Vivo S50 Pro mini vs Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
The Vivo S50 Pro mini (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5, while the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) (2025) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $485 and $892. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads — 87/100 vs 79/100 (a 8-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) has the bigger battery (6800 mAh vs 6500); the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) is faster in AnTuTu (3,950,082 vs 2,974,201); the Vivo S50 Pro mini is noticeably lighter (191g vs 224g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Vivo S50 Pro mini
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
What makes Vivo S50 Pro mini better?
- Lighter: 191g vs 224g
- Cheaper at launch: $485 vs $892
- Better display (85/100 vs 81/100)
- Better portability (64/100 vs 42/100)
What makes Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3950082 vs 2974201
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 2833
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 9119
- Bigger battery: 6800 vs 6500 mAh
- Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 40W
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 90/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 64/100)
- Longer battery life (83/100 vs 81/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Vivo S50 Pro mini vs the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China), the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) scores 8 points higher (87/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads (87/100 vs 64/100). Value score: Vivo S50 Pro mini — 80/100, Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) — 88/100; 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 Ultra (China) is a bit better (98/100 vs 90/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo S50 Pro mini and the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) are nearly equal (85/100 vs 81/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) notably outperforms the Vivo S50 Pro mini (87/100 vs 64/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) and the Vivo S50 Pro mini are nearly equal (83/100 vs 81/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo S50 Pro mini notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) (64/100 vs 42/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Vivo S50 Pro mini | Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 2974201 | 3950082 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2833 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9119 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.3" LTPO AMOLED | 6.9" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1216x2640 | 1200x2608 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6500 mAh | 6800 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 40W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 16 | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 150.8×71.8×8.0 mm | 162.9×77.6×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 191 g | 224 g | |
| Launch price | $485 | $892 |
Camera comparison
Vivo S50 Pro mini
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Vivo S50 Pro mini
- 6.3" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2640
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
- 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1200x2608
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Vivo S50 Pro mini
- 6500 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 40W
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
- 6800 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Vivo S50 Pro mini and Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China), covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads Vivo S50 Pro mini by 24.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $407. Vivo S50 Pro mini was $407 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) is a bit better (98/100 vs 90/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo S50 Pro mini and the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) are nearly equal (85/100 vs 81/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) notably outperforms the Vivo S50 Pro mini (87/100 vs 64/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) and the Vivo S50 Pro mini are nearly equal (83/100 vs 81/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo S50 Pro mini notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) (64/100 vs 42/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Vivo S50 Pro mini or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) edges out the Vivo S50 Pro mini by just 8 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Vivo S50 Pro mini and the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?
The Vivo S50 Pro mini has a MobileRank rating of 79/100, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) — 87/100.
Which has the better camera: the Vivo S50 Pro mini or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads on camera score (87/100 vs 64/100).
Which is more powerful: the Vivo S50 Pro mini or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads on performance (98/100 vs 90/100).
Should you choose the Vivo S50 Pro mini over the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?
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 Ultra (China) is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.