Vivo S50 Pro mini vs Xiaomi 15 Pro
The Vivo S50 Pro mini (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5, while the Xiaomi 15 Pro (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; launch prices were $485 and $771. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 15 Pro leads — 83/100 vs 80/100 (a 3-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo S50 Pro mini has the bigger battery (6500 mAh vs 6100); the Vivo S50 Pro mini is faster in AnTuTu (3,068,952 vs 3,001,049); the Vivo S50 Pro mini is noticeably lighter (191g vs 213g).
Vivo S50 Pro mini
Xiaomi 15 Pro
- Higher AnTuTu: 3068952 vs 3001049
- Better Geekbench Single: 2903 vs 2798
- Bigger battery: 6500 vs 6100 mAh
- Lighter: 191g vs 213g
- Cheaper at launch: $485 vs $771
- Longer battery life (81/100 vs 80/100)
- Better portability (64/100 vs 46/100)
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10104 vs 9602
- Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 40W
- Better camera (78/100 vs 64/100)
- Better display (90/100 vs 85/100)
Comparing the Vivo S50 Pro mini vs the Xiaomi 15 Pro, the Xiaomi 15 Pro scores 3 points higher (83/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 15 Pro leads (78/100 vs 64/100). Value score: Vivo S50 Pro mini — 88/100, Xiaomi 15 Pro — 78/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 91/100. In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 15 Pro is a bit better (90/100 vs 85/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 15 Pro is a bit better (78/100 vs 64/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo S50 Pro mini and the Xiaomi 15 Pro are nearly equal (81/100 vs 80/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo S50 Pro mini notably outperforms the Xiaomi 15 Pro (64/100 vs 46/100).
| Specification | Vivo S50 Pro mini | Xiaomi 15 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 3068952 | 3001049 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2903 | 2798 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9602 | 10104 | |
| Display | 6.3" LTPO AMOLED | 6.7" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1216x2640 | 3200x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6500 mAh | 6100 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 40W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 15 / HyperOS 2 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 3200 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 150.8×71.8×8.0 mm | 161.3×75.3×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 191 g | 213 g | |
| Launch price | $485 | $771 |
Vivo S50 Pro mini
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Xiaomi 15 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Vivo S50 Pro mini
- 6.3" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2640
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 15 Pro
- 6.7" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 3200x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo S50 Pro mini
- 6500 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 40W
Xiaomi 15 Pro
- 6100 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 50W
We compared Vivo S50 Pro mini and Xiaomi 15 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo S50 Pro mini leads Xiaomi 15 Pro by 2.3% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $286. Vivo S50 Pro mini was $286 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 91/100.
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 15 Pro is a bit better (90/100 vs 85/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 15 Pro is a bit better (78/100 vs 64/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo S50 Pro mini and the Xiaomi 15 Pro are nearly equal (81/100 vs 80/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo S50 Pro mini notably outperforms the Xiaomi 15 Pro (64/100 vs 46/100).
Which is better: the Vivo S50 Pro mini or the Xiaomi 15 Pro?
The Xiaomi 15 Pro edges out the Vivo S50 Pro mini by just 3 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Vivo S50 Pro mini and the Xiaomi 15 Pro?
The Vivo S50 Pro mini has a MobileRank rating of 80/100, the Xiaomi 15 Pro — 83/100.
Which has the better camera: the Vivo S50 Pro mini or the Xiaomi 15 Pro?
The Xiaomi 15 Pro leads on camera score (78/100 vs 64/100).
Should you choose the Vivo S50 Pro mini over the Xiaomi 15 Pro?
The Vivo S50 Pro mini is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers. The Xiaomi 15 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.