Vivo S50 Pro mini vs Xiaomi 15T
The Vivo S50 Pro mini (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5, while the Xiaomi 15T (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 8400 Ultra; launch prices were $485 and $449. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo S50 Pro mini leads — 79/100 vs 69/100 (a 10-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo S50 Pro mini has the bigger battery (6500 mAh vs 5500); the Vivo S50 Pro mini is faster in AnTuTu (2,974,201 vs 1,915,524).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Vivo S50 Pro mini
Xiaomi 15T
What makes Vivo S50 Pro mini better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 2974201 vs 1915524
- Better Geekbench Single: 2833 vs 1579
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9119 vs 6100
- Bigger battery: 6500 vs 5500 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 67W
- Lighter: 191g vs 194g
- Higher performance (90/100 vs 76/100)
- Better camera (64/100 vs 59/100)
- Longer battery life (81/100 vs 59/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 83/100)
What makes Xiaomi 15T better?
- Cheaper at launch: $449 vs $485
- Better portability (67/100 vs 64/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Vivo S50 Pro mini vs the Xiaomi 15T, the Vivo S50 Pro mini scores 10 points higher (79/100 vs 69/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo S50 Pro mini leads (90/100 vs 76/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo S50 Pro mini leads (81/100 vs 59/100). Value score: Vivo S50 Pro mini — 80/100, Xiaomi 15T — 62/100; 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 is a bit better (90/100 vs 76/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo S50 Pro mini and the Xiaomi 15T are nearly equal (85/100 vs 83/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo S50 Pro mini is a bit better (64/100 vs 59/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo S50 Pro mini notably outperforms the Xiaomi 15T (81/100 vs 59/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 15T and the Vivo S50 Pro mini are nearly equal (67/100 vs 64/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Vivo S50 Pro mini | Xiaomi 15T | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 | MediaTek Dimensity 8400 Ultra | |
| AnTuTu | 2974201 | 1915524 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2833 | 1579 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9119 | 6100 | |
| Display | 6.3" LTPO AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1216x2640 | 2712x1220 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6500 mAh | 5500 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | 67W | |
| Wireless charging | 40W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 3200 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 150.8×71.8×8.0 mm | 163.2×78.0×7.5 mm | |
| Weight | 191 g | 194 g | |
| Launch price | $485 | $449 |
Camera comparison
Vivo S50 Pro mini
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Xiaomi 15T
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 20MP
Display comparison
Vivo S50 Pro mini
- 6.3" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2640
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 15T
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2712x1220
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Vivo S50 Pro mini
- 6500 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 40W
Xiaomi 15T
- 5500 mAh
- Wired: 67W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Vivo S50 Pro mini and Xiaomi 15T, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo S50 Pro mini leads Xiaomi 15T by 55.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $36. Xiaomi 15T was $36 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo S50 Pro mini is a bit better (90/100 vs 76/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo S50 Pro mini and the Xiaomi 15T are nearly equal (85/100 vs 83/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo S50 Pro mini is a bit better (64/100 vs 59/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo S50 Pro mini notably outperforms the Xiaomi 15T (81/100 vs 59/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 15T and the Vivo S50 Pro mini are nearly equal (67/100 vs 64/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Vivo S50 Pro mini or the Xiaomi 15T?
The Vivo S50 Pro mini is noticeably better than the Xiaomi 15T — the overall rating gap is 10 points.
What is the rating of the Vivo S50 Pro mini and the Xiaomi 15T?
The Vivo S50 Pro mini has a MobileRank rating of 79/100, the Xiaomi 15T — 69/100.
Which has the better camera: the Vivo S50 Pro mini or the Xiaomi 15T?
The Vivo S50 Pro mini leads on camera score (64/100 vs 59/100).
Which is more powerful: the Vivo S50 Pro mini or the Xiaomi 15T?
The Vivo S50 Pro mini leads on performance (90/100 vs 76/100).
Should you choose the Vivo S50 Pro mini over the Xiaomi 15T?
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 15T is a better fit for active users.