Vivo S20 vs Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
The Vivo S20 (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 3, while the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) (2025) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads — 87/100 vs 61/100 (a 26-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) has the bigger battery (6800 mAh vs 6500); the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) is faster in AnTuTu (3,950,082 vs 1,027,925); the Vivo S20 is noticeably lighter (186g vs 224g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Vivo S20
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
What makes Vivo S20 better?
- Lighter: 186g vs 224g
- Better display (85/100 vs 81/100)
- Better portability (75/100 vs 42/100)
What makes Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3950082 vs 1027925
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1131
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 3111
- Bigger battery: 6800 vs 6500 mAh
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 59/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 44/100)
- Longer battery life (83/100 vs 68/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Vivo S20 vs the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China), the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) scores 26 points higher (87/100 vs 61/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads (98/100 vs 59/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads (87/100 vs 44/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads (83/100 vs 68/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Vivo S20 (98/100 vs 59/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo S20 and the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) are nearly equal (85/100 vs 81/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Vivo S20 (87/100 vs 44/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) notably outperforms the Vivo S20 (83/100 vs 68/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo S20 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) (75/100 vs 42/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Vivo S20 | Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 3 | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 1027925 | 3950082 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1131 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3111 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.9" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1260x2800 | 1200x2608 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6500 mAh | 6800 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 15, OriginOS 5 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 5000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP64 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 160.4×74.2×7.2 mm | 162.9×77.6×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 186 g | 224 g | |
| Launch price | — | $892 |
Camera comparison
Vivo S20
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 50MP
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Vivo S20
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2800
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
- 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1200x2608
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Vivo S20
- 6500 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
- 6800 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Vivo S20 and Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China), covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads Vivo S20 by 74.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Vivo S20
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Vivo S20 (98/100 vs 59/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo S20 and the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) are nearly equal (85/100 vs 81/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Vivo S20 (87/100 vs 44/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) notably outperforms the Vivo S20 (83/100 vs 68/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo S20 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) (75/100 vs 42/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Vivo S20 or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Vivo S20 by 26 points (87/100 vs 61/100).
What is the rating of the Vivo S20 and the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?
The Vivo S20 has a MobileRank rating of 61/100, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) — 87/100.
Which has the better camera: the Vivo S20 or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads on camera score (87/100 vs 44/100).
Which is more powerful: the Vivo S20 or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads on performance (98/100 vs 59/100).
Should you choose the Vivo S20 over the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.