vivo S2 FE vs Xiaomi 17 Max
The vivo S2 FE (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7300e, while the Xiaomi 17 Max (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads — 88/100 vs 56/100 (a 32-point difference). Key differences: the vivo S2 FE has the bigger battery (10000 mAh vs 8000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Xiaomi 17 Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,654,776 vs 879,714); the Xiaomi 17 Max has NFC for contactless payments, the vivo S2 FE doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
vivo S2 FE
Xiaomi 17 Max
What makes vivo S2 FE better?
- Bigger battery: 10000 vs 8000 mAh
- Better display (84/100 vs 81/100)
What makes Xiaomi 17 Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3654776 vs 879714
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1001
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 2918
- Faster charging: 100W vs 44W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 219g vs 224g
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 55/100)
- Better camera (90/100 vs 37/100)
- Longer battery life (90/100 vs 68/100)
- Better portability (40/100 vs 39/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the vivo S2 FE vs the Xiaomi 17 Max, the Xiaomi 17 Max scores 32 points higher (88/100 vs 56/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads (97/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads (90/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads (90/100 vs 68/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the vivo S2 FE (97/100 vs 55/100). In the "display" category, the vivo S2 FE and the Xiaomi 17 Max are nearly equal (84/100 vs 81/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the vivo S2 FE (90/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max notably outperforms the vivo S2 FE (90/100 vs 68/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max and the vivo S2 FE are nearly equal (40/100 vs 39/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | vivo S2 FE | Xiaomi 17 Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 7300e | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 879714 | 3654776 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1001 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2918 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.9" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1260x2800 | 2608x1200 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 10000 mAh | 8000 mAh | |
| Charging | 44W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 16, OriginOS 6 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2000 nits | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 163.9×76.5×8.6 mm | — | |
| Weight | 224 g | 219 g | |
| Launch price | — | $799 |
Camera comparison
vivo S2 FE
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 32MP
Xiaomi 17 Max
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
vivo S2 FE
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2800
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 17 Max
- 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2608x1200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
vivo S2 FE
- 10000 mAh
- Wired: 44W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 17 Max
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared vivo S2 FE and Xiaomi 17 Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 Max leads vivo S2 FE by 75.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
vivo S2 FE
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the vivo S2 FE (97/100 vs 55/100).
display
In the "display" category, the vivo S2 FE and the Xiaomi 17 Max are nearly equal (84/100 vs 81/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the vivo S2 FE (90/100 vs 37/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max notably outperforms the vivo S2 FE (90/100 vs 68/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max and the vivo S2 FE are nearly equal (40/100 vs 39/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the vivo S2 FE or the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the vivo S2 FE by 32 points (88/100 vs 56/100).
What is the rating of the vivo S2 FE and the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The vivo S2 FE has a MobileRank rating of 56/100, the Xiaomi 17 Max — 88/100.
Which has the better camera: the vivo S2 FE or the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Max leads on camera score (90/100 vs 37/100).
Which is more powerful: the vivo S2 FE or the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Max leads on performance (97/100 vs 55/100).
Should you choose the vivo S2 FE over the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.