Vivo S15 Pro vs Xiaomi 17 Max
The Vivo S15 Pro (2022) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 8100, while the Xiaomi 17 Max (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads — 88/100 vs 56/100 (a 32-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Max has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Xiaomi 17 Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,654,776 vs 1,092,605); the Vivo S15 Pro is noticeably lighter (188g vs 219g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Vivo S15 Pro
Xiaomi 17 Max
What makes Vivo S15 Pro better?
- Lighter: 188g vs 219g
- Better portability (60/100 vs 40/100)
What makes Xiaomi 17 Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3654776 vs 1092605
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1139
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 3842
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 4500 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 80W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 62/100)
- Better camera (90/100 vs 42/100)
- Longer battery life (90/100 vs 45/100)
- Better display (81/100 vs 80/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Vivo S15 Pro vs the Xiaomi 17 Max, the Xiaomi 17 Max scores 32 points higher (88/100 vs 56/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads (97/100 vs 62/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads (90/100 vs 42/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads (90/100 vs 45/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Vivo S15 Pro (97/100 vs 62/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max and the Vivo S15 Pro are nearly equal (81/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Vivo S15 Pro (90/100 vs 42/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Vivo S15 Pro (90/100 vs 45/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo S15 Pro notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Max (60/100 vs 40/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Vivo S15 Pro | Xiaomi 17 Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 8100 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 1092605 | 3654776 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1139 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3842 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.6" AMOLED | 6.9" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2376 | 2608x1200 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4500 mAh | 8000 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 12, Origin OS Ocean | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1500 nits | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 158.9×73.5×8.6 mm | — | |
| Weight | 188 g | 219 g | |
| Launch price | — | $799 |
Camera comparison
Vivo S15 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Front: 32MP
Xiaomi 17 Max
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Vivo S15 Pro
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2376
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 17 Max
- 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2608x1200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Vivo S15 Pro
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 17 Max
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Vivo S15 Pro and Xiaomi 17 Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 Max leads Vivo S15 Pro by 70.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Vivo S15 Pro
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Vivo S15 Pro (97/100 vs 62/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max and the Vivo S15 Pro are nearly equal (81/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Vivo S15 Pro (90/100 vs 42/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Vivo S15 Pro (90/100 vs 45/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo S15 Pro notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Max (60/100 vs 40/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Vivo S15 Pro or the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Vivo S15 Pro by 32 points (88/100 vs 56/100).
What is the rating of the Vivo S15 Pro and the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Vivo S15 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 56/100, the Xiaomi 17 Max — 88/100.
Which has the better camera: the Vivo S15 Pro or the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Max leads on camera score (90/100 vs 42/100).
Which is more powerful: the Vivo S15 Pro or the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Max leads on performance (97/100 vs 62/100).
Should you choose the Vivo S15 Pro over the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Vivo S15 Pro is a better fit for active users. The Xiaomi 17 Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.