The upcoming Vivo S50 series is set to launch in China this November, and an exciting new leak has already spilled the beans on several key features. This lineup, which includes both the S50 and S50 Pro Mini, is expected to come equipped with a sophisticated periscope telephoto lens featuring a top-tier sensor. These new devices will succeed the S30 series, which debuted in May 2025. Interestingly, Vivo appears to be skipping the S40 moniker, likely due to the number four being considered unlucky in Chinese culture.
Dive into the Leaked Specifications of the Vivo S50 Series
According to insights from the well-known tipster Digital Chat Station on Weibo, the standard Vivo S50 model is rumored to sport a 6.59-inch display. This is a slight reduction from its predecessor, the Vivo S30, which had a 6.67-inch screen, but it will maintain the same sharp 1.5K resolution. For those who prefer a more compact device, the Vivo S50 Pro Mini is expected to feature a 6.31-inch AMOLED display, also with a crisp 1.5K resolution.
Both of these vibrant displays are anticipated to offer smooth visuals with a refresh rate of up to 120Hz. The screens will likely be framed by a sleek metal design and will also integrate an advanced ultrasonic in-screen fingerprint sensor for secure and convenient unlocking.
The standout feature for the S50 smartphone is strongly rumored to be its periscope telephoto lens, which will incorporate a “flagship midsole contact image sensor (CIS).” While specific sensor details weren’t provided by the tipster, it’s worth noting that the previous S30 generation already boasted a 50-megapixel periscope telephoto camera with Optical Image Stabilization (OIS), a feature we might see return or even be improved upon this year.
Meanwhile, the S50 Pro Mini variant is expected to come with a triple rear camera setup, also featuring a similar periscope zoom-enabled telephoto lens. Additionally, this model might impress selfie enthusiasts with a high-resolution 50-megapixel front-facing camera.
While Digital Chat Station remained tight-lipped about the exact processor powering these new smartphones, they did confirm it would be a flagship-level chip, achieving an impressive running score of 300W+. Earlier reports have hinted that the S50 Pro Mini could be powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 9400 chipset, the same powerful chip found in the Vivo X200, which made its debut in October 2024.
Predicting the exact pricing for these upcoming smartphones is challenging, but we can look at their predecessors for an idea. The Vivo S30 launched with a starting price of CNY 2,699 (approximately Rs. 32,000) for the 12GB RAM + 256GB storage model. The Vivo S30 Pro Mini, on the other hand, began at CNY 3,799 (roughly Rs. 45,000) for its 12GB RAM + 256GB storage configuration.