Vivo S17 Pro vs Xiaomi 15 Ultra
The Vivo S17 Pro (2023) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 8200, 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 60/100 (a 25-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 15 Ultra has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 4600); the Xiaomi 15 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,030,376 vs 1,240,821); the Vivo S17 Pro is noticeably lighter (188g vs 225g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Vivo S17 Pro
Xiaomi 15 Ultra
What makes Vivo S17 Pro better?
- Lighter: 188g vs 225g
- Better portability (72/100 vs 29/100)
What makes Xiaomi 15 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3030376 vs 1240821
- Better Geekbench Single: 3050 vs 1239
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10200 vs 3962
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 4600 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 80W
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 64/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 48/100)
- Longer battery life (80/100 vs 47/100)
- Better display (90/100 vs 84/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Vivo S17 Pro vs the Xiaomi 15 Ultra, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra scores 25 points higher (85/100 vs 60/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra leads (92/100 vs 64/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra leads (87/100 vs 48/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra leads (80/100 vs 47/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra notably outperforms the Vivo S17 Pro (92/100 vs 64/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra is a bit better (90/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo S17 Pro (87/100 vs 48/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo S17 Pro (80/100 vs 47/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo S17 Pro significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 15 Ultra (72/100 vs 29/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Vivo S17 Pro | Xiaomi 15 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 8200 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 1240821 | 3030376 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1239 | 3050 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3962 | 10200 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.7" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1260x2800 | 3200x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4600 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 159 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 13, OriginOS 3 | Android 15 / HyperOS 2 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1300 nits | 3200 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 164.2×74.4×7.5 mm | 161.3×75.3×9.4 mm | |
| Weight | 188 g | 225 g | |
| Launch price | — | $999 |
Camera comparison
Vivo S17 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 50MP
Xiaomi 15 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.63
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Vivo S17 Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2800
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 15 Ultra
- 6.7" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 3200x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Vivo S17 Pro
- 4600 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 15 Ultra
- 6000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 12:19 hrs, total 30:03 hrs
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Vivo S17 Pro and Xiaomi 15 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 15 Ultra leads Vivo S17 Pro by 59.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Vivo S17 Pro
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra notably outperforms the Vivo S17 Pro (92/100 vs 64/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra is a bit better (90/100 vs 84/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo S17 Pro (87/100 vs 48/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo S17 Pro (80/100 vs 47/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo S17 Pro significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 15 Ultra (72/100 vs 29/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Vivo S17 Pro or the Xiaomi 15 Ultra?
The Xiaomi 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo S17 Pro by 25 points (85/100 vs 60/100).
What is the rating of the Vivo S17 Pro and the Xiaomi 15 Ultra?
The Vivo S17 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 60/100, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra — 85/100.
Which has the better camera: the Vivo S17 Pro or the Xiaomi 15 Ultra?
The Xiaomi 15 Ultra leads on camera score (87/100 vs 48/100).
Which is more powerful: the Vivo S17 Pro or the Xiaomi 15 Ultra?
The Xiaomi 15 Ultra leads on performance (92/100 vs 64/100).
Should you choose the Vivo S17 Pro over the Xiaomi 15 Ultra?
The Vivo S17 Pro 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.