vivo S50 and S50 Pro mini launch in China! Compact designs, Snapdragon 8s Gen 3/8 Gen 5 chips, 6500mAh batteries, 50MP 3x zoom cameras – pre-orders live from $425.
Display Upgrades
vivo S50 shrinks to 6.59-inch AMOLED with FHD+ 120Hz refresh. S50 Pro mini keeps pocketable 6.31-inch panel. Both pack 50MP selfie cams, ultrasonic fingerprint scanners. Moreover, vibrant screens handle gaming, scrolling smoothly daily.
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Powerhouse Chips
S50 runs Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 – big leap from older models. Pro mini gets cutting-edge Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 for flagship speed. Configure up to 16GB LPDDR5X RAM, 512GB UFS 4.1 storage. Therefore, multitasking, heavy apps fly without hiccups.
| Model | Chipset | Screen | Battery |
|---|---|---|---|
| S50 | SD 8s Gen 3 | 6.59″ 120Hz | 6500mAh 90W |
| S50 Pro mini | SD 8 Gen 5 | 6.31″ 120Hz | 6500mAh 90/40W |
Camera Setup
Identical triples feature 50MP IMX921 main, 50MP IMX882 3x telephoto, 8MP ultrawide. Optical zoom captures distant details sharply. Meanwhile, selfie snappers deliver crisp portraits reliably. OriginOS 6 on Android 16 launches out box.
Battery Durability
Both rock 6500mAh Si/C batteries with 90W wired charging. Pro mini adds 40W wireless top-up. IP68+IP69 ratings shrug off water, dust easily. On the other hand, all-day power suits heavy users perfectly.
Pricing Colors
S50 starts CNY 2,999 ($425) for 12/256GB – white, blue, purple, black. Top 16/512GB hits CNY 3,599 ($510). Pro mini begins CNY 3,699 ($524), maxes CNY 4,299 ($609) – white, purple, black. Pre-orders live, ships Dec 19.
FAQs
Q1: Battery life standout?
6500mAh Si/C packs last days – 90W fills fast, Pro mini wireless too.
Q2: Compact champ?
S50 Pro mini’s 6.31-inch fits pockets, runs SD 8 Gen 5 flagship power.
Q3: Camera zoom?
50MP telephoto delivers true 3x optical – portraits, distant shots shine.
