Vivo S17 vs Xiaomi 17
The Vivo S17 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G+ 5G, while the Xiaomi 17 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 leads — 87/100 vs 56/100 (a 31-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 4600); the Xiaomi 17 is faster in AnTuTu (3,274,157 vs 820,210).
Vivo S17
Xiaomi 17
- Lighter: 186g vs 191g
- Better portability (72/100 vs 63/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3274157 vs 820210
- Better Geekbench Single: 3566 vs 1059
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10162 vs 3012
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 4600 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 80W
- Higher performance (95/100 vs 55/100)
- Better camera (81/100 vs 44/100)
- Longer battery life (87/100 vs 47/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 84/100)
Comparing the Vivo S17 vs the Xiaomi 17, the Xiaomi 17 scores 31 points higher (87/100 vs 56/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 leads (95/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 leads (81/100 vs 44/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 leads (87/100 vs 47/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Vivo S17 (95/100 vs 55/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 and the Vivo S17 are nearly equal (85/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Vivo S17 (81/100 vs 44/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Vivo S17 (87/100 vs 47/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo S17 is a bit better (72/100 vs 63/100).
| Specification | Vivo S17 | Xiaomi 17 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G+ 5G | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 820210 | 3274157 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1059 | 3566 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3012 | 10162 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.3" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1260x2800 | 2656x1200 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4600 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 13, OriginOS 3 | Android 16 / HyperOS 3 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1300 nits | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 164.2×74.4×7.5 mm | 151.1×71.8×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 186 g | 191 g | |
| Launch price | — | $709 |
Vivo S17
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 50MP
Xiaomi 17
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Vivo S17
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2800
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 17
- 6.3" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2656x1200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo S17
- 4600 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 17
- 7000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 15:00 hrs, total 33:58 hrs
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
We compared Vivo S17 and Xiaomi 17, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 leads Vivo S17 by 74.9% in our overall performance rating.
Vivo S17
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Vivo S17 (95/100 vs 55/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 and the Vivo S17 are nearly equal (85/100 vs 84/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Vivo S17 (81/100 vs 44/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Vivo S17 (87/100 vs 47/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo S17 is a bit better (72/100 vs 63/100).
Which is better: the Vivo S17 or the Xiaomi 17?
The Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Vivo S17 by 31 points (87/100 vs 56/100).
What is the rating of the Vivo S17 and the Xiaomi 17?
The Vivo S17 has a MobileRank rating of 56/100, the Xiaomi 17 — 87/100.
Which has the better camera: the Vivo S17 or the Xiaomi 17?
The Xiaomi 17 leads on camera score (81/100 vs 44/100).
Which is more powerful: the Vivo S17 or the Xiaomi 17?
The Xiaomi 17 leads on performance (95/100 vs 55/100).
Should you choose the Vivo S17 over the Xiaomi 17?
The Vivo S17 is a better fit for everyday use. The Xiaomi 17 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.