Highlights
- Vivo has confirmed the S50 series including the Vivo S50 and S50 Pro Mini will debut in China this December
- The S50 Pro Mini may feature the unannounced Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 chip, 6.3″ display, 6,500mAh battery, 50MP dual rear cameras, ultrasonic fingerprint sensor, and IP68/IP69 water resistance.
- Both models are tipped to support 90W fast charging and offer LPDDR5X RAM with UFS 4.1 storage.
- The S50 series may launch globally as the Vivo V70, continuing Vivo’s rebranding pattern.
Vivo has officially announced that its next S-series lineup, the Vivo S50 series, will debut in China in December. As expected, the company has skipped the S40 naming because the number 4 is considered inauspicious in China. The confirmation comes through a microsite on Vivo China Mall, although the brand has not yet disclosed the exact launch date or the specific models that will be introduced. Rumours suggest that the lineup may include the Vivo S50 and a Vivo S50 Pro Mini, following a pattern similar to the Vivo S30 and S30 Pro Mini.
Vivo S50 Series – What Else We Know?
Like we mentioned, the Chinese smartphone company has not shared any official specifications so far. However, reliable tipster Digital Chat Station (DCS) recently revealed key details on Weibo.
Caption – Tipster DCS’s post on Weibo. (Translated Via Google Translate)
According to DCS, the Vivo S50 series is expected to feature the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 chipset, a processor still awaiting its official announcement. DCS also claimed that the series may use a Sony IMX882 main camera and include a 3D ultrasonic fingerprint 2.0 sensor.
Caption – Vivo Product Manager Han Boxiao’s post on Weibo. (Translated Via Google Translate)
Adding to this, Vivo Product Manager Han Boxiao has confirmed that the S50 lineup will offer LPDDR5X RAM and UFS 4.1 storage with speeds reaching up to 9600 Mbps. He also reiterated that the Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 SoC will power the series, though it is likely limited to the S50 Pro Mini.
Vivo S50 Pro Mini – Key Specs (Leaked)
In a separate post, Weibo tipster DCS revealed more detailed information about the S50 Pro Mini. The device is tipped to launch with the unannounced Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 chipset, which is set to debut first on the OnePlus Ace 6T. Vivo appears ready to follow immediately after.
Caption – Tipster DCS’s post on Weibo. (Screenshot by Gizmochina)
The S50 Pro Mini is said to sport a 6.3-inch flat display, putting it in the same size category as the iPhone Air. Despite being tagged as the “Mini,” the phone may feature a huge 6,500mAh battery, larger than many mainstream flagship models. The device is also rumoured to adopt a horizontal camera bar resembling the one on the iPhone Air. Within this module, Vivo will reportedly use a 50MP Sony IMX9-series primary sensor and a 50MP Sony IMX882 periscope telephoto lens.
Additional leaks mention an ultrasonic fingerprint reader and what DCS describes as “full-level” water resistance. This most likely means both IP68 and IP69 certifications. In the comments, the tipster added that both S50 models will feature a metal frame and a periscope telephoto camera.
Vivo has also confirmed that the S50 series will offer flagship-level performance thanks to LPDDR5X RAM (9600Mbps) and UFS 4.1 storage. Meanwhile, the standard Vivo S50 is rumoured to include a larger 6.59-inch OLED display with a 1.5K resolution and 120Hz refresh rate. Both phones may support 90W fast charging.
Vivo S50 May Launch Globally as Vivo V70
Vivo’s S-series typically reaches global markets under the V-series branding. For example, China’s Vivo S30 was launched internationally as the Vivo V60. Following this pattern, many tech enthusiasts are assuming that the Vivo S50 lineup may launch globally as the Vivo V70. However, conflicting reports have surfaced and further clarity is expected soon.
Meanwhile, a Vivo device featuring 90W fast charging appeared on China’s 3C certification website. As per reports, it most likely belongs to the upcoming S50 lineup. We can expect more official details from Vivo as the launch date approaches.
FAQs
Q1. When is the Vivo S50 series launching and why was the S40 skipped?
Answer. The Vivo S50 series is confirmed to launch in China in December 2025. Vivo skipped the “S40” name as the number 4 is considered unlucky in Chinese culture.
Q2. What are the key leaked specs of the Vivo S50 Pro Mini?
Answer. The S50 Pro Mini is expected to feature the unannounced Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 chipset, a 6.3-inch flat display, 6,500mAh battery, 50MP Sony IMX9-series and IMX882 cameras, ultrasonic fingerprint sensor, and IP68/IP69 water resistance.
Q3.Will the Vivo S50 series launch globally under a different name?
Answer. Yes, based on past trends, the Vivo S50 series is likely to launch globally as the Vivo V70 series, although official confirmation is still pending.
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