Sony Xperia S (LT26i) vs Vivo X50 5G (128GB)

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Side by side comparison between Sony Xperia S vs Vivo X50 5G phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

9/24/2020 5:52 PM, updated: 6/19/2025 5:40 PM

Compare Vivo X50 5G X Sony Xperia S (LT26i) 07Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4.3"
LED

720x1280

12
MP

1.3mp

1GB
RAM

Dual-core

1750
mAh

(Non removable)

31Points Vivo X50 5G (128GB) Compare Sony Xperia S X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.56"
AMOLED

1080x2376

48
MP

32mp

8GB
RAM

Octa-core

4200
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Vivo X50 5G (128GB)

The phonemore's choice is much more technical than personal. Therefore, you shouldn't only consider this. Our goal is to help you, but what's important to us may not be important to you. You decide which one is the best! Comment!

7 Advantages Sony Xperia S (LT26i)	vs	31 Advantages Vivo X50 5G (128GB)
+144 grams (5.04 ounces)21% Lighter	vs	174 grams (6.09 ounces)
+BSI sensorAdvantage The BSI sensor allows the entry of more light generating photos with more detail and brightness	vs	Not supported
+ANT+Advantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+3.5mm jackAdvantage Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores	vs	Type-C reversible connector
+FM (RDS)Advantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general	vs	Not supported
+DLNAAdvantage With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.	vs	Not supported
+Scratch-resistant glassAdvantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys	vs	Not supported
1.5GHz 32bit Dual-core (45nm)	vs	+2.4GHz 64bit Octa-core (7nm)174% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
1GB LPDDR2	vs	+8GB LPDDR4X7 times More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
32GB (28GB available)	vs	+128GB (104GB available)3 times More internal storage for applications and files
10.6 millimeters (0.42 inches)	vs	+7.55 millimeters (0.3 inches)40% Thinner
Plastic body, glass front	vs	+Aluminum frame, glass front/backAdvantage More resistant material
TFT LED-Backlit LCD	vs	+AMOLEDAdvantage AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
Not supported	vs	+HDR10+Advantage The HDR10+ display provides vibrant colors and more details
60Hz	vs	+90Hz50% The display reproduces more frames per second because the frequency (Hertz) is higher, improves fluidity and tires your eyes less.
720x1280 pixels	vs	+1080x2376 pixels178% Higher resolution screen
342 PPI	vs	+398 PPI16% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
4.3"	vs	+6.56"53% Larger screen
(back) 12MP	vs	+(quad camera) 48MP + 13MP + 8MP + 5MP5 times Higher resolution main camera
LED flash	vs	+Dual-LED flashAdvantage The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
Only digital zoom	vs	+Digital and optical zoomAdvantage The zoom allows for better focus and approach to take pictures
EIS: Digital stabilization	vs	+OIS: Optical stabilizationAdvantage Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video
Not supported	vs	+HDR photo on both camerasAdvantage The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
f/2.4 (aperture)	vs	+f/1.6 (aperture)50% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
(front) 1.3MP	vs	+(front) 32MP23 times Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
Full HD (1920x1080)	vs	+4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
(front) HD (1280x720)	vs	+(front) Full HD (1920x1080)125% More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean	vs	+Android 10Advantage Android 10 is newer and safer
3G+ HSPA+	vs	+5G SA/NSAAdvantage The 5G SA/NSA network is newer and faster
(3G+ HSPA+) 21 Mbps	vs	+(5G SA/NSA) 2000 Mbps94 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supported	vs	+Face unlock 2DAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+Fingerprint sensor (under display)Advantage Sensors help you use the device
1750 mAh	vs	+4200 mAh140% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
1 slot (Single-SIM)	vs	+2 slots (Dual-SIM)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
802.11 b/g/n [wifi4]	vs	+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]Advantage WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] is newer and faster
2.1 + A2DP	vs	+5.1 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.1 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster
MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go	vs	+Type-CAdvantage Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.
HTML, XHTML, Flash player	vs	+HTML, XHTML, HTML5Advantage Better sites viewing on the internet

