Vivo S50 intended to be a "flagship killer" with Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 processor, 5,000 nit display and attractive price tag
Together with the Vivo S50 Pro Mini, Vivo also unveiled the more affordable and slightly larger Vivo S50 today. Compared to the Pro Mini, Vivo has primarily cut costs on the processor, as the Vivo S50 is equipped with a Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 3, an ARM chip from last year specifically designed for budget flagships or high-end mid-range smartphones.
Featuring a 6.59-inch screen diagonal, the Vivo S50 is larger than the S50 Pro Mini, housing a 120 Hz AMOLED panel with a resolution of 2,750 x 1,260 and a peak HDR brightness of 5,000 nits. The 4,320 Hz PWM frequency prevents visible flickering. The ultrasonic fingerprint sensor is integrated into the display. The Vivo S50, like the S50 Pro Mini, has a 6,500 mAh battery that can be charged via USB-C with up to 90 watts, but wireless charging is not possible.
When it comes to cameras, however, the more affordable Vivo S50 makes no compromises, as Vivo has also equipped the model with a 50 MP f/2.0 selfie camera, a 50 MP f/1.88 main camera with a 1/1.56-inch sensor, a 50 MP f/2.65 periscope telephoto camera with a 1/1.95-inch sensor, and an ultra-wide-angle camera with a 110-degree field of view. Since no specific details are provided, this ultrawide camera likely has a relatively low resolution. The 7.59 mm thick, 197-gram body is IP69 certified and thus water-resistant.
Prices and availability
The Vivo S50 will first be launched in China with 12 GB of RAM and 256 GB of flash storage for 2,999 yuan (approx. $425). Vivo is asking 3,599 yuan (approx. $510) for the top model with 16 GB of RAM and 512 GB of storage. Vivo has not yet confirmed if or when the Vivo S50 will be launched in Europe.
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