Vivo S2 vs Xiaomi 17
The Vivo S2 (2026) runs on the Dimensity 7360 Turbo, while the Xiaomi 17 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 leads — 87/100 vs 56/100 (a 31-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo S2 has the bigger battery (7050 mAh vs 7000); the Xiaomi 17 is faster in AnTuTu (3,404,616 vs 925,409).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Vivo S2
Xiaomi 17
What makes Vivo S2 better?
- Bigger battery: 7050 vs 7000 mAh
- Overall rating 56/100
What makes Xiaomi 17 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3404616 vs 925409
- Better Geekbench Single: 3566 vs 1025
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10162 vs 2882
- Faster charging: 100W vs 44W
- Higher performance (95/100 vs 56/100)
- Better camera (81/100 vs 37/100)
- Longer battery life (87/100 vs 60/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 84/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Vivo S2 vs the Xiaomi 17, the Xiaomi 17 scores 31 points higher (87/100 vs 56/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 leads (95/100 vs 56/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 leads (81/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 leads (87/100 vs 60/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Vivo S2 (95/100 vs 56/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 and the Vivo S2 are nearly equal (85/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Vivo S2 (81/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 notably outperforms the Vivo S2 (87/100 vs 60/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Vivo S2 | Xiaomi 17 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Dimensity 7360 Turbo | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 925409 | 3404616 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1025 | 3566 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2882 | 10162 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.3" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1260x2800 | 2656x1200 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7050 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 44W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 16 / HyperOS 3 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | — | 151.1×71.8×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | — | 191 g | |
| Launch price | — | $709 |
Camera comparison
Vivo S2
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 32MP
Xiaomi 17
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Vivo S2
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2800
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 17
- 6.3" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2656x1200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Vivo S2
- 7050 mAh
- Wired: 44W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 17
- 7000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 15:00 hrs, total 33:58 hrs
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Vivo S2 and Xiaomi 17, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 leads Vivo S2 by 72.8% 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 significantly outperforms the Vivo S2 (95/100 vs 56/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 and the Vivo S2 are nearly equal (85/100 vs 84/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Vivo S2 (81/100 vs 37/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 notably outperforms the Vivo S2 (87/100 vs 60/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Vivo S2 or the Xiaomi 17?
The Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Vivo S2 by 31 points (87/100 vs 56/100).
What is the rating of the Vivo S2 and the Xiaomi 17?
The Vivo S2 has a MobileRank rating of 56/100, the Xiaomi 17 — 87/100.
Which has the better camera: the Vivo S2 or the Xiaomi 17?
The Xiaomi 17 leads on camera score (81/100 vs 37/100).
Which is more powerful: the Vivo S2 or the Xiaomi 17?
The Xiaomi 17 leads on performance (95/100 vs 56/100).
Should you choose the Vivo S2 over the Xiaomi 17?
The Xiaomi 17 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.