Vivo S17e vs Vivo S18e
The Vivo S17e (2023) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7200, while the Vivo S18e (2023) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7200. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo S17e leads — 54/100 vs 53/100 (a 1-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo S18e has the bigger battery (4800 mAh vs 4600); the main camera is 64 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo S17e is noticeably lighter (178g vs 193g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Vivo S17e
Vivo S18e
What makes Vivo S17e better?
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 178g vs 193g
- Better camera (40/100 vs 32/100)
- Better portability (79/100 vs 66/100)
What makes Vivo S18e better?
- Bigger battery: 4800 vs 4600 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 66W
- Longer battery life (52/100 vs 44/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Vivo S17e vs the Vivo S18e, the Vivo S17e scores 1 points higher (54/100 vs 53/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 57/100. In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 79/100. In the "camera" category, the Vivo S17e is a bit better (40/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo S18e is a bit better (52/100 vs 44/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo S17e is a bit better (79/100 vs 66/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Vivo S17e | Vivo S18e | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 7200 | MediaTek Dimensity 7200 | |
| AnTuTu | 971424 | 971424 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1167 | 1167 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2577 | 2577 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4600 mAh | 4800 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 80W | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 13, OriginOS 3 | Android 14, OriginOS 4 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1300 nits | 1800 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | 164.2×74.9×7.4 mm | 162.4×74.9×7.7 mm | |
| Weight | 178 g | 193 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Vivo S17e
- Main: 64MP f/1.8
- Front: 16MP
Vivo S18e
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Vivo S17e
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo S18e
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Vivo S17e
- 4600 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- No wireless charging
Vivo S18e
- 4800 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Vivo S17e and Vivo S18e, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Equal performance based on benchmark results.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 57/100.
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 79/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo S17e is a bit better (40/100 vs 32/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo S18e is a bit better (52/100 vs 44/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo S17e is a bit better (79/100 vs 66/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Vivo S17e or the Vivo S18e?
The Vivo S17e edges out the Vivo S18e by just 1 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Vivo S17e and the Vivo S18e?
The Vivo S17e has a MobileRank rating of 54/100, the Vivo S18e — 53/100.
Which has the better camera: the Vivo S17e or the Vivo S18e?
The Vivo S17e leads on camera score (40/100 vs 32/100).
Should you choose the Vivo S17e over the Vivo S18e?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is portability — better on the Vivo S17e (79/100 vs 66/100).