Vivo S15 vs Xiaomi 17 Ultra
The Vivo S15 (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 5G, 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 57/100 (a 32-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Ultra has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 64 MP vs 50 MP; the Xiaomi 17 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,667,711 vs 1,010,069); the Vivo S15 is noticeably lighter (197g vs 226g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Vivo S15
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
What makes Vivo S15 better?
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 197g vs 226g
- Better portability (61/100 vs 40/100)
What makes Xiaomi 17 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3667711 vs 1010069
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1298
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 3520
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 4500 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 66W
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 61/100)
- Better camera (93/100 vs 48/100)
- Longer battery life (80/100 vs 42/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 80/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Vivo S15 vs the Xiaomi 17 Ultra, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra scores 32 points higher (89/100 vs 57/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads (97/100 vs 61/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads (93/100 vs 48/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads (80/100 vs 42/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo S15 (97/100 vs 61/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra is a bit better (89/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo S15 (93/100 vs 48/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo S15 (80/100 vs 42/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo S15 notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (61/100 vs 40/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Vivo S15 | Xiaomi 17 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 5G | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 1010069 | 3667711 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1298 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3520 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.6" AMOLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 3200x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4500 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 166 | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 12, Origin OS Ocean | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1300 nits | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 161.1×74.3×8.0 mm | 162.9×77.6×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 197 g | 226 g | |
| Launch price | — | $999 |
Camera comparison
Vivo S15
- Main: 64MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.63
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Vivo S15
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 3200x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Vivo S15
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- 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 S15 and Xiaomi 17 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads Vivo S15 by 72.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Vivo S15
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo S15 (97/100 vs 61/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra is a bit better (89/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo S15 (93/100 vs 48/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo S15 (80/100 vs 42/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo S15 notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (61/100 vs 40/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Vivo S15 or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo S15 by 32 points (89/100 vs 57/100).
What is the rating of the Vivo S15 and the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?
The Vivo S15 has a MobileRank rating of 57/100, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Vivo S15 or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads on camera score (93/100 vs 48/100).
Which is more powerful: the Vivo S15 or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads on performance (97/100 vs 61/100).
Should you choose the Vivo S15 over the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?
The Vivo S15 is a better fit for active users. 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.