Vivo S15 vs Xiaomi 17
The Vivo S15 (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 5G, while the Xiaomi 17 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 leads — 87/100 vs 57/100 (a 30-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 64 MP vs 50 MP; the Xiaomi 17 is faster in AnTuTu (3,274,157 vs 1,010,069).
Vivo S15
Xiaomi 17
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Overall rating 57/100
- Higher AnTuTu: 3274157 vs 1010069
- Better Geekbench Single: 3566 vs 1298
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10162 vs 3520
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 4500 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 66W
- Lighter: 191g vs 197g
- Higher performance (95/100 vs 61/100)
- Better camera (81/100 vs 48/100)
- Longer battery life (87/100 vs 42/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 80/100)
- Better portability (63/100 vs 61/100)
Comparing the Vivo S15 vs the Xiaomi 17, the Xiaomi 17 scores 30 points higher (87/100 vs 57/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 leads (95/100 vs 61/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 leads (81/100 vs 48/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 leads (87/100 vs 42/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Vivo S15 (95/100 vs 61/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 is a bit better (85/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Vivo S15 (81/100 vs 48/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Vivo S15 (87/100 vs 42/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 and the Vivo S15 are nearly equal (63/100 vs 61/100).
| Specification | Vivo S15 | Xiaomi 17 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 5G | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 1010069 | 3274157 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1298 | 3566 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3520 | 10162 | |
| Display | 6.6" AMOLED | 6.3" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 2656x1200 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4500 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 12, Origin OS Ocean | Android 16 / HyperOS 3 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1300 nits | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 161.1×74.3×8.0 mm | 151.1×71.8×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 197 g | 191 g | |
| Price | — | $958 |
Vivo S15
- Main: 64MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
Xiaomi 17
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Vivo S15
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 17
- 6.3" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2656x1200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo S15
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 17
- 7000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 15:00 hrs, total 33:58 hrs
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
We compared Vivo S15 and Xiaomi 17, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 leads Vivo S15 by 69.2% in our overall performance rating.
Vivo S15
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Vivo S15 (95/100 vs 61/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 is a bit better (85/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Vivo S15 (81/100 vs 48/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Vivo S15 (87/100 vs 42/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 and the Vivo S15 are nearly equal (63/100 vs 61/100).
Which is better: the Vivo S15 or the Xiaomi 17?
The Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Vivo S15 by 30 points (87/100 vs 57/100).
What is the rating of the Vivo S15 and the Xiaomi 17?
The Vivo S15 has a MobileRank rating of 57/100, the Xiaomi 17 — 87/100.
Which has the better camera: the Vivo S15 or the Xiaomi 17?
The Xiaomi 17 leads on camera score (81/100 vs 48/100).
Which is more powerful: the Vivo S15 or the Xiaomi 17?
The Xiaomi 17 leads on performance (95/100 vs 61/100).
Should you choose the Vivo S15 over the Xiaomi 17?
The Vivo S15 is a better fit for active users. The Xiaomi 17 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.