Vivo S50 Pro Mini Build Quality Teased Ahead of Launch

Vivo has officially shared the first glimpse of its upcoming Vivo S50 Pro Mini, revealing the design of the phone ahead of its launch. The phone is expected to debut globally as the Vivo X300 FE and it seems like the brand will take a rather interesting design approach with it.

Vivo S50 Pro Mini build quality will be top-tier

Han Boxiao, Product Manager at Vivo, took to Weibo to share a teaser of the upcoming smartphone. The Vivo S50 Pro Mini will be a compact offering and the phone has been confirmed to arrive with an aviation-grade aluminium frame.

Screenshot of Han Boxiao Weibo post revealing the Vivo S50 Pro Mini design

In addition, the phone introduces a new gauze satin lithography process on the back panel. Boxiao describes the back panel finish as "healing and gentle," aiming to create a soft, matte aesthetic. The side view of the Vivo S50 Pro Mini frame further showcases the metal frame with buttons and a subtle curvature.

Vivo S50 Pro Mini design in hand — Image Credit: Vivo

The S50 Pro Mini is also expected to carry the IP68 and IP69 ratings, offering high levels of protection and commendable durability. Apart from that, the Vivo S50 Pro Mini processor was recently confirmed to be the Snapdragon 8 Gen 5. So, we can expect it to be quite the powerhouse.

Meanwhile, leaks and reports also suggest the following Vivo S50 Pro Mini specifications:

6.31-inch 1.5K OLED 120 Hz display
LPDDR5X RAM and UFS 4.1 storage
6,500mAh battery with 90W fast charging
Vivo's 2nd generation 3D ultrasonic in-display fingerprint sensor
50 MP Sony IMX921 main camera, 50 MP Sony IMX882 periscope 3x telephoto lens, ultrawide lens

With that said, the Vivo S50 Pro Mini launch is expected to happen sometime in December 2025. So, expect the brand to confirm more details in the coming days leading up to the launch. We can expect the brand to start teasing the Vivo X300 FE launch too, so stay tuned.