Vivo S2 vs Xiaomi 17 Ultra
The Vivo S2 (2026) runs on the Dimensity 7360 Turbo, 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 has the bigger battery (7050 mAh vs 6000); the Xiaomi 17 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,667,711 vs 925,409).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Vivo S2
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
What makes Vivo S2 better?
- Bigger battery: 7050 vs 6000 mAh
- Overall rating 56/100
What makes Xiaomi 17 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3667711 vs 925409
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1025
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 2882
- Faster charging: 90W vs 44W
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 56/100)
- Better camera (93/100 vs 37/100)
- Longer battery life (80/100 vs 60/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 84/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Vivo S2 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 56/100). 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 60/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo S2 (97/100 vs 56/100). 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 (93/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra notably outperforms the Vivo S2 (80/100 vs 60/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Vivo S2 | Xiaomi 17 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Dimensity 7360 Turbo | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 925409 | 3667711 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1025 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2882 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1260x2800 | 3200x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7050 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 | 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | — | 162.9×77.6×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | — | 226 g | |
| Launch price | — | $999 |
Camera comparison
Vivo S2
- 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
- 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
- 7050 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 and Xiaomi 17 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads Vivo S2 by 74.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Vivo S2
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo S2 (97/100 vs 56/100).
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 (93/100 vs 37/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra notably outperforms the Vivo S2 (80/100 vs 60/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Vivo S2 or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo S2 by 33 points (89/100 vs 56/100).
What is the rating of the Vivo S2 and the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?
The Vivo S2 has a MobileRank rating of 56/100, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Vivo S2 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 or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads on performance (97/100 vs 56/100).
Should you choose the Vivo S2 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.