Vivo S21 Pro vs Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
The Vivo S21 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 — 90/100 vs 79/100 (a 11-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 2,351,914).
Vivo S21 Pro
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
- Overall rating 79/100
- Higher AnTuTu: 3998145 vs 2351914
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 2250
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 7315
- Bigger battery: 7500 vs 5500 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 90W
- Higher refresh rate: 2160Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 83/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 81/100)
- Longer battery life (89/100 vs 64/100)
- Better display (91/100 vs 85/100)
Comparing the Vivo S21 Pro vs the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max scores 11 points higher (90/100 vs 79/100). 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 S21 Pro (98/100 vs 83/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max is a bit better (91/100 vs 85/100). 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 S21 Pro (89/100 vs 64/100).
| Specification | Vivo S21 Pro | Xiaomi 17 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 9300+ | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 2351914 | 3998145 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2250 | 3640 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 7315 | 11033 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.9" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1260x2800 | 1200x2608 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 2160 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 | 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 512GB | 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 15, OriginOS 5 | Android 16, HyperOS 3 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | — | 162.9×77.6×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | — | 219 g | |
| Launch price | — | $999 |
Vivo S21 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Vivo S21 Pro
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2800
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
- 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1200x2608
- Refresh rate: 2160 Hz
Vivo S21 Pro
- 5500 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
- 7500 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 16:28 hrs, total 36:26 hrs
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
We compared Vivo S21 Pro and Xiaomi 17 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads Vivo S21 Pro by 41.2% in our overall performance rating.
Vivo S21 Pro
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max notably outperforms the Vivo S21 Pro (98/100 vs 83/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max is a bit better (91/100 vs 85/100).
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 S21 Pro (89/100 vs 64/100).
Which is better: the Vivo S21 Pro or the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max is noticeably better than the Vivo S21 Pro — the overall rating gap is 11 points.
What is the rating of the Vivo S21 Pro and the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?
The Vivo S21 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 79/100, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max — 90/100.
Which has the better camera: the Vivo S21 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 S21 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 S21 Pro over the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?
The Vivo S21 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.