Vivo S17 vs Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 Ultra
Comparing the Vivo S17 (2023) and the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 Ultra (2025) on specs and benchmarks. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo S17 leads — 34/100 vs 5/100 (a 29-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo S17 has NFC for contactless payments, the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 Ultra doesn't.
Vivo S17
Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 Ultra
- Better camera (41/100 vs 0/100)
- Longer battery life (41/100 vs 0/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (67/100 vs 50/100)
- Overall rating 5/100
Comparing the Vivo S17 vs the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 Ultra, the Vivo S17 scores 29 points higher (34/100 vs 5/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo S17 leads (41/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo S17 leads (41/100 vs 0/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "display" category, the Vivo S17 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 Ultra (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo S17 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 Ultra (41/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo S17 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 Ultra (41/100 vs 0/100). In the "design" category, the Vivo S17 notably outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 Ultra (67/100 vs 50/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
| Specification | Vivo S17 | Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G+ 5G | — | |
| AnTuTu | — | — | |
| Geekbench Single | — | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | — | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 1.4" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1260x2800 | 466x466 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 4600 mAh | — | |
| Charging | 80W | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | — | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | — | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | — | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | — | |
| OS | Android 13, OriginOS 3 | — | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1300 nits | 1000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 164.2×74.4×7.5 mm | — | |
| Weight | 186 g | — | |
| Price | — | — |
Vivo S17
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 50MP
Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 Ultra
- Main: —
- Front: —
Vivo S17
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2800
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 Ultra
- 1.4" AMOLED
- Resolution: 466x466
- Refresh rate: —
Vivo S17
- 4600 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 Ultra
- —
- No wireless charging
performance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100.
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo S17 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 Ultra (100/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo S17 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 Ultra (41/100 vs 0/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo S17 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 Ultra (41/100 vs 0/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Vivo S17 notably outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 Ultra (67/100 vs 50/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
Which is better: the Vivo S17 or the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 Ultra?
The Vivo S17 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 Ultra by 29 points (34/100 vs 5/100).
What is the rating of the Vivo S17 and the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 Ultra?
The Vivo S17 has a MobileRank rating of 34/100, the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 Ultra — 5/100.
Which has the better camera: the Vivo S17 or the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 Ultra?
The Vivo S17 leads on camera score (41/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Vivo S17 over the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 Ultra?
The Vivo S17 is a better fit for everyday use. The Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 Ultra is a better fit for everyday use.