While the standard Vivo S50 caters to mainstream users, the S50 Pro mini is positioned as a premium compact flagship. The device is also expected to arrive in India under a different name, potentially as the Vivo V70.
Compact Display With High-End Visuals
The Vivo S50 Pro mini features a 6.31-inch flat AMOLED display with a 1.5K resolution (2640 × 1216 pixels). Despite its smaller size, the panel delivers flagship-grade visuals with:
- 120Hz refresh rate
- 4320Hz PWM dimming
- Up to 5000 nits peak brightness
The phone maintains a slim profile at 7.49mm thickness, offering a comfortable grip while still housing premium internal components.
Top-Tier Performance and Latest Software
The smartphone runs on Android 16-based OriginOS 6 out of the box. Powering the device is the Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 chipset, built on a 3nm fabrication process and clocked at up to 3.8GHz.
This processor places the Vivo S50 Pro mini among the most powerful compact smartphones currently available. Notably, no smartphone with this chipset has launched in India so far, though more devices are expected to adopt it soon.
Advanced Camera System With Aura Light
Photography is a major highlight of the Vivo S50 Pro mini. The phone comes equipped with a triple rear camera setup enhanced by Aura Light, delivering versatile imaging capabilities:
- 50MP Sony primary sensor with OIS (f/1.57 aperture)
- 50MP periscope telephoto lens with 3x optical zoom
- 8MP ultra-wide camera with 106° field of view
- On the front, the device features a 50MP selfie camera, making it suitable for high-quality video calls and content creation.
- Large Battery in a Small Body
Despite its compact size, Vivo has managed to pack a 6,500mAh battery into the S50 Pro mini—matching the capacity found in larger models within the series.
Charging options include:
- 90W wired fast charging
- 40W wireless fast charging
- This combination ensures long usage times along with rapid recharging.
- Durability, Connectivity, and Premium Hardware
- The Vivo S50 Pro mini is built for durability, carrying IP68 and IP69 ratings for resistance against dust, water, and high-pressure sprays.
Additional premium features include:
- In-display ultrasonic fingerprint scanner
- Wi-Fi 7 support
- Bluetooth 5.4
- NFC
- LPDDR5X Ultra RAM
- UFS 4.1 storage
- These specifications reinforce its flagship positioning despite the compact form factor.
- Pricing and Variants in China
The Vivo S50 Pro mini has launched in China in multiple configurations:
- 12GB RAM + 256GB storage: 3,699 CNY (approx. BDT 47,000)
- 12GB RAM + 512GB storage: 3,999 CNY (approx. BDT 51,000)
- 16GB RAM + 512GB storage: 4,299 CNY (approx. BDT 55,000)
Final Take
The Vivo S50 Pro mini proves that compact smartphones no longer need to compromise on power, camera quality, or battery life. With a flagship processor, advanced camera hardware, massive battery, and premium build, it sets a new benchmark for compact Android devices.
If launched globally, it could become one of the most compelling small-form-factor smartphones on the market.