Vivo S20 Pro vs Xiaomi 18 Pro
The Vivo S20 Pro (2024) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9300+, 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 78/100 (a 14-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 18 Pro has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5500); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Xiaomi 18 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (4,888,150 vs 2,348,248); the Vivo S20 Pro is thinner (7.5mm vs 8.5mm).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Vivo S20 Pro
Xiaomi 18 Pro
What makes Vivo S20 Pro better?
- Lighter: 194g vs 203g
- Better display (85/100 vs 82/100)
- Better portability (67/100 vs 52/100)
What makes Xiaomi 18 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4888150 vs 2348248
- Better Geekbench Single: 4301 vs 2249
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12490 vs 7352
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5500 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 90W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 83/100)
- Better camera (100/100 vs 81/100)
- Longer battery life (87/100 vs 64/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Vivo S20 Pro vs the Xiaomi 18 Pro, the Xiaomi 18 Pro scores 14 points higher (92/100 vs 78/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro leads (100/100 vs 83/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro leads (100/100 vs 81/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro leads (87/100 vs 64/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro notably outperforms the Vivo S20 Pro (100/100 vs 83/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo S20 Pro and the Xiaomi 18 Pro are nearly equal (85/100 vs 82/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro notably outperforms the Vivo S20 Pro (100/100 vs 81/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro notably outperforms the Vivo S20 Pro (87/100 vs 64/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo S20 Pro notably outperforms the Xiaomi 18 Pro (67/100 vs 52/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Vivo S20 Pro | Xiaomi 18 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 9300+ | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 | |
| AnTuTu | 2348248 | 4888150 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2249 | 4301 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 7352 | 12490 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.4" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1260x2800 | 1120x2436 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5500 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 15, OriginOS 5 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 5000 nits | 4000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP64 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 160.6×75.0×7.5 mm | 151.8×72.0×8.5 mm | |
| Weight | 194 g | 203 g | |
| Launch price | — | $845 |
Camera comparison
Vivo S20 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Xiaomi 18 Pro
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Vivo S20 Pro
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2800
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 18 Pro
- 6.4" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1120x2436
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Vivo S20 Pro
- 5500 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 18 Pro
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Vivo S20 Pro and Xiaomi 18 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 18 Pro leads Vivo S20 Pro by 52.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Vivo S20 Pro
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro notably outperforms the Vivo S20 Pro (100/100 vs 83/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo S20 Pro and the Xiaomi 18 Pro are nearly equal (85/100 vs 82/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro notably outperforms the Vivo S20 Pro (100/100 vs 81/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro notably outperforms the Vivo S20 Pro (87/100 vs 64/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo S20 Pro notably outperforms the Xiaomi 18 Pro (67/100 vs 52/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Vivo S20 Pro or the Xiaomi 18 Pro?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro is noticeably better than the Vivo S20 Pro — the overall rating gap is 14 points.
What is the rating of the Vivo S20 Pro and the Xiaomi 18 Pro?
The Vivo S20 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 78/100, the Xiaomi 18 Pro — 92/100.
Which has the better camera: the Vivo S20 Pro or the Xiaomi 18 Pro?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro leads on camera score (100/100 vs 81/100).
Which is more powerful: the Vivo S20 Pro or the Xiaomi 18 Pro?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro leads on performance (100/100 vs 83/100).
Should you choose the Vivo S20 Pro over the Xiaomi 18 Pro?
The Vivo S20 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts. 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.