Vivo S50 Pro mini vs Xiaomi 17 Max
The Vivo S50 Pro mini (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5, while the Xiaomi 17 Max (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; estimated prices are $485 and $799. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads — 84/100 vs 71/100 (a 13-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Max has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 6500); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Xiaomi 17 Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,654,776 vs 3,068,952); the Vivo S50 Pro mini is noticeably lighter (191g vs 219g).
Vivo S50 Pro mini
Xiaomi 17 Max
- Lighter: 191g vs 219g
- Cheaper: $485 vs $799
- Better design/ergonomics (61/100 vs 26/100)
- Better value for money (76/100 vs 55/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3654776 vs 3068952
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 2903
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 9602
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 6500 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 90W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 40W
- Higher performance (88/100 vs 68/100)
- Better camera (90/100 vs 62/100)
- Longer battery life (83/100 vs 73/100)
Comparing the Vivo S50 Pro mini vs the Xiaomi 17 Max, the Xiaomi 17 Max scores 13 points higher (84/100 vs 71/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads (88/100 vs 68/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads (90/100 vs 62/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads (83/100 vs 73/100). In the "value for money" category, the Vivo S50 Pro mini leads (76/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max notably outperforms the Vivo S50 Pro mini (88/100 vs 68/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max notably outperforms the Vivo S50 Pro mini (90/100 vs 62/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max is a bit better (83/100 vs 73/100). In the "design" category, the Vivo S50 Pro mini significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Max (61/100 vs 26/100). In the "value for money" category, the Vivo S50 Pro mini notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Max (76/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | Vivo S50 Pro mini | Xiaomi 17 Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 3068952 | 3654776 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2903 | 3640 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9602 | 11033 | |
| Display | 6.3" LTPO AMOLED | 6.9" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1216x2640 | 2608x1200 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6500 mAh | 8000 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 40W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 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 | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 150.8×71.8×8.0 mm | — | |
| Weight | 191 g | 219 g | |
| Price | $485 | $799 |
Vivo S50 Pro mini
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Xiaomi 17 Max
- Main: 200MP f/f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Vivo S50 Pro mini
- 6.3" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2640
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 17 Max
- 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2608x1200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo S50 Pro mini
- 6500 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 40W
Xiaomi 17 Max
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
We compared Vivo S50 Pro mini and Xiaomi 17 Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 Max leads Vivo S50 Pro mini by 16.0% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $314. Vivo S50 Pro mini is cheaper by $314.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max notably outperforms the Vivo S50 Pro mini (88/100 vs 68/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max notably outperforms the Vivo S50 Pro mini (90/100 vs 62/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max is a bit better (83/100 vs 73/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Vivo S50 Pro mini significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Max (61/100 vs 26/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Vivo S50 Pro mini notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Max (76/100 vs 55/100).
Which is better: the Vivo S50 Pro mini or the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Max is noticeably better than the Vivo S50 Pro mini — the overall rating gap is 13 points.
What is the rating of the Vivo S50 Pro mini and the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Vivo S50 Pro mini has a MobileRank rating of 71/100, the Xiaomi 17 Max — 84/100.
Which has the better camera: the Vivo S50 Pro mini or the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Max leads on camera score (90/100 vs 62/100).
Which is more powerful: the Vivo S50 Pro mini or the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Max leads on performance (88/100 vs 68/100).
Should you choose the Vivo S50 Pro mini over the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Vivo S50 Pro mini is a better fit for active users, budget-conscious buyers. The Xiaomi 17 Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.