vivo S50 Pro mini: Specifications and verdict 12 GB / 256 GB / china
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S50 Pro mini

8.5 NeoScore #101 of 1029

12 GB / 256 GB / china · Launched December 2025

Overview

NeoScore

8.5

#101 of 1029

Design & display
8.7
Performance & hardware
9.3
Camera
8.0
Connectivity
7.8
Battery & charging
8.6

Strengths

  • 120Hz LTPO AMOLED display with 6,000-nit peak brightness.
  • Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 with 16 GB LPDDR5X RAM and up to 512 GB of UFS 4.1 storage.
  • 6,500mAh battery with 90W wired and 40W wireless charging.

Weak points

  • Storage cannot be expanded.
  • Google services are not supported.
  • The USB port uses USB 2.0.
Display
6.31 inLTPO AMOLED1,216 × 2,640 px120 Hz
Design
191 g71.8 mm150.8 mm8.1 mm
Performance
Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5Octa-Core16 GB RAM256 GB / 512 GB
AnTuTu
3,080,699Better than 84% of phones
Battery
6,500 mAh90 W
Cameras
50 Mpx · f/1.650 Mpx · f/2.658 Mpx · f/2.2selfie 50 Mpx · f/2
Network
5G4G3G2G
Software
Android 16

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Technical specifications

Performance

Processor Model
Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5
Processor Process Size
3 nm
Graphics GPU
Qualcomm Adreno 829
Storage Type
UFS 4.1
Maximum CPU Clock
3.8 GHz
Maximum Storage Capacity
512 GB
AnTuTu Score
3,080,699
Geekbench 6 Single-Core
3,600
Geekbench 6 Multi-Core
10,800
CPU Description
Octa-core CPU with 2 cores at 3.8 GHz and 6 cores at 3.32 GHz.
Processor Type
Octa-Core
64-Bit Processor
Yes
RAM Capacity
16 GB
RAM Type
LPDDR5X
Expandable Storage
No
AnTuTu version
v11

Battery

Battery Capacity
6,500 mAh
Battery Type
Si-Carbon Li-Ion
Fast Charge Power
90 W
Battery Features
Fast Charging, Wireless Charging, Reverse Charging, Non-Removable, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator, Charger Included
Wireless charging power
40 W

Design

Body Colors
Black, Purple, White, Blue, Grey, Green
Body Thickness
8.1 mm
Body Width
71.8 mm
Body Height
150.8 mm
Weight
191 g
Usable Surface
90.2 %
Body Materials
Glass, Aluminium Alloy
Resistance Features
IP68, IP69, Water Resistant, Dust Resistant
Waterproof Depth
1.5 m
Foldable
No
Rugged Build
No

Display

Display Aspect Ratio
19.5:9
Peak Display Brightness
6,000 nits
Display Technology
LTPO AMOLED
Display Diagonal
6.31 in
Display Horizontal Resolution
1,216 px
Display Vertical Resolution
2,640 px
Display Pixel Density
461 ppi
Display Refresh Rate
120 Hz
Display Contrast Ratio
8,000,000 :1
Display Features
Hole-Punch Notch, SGS Certified, 2160Hz PWM, TÜV Rheinland Low Blue Light, HDR, DCI-P3, DC Dimming, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless, LTPO, One Billion Colors, Always-On Display, 10-Bit Panel, Scratch Resistant
Integrated Projector
No

Sensors

Fingerprint Sensor Placement
Under Display

Sensor

Sensor Features
Fingerprint Sensor, Ultrasonic Proximity Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Gravity Sensor, Hall Sensor, Light Sensor, Cooling System

Software

Operating System
Android 16
OS Family
Android
OS Version
16
OS Update Support
5 years
Direct OS Updates
No
Google Services
No

Connectivity

SIM Configurations
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 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 1700 AWS, 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 n2, 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
Cellular Technologies
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 7 (802.11be)
Wi-Fi Features
Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display, MIMO
Bluetooth Version
Bluetooth 5.4
Bluetooth Profiles
A2DP, LE, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive, aptX Lossless
Navigation Systems
GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS
Connectivity Features
USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB OTG, USB Host 2.0, USB Type-C, NFC, Infrared, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE, USB 2.0
USB Version
USB 2.0

Audio

Audio Features
Stereo Speakers, A2DP, LE, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive, aptX Lossless, LHDC 5

Technical

Launch price
450 €

Automated technical index

NeoScore

NeoScore is an automated technical index based on verified specifications. It does not represent hands-on testing unless NeoTeo publishes a separate review.

