Vivo S50 Pro mini vs Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS

The Vivo S50 Pro mini (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5, while the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888/888+ 5G. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo S50 Pro mini leads — 71/100 vs 34/100 (a 37-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo S50 Pro mini has the bigger battery (6500 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the Vivo S50 Pro mini is noticeably lighter (191g vs 220g).

The Vivo S50 Pro mini significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS by 37 points (71/100 vs 34/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Vivo S50 Pro mini
Performance 68
Display 100
Camera 62
Battery 73
Design 61
Value for money 76
Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS
Performance 0
Display 100
Camera 43
Battery 49
Design 25
Value for money 55
What makes Vivo S50 Pro mini better?
  • Bigger battery: 6500 vs 4500 mAh
  • Lighter: 191g vs 220g

  • Higher performance (68/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better camera (62/100 vs 43/100)
  • Longer battery life (73/100 vs 49/100)
  • Better design/ergonomics (61/100 vs 25/100)
  • Better value for money (76/100 vs 55/100)
What makes Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS better?
  • Faster charging: 120W vs 90W
  • Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz

  • Overall rating 34/100
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Vivo S50 Pro mini vs the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS, the Vivo S50 Pro mini scores 37 points higher (71/100 vs 34/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo S50 Pro mini leads (68/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo S50 Pro mini leads (62/100 vs 43/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo S50 Pro mini leads (73/100 vs 49/100). In the "value for money" category, the Vivo S50 Pro mini leads (76/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo S50 Pro mini significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS (68/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Vivo S50 Pro mini notably outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS (62/100 vs 43/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo S50 Pro mini notably outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS (73/100 vs 49/100). In the "design" category, the Vivo S50 Pro mini significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS (61/100 vs 25/100). In the "value for money" category, the Vivo S50 Pro mini notably outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS (76/100 vs 55/100).

Vivo S50 Pro mini: The Vivo S50 Pro mini is a better fit for active users, budget-conscious buyers.
Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS: The Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Vivo S50 Pro mini Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 Qualcomm Snapdragon 888/888+ 5G
AnTuTu 3068952
Geekbench Single 2903
Geekbench Multi 9602
Display 6.3" LTPO AMOLED 6.7" AMOLED
Resolution 1216x2640 1080x2400
Refresh rate 120 Hz 144 Hz
Battery 6500 mAh 4500 mAh
Charging 90W 120W
Wireless charging 40W 0W
Main camera 50 MP 64 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 8 MP
Telephoto 50 MP 5 MP
Front camera 50 MP 20 MP
RAM 12GB / 16GB 8GB / 12GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB 256GB
OS Android 16 Android 12, Joy UI 12.8
Brightness (peak) 1300 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68/IP69
Dimensions 150.8×71.8×8.0 mm 163.7×76.2×9.9 mm
Weight 191 g 220 g
Price $485
Camera comparison
Vivo S50 Pro mini
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.6
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 50MP
62
camera
Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS
  • Main: 64MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Telephoto: 5MP
  • Front: 20MP
43
camera
Display comparison
Vivo S50 Pro mini
  • 6.3" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1216x2640
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS
  • 6.7" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Vivo S50 Pro mini
  • 6500 mAh
  • Wired: 90W
  • Wireless: 40W
73
battery
Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS
  • 4500 mAh
  • Wired: 120W
  • No wireless charging
49
battery
Benchmarks
Price and availability
Vivo S50 Pro mini
$485
Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Vivo S50 Pro mini significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS (68/100 vs 0/100).

display

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

camera

In the "camera" category, the Vivo S50 Pro mini notably outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS (62/100 vs 43/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Vivo S50 Pro mini notably outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS (73/100 vs 49/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Vivo S50 Pro mini significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS (61/100 vs 25/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Vivo S50 Pro mini notably outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS (76/100 vs 55/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Vivo S50 Pro mini or the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS?

The Vivo S50 Pro mini significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS by 37 points (71/100 vs 34/100).

What is the rating of the Vivo S50 Pro mini and the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS?

The Vivo S50 Pro mini has a MobileRank rating of 71/100, the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS — 34/100.

Which has the better camera: the Vivo S50 Pro mini or the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS?

The Vivo S50 Pro mini leads on camera score (62/100 vs 43/100).

Which is more powerful: the Vivo S50 Pro mini or the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS?

The Vivo S50 Pro mini leads on performance (68/100 vs 0/100).

Should you choose the Vivo S50 Pro mini over the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS?

The Vivo S50 Pro mini is a better fit for active users, budget-conscious buyers. The Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS is a better fit for everyday use.