Vivo S1 Prime vs Xiaomi 17 Ultra
The Vivo S1 Prime (2020) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 665, while the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads — 89/100 vs 38/100 (a 51-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Ultra has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Xiaomi 17 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,667,711 vs 329,457); the Xiaomi 17 Ultra has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo S1 Prime doesn't; the Vivo S1 Prime is noticeably lighter (190g vs 226g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Vivo S1 Prime
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
What makes Vivo S1 Prime better?
- Lighter: 190g vs 226g
- Better portability (57/100 vs 40/100)
What makes Xiaomi 17 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3667711 vs 329457
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 321
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 1128
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 4500 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 24/100)
- Better camera (93/100 vs 34/100)
- Longer battery life (80/100 vs 33/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 83/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Vivo S1 Prime vs the Xiaomi 17 Ultra, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra scores 51 points higher (89/100 vs 38/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads (97/100 vs 24/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads (93/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads (80/100 vs 33/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo S1 Prime (97/100 vs 24/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra is a bit better (89/100 vs 83/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo S1 Prime (93/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo S1 Prime (80/100 vs 33/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo S1 Prime notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (57/100 vs 40/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Vivo S1 Prime | Xiaomi 17 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 665 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 329457 | 3667711 | |
| Geekbench Single | 321 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1128 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.4" AMOLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2340 | 3200x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4500 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 166 | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 9.0 (Pie), Funtouch 9.2 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 159.3×75.2×8.7 mm | 162.9×77.6×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 190 g | 226 g | |
| Launch price | — | $999 |
Camera comparison
Vivo S1 Prime
- Main: 48MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.63
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Vivo S1 Prime
- 6.4" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: —
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 3200x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Vivo S1 Prime
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
- 6000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 16:09 hrs, total 33:23 hrs
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Vivo S1 Prime and Xiaomi 17 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads Vivo S1 Prime by 91.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Vivo S1 Prime
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo S1 Prime (97/100 vs 24/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra is a bit better (89/100 vs 83/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo S1 Prime (93/100 vs 34/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo S1 Prime (80/100 vs 33/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo S1 Prime notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (57/100 vs 40/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Vivo S1 Prime or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo S1 Prime by 51 points (89/100 vs 38/100).
What is the rating of the Vivo S1 Prime and the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?
The Vivo S1 Prime has a MobileRank rating of 38/100, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Vivo S1 Prime or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads on camera score (93/100 vs 34/100).
Which is more powerful: the Vivo S1 Prime or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads on performance (97/100 vs 24/100).
Should you choose the Vivo S1 Prime over the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.