Vivo S20 Pro vs Xiaomi 17 Max

The Vivo S20 Pro (2024) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9300+, while the Xiaomi 17 Max (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads — 84/100 vs 63/100 (a 21-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Max has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 5500); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Xiaomi 17 Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,654,776 vs 2,351,914); the Vivo S20 Pro is noticeably lighter (194g vs 219g).

The Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Vivo S20 Pro by 21 points (84/100 vs 63/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Vivo S20 Pro
Performance 46
Display 100
Camera 78
Battery 60
Design 57
Value for money 55
Xiaomi 17 Max
Performance 88
Display 100
Camera 90
Battery 83
Design 26
Value for money 55
What makes Vivo S20 Pro better?
  • Lighter: 194g vs 219g

  • Better design/ergonomics (57/100 vs 26/100)
What makes Xiaomi 17 Max better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3654776 vs 2351914
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 2250
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 7315
  • Bigger battery: 8000 vs 5500 mAh
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 90W
  • Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP

  • Higher performance (88/100 vs 46/100)
  • Better camera (90/100 vs 78/100)
  • Longer battery life (83/100 vs 60/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Vivo S20 Pro vs the Xiaomi 17 Max, the Xiaomi 17 Max scores 21 points higher (84/100 vs 63/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads (88/100 vs 46/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads (90/100 vs 78/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads (83/100 vs 60/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Vivo S20 Pro (88/100 vs 46/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max is a bit better (90/100 vs 78/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max notably outperforms the Vivo S20 Pro (83/100 vs 60/100). In the "design" category, the Vivo S20 Pro significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Max (57/100 vs 26/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.

Vivo S20 Pro: The Vivo S20 Pro is a better fit for everyday use.
Xiaomi 17 Max: The Xiaomi 17 Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.
Specs comparison
Specification Vivo S20 Pro Xiaomi 17 Max
Processor MediaTek Dimensity 9300+ Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
AnTuTu 2351914 3654776
Geekbench Single 2250 3640
Geekbench Multi 7315 11033
Display 6.7" AMOLED 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
Resolution 1260x2800 2608x1200
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 5500 mAh 8000 mAh
Charging 90W 100W
Wireless charging 0W 50W
Main camera 50 MP 200 MP
Ultrawide 50 MP 50 MP
Telephoto 50 MP 50 MP
Front camera 50 MP 32 MP
RAM 12GB / 16GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB 256GB / 512GB
OS Android 15, OriginOS 5 Android 16
Brightness (peak) 5000 nits 3500 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP64 IP68
Dimensions 160.6×75.0×7.5 mm
Weight 194 g 219 g
Price $799
Camera comparison
Vivo S20 Pro
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 50MP
78
camera
Xiaomi 17 Max
  • Main: 200MP f/f/1.7
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 32MP
90
camera
Display comparison
Vivo S20 Pro
  • 6.7" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1260x2800
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Xiaomi 17 Max
  • 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2608x1200
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Vivo S20 Pro
  • 5500 mAh
  • Wired: 90W
  • No wireless charging
60
battery
Xiaomi 17 Max
  • 8000 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • Wireless: 50W
83
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Vivo S20 Pro and Xiaomi 17 Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Vivo S20 Pro MediaTek Dimensity 9300+
63/100
2351914 AnTuTu
Xiaomi 17 Max Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
84/100 +35.6%
3654776 AnTuTu

Xiaomi 17 Max leads Vivo S20 Pro by 35.6% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Vivo S20 Pro
Price unknown
Xiaomi 17 Max
$799
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Vivo S20 Pro (88/100 vs 46/100).

display

In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.

camera

In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max is a bit better (90/100 vs 78/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max notably outperforms the Vivo S20 Pro (83/100 vs 60/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Vivo S20 Pro significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Max (57/100 vs 26/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Vivo S20 Pro or the Xiaomi 17 Max?

The Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Vivo S20 Pro by 21 points (84/100 vs 63/100).

What is the rating of the Vivo S20 Pro and the Xiaomi 17 Max?

The Vivo S20 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 63/100, the Xiaomi 17 Max — 84/100.

Which has the better camera: the Vivo S20 Pro or the Xiaomi 17 Max?

The Xiaomi 17 Max leads on camera score (90/100 vs 78/100).

Which is more powerful: the Vivo S20 Pro or the Xiaomi 17 Max?

The Xiaomi 17 Max leads on performance (88/100 vs 46/100).

Should you choose the Vivo S20 Pro over the Xiaomi 17 Max?

The Vivo S20 Pro is a better fit for everyday use. The Xiaomi 17 Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.