Vivo S50 vs Vivo X300 Ultra
The Vivo S50 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 3, while the Vivo X300 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $390 and $950. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X300 Ultra leads — 91/100 vs 72/100 (a 19-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X300 Ultra has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 6500); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Vivo X300 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (4,247,433 vs 1,794,400); the Vivo S50 is noticeably lighter (196g vs 230g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Vivo S50
Vivo X300 Ultra
What makes Vivo S50 better?
- Lighter: 196g vs 230g
- Cheaper at launch: $390 vs $950
- Better portability (66/100 vs 39/100)
What makes Vivo X300 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4247433 vs 1794400
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1923
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 5179
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 6500 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 90W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 75/100)
- Better camera (96/100 vs 64/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 68/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 85/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Vivo S50 vs the Vivo X300 Ultra, the Vivo X300 Ultra scores 19 points higher (91/100 vs 72/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra leads (99/100 vs 75/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra leads (96/100 vs 64/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra leads (85/100 vs 68/100). Value score: Vivo S50 — 74/100, Vivo X300 Ultra — 94/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra notably outperforms the Vivo S50 (99/100 vs 75/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra and the Vivo S50 are nearly equal (89/100 vs 85/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo S50 (96/100 vs 64/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra notably outperforms the Vivo S50 (85/100 vs 68/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo S50 notably outperforms the Vivo X300 Ultra (66/100 vs 39/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Vivo S50 | Vivo X300 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 1794400 | 4247433 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1923 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 5179 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.6" AMOLED | 6.8" LTPO OLED | |
| Resolution | 1260x2750 | 3168x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6500 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 40W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 170 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 16 | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 157.5×74.3×7.6 mm | 163.0×76.8×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 196 g | 230 g | |
| Launch price | $390 | $950 |
Camera comparison
Vivo S50
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Vivo X300 Ultra
- Main: 200MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Vivo S50
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2750
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo X300 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 3168x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Vivo S50
- 6500 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- No wireless charging
Vivo X300 Ultra
- 7000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 10:18 hrs, total 29:11 hrs
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Vivo S50 and Vivo X300 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X300 Ultra leads Vivo S50 by 57.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $560. Vivo S50 was $560 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra notably outperforms the Vivo S50 (99/100 vs 75/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra and the Vivo S50 are nearly equal (89/100 vs 85/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo S50 (96/100 vs 64/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra notably outperforms the Vivo S50 (85/100 vs 68/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo S50 notably outperforms the Vivo X300 Ultra (66/100 vs 39/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Vivo S50 or the Vivo X300 Ultra?
The Vivo X300 Ultra is noticeably better than the Vivo S50 — the overall rating gap is 19 points.
What is the rating of the Vivo S50 and the Vivo X300 Ultra?
The Vivo S50 has a MobileRank rating of 72/100, the Vivo X300 Ultra — 91/100.
Which has the better camera: the Vivo S50 or the Vivo X300 Ultra?
The Vivo X300 Ultra leads on camera score (96/100 vs 64/100).
Which is more powerful: the Vivo S50 or the Vivo X300 Ultra?
The Vivo X300 Ultra leads on performance (99/100 vs 75/100).
Should you choose the Vivo S50 over the Vivo X300 Ultra?
The Vivo S50 is a better fit for active users. The Vivo X300 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.