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).
Vivo S50 Pro mini
Xiaomi 17
- Cheaper at launch: $485 vs $709
- Better portability (64/100 vs 63/100)
- 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)
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).
| 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 |
Vivo S50 Pro mini
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Xiaomi 17
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Vivo S50 Pro mini
- 6.3" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2640
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 17
- 6.3" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2656x1200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo S50 Pro mini
- 6500 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 40W
Xiaomi 17
- 7000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 15:00 hrs, total 33:58 hrs
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
We compared Vivo S50 Pro mini and Xiaomi 17, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 leads Vivo S50 Pro mini by 6.3% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $224. Vivo S50 Pro mini was $224 cheaper at launch.
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).
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.