Vivo S50 vs ZTE Libero 5G III
The Vivo S50 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 3, while the ZTE Libero 5G III (2022) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 700 (). By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo S50 leads — 55/100 vs 7/100 (a 48-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo S50 has the bigger battery (6500 mAh vs 4120); the main camera is 50 MP vs 13 MP; the Vivo S50 is thinner (7.6mm vs 9.1mm).
Vivo S50
ZTE Libero 5G III
- Bigger battery: 6500 vs 4120 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Lighter: 196g vs 207g
- Higher performance (29/100 vs 0/100)
- Better camera (62/100 vs 0/100)
- Longer battery life (65/100 vs 15/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (55/100 vs 41/100)
- Better value for money (83/100 vs 55/100)
- Overall rating 7/100
Comparing the Vivo S50 vs the ZTE Libero 5G III, the Vivo S50 scores 48 points higher (55/100 vs 7/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo S50 leads (29/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo S50 leads (62/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo S50 leads (65/100 vs 15/100). In the "value for money" category, the Vivo S50 leads (83/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo S50 notably outperforms the ZTE Libero 5G III (29/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo S50 significantly outperforms the ZTE Libero 5G III (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo S50 significantly outperforms the ZTE Libero 5G III (62/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo S50 significantly outperforms the ZTE Libero 5G III (65/100 vs 15/100). In the "design" category, the Vivo S50 is a bit better (55/100 vs 41/100). In the "value for money" category, the Vivo S50 notably outperforms the ZTE Libero 5G III (83/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | Vivo S50 | ZTE Libero 5G III | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 | MediaTek Dimensity 700 () | |
| AnTuTu | 1801694 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 1930 | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4817 | — | |
| Display | 6.6" AMOLED | 6.7" OLED | |
| Resolution | 1260x2750 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 6500 mAh | 4120 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 13 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | — | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 64GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 12 Snow Cone | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | — | |
| Dimensions | 157.5×74.3×7.6 mm | 78.0×168.0×9.1 mm | |
| Weight | 196 g | 207 g | |
| Price | $390 | — |
Vivo S50
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
ZTE Libero 5G III
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 8MP
Vivo S50
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2750
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ZTE Libero 5G III
- 6.7" OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: —
Vivo S50
- 6500 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- No wireless charging
ZTE Libero 5G III
- 4120 mAh
- No wireless charging
ZTE Libero 5G III
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo S50 notably outperforms the ZTE Libero 5G III (29/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo S50 significantly outperforms the ZTE Libero 5G III (100/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo S50 significantly outperforms the ZTE Libero 5G III (62/100 vs 0/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo S50 significantly outperforms the ZTE Libero 5G III (65/100 vs 15/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Vivo S50 is a bit better (55/100 vs 41/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Vivo S50 notably outperforms the ZTE Libero 5G III (83/100 vs 55/100).
Which is better: the Vivo S50 or the ZTE Libero 5G III?
The Vivo S50 significantly outperforms the ZTE Libero 5G III by 48 points (55/100 vs 7/100).
What is the rating of the Vivo S50 and the ZTE Libero 5G III?
The Vivo S50 has a MobileRank rating of 55/100, the ZTE Libero 5G III — 7/100.
Which has the better camera: the Vivo S50 or the ZTE Libero 5G III?
The Vivo S50 leads on camera score (62/100 vs 0/100).
Which is more powerful: the Vivo S50 or the ZTE Libero 5G III?
The Vivo S50 leads on performance (29/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Vivo S50 over the ZTE Libero 5G III?
The Vivo S50 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The ZTE Libero 5G III is a better fit for everyday use.