vivo S2 FE vs Xiaomi 17 Ultra
The vivo S2 FE (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7300e, while the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads — 89/100 vs 56/100 (a 33-point difference). Key differences: the vivo S2 FE has the bigger battery (10000 mAh vs 6000); the Xiaomi 17 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,667,711 vs 879,714); the Xiaomi 17 Ultra has NFC for contactless payments, the vivo S2 FE doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
vivo S2 FE
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
What makes vivo S2 FE better?
- Bigger battery: 10000 vs 6000 mAh
- Lighter: 224g vs 226g
- Overall rating 56/100
What makes Xiaomi 17 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3667711 vs 879714
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1001
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 2918
- Faster charging: 90W vs 44W
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 55/100)
- Better camera (93/100 vs 37/100)
- Longer battery life (80/100 vs 68/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 84/100)
- Better portability (40/100 vs 39/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the vivo S2 FE vs the Xiaomi 17 Ultra, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra scores 33 points higher (89/100 vs 56/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads (97/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads (93/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads (80/100 vs 68/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the vivo S2 FE (97/100 vs 55/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra is a bit better (89/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the vivo S2 FE (93/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra is a bit better (80/100 vs 68/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra and the vivo S2 FE are nearly equal (40/100 vs 39/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | vivo S2 FE | Xiaomi 17 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 7300e | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 879714 | 3667711 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1001 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2918 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1260x2800 | 3200x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 10000 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 44W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 166 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| 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 | 162.9×77.6×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 224 g | 226 g | |
| Launch price | — | $999 |
Camera comparison
vivo S2 FE
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 32MP
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.63
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
vivo S2 FE
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2800
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 3200x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
vivo S2 FE
- 10000 mAh
- Wired: 44W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
- 6000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 16:09 hrs, total 33:23 hrs
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared vivo S2 FE and Xiaomi 17 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads vivo S2 FE by 76.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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vivo S2 FE
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the vivo S2 FE (97/100 vs 55/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra is a bit better (89/100 vs 84/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the vivo S2 FE (93/100 vs 37/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra is a bit better (80/100 vs 68/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra 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 Ultra?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the vivo S2 FE by 33 points (89/100 vs 56/100).
What is the rating of the vivo S2 FE and the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?
The vivo S2 FE has a MobileRank rating of 56/100, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the vivo S2 FE or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads on camera score (93/100 vs 37/100).
Which is more powerful: the vivo S2 FE or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads on performance (97/100 vs 55/100).
Should you choose the vivo S2 FE over the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.