vivo S50 Series Now Rumored to Launch in December with Compact Pro Mini and Periscope Camera

The vivo S50 series is shaping up to be one of the next big talking points in the mid-premium smartphone segment, and fresh leaks now hint that fans will need to wait a little longer than first expected. While earlier rumors claimed that the vivo S50 and vivo S50 Pro mini would succeed the S30 lineup with a launch in China this month, a new report from tipster Digital Chat Station on Weibo points to a debut window in December instead, suggesting vivo is giving itself a bit more time to refine the lineup.

The most intriguing device in the series is the vivo S50 Pro mini, which is being positioned as a compact flagship.

In a market dominated by increasingly large displays, this model is rumored to feature a relatively small 6.31-inch screen, targeting users who want top-tier performance without handling a gigantic phone. Under the hood, leaks claim vivo is preparing to use Qualcomm’s yet-unannounced Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 chipset, signaling that the S50 Pro mini could offer flagship-level power in a more pocket-friendly body.

The standard vivo S50 is expected to take a slightly different direction. It is said to come with a larger 6.59-inch display, making it better suited for media consumption and gaming. More notably, the phone is rumored to feature a periscope telephoto rear camera, a feature usually reserved for higher-end flagships and designed to deliver significantly better zoom performance than conventional telephoto lenses. Pair that with a metal frame, and the S50 sounds like a device aiming to blend premium design cues with advanced camera hardware.

Although full specifications, pricing, and global availability remain unconfirmed, the overall picture painted by these leaks is clear: vivo wants the S50 series to feel like a meaningful step up from the S30 generation. With a compact powerhouse in the S50 Pro mini and a camera-focused S50 with a periscope telephoto lens, December could mark an important moment for users in China who are looking for fresh alternatives to the usual flagship suspects.