Vivo is shaking up its mid-premium line ahead of its December launch. While the S50 Pro Mini gets the flagship Snapdragon 8 Gen 5, the standard Vivo S50 is proving to be a serious contender in its own right, combining high-end features with a distinct new design.
A new Geekbench listing and official design teasers have confirmed key details, positioning the S50 as a powerful and stylish option for performance-minded users.
Performance: Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 Confirmed
The standard Vivo S50 (model number V2582A) has officially appeared on Geekbench, confirming the heart of the device will be the Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 chipset.
This is a powerful choice that slots just below the top-tier flagship processors. Paired with a generous 16GB of LPDDR5x RAM and UFS 4.1 storage, the S50 is built for speed and efficient multitasking.
| Benchmark | Score |
| Single-Core | 2044 |
| Multi-Core | 5851 |
Crucially, the S50 will launch running Android 16, ensuring users get the latest software experience out of the box. The presence of the 8s series chip suggests Vivo is aiming for near-flagship performance at a more aggressive price point than the Pro Mini model.
Design and Key Hardware Details
Official teasers have given us a clear look at the S50’s aesthetics, revealing a focus on premium materials and a recognizable camera module:
- Premium Build: The phone will feature an aerospace-grade metal frame, giving it a robust and high-end in-hand feel, a premium touch often reserved for flagship devices.
- Camera Island: Vivo has opted for an iPhone-like triangular camera setup housed within a square camera island with subtly rounded corners, offering a distinctive look.
- Fast Charging: The device has already been spotted on the 3C certification platform, confirming support for blazing-fast 90W wired charging.
Display and Camera Leaks
While still unconfirmed, reliable reports have filled in the remaining gaps on the key hardware specifications:
- Display: Expected to sport a large 6.59-inch OLED screen with a 1.5K resolution and a silky smooth 120Hz refresh rate, ensuring an excellent viewing experience.
- Periscope Telephoto: The S50 is rumored to include a Sony IMX882 50-megapixel periscope telephoto camera.6 This is a flagship-level feature that provides superior optical zoom capabilities, making the S50 a strong contender for photography enthusiasts.
With the Pro Mini confirmed to pack the latest Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 and the standard S50 featuring the highly capable 8s Gen 3, the Vivo S50 series launch in China next month is shaping up to be one of the most exciting mid-premium launches of the season.
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