Vivo S21 Pro vs Xiaomi 17 Ultra
The Vivo S21 Pro (2024) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9300+, while the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads — 89/100 vs 79/100 (a 10-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Ultra has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 5500); the Xiaomi 17 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,600,724 vs 2,348,248).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Vivo S21 Pro
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
What makes Vivo S21 Pro better?
- Overall rating 79/100
What makes Xiaomi 17 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3600724 vs 2348248
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 2249
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 7352
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5500 mAh
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 83/100)
- Better camera (93/100 vs 81/100)
- Longer battery life (80/100 vs 64/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 85/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Vivo S21 Pro vs the Xiaomi 17 Ultra, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra scores 10 points higher (89/100 vs 79/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads (97/100 vs 83/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads (93/100 vs 81/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads (80/100 vs 64/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra is a bit better (97/100 vs 83/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra and the Vivo S21 Pro are nearly equal (89/100 vs 85/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra is a bit better (93/100 vs 81/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra notably outperforms the Vivo S21 Pro (80/100 vs 64/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Vivo S21 Pro | Xiaomi 17 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 9300+ | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 2348248 | 3600724 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2249 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 7352 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1260x2800 | 3200x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5500 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 166 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 15, OriginOS 5 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | — | 162.9×77.6×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | — | 226 g | |
| Launch price | — | $999 |
Camera comparison
Vivo S21 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.63
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Vivo S21 Pro
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2800
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 3200x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Vivo S21 Pro
- 5500 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
- 6000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 16:09 hrs, total 33:23 hrs
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Vivo S21 Pro and Xiaomi 17 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads Vivo S21 Pro by 34.8% 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 Ultra is a bit better (97/100 vs 83/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra and the Vivo S21 Pro are nearly equal (89/100 vs 85/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra is a bit better (93/100 vs 81/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra notably outperforms the Vivo S21 Pro (80/100 vs 64/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Vivo S21 Pro or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra is noticeably better than the Vivo S21 Pro — the overall rating gap is 10 points.
What is the rating of the Vivo S21 Pro and the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?
The Vivo S21 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 79/100, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Vivo S21 Pro or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads on camera score (93/100 vs 81/100).
Which is more powerful: the Vivo S21 Pro or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads on performance (97/100 vs 83/100).
Should you choose the Vivo S21 Pro over the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?
The Vivo S21 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts. The Xiaomi 17 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.