Vivo S20 Pro vs Xiaomi 17 Pro Max

The Vivo S20 Pro (2024) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9300+, while the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads — 88/100 vs 78/100 (a 10-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max has the bigger battery (7500 mAh vs 5500); the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,998,145 vs 2,348,248); the Vivo S20 Pro is noticeably lighter (194g vs 219g).

The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max is noticeably better than the Vivo S20 Pro — the overall rating gap is 10 points.

Profile comparison

Category scores

Vivo S20 Pro

Performance 83
Display 85
Camera 81
Battery 64
Portability 67
Value for money —

Xiaomi 17 Pro Max

Performance 98
Display 81
Camera 87
Battery 89
Portability 48
Value for money 86

What makes Vivo S20 Pro better?

  • Lighter: 194g vs 219g

  • Better display (85/100 vs 81/100)
  • Better portability (67/100 vs 48/100)

What makes Xiaomi 17 Pro Max better?

  • Higher AnTuTu: 3998145 vs 2348248
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 2249
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 7352
  • Bigger battery: 7500 vs 5500 mAh
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 90W

  • Higher performance (98/100 vs 83/100)
  • Better camera (87/100 vs 81/100)
  • Longer battery life (89/100 vs 64/100)

Comparison verdict

Comparing the Vivo S20 Pro vs the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max scores 10 points higher (88/100 vs 78/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads (98/100 vs 83/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads (89/100 vs 64/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max notably outperforms the Vivo S20 Pro (98/100 vs 83/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo S20 Pro and the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max are nearly equal (85/100 vs 81/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max is a bit better (87/100 vs 81/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max notably outperforms the Vivo S20 Pro (89/100 vs 64/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo S20 Pro notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max (67/100 vs 48/100).

Vivo S20 Pro: The Vivo S20 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts.
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max: The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.

Specs comparison

Specification Vivo S20 Pro Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
Processor MediaTek Dimensity 9300+ Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
AnTuTu 2348248 3998145
Geekbench Single 2249 3639
Geekbench Multi 7352 11047
Display 6.7" AMOLED 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
Resolution 1260x2800 1200x2608
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 5500 mAh 7500 mAh
Charging 90W 100W
Wireless charging 0W 50W
DXOMark (camera) — 159
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 50 MP 50 MP
Telephoto 50 MP 50 MP
Front camera 50 MP 50 MP
RAM 12GB / 16GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB 512GB / 1TB
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 162.9×77.6×8.0 mm
Weight 194 g 219 g
Launch price — $999

Camera comparison

Vivo S20 Pro

  • Main: 50MP f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 50MP
81
camera

Xiaomi 17 Pro Max

  • Main: 50MP f/1.69
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 50MP
87
camera

Display comparison

Vivo S20 Pro

  • 6.7" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1260x2800
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
85
display

Xiaomi 17 Pro Max

  • 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1200x2608
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
81
display

Battery and charging

Vivo S20 Pro

  • 5500 mAh
  • Wired: 90W
  • No wireless charging
64
battery

Xiaomi 17 Pro Max

  • 7500 mAh
  • NanoReview test: web browsing 16:28 hrs, total 36:26 hrs
  • Wired: 100W
  • Wireless: 50W
89
battery

Overall performance score

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

Vivo S20 Pro MediaTek Dimensity 9300+
78/100
2348248 AnTuTu
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
88/100 +41.3%
3998145 AnTuTu

Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads Vivo S20 Pro by 41.3% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks

Launch prices and where to check today's

Vivo S20 Pro

Price unknown

Xiaomi 17 Pro Max

$999

Detailed category analysis

performance

In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max notably outperforms the Vivo S20 Pro (98/100 vs 83/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Vivo S20 Pro and the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max are nearly equal (85/100 vs 81/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max is a bit better (87/100 vs 81/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max notably outperforms the Vivo S20 Pro (89/100 vs 64/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Vivo S20 Pro notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max (67/100 vs 48/100).

Frequently asked questions

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

The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max is noticeably better than the Vivo S20 Pro — the overall rating gap is 10 points.

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

The Vivo S20 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 78/100, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max — 88/100.

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

The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads on camera score (87/100 vs 81/100).

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

The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads on performance (98/100 vs 83/100).

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

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