vivo S2 FE vs Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
The vivo S2 FE (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7300e, while the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads — 92/100 vs 56/100 (a 36-point difference). Key differences: the vivo S2 FE has the bigger battery (10000 mAh vs 8500); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (5,001,234 vs 879,714); the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max has NFC for contactless payments, the vivo S2 FE doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
vivo S2 FE
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
What makes vivo S2 FE better?
- Bigger battery: 10000 vs 8500 mAh
- Lighter: 224g vs 235g
- Better display (84/100 vs 82/100)
- Better portability (39/100 vs 33/100)
What makes Xiaomi 18 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5001234 vs 879714
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 1001
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 2918
- Faster charging: 100W vs 44W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 55/100)
- Better camera (100/100 vs 37/100)
- Longer battery life (92/100 vs 68/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the vivo S2 FE vs the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max scores 36 points higher (92/100 vs 56/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads (92/100 vs 68/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the vivo S2 FE (100/100 vs 55/100). In the "display" category, the vivo S2 FE and the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max are nearly equal (84/100 vs 82/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the vivo S2 FE (100/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max notably outperforms the vivo S2 FE (92/100 vs 68/100). In the "portability" category, the vivo S2 FE is a bit better (39/100 vs 33/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | vivo S2 FE | Xiaomi 18 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 7300e | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | |
| AnTuTu | 879714 | 5001234 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1001 | 4327 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2918 | 12873 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.9" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1260x2800 | 1208x2624 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 10000 mAh | 8500 mAh | |
| Charging | 44W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 16, OriginOS 6 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2000 nits | 4000 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 163.9×76.5×8.6 mm | 163.4×77.6×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 224 g | 235 g | |
| Launch price | — | $986 |
Camera comparison
vivo S2 FE
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 32MP
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
vivo S2 FE
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2800
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
- 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1208x2624
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
vivo S2 FE
- 10000 mAh
- Wired: 44W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
- 8500 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared vivo S2 FE and Xiaomi 18 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads vivo S2 FE by 82.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
vivo S2 FE
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the vivo S2 FE (100/100 vs 55/100).
display
In the "display" category, the vivo S2 FE and the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max are nearly equal (84/100 vs 82/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the vivo S2 FE (100/100 vs 37/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max notably outperforms the vivo S2 FE (92/100 vs 68/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the vivo S2 FE is a bit better (39/100 vs 33/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the vivo S2 FE or the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the vivo S2 FE by 36 points (92/100 vs 56/100).
What is the rating of the vivo S2 FE and the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The vivo S2 FE has a MobileRank rating of 56/100, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max — 92/100.
Which has the better camera: the vivo S2 FE or the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads on camera score (100/100 vs 37/100).
Which is more powerful: the vivo S2 FE or the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads on performance (100/100 vs 55/100).
Should you choose the vivo S2 FE over the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.