The verdict
Neither runs away with it: each wins something.
| Category | S50 | V80 |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 8.4 | 8.8 |
| Performance & hardware | 8.3 | 7.7 |
| Camera | 8.1 | 8.1 |
| Connectivity | 7.3 | 7.4 |
| Battery & charging | 7.4 | 7.4 |
Which one is for you?
vivo S50, if you care about…
- AnTuTu Score
- 1,780,652
- against 1,010,000
- RAM Capacity
- 16 GB
- against 12 GB
- Peak Display Brightness
- 4,500 nits
- against 1,800 nits
- Weight
- 196 g
- against 203 g
vivo V80, if you care about…
- Battery Capacity
- 7,200 mAh
- against 6,500 mAh
- Display Refresh Rate
- 144 Hz
- against 120 Hz
- OS Version
- 17
- against 16
- Google Services
- Yes
- against No
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | S50 | V80 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 1,010,000 |
| 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. | 1 × 2.8 GHz Cortex-A720 + 4 × 2.4 GHz Cortex-A720 + 3 × 1.84 GHz Cortex-A520 |
| 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 | v10 |
Design
| Specification | S50 | V80 |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Black, Blue, White, Purple | Black, Blue, Orange |
| Body Thickness | 7.6 mm Best value | 7.7 mm |
| Body Width | 74.3 mm | 74.3 mm |
| Body Height | 157.5 mm | 157.5 mm |
| Weight | 196 g Best value | 203 g |
| Usable Surface | 90.7 % Best value | 90 % |
| Body Materials | Glass, Aluminium Alloy | Glass |
| Resistance Features | IP68, IP69 | IP68, IP69 |
| Waterproof Depth | 1.5 m | 1.5 m |
Battery
| Specification | S50 | V80 |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 6,500 mAh | 7,200 mAh Best value |
| 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, Non-Removable, Battery Level Indicator, Charger Included, Rechargeable |
Display
| Specification | S50 | V80 |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 19.5:9 | 20:9 |
| Display Technology | AMOLED | AMOLED |
| Peak Display Brightness | 4,500 nits Best value | 1,800 nits |
| 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 | 144 Hz Best value |
| Touch Sampling Rate | 300 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 | Hole-Punch Notch, SGS Certified, TÜV Rheinland Flicker-Free Certified, TÜV Rheinland Low Blue Light, TÜV Rheinland Eye Comfort Certification, HDR10+, DCI-P3, DC Dimming, 10-Bit Panel, Scratch Resistant, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless, LTPO, HDR10, Always-On Display |
Sensors
| Specification | S50 | V80 |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Under Display | Under Display |
Sensor
| Specification | S50 | V80 |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Ultrasonic Proximity Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Gravity Sensor, Light Sensor, Cooling System | Cooling System, Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Compass, Gyroscope, Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor |
Software
| Specification | S50 | V80 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 16 | Android 17 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 16 | 17 Best value |
| OS Update Support | 3 years | — |
| Google Services | No | Yes Best value |
Connectivity
| Specification | S50 | V80 |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby, Dual SIM | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby |
| 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 1800, 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 3G UMTS B1, 3G UMTS B2, 3G UMTS 1700 AWS, 3G UMTS B4, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B6, 3G UMTS B8, 3G UMTS B19, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B18, 4G LTE B19, 4G LTE B26, 4G LTE B28A, 4G LTE B28B, 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 n8, 5G NR n18, 5G NR n28a, 5G NR n28b, 5G NR n38, 5G NR n40, 5G NR n41, 5G NR n48, 5G NR n66, 5G NR n77, 5G NR n78 |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, HSPA, LTE, 5G | 4G, 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/n/ac/6 |
| 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 Best value | A2DP, LE, aptX, LDAC, SBC, AAC |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, QZSS, Galileo, 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 | Computer Sync, Infrared, NFC, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB Host 2.0, USB OTG, USB Type-C, USB 2.0 |
| USB Version | USB 2.0 | USB 2.0 |
| SAR American Head | — | 1.09 W/kg |
| SAR American Body | — | 0.78 W/kg |
| Max. download speed | 10,000 Mbps | — |
| Max. upload speed | 3,500 Mbps | — |
Audio
| Specification | S50 | V80 |
|---|---|---|
| Audio Features | Stereo Speakers, A2DP, LE, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive, aptX Lossless, LHDC 5 | Hi-Res Audio, Noise-Cancellation Microphone, Stereo Speakers, Two Microphones, A2DP, LE, aptX, LDAC, SBC, AAC |
Technical
| Specification | S50 | V80 |
|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | V2528A | — |
