vivo S2 FE vs Xiaomi 18 Pro
The vivo S2 FE (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7300e, while the Xiaomi 18 Pro (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 18 Pro leads — 92/100 vs 56/100 (a 36-point difference). Key differences: the vivo S2 FE has the bigger battery (10000 mAh vs 7000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Xiaomi 18 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (4,888,150 vs 879,714); the Xiaomi 18 Pro has NFC for contactless payments, the vivo S2 FE doesn't; the Xiaomi 18 Pro is noticeably lighter (203g vs 224g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
vivo S2 FE
Xiaomi 18 Pro
What makes vivo S2 FE better?
- Bigger battery: 10000 vs 7000 mAh
- Better display (84/100 vs 82/100)
What makes Xiaomi 18 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4888150 vs 879714
- Better Geekbench Single: 4301 vs 1001
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12490 vs 2918
- Faster charging: 100W vs 44W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 203g vs 224g
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 55/100)
- Better camera (100/100 vs 37/100)
- Longer battery life (87/100 vs 68/100)
- Better portability (52/100 vs 39/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the vivo S2 FE vs the Xiaomi 18 Pro, the Xiaomi 18 Pro scores 36 points higher (92/100 vs 56/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro leads (100/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro leads (100/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro leads (87/100 vs 68/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro significantly outperforms the vivo S2 FE (100/100 vs 55/100). In the "display" category, the vivo S2 FE and the Xiaomi 18 Pro are nearly equal (84/100 vs 82/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro significantly outperforms the vivo S2 FE (100/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro notably outperforms the vivo S2 FE (87/100 vs 68/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro is a bit better (52/100 vs 39/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | vivo S2 FE | Xiaomi 18 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 7300e | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 | |
| AnTuTu | 879714 | 4888150 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1001 | 4301 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2918 | 12490 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.4" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1260x2800 | 1120x2436 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 10000 mAh | 7000 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 | 151.8×72.0×8.5 mm | |
| Weight | 224 g | 203 g | |
| Launch price | — | $845 |
Camera comparison
vivo S2 FE
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 32MP
Xiaomi 18 Pro
- 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
- 6.4" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1120x2436
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
vivo S2 FE
- 10000 mAh
- Wired: 44W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 18 Pro
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared vivo S2 FE and Xiaomi 18 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 18 Pro leads vivo S2 FE by 82.0% 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 18 Pro 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 are nearly equal (84/100 vs 82/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro significantly outperforms the vivo S2 FE (100/100 vs 37/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro notably outperforms the vivo S2 FE (87/100 vs 68/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro is a bit better (52/100 vs 39/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the vivo S2 FE or the Xiaomi 18 Pro?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro 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?
The vivo S2 FE has a MobileRank rating of 56/100, the Xiaomi 18 Pro — 92/100.
Which has the better camera: the vivo S2 FE or the Xiaomi 18 Pro?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro leads on camera score (100/100 vs 37/100).
Which is more powerful: the vivo S2 FE or the Xiaomi 18 Pro?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro leads on performance (100/100 vs 55/100).
Should you choose the vivo S2 FE over the Xiaomi 18 Pro?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.