The verdict
Neither runs away with it: each wins something.
| Category | S50 | V70 |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 8.4 | 9.0 |
| Performance & hardware | 8.3 | 7.8 |
| Camera | 8.1 | 7.7 |
| Connectivity | 7.3 | 7.9 |
| Battery & charging | 7.4 | 7.4 |
Which one is for you?
vivo S50, if you care about…
- AnTuTu Score
- 1,780,652
- against 1,481,758
- RAM Capacity
- 16 GB
- against 12 GB
- Touch Sampling Rate
- 300 Hz
- against 240 Hz
vivo V70, if you care about…
- Wi-Fi Standards
- Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be)
- against Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax)
- Peak Display Brightness
- 5,000 nits
- against 4,500 nits
- Weight
- 187 g
- against 196 g
- OS Update Support
- 4 years
- against 3 years
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | S50 | V70 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 4 |
| Processor Process Size | 4 nm | 4 nm |
| Graphics GPU | Qualcomm Adreno 735 | Qualcomm Adreno 722 |
| Storage Type | UFS 4.1 | UFS 4.1 |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 3 GHz Best value | 2.8 GHz |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 512 GB | 512 GB |
| AnTuTu Score | 1,780,652 Best value | 1,481,758 |
| Geekbench 6 Single-Core | 2,019 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Multi-Core | 5,570 | — |
| CPU Description | Octa-core processor with 1 Cortex-X4 core at 3.0 GHz, 4 Cortex-A720 cores at 2.8 GHz, and 3 Cortex-A520 cores at 2.0 GHz. | Octa-core CPU with one 2.8 GHz Cortex-A720 core, four 2.4 GHz Cortex-A720 cores, and three 1.8 GHz Cortex-A520 cores. |
| Processor Type | Octa-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 16 GB Best value | 12 GB |
| RAM Type | LPDDR5X | LPDDR5X |
| AnTuTu version | v11 | v11 |
| 3DMark Wild Life Extreme | — | 2,098 |
Design
| Specification | S50 | V70 |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Black, Blue, White, Purple | Black, Blue, Gold, Grey, Brown, Yellow, Red |
| Body Thickness | 7.6 mm | 7.4 mm Best value |
| Body Width | 74.3 mm | 74.3 mm |
| Body Height | 157.5 mm | 157.5 mm |
| Weight | 196 g | 187 g Best value |
| Usable Surface | 90.7 % | 90.7 % |
| Body Materials | Glass, Aluminium Alloy | Glass, Aluminium Alloy, Plastic |
| Resistance Features | IP68, IP69 | IP68, IP69 |
| Waterproof Depth | 1.5 m | 1.5 m |
| Drop Resistance Class | — | C |
| Repairability Class | — | C |
| Drop Test Count | — | 90 |
Battery
| Specification | S50 | V70 |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Efficiency Rating | — | A |
| Battery Capacity | 6,500 mAh | 6,500 mAh |
| Battery Type | Si-Carbon Li-Ion | Si-Carbon Li-Ion |
| Fast Charge Power | 90 W | 90 W |
| Battery Features | Fast Charging, Reverse Charging, Non-Removable, Battery Level Indicator, Charger Included, Rechargeable | Fast Charging, Reverse Charging, Bypass Charging, Non-Removable, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator |
| Battery Endurance | — | 67 h |
| Charge cycles | — | 900 |
Display
| Specification | S50 | V70 |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 19.5:9 | 19.5:9 |
| Display Technology | AMOLED | AMOLED |
| Peak Display Brightness | 4,500 nits | 5,000 nits Best value |
| Display Diagonal | 6.59″ | 6.59″ |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 1,260 px | 1,260 px |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 2,750 px | 2,750 px |
| Display Pixel Density | 459 ppi | 459 ppi |
| Display Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Touch Sampling Rate | 300 Hz Best value | 240 Hz |
| Display Contrast Ratio | 8,000,000 :1 | — |
| Display Features | Hole-Punch Notch, DCI-P3, 3840Hz PWM, 10-Bit Panel, Scratch Resistant, Curved Glass, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless, Always-On Display | Schott Xensation Core, Mohs Level 4, HDR10+, Hole-Punch Notch, SGS Certified, TÜV Rheinland Flicker-Free Certified, TÜV Rheinland Low Blue Light, TÜV Rheinland Eye Comfort Certification, DCI-P3, DC Dimming, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless, One Billion Colors, Scratch Resistant, Always-On Display, HDR10 |
