Vivo S21 Pro vs Xiaomi 17 Max
The Vivo S21 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 — 88/100 vs 79/100 (a 9-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 2,348,248).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Vivo S21 Pro
Xiaomi 17 Max
What makes Vivo S21 Pro better?
- Better display (85/100 vs 81/100)
What makes Xiaomi 17 Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3654776 vs 2348248
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 2249
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 7352
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 5500 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 90W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 83/100)
- Better camera (90/100 vs 81/100)
- Longer battery life (90/100 vs 64/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Vivo S21 Pro vs the Xiaomi 17 Max, the Xiaomi 17 Max scores 9 points higher (88/100 vs 79/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads (97/100 vs 83/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads (90/100 vs 64/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max is a bit better (97/100 vs 83/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo S21 Pro and the Xiaomi 17 Max are nearly equal (85/100 vs 81/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max is a bit better (90/100 vs 81/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max notably outperforms the Vivo S21 Pro (90/100 vs 64/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Vivo S21 Pro | Xiaomi 17 Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 9300+ | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 2348248 | 3654776 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2249 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 7352 | 11047 | |
| 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 | 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 512GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 15, OriginOS 5 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Weight | — | 219 g | |
| Launch price | — | $799 |
Camera comparison
Vivo S21 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Xiaomi 17 Max
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Vivo S21 Pro
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2800
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 17 Max
- 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2608x1200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Vivo S21 Pro
- 5500 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 17 Max
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Vivo S21 Pro and Xiaomi 17 Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 Max leads Vivo S21 Pro by 35.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Vivo S21 Pro
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max is a bit better (97/100 vs 83/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo S21 Pro and the Xiaomi 17 Max are nearly equal (85/100 vs 81/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max is a bit better (90/100 vs 81/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max notably outperforms the Vivo S21 Pro (90/100 vs 64/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Vivo S21 Pro or the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Max edges out the Vivo S21 Pro by just 9 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Vivo S21 Pro and the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Vivo S21 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 79/100, the Xiaomi 17 Max — 88/100.
Which has the better camera: the Vivo S21 Pro or the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Max leads on camera score (90/100 vs 81/100).
Which is more powerful: the Vivo S21 Pro or the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Max leads on performance (97/100 vs 83/100).
Should you choose the Vivo S21 Pro over the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Vivo S21 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts. The Xiaomi 17 Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.