vivo V50 5G vs Xiaomi 17 Pro
Compare vivo V50 5G vs Xiaomi 17 Pro side by side: Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 3 vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, 50MP vs 50MP camera, 6000mAh vs 5500mAh…
vivo
vivo V50 5G
$449
6categories won
Xiaomi
17 Pro
$999
9categories won
6 categories tied · 21 scored in total · add a third phone
Which one wins?
Xiaomi 17 Pro takes the overall win
The Xiaomi 17 Pro proves superior overall against the vivo V50 5G, outperforming on gaming and photography. For battery longevity and charging speed, the vivo V50 5G takes the lead, while the 17 Pro is the clear choice for demanding 3D gaming and heavy multitasking. Choose the 17 Pro if you want the highest performance ceiling, or opt for the vivo V50 5G if its lower retail price better fit your budget.
vivo V50 5G wins on endurance with 6,000 mAh and 90W fast charging.
17 Pro provides greater sustained gaming output with its Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite and 16GB RAM.
17 Pro takes photography with 50MP optics and 3.2x optical telephoto capabilities.
vivo V50 5G provides a sharper value proposition, coming in at $449 vs $999.
Category verdicts are computed algorithmically from verified technical specifications and hardware benchmarks. Rows where neither figure is objectively better — screen size preference, operating system choice, aesthetic build materials — are displayed for direct reference without scoring bias.
vivo V50 5G vs 17 Pro: specifications compared
Display
| Specification | vivo V50 5G | 17 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.78" | 6.36" |
| Resolution | 1260 x 2800Winner | 1200 x 2670 |
| Pixel density | 453 ppi | 460 ppi |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 4500 nitsWinner | 3200 nits |
Performance
| Specification | vivo V50 5G | 17 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 3 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite |
| Process node | 4 nm | 3 nmWinner |
| AnTuTu score | 850,000 | 3,060,000Winner |
| Geekbench multi | 3450 | 10420Winner |
| Maximum RAM | 12 GB | 16 GBWinner |
| Maximum storage | 512GB | 1TBWinner |
Camera
| Specification | vivo V50 5G | 17 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Main sensor | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Rear cameras | 2 | 3Winner |
| Optical zoom | — | 3.2x |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Selfie camera | 50 MPWinner | 32 MP |
| Max video | 4K@60fps (Front & Rear) | 8K@30fps |
Battery and charging
| Specification | vivo V50 5G | 17 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 6,000 mAhWinner | 5,500 mAh |
| Wired charging | 90 W | 90 W |
| Wireless charging | No | 50 WWinner |
Design
| Specification | vivo V50 5G | 17 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 188 g | 191 g |
| Thickness | 7.58 mmWinner | 8.2 mm |
| Water resistance | IP68 / IP69 | IP68 |
| Build | Curved glass body, aerospace aluminum frame, Schott Xensation Alpha front | Xiaomi Dragon Crystal Glass 2.0 front, high-strength polished aluminum alloy frame, velvet frosted glass rear |
Software and support
| Specification | vivo V50 5G | 17 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Android 15 | Android 16 (HyperOS 3) |
| OS updates | 3 years | 5 yearsWinner |
| Security updates | 4 years | 5 yearsWinner |
Connectivity and value
| Specification | vivo V50 5G | 17 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) | Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be), tri-band, Wi-Fi Direct |
| Storage expansion | None | None |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |
| Launch price | $449Winner | $999 |
vivo V50 5G
The vivo V50 5G breaks new technological ground by cramming a monumental 6,000mAh BlueVolt silicon-carbon battery into a 7.58mm razor profile. Equipped with dual 50MP Zeiss co-engineered cameras, 50MP group selfie camera, 90W FlashCharge, and dual IP68/IP69 extreme waterproofing.
- Display
- 6.78"
- Chipset
- Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 3
- Main camera
- 50MP
- Battery
- 6,000mAh
Xiaomi 17 Pro
Packing a Snapdragon 8 Elite, a dense 5,500 mAh battery, and Leica Summilux optics with stepless variable aperture into a 6.36-inch chassis with 1.1mm symmetrical bezels, the Xiaomi 17 Pro is the gold standard for compact flagships.
- Display
- 6.36"
- Chipset
- Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
- Main camera
- 50MP
- Battery
- 5,500mAh