Sensors
| Specification | S50 | V70 |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Under Display | Under Display |
Sensor
| Specification | S50 | V70 |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Ultrasonic Proximity Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Gravity Sensor, Light Sensor, Cooling System | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Compass, Proximity Sensor, Light Sensor, Cooling System |
Software
| Specification | S50 | V70 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 16 | Android 16 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 16 | 16 |
| OS Update Support | 3 years | 4 years Best value |
| Google Services | No | Yes Best value |
Connectivity
| Specification | S50 | V70 |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby, Dual SIM | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby, Dual SIM |
| Cellular Bands | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS 800, 3G UMTS B850, 3G UMTS B900, 3G UMTS 1700 AWS, 3G UMTS 2100, 3G UMTS B1, 3G UMTS B2, 3G UMTS B3, 3G UMTS B4, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B6, 3G UMTS B8, 3G UMTS B18, 3G UMTS B19, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B18, 4G LTE B19, 4G LTE B26, 4G LTE B28A, 4G LTE B34, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B39, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 4G LTE B42, 4G LTE B43, 4G LTE B48, 4G LTE B66, 5G NR n1, 5G NR n3, 5G NR n5, 5G NR n7, 5G NR n8, 5G NR n18, 5G NR n26, 5G NR n28a, 5G NR n38, 5G NR n40, 5G NR n41, 5G NR n48, 5G NR n66, 5G NR n77, 5G NR n78 | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B1, 3G UMTS B2, 3G UMTS B3, 3G UMTS B4, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B6, 3G UMTS B8, 3G UMTS B18, 3G UMTS B19, 3G UMTS B21, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B2, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B12, 4G LTE B17, 4G LTE B18, 4G LTE B19, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B26, 4G LTE B28A, 4G LTE B28B, 4G LTE B32, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B39, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 4G LTE B42, 4G LTE B66, 5G NR n1, 5G NR n2, 5G NR n3, 5G NR n5, 5G NR n7, 5G NR n8, 5G NR n20, 5G NR n26, 5G NR n28a, 5G NR n28b, 5G NR n38, 5G NR n40, 5G NR n41, 5G NR n66, 5G NR n75, 5G NR n77, 5G NR n78 |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, HSPA, LTE, 5G | GSM, HSPA, LTE, 5G |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) Best value |
| Wi-Fi Features | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display, MIMO | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display, MIMO |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 5.4 | Bluetooth 5.4 |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, LE, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive, aptX Lossless | A2DP, LE |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS, NavIC Best value |
| Connectivity Features | Infrared, NFC, USB Type-C, USB 2.0, USB OTG, USB Mass Storage, USB Host 2.0, Computer Sync, Tethering, VoLTE, USB Charging | USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB OTG, USB Host 2.0, USB Type-C, NFC, Infrared, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE |
| USB Version | USB 2.0 | USB 2.0 |
| SAR American Head | — | 1.09 W/kg |
| SAR American Body | — | 0.95 W/kg |
| Max. download speed | 10,000 Mbps | — |
| Max. upload speed | 3,500 Mbps | — |
Audio
| Specification | S50 | V70 |
|---|---|---|
| Audio Features | Stereo Speakers, A2DP, LE, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive, aptX Lossless, LHDC 5 | Stereo Speakers, Hi-Res Audio, Noise-Cancellation Microphone, A2DP, LE |
Technical
| Specification | S50 | V70 |
|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | V2528A | V2538 |
