Vivo S15e vs Xiaomi 17

The Vivo S15e (2022) runs on the Exynos 1080, 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 47/100 (a 40-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 4700); the Xiaomi 17 is thinner (8.1mm vs 10.3mm).

The Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Vivo S15e by 40 points (87/100 vs 47/100).

Profile comparison

Category scores

Vivo S15e

Performance —
Display 69
Camera 35
Battery 47
Portability 49
Value for money —

Xiaomi 17

Performance 95
Display 85
Camera 81
Battery 87
Portability 63
Value for money 88

What makes Vivo S15e better?

  • Lighter: 190g vs 191g

  • Overall rating 47/100

What makes Xiaomi 17 better?

  • Bigger battery: 7000 vs 4700 mAh
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 66W
  • Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz

  • Better camera (81/100 vs 35/100)
  • Longer battery life (87/100 vs 47/100)
  • Better display (85/100 vs 69/100)
  • Better portability (63/100 vs 49/100)

Comparison verdict

Comparing the Vivo S15e vs the Xiaomi 17, the Xiaomi 17 scores 40 points higher (87/100 vs 47/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 leads (81/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 leads (87/100 vs 47/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 notably outperforms the Vivo S15e (85/100 vs 69/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Vivo S15e (81/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Vivo S15e (87/100 vs 47/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 is a bit better (63/100 vs 49/100).

Xiaomi 17: The Xiaomi 17 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.

Specs comparison

Specification Vivo S15e Xiaomi 17
Processor Exynos 1080 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
AnTuTu — 3404616
Geekbench Single — 3566
Geekbench Multi — 10162
Display 6.4" AMOLED 6.3" LTPO AMOLED
Resolution 1080x2404 2656x1200
Refresh rate 90 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 4700 mAh 7000 mAh
Charging 66W 100W
Wireless charging 0W 50W
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 50 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 50 MP
Front camera 16 MP 50 MP
RAM 8GB / 12GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB 256GB / 512GB
OS Android 11, Origin OS Ocean Android 16 / HyperOS 3
Brightness (peak) — 3500 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection — IP68
Dimensions 159.7×73.6×10.3 mm 151.1×71.8×8.1 mm
Weight 190 g 191 g
Launch price — $709

Camera comparison

Vivo S15e

  • Main: 50MP f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 16MP
35
camera

Xiaomi 17

  • Main: 50MP f/1.7
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 50MP
81
camera

Display comparison

Vivo S15e

  • 6.4" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2404
  • Refresh rate: 90 Hz
69
display

Xiaomi 17

  • 6.3" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2656x1200
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
85
display

Battery and charging

Vivo S15e

  • 4700 mAh
  • Wired: 66W
  • No wireless charging
47
battery

Xiaomi 17

  • 7000 mAh
  • NanoReview test: web browsing 15:00 hrs, total 33:58 hrs
  • Wired: 100W
  • Wireless: 50W
87
battery

Benchmarks

Launch prices and where to check today's

Vivo S15e

Price unknown

Xiaomi 17

$709

Detailed category analysis

display

In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 notably outperforms the Vivo S15e (85/100 vs 69/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Vivo S15e (81/100 vs 35/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Vivo S15e (87/100 vs 47/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 is a bit better (63/100 vs 49/100).

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: the Vivo S15e or the Xiaomi 17?

The Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Vivo S15e by 40 points (87/100 vs 47/100).

What is the rating of the Vivo S15e and the Xiaomi 17?

The Vivo S15e has a MobileRank rating of 47/100, the Xiaomi 17 — 87/100.

Which has the better camera: the Vivo S15e or the Xiaomi 17?

The Xiaomi 17 leads on camera score (81/100 vs 35/100).

Should you choose the Vivo S15e over the Xiaomi 17?

The Xiaomi 17 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.