Vivo S16 vs Xiaomi 17

The Vivo S16 (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 59/100 (a 28-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 4600); the main camera is 64 MP vs 50 MP; the Xiaomi 17 is faster in AnTuTu (3,274,157 vs 1,010,069).

The Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Vivo S16 by 28 points (87/100 vs 59/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Vivo S16
Performance 61
Display 79
Camera 51
Battery 44
Portability 76
Value for money
Xiaomi 17
Performance 95
Display 85
Camera 81
Battery 87
Portability 63
Value for money 86
What makes Vivo S16 better?
  • Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
  • Lighter: 182g vs 191g

  • Better portability (76/100 vs 63/100)
What makes Xiaomi 17 better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3274157 vs 1010069
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3566 vs 1298
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 10162 vs 3520
  • Bigger battery: 7000 vs 4600 mAh
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 66W

  • Higher performance (95/100 vs 61/100)
  • Better camera (81/100 vs 51/100)
  • Longer battery life (87/100 vs 44/100)
  • Better display (85/100 vs 79/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Vivo S16 vs the Xiaomi 17, the Xiaomi 17 scores 28 points higher (87/100 vs 59/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 leads (95/100 vs 61/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 leads (81/100 vs 51/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 leads (87/100 vs 44/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Vivo S16 (95/100 vs 61/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 is a bit better (85/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Vivo S16 (81/100 vs 51/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Vivo S16 (87/100 vs 44/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo S16 is a bit better (76/100 vs 63/100).

Vivo S16: The Vivo S16 is a better fit for active users.
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 S16 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 6.8" AMOLED 6.3" LTPO AMOLED
Resolution 1080x2400 2656x1200
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 4600 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 50 MP 50 MP
RAM 8GB / 12GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB / 512GB 256GB / 512GB
OS Android 13, Origin OS 3 Android 16 / HyperOS 3
Brightness (peak) 3500 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68
Dimensions 164.1×74.8×7.4 mm 151.1×71.8×8.1 mm
Weight 182 g 191 g
Price $958
Camera comparison
Vivo S16
  • Main: 64MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 50MP
51
camera
Xiaomi 17
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.7
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 50MP
81
camera
Display comparison
Vivo S16
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
79
display
Xiaomi 17
  • 6.3" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2656x1200
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
85
display
Battery and charging
Vivo S16
  • 4600 mAh
  • Wired: 66W
  • No wireless charging
44
battery
Xiaomi 17
  • 7000 mAh
  • NanoReview test: web browsing 15:00 hrs, total 33:58 hrs
  • Wired: 100W
  • Wireless: 50W
87
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Vivo S16 and Xiaomi 17, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Vivo S16 Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 5G
59/100
1010069 AnTuTu
Xiaomi 17 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
87/100 +69.2%
3274157 AnTuTu

Xiaomi 17 leads Vivo S16 by 69.2% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Vivo S16
Price unknown
Xiaomi 17
$958
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Vivo S16 (95/100 vs 61/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 is a bit better (85/100 vs 79/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Vivo S16 (81/100 vs 51/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Vivo S16 (87/100 vs 44/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Vivo S16 is a bit better (76/100 vs 63/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Vivo S16 or the Xiaomi 17?

The Xiaomi 17 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?

The Vivo S16 has a MobileRank rating of 59/100, the Xiaomi 17 — 87/100.

Which has the better camera: the Vivo S16 or the Xiaomi 17?

The Xiaomi 17 leads on camera score (81/100 vs 51/100).

Which is more powerful: the Vivo S16 or the Xiaomi 17?

The Xiaomi 17 leads on performance (95/100 vs 61/100).

Should you choose the Vivo S16 over the Xiaomi 17?

The Vivo S16 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.