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; estimated prices are $485 and $449. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo S50 Pro mini leads — 71/100 vs 52/100 (a 19-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 (3,068,952 vs 1,915,524).

The Vivo S50 Pro mini is noticeably better than the Xiaomi 15T — the overall rating gap is 19 points.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Vivo S50 Pro mini
Performance 68
Display 100
Camera 62
Battery 73
Design 61
Value for money 76
Xiaomi 15T
Performance 30
Display 100
Camera 55
Battery 54
Design 57
Value for money 79
What makes Vivo S50 Pro mini better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3068952 vs 1915524
  • Better Geekbench Single: 2903 vs 1579
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9602 vs 6100
  • Bigger battery: 6500 vs 5500 mAh
  • Faster charging: 90W vs 67W
  • Lighter: 191g vs 194g

  • Higher performance (68/100 vs 30/100)
  • Better camera (62/100 vs 55/100)
  • Longer battery life (73/100 vs 54/100)
  • Better design/ergonomics (61/100 vs 57/100)
What makes Xiaomi 15T better?
  • Cheaper: $449 vs $485

  • Better value for money (79/100 vs 76/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Vivo S50 Pro mini vs the Xiaomi 15T, the Vivo S50 Pro mini scores 19 points higher (71/100 vs 52/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo S50 Pro mini leads (68/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo S50 Pro mini leads (73/100 vs 54/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo S50 Pro mini significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 15T (68/100 vs 30/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Vivo S50 Pro mini is a bit better (62/100 vs 55/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo S50 Pro mini notably outperforms the Xiaomi 15T (73/100 vs 54/100). In the "design" category, the Vivo S50 Pro mini and the Xiaomi 15T are nearly equal (61/100 vs 57/100). In the "value for money" category, the Xiaomi 15T and the Vivo S50 Pro mini are nearly equal (79/100 vs 76/100).

Vivo S50 Pro mini: The Vivo S50 Pro mini is a better fit for active users, budget-conscious buyers.
Xiaomi 15T: The Xiaomi 15T is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.
Specs comparison
Specification Vivo S50 Pro mini Xiaomi 15T
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 MediaTek Dimensity 8400 Ultra
AnTuTu 3068952 1915524
Geekbench Single 2903 1579
Geekbench Multi 9602 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
Price $485 $449
Camera comparison
Vivo S50 Pro mini
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.6
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 50MP
62
camera
Xiaomi 15T
  • Main: 50MP f/1.6
  • Ultrawide: 12MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 20MP
55
camera
Display comparison
Vivo S50 Pro mini
  • 6.3" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1216x2640
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Xiaomi 15T
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2712x1220
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Vivo S50 Pro mini
  • 6500 mAh
  • Wired: 90W
  • Wireless: 40W
73
battery
Xiaomi 15T
  • 5500 mAh
  • Wired: 67W
  • No wireless charging
54
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Vivo S50 Pro mini and Xiaomi 15T, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Vivo S50 Pro mini Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5
71/100
3068952 AnTuTu
Xiaomi 15T MediaTek Dimensity 8400 Ultra
52/100 -60.2%
1915524 AnTuTu

Vivo S50 Pro mini leads Xiaomi 15T by 60.2% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Vivo S50 Pro mini
$485
Xiaomi 15T
$449

Price difference: $36. Xiaomi 15T is cheaper by $36.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Vivo S50 Pro mini significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 15T (68/100 vs 30/100).

display

In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.

camera

In the "camera" category, the Vivo S50 Pro mini is a bit better (62/100 vs 55/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Vivo S50 Pro mini notably outperforms the Xiaomi 15T (73/100 vs 54/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Vivo S50 Pro mini and the Xiaomi 15T are nearly equal (61/100 vs 57/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Xiaomi 15T and the Vivo S50 Pro mini are nearly equal (79/100 vs 76/100).

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 19 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 71/100, the Xiaomi 15T — 52/100.

Which has the better camera: the Vivo S50 Pro mini or the Xiaomi 15T?

The Vivo S50 Pro mini leads on camera score (62/100 vs 55/100).

Which is more powerful: the Vivo S50 Pro mini or the Xiaomi 15T?

The Vivo S50 Pro mini leads on performance (68/100 vs 30/100).

Should you choose the Vivo S50 Pro mini over the Xiaomi 15T?

The Vivo S50 Pro mini is a better fit for active users, budget-conscious buyers. The Xiaomi 15T is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.