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).

The Xiaomi 17 Max is noticeably better than the Vivo S50 Pro mini — the overall rating gap is 13 points.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Vivo S50 Pro mini
Performance 68
Display 100
Camera 62
Battery 73
Design 61
Value for money 76
Xiaomi 17 Max
Performance 88
Display 100
Camera 90
Battery 83
Design 26
Value for money 55
What makes Vivo S50 Pro mini better?
  • 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)
What makes Xiaomi 17 Max better?
  • 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)
Comparison verdict

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).

Vivo S50 Pro mini: The Vivo S50 Pro mini is a better fit for active users, budget-conscious buyers.
Xiaomi 17 Max: The Xiaomi 17 Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.
Specs comparison
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
Camera comparison
Vivo S50 Pro mini
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.6
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 50MP
62
camera
Xiaomi 17 Max
  • Main: 200MP f/f/1.7
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 32MP
90
camera
Display comparison
Vivo S50 Pro mini
  • 6.3" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1216x2640
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Xiaomi 17 Max
  • 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2608x1200
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Vivo S50 Pro mini
  • 6500 mAh
  • Wired: 90W
  • Wireless: 40W
73
battery
Xiaomi 17 Max
  • 8000 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • Wireless: 50W
83
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Vivo S50 Pro mini and Xiaomi 17 Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Vivo S50 Pro mini Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5
71/100
3068952 AnTuTu
Xiaomi 17 Max Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
84/100 +16.0%
3654776 AnTuTu

Xiaomi 17 Max leads Vivo S50 Pro mini by 16.0% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Vivo S50 Pro mini
$485
Xiaomi 17 Max
$799

Price difference: $314. Vivo S50 Pro mini is cheaper by $314.

Detailed category analysis
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).

Frequently asked questions
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.