Vivo S50 Pro mini vs Xiaomi 17 Pro
The Vivo S50 Pro mini (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5, while the Xiaomi 17 Pro (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $485 and $825. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Pro leads — 86/100 vs 79/100 (a 7-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo S50 Pro mini has the bigger battery (6500 mAh vs 6300); the Xiaomi 17 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,569,354 vs 2,974,201).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Vivo S50 Pro mini
Xiaomi 17 Pro
What makes Vivo S50 Pro mini better?
- Bigger battery: 6500 vs 6300 mAh
- Lighter: 191g vs 192g
- Cheaper at launch: $485 vs $825
- Overall rating 79/100
What makes Xiaomi 17 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3569354 vs 2974201
- Better Geekbench Single: 3310 vs 2833
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10070 vs 9119
- Faster charging: 100W vs 90W
- Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 40W
- Higher performance (95/100 vs 90/100)
- Better camera (81/100 vs 64/100)
- Longer battery life (84/100 vs 81/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Vivo S50 Pro mini vs the Xiaomi 17 Pro, the Xiaomi 17 Pro scores 7 points higher (86/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro leads (81/100 vs 64/100). Value score: Vivo S50 Pro mini — 80/100, Xiaomi 17 Pro — 86/100; 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 Xiaomi 17 Pro is a bit better (95/100 vs 90/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 85/100. In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro notably outperforms the Vivo S50 Pro mini (81/100 vs 64/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro and the Vivo S50 Pro mini are nearly equal (84/100 vs 81/100). In the "portability" category, both devices are on the same level — 64/100.
Specs comparison
| Specification | Vivo S50 Pro mini | Xiaomi 17 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 2974201 | 3569354 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2833 | 3310 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9119 | 10070 | |
| Display | 6.3" LTPO AMOLED | 6.3" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1216x2640 | 2656x1220 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6500 mAh | 6300 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 40W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 16 / HyperOS 3 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 150.8×71.8×8.0 mm | 151.1×71.8×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 191 g | 192 g | |
| Launch price | $485 | $825 |
Camera comparison
Vivo S50 Pro mini
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Xiaomi 17 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Vivo S50 Pro mini
- 6.3" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2640
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 17 Pro
- 6.3" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2656x1220
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Vivo S50 Pro mini
- 6500 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 40W
Xiaomi 17 Pro
- 6300 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Vivo S50 Pro mini and Xiaomi 17 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 Pro leads Vivo S50 Pro mini by 16.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $340. Vivo S50 Pro mini was $340 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro is a bit better (95/100 vs 90/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 85/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro notably outperforms the Vivo S50 Pro mini (81/100 vs 64/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro and the Vivo S50 Pro mini are nearly equal (84/100 vs 81/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, both devices are on the same level — 64/100.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Vivo S50 Pro mini or the Xiaomi 17 Pro?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro edges out the Vivo S50 Pro mini by just 7 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Vivo S50 Pro mini and the Xiaomi 17 Pro?
The Vivo S50 Pro mini has a MobileRank rating of 79/100, the Xiaomi 17 Pro — 86/100.
Which has the better camera: the Vivo S50 Pro mini or the Xiaomi 17 Pro?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro leads on camera score (81/100 vs 64/100).
Which is more powerful: the Vivo S50 Pro mini or the Xiaomi 17 Pro?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro leads on performance (95/100 vs 90/100).
Should you choose the Vivo S50 Pro mini over the Xiaomi 17 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 17 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.