Vivo officially launched the S50 series in China on December 15, 2025, featuring the compact S50 Pro Mini, powered by the Snapdragon 8 Gen 5, at CNY 3,699 (~$524/₹47,400), and the standard S50 with the Snapdragon 8s Gen 3, starting at CNY 2,999 (~$425/₹38,500). Both flagship smartphones pack 6,500mAh batteries, periscope telephoto cameras, and Android 16 with OriginOS 6.
The S50 Pro Mini will reportedly launch globally as Vivo X300 FE, while the S50 could debut as Vivo V70 in markets like India during Q1 2026.
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Vivo S50 Series Specifications Comparison
| Feature | S50 Pro Mini | S50 |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 | Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 |
| Display | 6.31″ 1.5K OLED, 120Hz, 1800 nits | 6.59″ 1.5K OLED, 120Hz, 1600 nits |
| Rear Cameras | 50MP OIS + 8MP UW + 50MP periscope | 50MP OIS + 8MP UW + 50MP periscope |
| Front Camera | 50MP anti-distortion | 50MP |
| Battery | 6,500mAh (90W wired, 40W wireless) | 6,500mAh (90W wired) |
| Price (12/256GB) | CNY 3,699 (~$524/₹47,400) | CNY 2,999 (~$425/₹38,500) |
Compact Flagship with iPhone Air-Inspired Design
The S50 Pro Mini features a horizontal pill-shaped camera module reminiscent of iPhone Air and Honor 500 series, departing from the vertical setup of its S30 Pro Mini predecessor. At 6.31 inches with 8.1mm thickness and 192g weight, it offers flagship power in a compact, one-hand-friendly form factor.
The Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 chipset delivers AnTuTu scores exceeding 3 million points, paired with LPDDR5X Ultra RAM and UFS 4.1 storage for flagship-level performance.
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Triple Camera with Sony Periscope Telephoto
Both models feature 50MP Sony IMX882 periscope telephoto cameras supporting high zoom levels, paired with 50MP primary sensors with OIS and 8MP ultra-wide lenses. The S50 Pro Mini adds a 50MP anti-distortion selfie camera for portrait photography.
Vivo positions the camera system for superior portraits and zoom photos compared to mid-range rivals while maintaining slim profiles.
Massive 6,500mAh Battery in Thin Body
The standout feature is the 6,500mAh “Blue Ocean” battery fitting inside an 8.1mm body—enabling all-day usage. The S50 Pro Mini supports 90W wired and 40W wireless charging, while the standard S50 offers 90W wired charging only.
Both phones achieve IP68 and IP69 dust/water resistance with 3D ultrasonic fingerprint scanners 2.0.
Global Launch as X300 FE and V70
Industry reports suggest the S50 Pro Mini will launch internationally as Vivo X300 FE, following the S30 Pro Mini becoming X200 FE globally. The S50 is expected to debut as Vivo V70 in India during Q1 2026.
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Pre-orders opened December 15 with sales beginning December 19 in China across three RAM/storage configurations.
FAQs
What is Vivo S50 Pro Mini’s global launch name?
Expected to launch as Vivo X300 FE internationally, following previous naming strategy.
What chipset powers Vivo S50 Pro Mini?
Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 (based on flagship 8 Elite Gen 5) with 3M+ AnTuTu score.
