Vivo S50 Pro mini vs Xiaomi 18 Pro
The Vivo S50 Pro mini (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5, while the Xiaomi 18 Pro (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6; launch prices were $485 and $845. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 18 Pro leads — 92/100 vs 79/100 (a 13-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 18 Pro has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 6500); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Xiaomi 18 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (4,888,150 vs 2,974,201).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Vivo S50 Pro mini
Xiaomi 18 Pro
What makes Vivo S50 Pro mini better?
- Lighter: 191g vs 203g
- Cheaper at launch: $485 vs $845
- Better display (85/100 vs 82/100)
- Better portability (64/100 vs 52/100)
What makes Xiaomi 18 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4888150 vs 2974201
- Better Geekbench Single: 4301 vs 2833
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12490 vs 9119
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 6500 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 90W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 40W
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 90/100)
- Better camera (100/100 vs 64/100)
- Longer battery life (87/100 vs 81/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Vivo S50 Pro mini vs the Xiaomi 18 Pro, the Xiaomi 18 Pro scores 13 points higher (92/100 vs 79/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro leads (100/100 vs 90/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro leads (100/100 vs 64/100). Value score: Vivo S50 Pro mini — 80/100, Xiaomi 18 Pro — 98/100; 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 18 Pro is a bit better (100/100 vs 90/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo S50 Pro mini and the Xiaomi 18 Pro are nearly equal (85/100 vs 82/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro significantly outperforms the Vivo S50 Pro mini (100/100 vs 64/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 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 52/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Vivo S50 Pro mini | Xiaomi 18 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 | |
| AnTuTu | 2974201 | 4888150 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2833 | 4301 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9119 | 12490 | |
| Display | 6.3" LTPO AMOLED | 6.4" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1216x2640 | 1120x2436 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6500 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 40W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 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 | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 4000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 150.8×71.8×8.0 mm | 151.8×72.0×8.5 mm | |
| Weight | 191 g | 203 g | |
| Launch price | $485 | $845 |
Camera comparison
Vivo S50 Pro mini
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Xiaomi 18 Pro
- Main: 200MP 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 18 Pro
- 6.4" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1120x2436
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Vivo S50 Pro mini
- 6500 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 40W
Xiaomi 18 Pro
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Vivo S50 Pro mini and Xiaomi 18 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 18 Pro leads Vivo S50 Pro mini by 39.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $360. Vivo S50 Pro mini was $360 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro is a bit better (100/100 vs 90/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo S50 Pro mini and the Xiaomi 18 Pro are nearly equal (85/100 vs 82/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro significantly outperforms the Vivo S50 Pro mini (100/100 vs 64/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 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 52/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Vivo S50 Pro mini or the Xiaomi 18 Pro?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro is noticeably better than the Vivo S50 Pro mini — the overall rating gap is 13 points.
What is the rating of the Vivo S50 Pro mini and the Xiaomi 18 Pro?
The Vivo S50 Pro mini has a MobileRank rating of 79/100, the Xiaomi 18 Pro — 92/100.
Which has the better camera: the Vivo S50 Pro mini or the Xiaomi 18 Pro?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro leads on camera score (100/100 vs 64/100).
Which is more powerful: the Vivo S50 Pro mini or the Xiaomi 18 Pro?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro leads on performance (100/100 vs 90/100).
Should you choose the Vivo S50 Pro mini over the Xiaomi 18 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 18 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.