Vivo S16e vs Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
The Vivo S16e (2022) runs on the Exynos 1080, 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 49/100 (a 38-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) has the bigger battery (6800 mAh vs 4600); the Vivo S16e is noticeably lighter (187g vs 224g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Vivo S16e
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
What makes Vivo S16e better?
- Lighter: 187g vs 224g
- Better portability (70/100 vs 42/100)
What makes Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) better?
- Bigger battery: 6800 vs 4600 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 66W
- Better camera (87/100 vs 32/100)
- Longer battery life (83/100 vs 44/100)
- Better display (81/100 vs 80/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Vivo S16e vs the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China), the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) scores 38 points higher (87/100 vs 49/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads (87/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads (83/100 vs 44/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) and the Vivo S16e are nearly equal (81/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Vivo S16e (87/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Vivo S16e (83/100 vs 44/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo S16e notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) (70/100 vs 42/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Vivo S16e | Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Exynos 1080 | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | — | 3950082 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.6" 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 | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 11, Origin OS Ocean | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1300 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 162.5×75.8×7.7 mm | 162.9×77.6×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 187 g | 224 g | |
| Launch price | — | $892 |
Camera comparison
Vivo S16e
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 16MP
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Vivo S16e
- 6.6" 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 S16e
- 4600 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
- 6800 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 50W
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Vivo S16e
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) and the Vivo S16e are nearly equal (81/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Vivo S16e (87/100 vs 32/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Vivo S16e (83/100 vs 44/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo S16e notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) (70/100 vs 42/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Vivo S16e or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Vivo S16e by 38 points (87/100 vs 49/100).
What is the rating of the Vivo S16e and the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?
The Vivo S16e has a MobileRank rating of 49/100, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) — 87/100.
Which has the better camera: the Vivo S16e or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads on camera score (87/100 vs 32/100).
Should you choose the Vivo S16e over the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?
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.