Vivo S50 vs Vivo X500 Pro
The Vivo S50 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 3, while the Vivo X500 Pro (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro; launch prices were $390 and $970. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X500 Pro leads — 90/100 vs 72/100 (a 18-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X500 Pro has the bigger battery (6510 mAh vs 6500); the Vivo X500 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (5,016,623 vs 1,794,400).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Vivo S50
Vivo X500 Pro
What makes Vivo S50 better?
- Cheaper at launch: $390 vs $970
- Better portability (66/100 vs 63/100)
What makes Vivo X500 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5016623 vs 1794400
- Better Geekbench Single: 4188 vs 1923
- Better Geekbench Multi: 13145 vs 5179
- Bigger battery: 6510 vs 6500 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 192g vs 196g
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 75/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 64/100)
- Longer battery life (81/100 vs 68/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 85/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Vivo S50 vs the Vivo X500 Pro, the Vivo X500 Pro scores 18 points higher (90/100 vs 72/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro leads (100/100 vs 75/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro leads (87/100 vs 64/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro leads (81/100 vs 68/100). Value score: Vivo S50 — 74/100, Vivo X500 Pro — 92/100; 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 X500 Pro notably outperforms the Vivo S50 (100/100 vs 75/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 Pro is a bit better (94/100 vs 85/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro notably outperforms the Vivo S50 (87/100 vs 64/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro is a bit better (81/100 vs 68/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo S50 and the Vivo X500 Pro are nearly equal (66/100 vs 63/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Vivo S50 | Vivo X500 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 | MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro | |
| AnTuTu | 1794400 | 5016623 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1923 | 4188 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 5179 | 13145 | |
| Display | 6.6" AMOLED | 6.4" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1260x2750 | 1216x2660 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 6500 mAh | 6510 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 40W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 4500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 157.5×74.3×7.6 mm | 151.8×71.9×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 196 g | 192 g | |
| Launch price | $390 | $970 |
Camera comparison
Vivo S50
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Vivo X500 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Vivo S50
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2750
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo X500 Pro
- 6.4" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2660
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Vivo S50
- 6500 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- No wireless charging
Vivo X500 Pro
- 6510 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Vivo S50 and Vivo X500 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X500 Pro leads Vivo S50 by 64.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $580. Vivo S50 was $580 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro notably outperforms the Vivo S50 (100/100 vs 75/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 Pro is a bit better (94/100 vs 85/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro notably outperforms the Vivo S50 (87/100 vs 64/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro is a bit better (81/100 vs 68/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo S50 and the Vivo X500 Pro are nearly equal (66/100 vs 63/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Vivo S50 or the Vivo X500 Pro?
The Vivo X500 Pro is noticeably better than the Vivo S50 — the overall rating gap is 18 points.
What is the rating of the Vivo S50 and the Vivo X500 Pro?
The Vivo S50 has a MobileRank rating of 72/100, the Vivo X500 Pro — 90/100.
Which has the better camera: the Vivo S50 or the Vivo X500 Pro?
The Vivo X500 Pro leads on camera score (87/100 vs 64/100).
Which is more powerful: the Vivo S50 or the Vivo X500 Pro?
The Vivo X500 Pro leads on performance (100/100 vs 75/100).
Should you choose the Vivo S50 over the Vivo X500 Pro?
The Vivo S50 is a better fit for active users. The Vivo X500 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.