8.46 /10

Selected variant

12 GB / 256 GB / china

Design & display
8.71
Performance & hardware
9.33
Camera
8.02
Connectivity
7.75
Battery & charging
8.59
NeoScore rank
#101 / 1029

Evidence-based overview

S50 Pro mini technical sheet

The vivo S50 Pro mini combines a compact body with a 6.31-inch LTPO AMOLED display. It has 1,216 × 2,640 px resolution, a 120Hz refresh rate, a stated peak brightness of 6,000 nits, HDR, DCI-P3, DC Dimming and Always-On Display. The 150.8 × 71.8 × 8.1 mm body weighs 191 g and carries IP68 and IP69 resistance ratings; the documented waterproof depth is 1.5 m.

Its hardware specification includes Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5, Qualcomm Adreno 829 graphics, 16 GB of LPDDR5X RAM and UFS 4.1 storage up to 512 GB. Storage is not expandable. The available reference figures are 3,080,699 in AnTuTu v11, plus 3,600 single-core and 10,800 multi-core in Geekbench 6. These are documented figures, not benchmark tests performed by NeoTeo.

The rear camera system pairs a 50MP main camera with optical image stabilization and 4K recording, a 50MP periscope telephoto camera with 3× optical zoom, and an 8MP ultrawide camera. The front camera is 50MP. Its 6,500mAh Si-Carbon Li-Ion battery supports 90W wired and 40W wireless charging. Android 16 has five years of OS update support, while Google services are not supported. The phone suits users prioritizing a bright, feature-rich display, high-end documented hardware, optical zoom and fast charging, provided they can accept the software and connectivity limitations.

Highlights

  • 1120Hz LTPO AMOLED display with 6,000-nit peak brightness.
  • 2Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 with 16 GB LPDDR5X RAM and up to 512 GB of UFS 4.1 storage.
  • 36,500mAh battery with 90W wired and 40W wireless charging.
  • 450MP periscope telephoto camera with 3× optical zoom.

Things to consider

  • 1Storage cannot be expanded.
  • 2Google services are not supported.
  • 3The USB port uses USB 2.0.

S50 Pro mini

Camera system

Every physical camera module is shown separately, with its sensor, lens and capture capabilities.

1

50 MP main camera

Sensor Model
Sony IMX921
Resolution
50 Mpx
Sensor Type
CMOS
Sensor Size
0.641 ″ type
Pixel Size
1 µm
Pixel Binning
4 :1
Sensor
Sensor Model
Sony IMX921
Resolution
50 Mpx
Sensor Type
CMOS
Sensor Size
0.641 ″ type
Pixel Size
1 µm
Pixel Binning
4 :1
Video
Video Recording
4K video recording, 1080p video recording, Gyro-EIS
Slow Motion Video
Yes
Slow Motion Frame Rate
960 fps
Lens
Optical Zoom
3 x
Aperture
f/1.6
Optical Image Stabilization
Yes
Flash
Flash Type
Quad LED
Flash LED Count
4 LEDs
Features
Camera Features
Panorama, HDR, Flicker Sensor, Noise Reduction, Time-Lapse, Digital Zoom, Optical Zoom, Triple Camera, Digital Image Stabilization, Optical Stabilization, Autofocus, Touch Focus, Manual Focus, Phase-Detection Autofocus, Laser Autofocus, Continuous Shooting, Geotagging, Face Detection, White Balance Settings, ISO Settings, Exposure Compensation, Scene Mode, Self-Timer, RAW Capture, Night Mode, Burst Mode, Continuous Autofocus, Manual Exposure, Manual ISO, Manual White Balance, Telephoto Camera
2

50 MP periscope telephoto camera

Sensor Model
Sony IMX882
Resolution
50 Mpx
Sensor Type
ISOCELL
Sensor Size
0.513 ″ type
Pixel Size
0.8 µm
Pixel Binning
4 :1
Sensor
Sensor Model
Sony IMX882
Resolution
50 Mpx
Sensor Type
ISOCELL
Sensor Size
0.513 ″ type
Pixel Size
0.8 µm
Pixel Binning
4 :1
Lens
Optical Zoom
3 x
Aperture
f/2.65
3

8 MP ultrawide camera

Resolution
8 Mpx
Sensor Type
ISOCELL
Aperture
f/2.2
Sensor
Resolution
8 Mpx
Sensor Type
ISOCELL
Lens
Aperture
f/2.2
4

50 MP front camera

Sensor Model
GalaxyCore GC32E1
Resolution
50 Mpx
Sensor Type
CMOS
Sensor Size
0.323 ″ type
Pixel Size
0.7 µm
Pixel Binning
4 :1
Sensor
Sensor Model
GalaxyCore GC32E1
Resolution
50 Mpx
Sensor Type
CMOS
Sensor Size
0.323 ″ type
Pixel Size
0.7 µm
Pixel Binning
4 :1
Video
Video Recording
4K video recording, 1080p video recording
Lens
Aperture
f/2
Features
Camera Features
HDR
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Variant details

Memory
12 GB
Markets
china
Storage
256 GB
Market codes
china

Product family

S50 Pro mini
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