Vivo S16e vs Xiaomi 17 Max

The Vivo S16e (2022) runs on the Exynos 1080, while the Xiaomi 17 Max (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads — 88/100 vs 49/100 (a 39-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Max has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 4600); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Vivo S16e is noticeably lighter (187g vs 219g).

The Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Vivo S16e by 39 points (88/100 vs 49/100).

Profile comparison

Category scores

Vivo S16e

Performance —
Display 80
Camera 32
Battery 44
Portability 70
Value for money —

Xiaomi 17 Max

Performance 97
Display 81
Camera 90
Battery 90
Portability 40
Value for money 90

What makes Vivo S16e better?

  • Lighter: 187g vs 219g

  • Better portability (70/100 vs 40/100)

What makes Xiaomi 17 Max better?

  • Bigger battery: 8000 vs 4600 mAh
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 66W
  • Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP

  • Better camera (90/100 vs 32/100)
  • Longer battery life (90/100 vs 44/100)
  • Better display (81/100 vs 80/100)

Comparison verdict

Comparing the Vivo S16e vs the Xiaomi 17 Max, the Xiaomi 17 Max scores 39 points higher (88/100 vs 49/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads (90/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads (90/100 vs 44/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max and the Vivo S16e are nearly equal (81/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Vivo S16e (90/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Vivo S16e (90/100 vs 44/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo S16e significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Max (70/100 vs 40/100).

Xiaomi 17 Max: The Xiaomi 17 Max 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 S16e Xiaomi 17 Max
Processor Exynos 1080 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
AnTuTu — 3654776
Geekbench Single — 3639
Geekbench Multi — 11047
Display 6.6" AMOLED 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
Resolution 1080x2400 2608x1200
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 4600 mAh 8000 mAh
Charging 66W 100W
Wireless charging 0W 50W
Main camera 50 MP 200 MP
Ultrawide 0 MP 50 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 50 MP
Front camera 16 MP 32 MP
RAM 8GB / 12GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB 256GB / 512GB
OS Android 11, Origin OS Ocean Android 16
Brightness (peak) 1300 nits 3500 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection — IP68
Dimensions 162.5×75.8×7.7 mm —
Weight 187 g 219 g
Launch price — $799

Camera comparison

Vivo S16e

  • Main: 50MP f/1.8
  • Front: 16MP
32
camera

Xiaomi 17 Max

  • Main: 200MP f/1.7
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 32MP
90
camera

Display comparison

Vivo S16e

  • 6.6" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
80
display

Xiaomi 17 Max

  • 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2608x1200
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
81
display

Battery and charging

Vivo S16e

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

Xiaomi 17 Max

  • 8000 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • Wireless: 50W
90
battery

Benchmarks

Launch prices and where to check today's

Vivo S16e

Price unknown

Xiaomi 17 Max

$799

Detailed category analysis

display

In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max and the Vivo S16e are nearly equal (81/100 vs 80/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Vivo S16e (90/100 vs 32/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Vivo S16e (90/100 vs 44/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Vivo S16e significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Max (70/100 vs 40/100).

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: the Vivo S16e or the Xiaomi 17 Max?

The Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Vivo S16e by 39 points (88/100 vs 49/100).

What is the rating of the Vivo S16e and the Xiaomi 17 Max?

The Vivo S16e has a MobileRank rating of 49/100, the Xiaomi 17 Max — 88/100.

Which has the better camera: the Vivo S16e or the Xiaomi 17 Max?

The Xiaomi 17 Max leads on camera score (90/100 vs 32/100).

Should you choose the Vivo S16e over the Xiaomi 17 Max?

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