Vivo S17 Pro vs Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
The Vivo S17 Pro (2023) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 8200, while the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads — 88/100 vs 60/100 (a 28-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max has the bigger battery (7500 mAh vs 4600); the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,998,145 vs 1,240,821); the Vivo S17 Pro is noticeably lighter (188g vs 219g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Vivo S17 Pro
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
What makes Vivo S17 Pro better?
- Lighter: 188g vs 219g
- Better display (84/100 vs 81/100)
- Better portability (72/100 vs 48/100)
What makes Xiaomi 17 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3998145 vs 1240821
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1239
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 3962
- Bigger battery: 7500 vs 4600 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 80W
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 64/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 48/100)
- Longer battery life (89/100 vs 47/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Vivo S17 Pro vs the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max scores 28 points higher (88/100 vs 60/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads (98/100 vs 64/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads (87/100 vs 48/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads (89/100 vs 47/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Vivo S17 Pro (98/100 vs 64/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo S17 Pro and the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max are nearly equal (84/100 vs 81/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Vivo S17 Pro (87/100 vs 48/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Vivo S17 Pro (89/100 vs 47/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo S17 Pro notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max (72/100 vs 48/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Vivo S17 Pro | Xiaomi 17 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 8200 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 1240821 | 3998145 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1239 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3962 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.9" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1260x2800 | 1200x2608 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4600 mAh | 7500 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 100W | |
| 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 | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 13, OriginOS 3 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1300 nits | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 164.2×74.4×7.5 mm | 162.9×77.6×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 188 g | 219 g | |
| Launch price | — | $999 |
Camera comparison
Vivo S17 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 50MP
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.69
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Vivo S17 Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2800
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
- 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1200x2608
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Vivo S17 Pro
- 4600 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
- 7500 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 16:28 hrs, total 36:26 hrs
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Vivo S17 Pro and Xiaomi 17 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads Vivo S17 Pro by 69.0% 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 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Vivo S17 Pro (98/100 vs 64/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo S17 Pro and the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max are nearly equal (84/100 vs 81/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Vivo S17 Pro (87/100 vs 48/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Vivo S17 Pro (89/100 vs 47/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo S17 Pro notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max (72/100 vs 48/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Vivo S17 Pro or the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Vivo S17 Pro by 28 points (88/100 vs 60/100).
What is the rating of the Vivo S17 Pro and the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?
The Vivo S17 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 60/100, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max — 88/100.
Which has the better camera: the Vivo S17 Pro or the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads on camera score (87/100 vs 48/100).
Which is more powerful: the Vivo S17 Pro or the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads on performance (98/100 vs 64/100).
Should you choose the Vivo S17 Pro over the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?
The Vivo S17 Pro is a better fit for active users. The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.