Vivo S50 Pro mini vs Xiaomi 17

The Vivo S50 Pro mini (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5, while the Xiaomi 17 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $485 and $709. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 leads — 87/100 vs 80/100 (a 7-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 6500); the Xiaomi 17 is faster in AnTuTu (3,274,157 vs 3,068,952).

The Xiaomi 17 edges out the Vivo S50 Pro mini by just 7 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Vivo S50 Pro mini
Performance 91
Display 85
Camera 64
Battery 81
Portability 64
Value for money 88
Xiaomi 17
Performance 95
Display 85
Camera 81
Battery 87
Portability 63
Value for money 86
What makes Vivo S50 Pro mini better?
  • Cheaper at launch: $485 vs $709

  • Better portability (64/100 vs 63/100)
What makes Xiaomi 17 better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3274157 vs 3068952
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3566 vs 2903
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 10162 vs 9602
  • Bigger battery: 7000 vs 6500 mAh
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 90W
  • Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 40W

  • Higher performance (95/100 vs 91/100)
  • Better camera (81/100 vs 64/100)
  • Longer battery life (87/100 vs 81/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Vivo S50 Pro mini vs the Xiaomi 17, the Xiaomi 17 scores 7 points higher (87/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 leads (81/100 vs 64/100). Value score: Vivo S50 Pro mini — 88/100, Xiaomi 17 — 86/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 and the Vivo S50 Pro mini are nearly equal (95/100 vs 91/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 85/100. In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 notably outperforms the Vivo S50 Pro mini (81/100 vs 64/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 is a bit better (87/100 vs 81/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo S50 Pro mini and the Xiaomi 17 are nearly equal (64/100 vs 63/100).

Vivo S50 Pro mini: The Vivo S50 Pro mini is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.
Xiaomi 17: The Xiaomi 17 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.
Specs comparison
Specification Vivo S50 Pro mini Xiaomi 17
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
AnTuTu 3068952 3274157
Geekbench Single 2903 3566
Geekbench Multi 9602 10162
Display 6.3" LTPO AMOLED 6.3" LTPO AMOLED
Resolution 1216x2640 2656x1200
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 6500 mAh 7000 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
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 151.1×71.8×8.1 mm
Weight 191 g 191 g
Launch price $485 $709
Camera comparison
Vivo S50 Pro mini
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.6
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 50MP
64
camera
Xiaomi 17
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.7
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 50MP
81
camera
Display comparison
Vivo S50 Pro mini
  • 6.3" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1216x2640
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
85
display
Xiaomi 17
  • 6.3" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2656x1200
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
85
display
Battery and charging
Vivo S50 Pro mini
  • 6500 mAh
  • Wired: 90W
  • Wireless: 40W
81
battery
Xiaomi 17
  • 7000 mAh
  • NanoReview test: web browsing 15:00 hrs, total 33:58 hrs
  • Wired: 100W
  • Wireless: 50W
87
battery
Overall performance score

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

Vivo S50 Pro mini Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5
80/100
3068952 AnTuTu
Xiaomi 17 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
87/100 +6.3%
3274157 AnTuTu

Xiaomi 17 leads Vivo S50 Pro mini by 6.3% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Vivo S50 Pro mini
$485
Xiaomi 17
$709

Launch price difference: $224. Vivo S50 Pro mini was $224 cheaper at launch.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 and the Vivo S50 Pro mini are nearly equal (95/100 vs 91/100).

display

In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 85/100.

camera

In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 notably outperforms the Vivo S50 Pro mini (81/100 vs 64/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 is a bit better (87/100 vs 81/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Vivo S50 Pro mini and the Xiaomi 17 are nearly equal (64/100 vs 63/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Vivo S50 Pro mini or the Xiaomi 17?

The Xiaomi 17 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?

The Vivo S50 Pro mini has a MobileRank rating of 80/100, the Xiaomi 17 — 87/100.

Which has the better camera: the Vivo S50 Pro mini or the Xiaomi 17?

The Xiaomi 17 leads on camera score (81/100 vs 64/100).

Should you choose the Vivo S50 Pro mini over the Xiaomi 17?

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 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.