Vivo S16 vs Xiaomi 15 Ultra

The Vivo S16 (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 5G, while the Xiaomi 15 Ultra (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra leads — 85/100 vs 59/100 (a 26-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 15 Ultra has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 4600); the main camera is 64 MP vs 50 MP; the Xiaomi 15 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,030,376 vs 1,010,069); the Vivo S16 is noticeably lighter (182g vs 225g).

The Xiaomi 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo S16 by 26 points (85/100 vs 59/100).

Profile comparison

Category scores

Vivo S16

Performance 61
Display 79
Camera 51
Battery 44
Portability 76
Value for money —

Xiaomi 15 Ultra

Performance 92
Display 90
Camera 87
Battery 80
Portability 29
Value for money 80

What makes Vivo S16 better?

  • Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
  • Lighter: 182g vs 225g

  • Better portability (76/100 vs 29/100)

What makes Xiaomi 15 Ultra better?

  • Higher AnTuTu: 3030376 vs 1010069
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3050 vs 1298
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 10200 vs 3520
  • Bigger battery: 6000 vs 4600 mAh
  • Faster charging: 90W vs 66W

  • Higher performance (92/100 vs 61/100)
  • Better camera (87/100 vs 51/100)
  • Longer battery life (80/100 vs 44/100)
  • Better display (90/100 vs 79/100)

Comparison verdict

Comparing the Vivo S16 vs the Xiaomi 15 Ultra, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra scores 26 points higher (85/100 vs 59/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra leads (92/100 vs 61/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra leads (87/100 vs 51/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra leads (80/100 vs 44/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo S16 (92/100 vs 61/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra is a bit better (90/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo S16 (87/100 vs 51/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo S16 (80/100 vs 44/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo S16 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 15 Ultra (76/100 vs 29/100).

Vivo S16: The Vivo S16 is a better fit for active users.
Xiaomi 15 Ultra: The Xiaomi 15 Ultra 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 S16 Xiaomi 15 Ultra
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 5G Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
AnTuTu 1010069 3030376
Geekbench Single 1298 3050
Geekbench Multi 3520 10200
Display 6.8" AMOLED 6.7" LTPO AMOLED
Resolution 1080x2400 3200x1440
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 4600 mAh 6000 mAh
Charging 66W 90W
Wireless charging 0W 50W
DXOMark (camera) — 159
Main camera 64 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 50 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 50 MP
Front camera 50 MP 32 MP
RAM 8GB / 12GB 16GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB / 512GB 256GB / 512GB / 1TB
OS Android 13, Origin OS 3 Android 15 / HyperOS 2
Brightness (peak) — 3200 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection — IP68
Dimensions 164.1×74.8×7.4 mm 161.3×75.3×9.4 mm
Weight 182 g 225 g
Launch price — $999

Camera comparison

Vivo S16

  • Main: 64MP f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 50MP
51
camera

Xiaomi 15 Ultra

  • Main: 50MP f/1.63
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 32MP
87
camera

Display comparison

Vivo S16

  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
79
display

Xiaomi 15 Ultra

  • 6.7" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 3200x1440
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
90
display

Battery and charging

Vivo S16

  • 4600 mAh
  • Wired: 66W
  • No wireless charging
44
battery

Xiaomi 15 Ultra

  • 6000 mAh
  • NanoReview test: web browsing 12:19 hrs, total 30:03 hrs
  • Wired: 90W
  • Wireless: 50W
80
battery

Overall performance score

We compared Vivo S16 and Xiaomi 15 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Vivo S16 Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 5G
59/100
1010069 AnTuTu
Xiaomi 15 Ultra Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
85/100 +66.7%
3030376 AnTuTu

Xiaomi 15 Ultra leads Vivo S16 by 66.7% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks

Launch prices and where to check today's

Vivo S16

Price unknown

Xiaomi 15 Ultra

$999

Detailed category analysis

performance

In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo S16 (92/100 vs 61/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra is a bit better (90/100 vs 79/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo S16 (87/100 vs 51/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo S16 (80/100 vs 44/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Vivo S16 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 15 Ultra (76/100 vs 29/100).

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: the Vivo S16 or the Xiaomi 15 Ultra?

The Xiaomi 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo S16 by 26 points (85/100 vs 59/100).

What is the rating of the Vivo S16 and the Xiaomi 15 Ultra?

The Vivo S16 has a MobileRank rating of 59/100, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra — 85/100.

Which has the better camera: the Vivo S16 or the Xiaomi 15 Ultra?

The Xiaomi 15 Ultra leads on camera score (87/100 vs 51/100).

Which is more powerful: the Vivo S16 or the Xiaomi 15 Ultra?

The Xiaomi 15 Ultra leads on performance (92/100 vs 61/100).

Should you choose the Vivo S16 over the Xiaomi 15 Ultra?

The Vivo S16 is a better fit for active users. The Xiaomi 15 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.