Vivo S16 vs Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
The Vivo S16 (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 5G, while the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) (2025) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads — 87/100 vs 59/100 (a 28-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) has the bigger battery (6800 mAh vs 4600); the main camera is 64 MP vs 50 MP; the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) is faster in AnTuTu (3,950,082 vs 1,010,069); the Vivo S16 is noticeably lighter (182g vs 224g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Vivo S16
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
What makes Vivo S16 better?
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 182g vs 224g
- Better portability (76/100 vs 42/100)
What makes Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3950082 vs 1010069
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1298
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 3520
- Bigger battery: 6800 vs 4600 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 66W
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 61/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 51/100)
- Longer battery life (83/100 vs 44/100)
- Better display (81/100 vs 79/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Vivo S16 vs the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China), the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) scores 28 points higher (87/100 vs 59/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads (98/100 vs 61/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads (87/100 vs 51/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads (83/100 vs 44/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Vivo S16 (98/100 vs 61/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) and the Vivo S16 are nearly equal (81/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Vivo S16 (87/100 vs 51/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Vivo S16 (83/100 vs 44/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo S16 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) (76/100 vs 42/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Vivo S16 | Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 5G | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 1010069 | 3950082 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1298 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3520 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.9" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1200x2608 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4600 mAh | 6800 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 13, Origin OS 3 | Android 16 | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 164.1×74.8×7.4 mm | 162.9×77.6×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 182 g | 224 g | |
| Launch price | — | $892 |
Camera comparison
Vivo S16
- Main: 64MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 50MP
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Vivo S16
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
- 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1200x2608
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Vivo S16
- 4600 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
- 6800 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Vivo S16 and Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China), covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads Vivo S16 by 74.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Vivo S16
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Vivo S16 (98/100 vs 61/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) and the Vivo S16 are nearly equal (81/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Vivo S16 (87/100 vs 51/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Vivo S16 (83/100 vs 44/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo S16 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) (76/100 vs 42/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Vivo S16 or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Vivo S16 by 28 points (87/100 vs 59/100).
What is the rating of the Vivo S16 and the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?
The Vivo S16 has a MobileRank rating of 59/100, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) — 87/100.
Which has the better camera: the Vivo S16 or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads on camera score (87/100 vs 51/100).
Which is more powerful: the Vivo S16 or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads on performance (98/100 vs 61/100).
Should you choose the Vivo S16 over the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?
The Vivo S16 is a better fit for active users. The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.