Vivo S50 Pro mini vs Xiaomi 15S Pro
The Vivo S50 Pro mini (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5, while the Xiaomi 15S Pro (2025) runs on the Xiaomi XRING O1; launch prices were $485 and $760. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 15S Pro leads — 84/100 vs 79/100 (a 5-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo S50 Pro mini has the bigger battery (6500 mAh vs 6100); the Xiaomi 15S Pro is faster in AnTuTu (2,998,904 vs 2,974,201).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Vivo S50 Pro mini
Xiaomi 15S Pro
What makes Vivo S50 Pro mini better?
- Better Geekbench Single: 2833 vs 2746
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9119 vs 8431
- Bigger battery: 6500 vs 6100 mAh
- Cheaper at launch: $485 vs $760
- Higher performance (90/100 vs 89/100)
- Longer battery life (81/100 vs 77/100)
What makes Xiaomi 15S Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 2998904 vs 2974201
- Better camera (78/100 vs 64/100)
- Better display (90/100 vs 85/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Vivo S50 Pro mini vs the Xiaomi 15S Pro, the Xiaomi 15S Pro scores 5 points higher (84/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 15S Pro leads (78/100 vs 64/100). Value score: Vivo S50 Pro mini — 80/100, Xiaomi 15S Pro — 82/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the Vivo S50 Pro mini and the Xiaomi 15S Pro are nearly equal (90/100 vs 89/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 15S Pro is a bit better (90/100 vs 85/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 15S Pro is a bit better (78/100 vs 64/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo S50 Pro mini and the Xiaomi 15S Pro are nearly equal (81/100 vs 77/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Vivo S50 Pro mini | Xiaomi 15S Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 | Xiaomi XRING O1 | |
| AnTuTu | 2974201 | 2998904 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2833 | 2746 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9119 | 8431 | |
| 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 | — | |
| 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 | 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 15 | |
| NFC | yes | — | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | — | |
| Dimensions | 150.8×71.8×8.0 mm | — | |
| Weight | 191 g | — | |
| Launch price | $485 | $760 |
Camera comparison
Vivo S50 Pro mini
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Xiaomi 15S Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Vivo S50 Pro mini
- 6.3" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2640
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 15S Pro
- 6.7" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 3200x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Vivo S50 Pro mini
- 6500 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 40W
Xiaomi 15S Pro
- 6100 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless charging: no data
Overall performance score
We compared Vivo S50 Pro mini and Xiaomi 15S Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 15S Pro leads Vivo S50 Pro mini by 0.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $275. Vivo S50 Pro mini was $275 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo S50 Pro mini and the Xiaomi 15S Pro are nearly equal (90/100 vs 89/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 15S Pro is a bit better (90/100 vs 85/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 15S Pro is a bit better (78/100 vs 64/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo S50 Pro mini and the Xiaomi 15S Pro are nearly equal (81/100 vs 77/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Vivo S50 Pro mini or the Xiaomi 15S Pro?
The Xiaomi 15S Pro edges out the Vivo S50 Pro mini by just 5 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Vivo S50 Pro mini and the Xiaomi 15S Pro?
The Vivo S50 Pro mini has a MobileRank rating of 79/100, the Xiaomi 15S Pro — 84/100.
Which has the better camera: the Vivo S50 Pro mini or the Xiaomi 15S Pro?
The Xiaomi 15S Pro leads on camera score (78/100 vs 64/100).
Should you choose the Vivo S50 Pro mini over the Xiaomi 15S 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 15S Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.