Vivo S50 Pro mini vs Xiaomi 17 Ultra
The Vivo S50 Pro mini (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5, while the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; estimated prices are $485 and $999. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads — 82/100 vs 71/100 (a 11-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo S50 Pro mini has the bigger battery (6500 mAh vs 6000); the Xiaomi 17 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,593,401 vs 3,068,952); the Vivo S50 Pro mini is noticeably lighter (191g vs 226g).
Vivo S50 Pro mini
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
- Bigger battery: 6500 vs 6000 mAh
- Lighter: 191g vs 226g
- Cheaper: $485 vs $999
- Longer battery life (73/100 vs 72/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (61/100 vs 17/100)
- Better value for money (76/100 vs 41/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3593401 vs 3068952
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 2903
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 9602
- Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 40W
- Higher performance (87/100 vs 68/100)
- Better camera (93/100 vs 62/100)
Comparing the Vivo S50 Pro mini vs the Xiaomi 17 Ultra, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra scores 11 points higher (82/100 vs 71/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads (87/100 vs 68/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads (93/100 vs 62/100). In the "value for money" category, the Vivo S50 Pro mini leads (76/100 vs 41/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra notably outperforms the Vivo S50 Pro mini (87/100 vs 68/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo S50 Pro mini (93/100 vs 62/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo S50 Pro mini and the Xiaomi 17 Ultra are nearly equal (73/100 vs 72/100). In the "design" category, the Vivo S50 Pro mini significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (61/100 vs 17/100). In the "value for money" category, the Vivo S50 Pro mini significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (76/100 vs 41/100).
| Specification | Vivo S50 Pro mini | Xiaomi 17 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 3068952 | 3593401 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2903 | 3640 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9602 | 11033 | |
| Display | 6.3" LTPO AMOLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1216x2640 | 3200x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6500 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 40W | 50W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 166 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 150.8×71.8×8.0 mm | 162.9×77.6×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 191 g | 226 g | |
| Price | $485 | $999 |
Vivo S50 Pro mini
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.63
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 32MP
Vivo S50 Pro mini
- 6.3" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2640
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 3200x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo S50 Pro mini
- 6500 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 40W
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
- 6000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 16:09 hrs, total 33:23 hrs
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 50W
We compared Vivo S50 Pro mini and Xiaomi 17 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads Vivo S50 Pro mini by 14.6% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $514. Vivo S50 Pro mini is cheaper by $514.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra notably outperforms the Vivo S50 Pro mini (87/100 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 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo S50 Pro mini (93/100 vs 62/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo S50 Pro mini and the Xiaomi 17 Ultra are nearly equal (73/100 vs 72/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Vivo S50 Pro mini significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (61/100 vs 17/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Vivo S50 Pro mini significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (76/100 vs 41/100).
Which is better: the Vivo S50 Pro mini or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra is noticeably better than the Vivo S50 Pro mini — the overall rating gap is 11 points.
What is the rating of the Vivo S50 Pro mini and the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?
The Vivo S50 Pro mini has a MobileRank rating of 71/100, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra — 82/100.
Which has the better camera: the Vivo S50 Pro mini or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads on camera score (93/100 vs 62/100).
Which is more powerful: the Vivo S50 Pro mini or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads on performance (87/100 vs 68/100).
Should you choose the Vivo S50 Pro mini over the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?
The Vivo S50 Pro mini is a better fit for active users, budget-conscious buyers. The Xiaomi 17 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts.