vivo V50 5G vs Xiaomi 16 Ultra
Compare vivo V50 5G vs Xiaomi 16 Ultra side by side: Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 3 vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 2, 50MP vs 50MP camera, 6000mAh vs 6200mAh…
vivo
vivo V50 5G
$449
5categories won
Xiaomi
16 Ultra
$1,299
13categories won
3 categories tied · 21 scored in total · add a third phone
Which one wins?
Xiaomi 16 Ultra takes the overall win
The Xiaomi 16 Ultra proves superior overall against the vivo V50 5G, outperforming on gaming and photography. In camera testing, the 16 Ultra leads with superior optics, while battery endurance leans towards the 16 Ultra. Choose the 16 Ultra if you want the highest performance ceiling, or opt for the vivo V50 5G if its lower retail price better fit your budget.
16 Ultra takes battery honors offering 6,200 mAh alongside 120W charging.
16 Ultra provides greater sustained gaming output with its Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 2 and 24GB RAM.
16 Ultra takes photography with 50MP optics and 3.2x optical telephoto capabilities.
vivo V50 5G provides a sharper value proposition, coming in at $449 vs $1299.
Category verdicts are computed algorithmically from verified technical specifications and hardware benchmarks. Rows where neither figure is objectively better — screen size preference, operating system choice, aesthetic build materials — are displayed for direct reference without scoring bias.
vivo V50 5G vs 16 Ultra: specifications compared
Display
| Specification | vivo V50 5G | 16 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.78" | 6.73" |
| Resolution | 1260 x 2800 | 1440 x 3200Winner |
| Pixel density | 453 ppi | 521 ppiWinner |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 4500 nitsWinner | 3600 nits |
Performance
| Specification | vivo V50 5G | 16 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 3 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 2 |
| Process node | 4 nm | 2 nmWinner |
| AnTuTu score | 850,000 | 3,200,000Winner |
| Geekbench multi | 3450 | 10800Winner |
| Maximum RAM | 12 GB | 24 GBWinner |
| Maximum storage | 512GB | 2TBWinner |
Camera
| Specification | vivo V50 5G | 16 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Main sensor | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Rear cameras | 2 | 4Winner |
| Optical zoom | — | 3.2x |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Selfie camera | 50 MPWinner | 32 MP |
| Max video | 4K@60fps (Front & Rear) | 8K at 30fps / 4K at 120fps |
Battery and charging
| Specification | vivo V50 5G | 16 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 6,000 mAh | 6,200 mAhWinner |
| Wired charging | 90 W | 120 WWinner |
| Wireless charging | No | 80 WWinner |
Design
| Specification | vivo V50 5G | 16 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 188 gWinner | 226 g |
| Thickness | 7.58 mmWinner | 9.2 mm |
| Water resistance | IP68 / IP69 | IP68 |
| Build | Curved glass body, aerospace aluminum frame, Schott Xensation Alpha front | Grade 5 Titanium frame, Ceramic Glass front and back |
Software and support
| Specification | vivo V50 5G | 16 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Android 15 | Android 17 |
| OS updates | 3 years | 7 yearsWinner |
| Security updates | 4 years | 7 yearsWinner |
Connectivity and value
| Specification | vivo V50 5G | 16 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) | Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be, tri-band 2.4/5/6GHz, 320MHz bandwidth) |
| Storage expansion | None | None |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |
| Launch price | $449Winner | $1,299 |
vivo V50 5G
The vivo V50 5G breaks new technological ground by cramming a monumental 6,000mAh BlueVolt silicon-carbon battery into a 7.58mm razor profile. Equipped with dual 50MP Zeiss co-engineered cameras, 50MP group selfie camera, 90W FlashCharge, and dual IP68/IP69 extreme waterproofing.
- Display
- 6.78"
- Chipset
- Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 3
- Main camera
- 50MP
- Battery
- 6,000mAh
Xiaomi 16 Ultra
Equipped with a second-gen 1-inch LOFIC sensor with 15EV dynamic range, stepless physical f/1.6–f/4.0 aperture, a mammoth 200MP 1/1.4" periscope telephoto, 120W wired and 80W wireless charging, and 6,200 mAh capacity, the 16 Ultra is a DSLR in your pocket.
- Display
- 6.73"
- Chipset
- Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 2
- Main camera
- 50MP
- Battery
- 6,200mAh