17 Common items in both devices

16 million

Autofocus / PDAF: phase detection autofocus

Capacitive

Multitouch

Accelerometer

Ambient light sensor

Compass

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📱 Model features
	Sony Xperia S (LT26i)	Vivo X50 5G (128GB)
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Model	Xperia S (LT26i)	X50 5G (128GB)
Other model names	Sony Xperia S LT26, Sony Ericsson Arc HD, Sony Nozomi	vivo X50 5G V2001A (128GB + 8GB RAM)
Country or region available	(Global, International)	(Global, International), China, Hong Kong, Malaysia
Brand	Sony	Vivo
Release date	2/1/2012	6/6/2020
Depth	10.6 millimeters (0.42 inches)	7.55 millimeters (0.3 inches)
Size (width x height)	64 x 128 millimeters (2.52 x 5.04 in)	75.39 x 159.54 millimeters (2.97 x 6.28 in)
Weight	144 grams (5.04 ounces)	174 grams (6.09 ounces)
Build, materials	Plastic body, glass front	Aluminum frame, glass front/back
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Sony Xperia S (LT26i)	Vivo X50 5G (128GB)
Display type	TFT LED-Backlit LCD	AMOLED
Screen size	4.3" inches	6.56" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~62.2% (screen-to-body ratio)	~87% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	720x1280 pixels	1080x2376 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch 10-points	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	342 PPI	398 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported
Refresh rate	60Hz	90Hz
Display features	Sony Mobile BRAVIA Engine	HDR10+
🤖 Operating System
	Sony Xperia S (LT26i)	Vivo X50 5G (128GB)
System version	Android 2.3.7 Gingerbread	Android 10
Firmware update	Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean	feature not registered
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Sony Xperia S (LT26i)	Vivo X50 5G (128GB)
Chipset	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S3 (MSM8260) (45nm)	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G (SM7250-AB) (7nm)
CPU	Dual-core, 1 processor: 2x 1.5GHz Scorpion (Dual-core)	Octa-core, 3 processors: 1x 2.4GHz Kryo 475 Prime (Single-core) 1x 2.2GHz Kryo 475 Gold (Single-core) 6x 1.8GHz Kryo 475 Silver (Hexa-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 220 (266MHz)	Qualcomm Adreno 620 (625MHz)
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Sony Xperia S (LT26i)	Vivo X50 5G (128GB)
RAM memory	1GB LPDDR2	8GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage	32GB (28GB available)	128GB (104GB available) UFS 2.1
External storage	Not supported	Not supported
📶 Mobile networks
	Sony Xperia S (LT26i)	Vivo X50 5G (128GB)
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF)	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	21/5.76 Mbps	2000/150 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G	2G, 3G, 4G, 5G
Frequency, bands	Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz band	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	CDMA 800, GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	UMTS 850/900/1900/2100	CDMA2000 1xEV-DO TD-SCDMA 1900/2000 UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	Not supported	LTE Cat6 VoLTE Global version: LTE (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 28) TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41) China version: LTE (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8) TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41)
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Global version: SA/NSA (1, 3, 28, 41, 77, 78, 79) China version: SA/NSA (1, 3, 41, 77, 78, 79)
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+	GPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, TD-SCDMA, UMTS, TD-HSDPA, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA
Secondary 2G network	Not supported	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	Not supported	GPRS, EDGE
📷 Camera
	Sony Xperia S (LT26i)	Vivo X50 5G (128GB)
Back camera (main camera)	12 megapixels	(quad camera) 48 megapixels 13MP portrait f/2.550mm1/2.8"0.8µmPDAF2x-optical-zoom 8MP ultrawide f/2.2120°16mm1/4"1.12µm 5MP macro f/2.5
Main camera resolution	4000x3000 pixels	8000x6000 pixels
Video recording (primary)	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	Dual-LED flash
Focal aperture	f/2.4 (aperture)	f/1.6 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Autofocus	Autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization	OIS: Optical stabilization
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Digital and optical zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Supported	Not supported
HDR	Not supported	HDR photo on both cameras
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Sony Xperia S (LT26i)	Vivo X50 5G (128GB)
Front camera (secondary)	1.3 megapixels	32 megapixels
Front camera resolution	1280x1024 pixels	6528x4896 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	HD (1280x720)	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	feature not registered	feature not registered
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Sony Xperia S (LT26i)	Vivo X50 5G (128GB)
Loudspeaker	Mono sound (not stereo)	Supported
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones	2 microphones or more
Radio	FM (RDS)	Not supported
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.263, H.264, WMV	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formats	MP3, eAAC+, WMA, WAV	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Sony Xperia S (LT26i)	Vivo X50 5G (128GB)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go	USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output	3.5mm jack	Type-C reversible connector
TV output	Micro HDMI Type D	USB Type-C (reversible)
Bluetooth	2.1 + A2DP	5.1 + A2DP/LE
WiFi	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz) WiFi hotspot	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou
NFC	Supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Sony Xperia S (LT26i)	Vivo X50 5G (128GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor ANT+ Compass Gyroscope Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock 2D Fingerprint sensor (under display) Gyroscope Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Sony Xperia S (LT26i)	Vivo X50 5G (128GB)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity	1750 mAh	4200 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	33W Wired fast charging
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	8.5 hours	feature not registered
Standby	420 hours (17.5 days)	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Sony Xperia S (LT26i)	Vivo X50 5G (128GB)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
Messaging	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free calling	Supported	Supported
Video calling	Supported	Supported
Ringtones	Polyphonic and customized	Polyphonic and customized
Web browser	HTML, XHTML, Flash player	HTML, XHTML, HTML5
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: White, Black, Silver • Remote control for Sony TV • SE Timescape • Java framework	• Colors: Glaze Black, Frost Blue, Pink • Funtouch 10.5 • 24-bit/192kHz audio
☢️ Radiation rate
	Sony Xperia S (LT26i)	Vivo X50 5G (128GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	1.31W/kg (head), 0.6W/kg (body)	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	1.3W/kg (head)	feature not registered