Vivo S50 Pro mini vs Xiaomi 17T Pro

The Vivo S50 Pro mini (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5, while the Xiaomi 17T Pro (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500; launch prices were $485 and $899. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17T Pro leads — 82/100 vs 79/100 (a 3-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17T Pro has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 6500); the Xiaomi 17T Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,182,664 vs 2,974,201).

The Xiaomi 17T Pro edges out the Vivo S50 Pro mini by just 3 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.

Profile comparison

Category scores

Vivo S50 Pro mini

Performance 90
Display 85
Camera 64
Battery 81
Portability 64
Value for money 80

Xiaomi 17T Pro

Performance 93
Display 94
Camera 63
Battery 87
Portability 54
Value for money 76

What makes Vivo S50 Pro mini better?

  • Lighter: 191g vs 205g
  • Cheaper at launch: $485 vs $899

  • Better camera (64/100 vs 63/100)
  • Better portability (64/100 vs 54/100)

What makes Xiaomi 17T Pro better?

  • Higher AnTuTu: 3182664 vs 2974201
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3293 vs 2833
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 10243 vs 9119
  • Bigger battery: 7000 vs 6500 mAh
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 90W
  • Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
  • Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 40W

  • Higher performance (93/100 vs 90/100)
  • Longer battery life (87/100 vs 81/100)
  • Better display (94/100 vs 85/100)

Comparison verdict

Comparing the Vivo S50 Pro mini vs the Xiaomi 17T Pro, the Xiaomi 17T Pro scores 3 points higher (82/100 vs 79/100). Value score: Vivo S50 Pro mini — 80/100, Xiaomi 17T Pro — 76/100; 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 17T Pro and the Vivo S50 Pro mini are nearly equal (93/100 vs 90/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17T Pro is a bit better (94/100 vs 85/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo S50 Pro mini and the Xiaomi 17T Pro are nearly equal (64/100 vs 63/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17T Pro is a bit better (87/100 vs 81/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo S50 Pro mini is a bit better (64/100 vs 54/100).

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 17T Pro: The Xiaomi 17T Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.

Specs comparison

Specification Vivo S50 Pro mini Xiaomi 17T Pro
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 MediaTek Dimensity 9500
AnTuTu 2974201 3182664
Geekbench Single 2833 3293
Geekbench Multi 9119 10243
Display 6.3" LTPO AMOLED 6.8" AMOLED
Resolution 1216x2640 2772x1280
Refresh rate 120 Hz 144 Hz
Battery 6500 mAh 7000 mAh
Charging 90W 100W
Wireless charging 40W 50W
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 12 MP
Telephoto 50 MP 50 MP
Front camera 50 MP 32 MP
RAM 12GB / 16GB 12GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB 512GB / 1TB
OS Android 16 Android 16
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68/IP69 IP68
Dimensions 150.8×71.8×8.0 mm —
Weight 191 g 205 g
Launch price $485 $899

Camera comparison

Vivo S50 Pro mini

  • Main: 50MP f/1.6
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 50MP
64
camera

Xiaomi 17T Pro

  • Main: 50MP f/1.6
  • Ultrawide: 12MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 32MP
63
camera

Display comparison

Vivo S50 Pro mini

  • 6.3" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1216x2640
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
85
display

Xiaomi 17T Pro

  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2772x1280
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
94
display

Battery and charging

Vivo S50 Pro mini

  • 6500 mAh
  • Wired: 90W
  • Wireless: 40W
81
battery

Xiaomi 17T Pro

  • 7000 mAh
  • NanoReview test: web browsing 18:30 hrs, total 36:42 hrs
  • Wired: 100W
  • Wireless: 50W
87
battery

Overall performance score

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

Vivo S50 Pro mini Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5
79/100
2974201 AnTuTu
Xiaomi 17T Pro MediaTek Dimensity 9500
82/100 +6.5%
3182664 AnTuTu

Xiaomi 17T Pro leads Vivo S50 Pro mini by 6.5% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks

Launch prices and where to check today's

Vivo S50 Pro mini

$485

Xiaomi 17T Pro

$899

Launch price difference: $414. Vivo S50 Pro mini was $414 cheaper at launch.

Detailed category analysis

performance

In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17T Pro and the Vivo S50 Pro mini are nearly equal (93/100 vs 90/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17T Pro is a bit better (94/100 vs 85/100).

camera

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

battery

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

portability

In the "portability" category, the Vivo S50 Pro mini is a bit better (64/100 vs 54/100).

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: the Vivo S50 Pro mini or the Xiaomi 17T Pro?

The Xiaomi 17T Pro edges out the Vivo S50 Pro mini by just 3 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.

What is the rating of the Vivo S50 Pro mini and the Xiaomi 17T Pro?

The Vivo S50 Pro mini has a MobileRank rating of 79/100, the Xiaomi 17T Pro — 82/100.

Should you choose the Vivo S50 Pro mini over the Xiaomi 17T 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 17T Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.