Vivo S17 vs Xiaomi 11i

The Vivo S17 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G+ 5G, while the Xiaomi 11i (2022) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 920 5G. Both devices score the same overall rating of 34/100. Key differences: the Xiaomi 11i has the bigger battery (5160 mAh vs 4600); the main camera is 50 MP vs 108 MP; the Vivo S17 has NFC for contactless payments, the Xiaomi 11i doesn't; the Vivo S17 is noticeably lighter (186g vs 207g).

Both devices scored the same rating of 34/100 — the choice comes down to your priorities.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Vivo S17
Performance 0
Display 100
Camera 41
Battery 41
Design 67
Value for money 55
Xiaomi 11i
Performance 0
Display 100
Camera 41
Battery 51
Design 41
Value for money 55
What makes Vivo S17 better?
  • Faster charging: 80W vs 67W
  • Lighter: 186g vs 207g

  • Better design/ergonomics (67/100 vs 41/100)
What makes Xiaomi 11i better?
  • Bigger battery: 5160 vs 4600 mAh
  • Better main camera: 108MP vs 50MP

  • Longer battery life (51/100 vs 41/100)
Comparison verdict

The Vivo S17 and the Xiaomi 11i received the same MobileRank rating — 34/100. In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 11i leads (51/100 vs 41/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 41/100. In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 11i is a bit better (51/100 vs 41/100). In the "design" category, the Vivo S17 notably outperforms the Xiaomi 11i (67/100 vs 41/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.

Vivo S17: The Vivo S17 is a better fit for everyday use.
Xiaomi 11i: The Xiaomi 11i is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Vivo S17 Xiaomi 11i
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G+ 5G MediaTek Dimensity 920 5G
AnTuTu
Geekbench Single
Geekbench Multi
Display 6.8" AMOLED 6.7" AMOLED
Resolution 1260x2800 1080x2400
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 4600 mAh 5160 mAh
Charging 80W 67W
Main camera 50 MP 108 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 8 MP
Front camera 50 MP 16 MP
RAM 8GB / 12GB 6GB / 8GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB 128GB / 256GB
OS Android 13, OriginOS 3 Android 11, MIUI 12.5
Brightness (peak) 1300 nits 1200 nits
NFC yes no
Protection IP53
Dimensions 164.2×74.4×7.5 mm 163.7×76.2×8.3 mm
Weight 186 g 207 g
Price
Camera comparison
Vivo S17
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 50MP
41
camera
Xiaomi 11i
  • Main: 108MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 16MP
41
camera
Display comparison
Vivo S17
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1260x2800
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Xiaomi 11i
  • 6.7" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Vivo S17
  • 4600 mAh
  • Wired: 80W
  • No wireless charging
41
battery
Xiaomi 11i
  • 5160 mAh
  • Wired: 67W
  • No wireless charging
51
battery
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100.

display

In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.

camera

In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 41/100.

battery

In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 11i is a bit better (51/100 vs 41/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Vivo S17 notably outperforms the Xiaomi 11i (67/100 vs 41/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Vivo S17 or the Xiaomi 11i?

Both devices scored 34/100. The choice depends on your priorities: if performance matters more — go with the Xiaomi 11i.

What is the rating of the Vivo S17 and the Xiaomi 11i?

The Vivo S17 has a MobileRank rating of 34/100, the Xiaomi 11i — 34/100.

Should you choose the Vivo S17 over the Xiaomi 11i?

The Vivo S17 is a better fit for everyday use. The Xiaomi 11i is a better fit for everyday use.