300 Pro leads Vivo S50 by 44.9% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Vivo S50
$390
Vivo X300 Pro
$834

Price difference: $444. Vivo S50 is cheaper by $444.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Vivo X300 Pro notably outperforms the Vivo S50 (93/100 vs 75/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Vivo S50 and the Vivo X300 Pro are nearly equal (85/100 vs 84/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300 Pro significantly outperforms the Vivo S50 (96/100 vs 64/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300 Pro is a bit better (81/100 vs 68/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Vivo S50 notably outperforms the Vivo X300 Pro (66/100 vs 43/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Vivo S50 or the Vivo X300 Pro?

The Vivo X300 Pro is noticeably better than the Vivo S50 — the overall rating gap is 15 points.

What is the rating of the Vivo S50 and the Vivo X300 Pro?

The Vivo S50 has a MobileRank rating of 72/100, the Vivo X300 Pro — 87/100.

Which has the better camera: the Vivo S50 or the Vivo X300 Pro?

The Vivo X300 Pro leads on camera score (96/100 vs 64/100).

Which is more powerful: the Vivo S50 or the Vivo X300 Pro?

The Vivo X300 Pro leads on performance (93/100 vs 75/100).

Should you choose the Vivo S50 over the Vivo X300 Pro?

The Vivo S50 is a better fit for active users. The Vivo X300 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.