Vivo S2 vs Xiaomi 13 Ultra
28.9Performance54
65.5Display64.2
34.1Camera69.5
70.9Battery71.6
57.3Features65.3
5 spec wins — Vivo S25 spec wins — Xiaomi 13 Ultra
InnoReviews verdict
Xiaomi 13 Ultra wins this phone face-off, 63.8 to 48.5, pulling ahead mainly in camera (+35) and performance (+25). Vivo S2 still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Vivo S2
- 41% higher capacity: 7,050 mAh vs 5,000 mAh
- 15% higher Peak brightness: 3,000 nits vs 2,600 nits
- 13% lower weight: 197 g vs 227 g
- 12% lower thickness: 8 mm vs 9.1 mm
Reasons to pick the Xiaomi 13 Ultra
- Stronger performance score: 54 vs 29
- Stronger camera score: 70 vs 34
- Stronger features score: 65 vs 57
- 105% higher Wired charging: 90 W vs 44 W
- 50% higher RAM (max): 12 GB vs 8 GB
Display
| Spec | Vivo S2 | Xiaomi 13 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.83 ″+1% | 6.73 ″ |
| Panel type | 3D Curved AMOLED | LTPO OLED |
| Resolution | 1260x2800 | 3200x1440 |
| Pixel density | 449 ppi | 522 ppi+16% |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 3,000 nits+15% | 2,600 nits |
| Screen-to-body | 91.4 % | — |
Performance
| Spec | Vivo S2 | Xiaomi 13 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | MediaTek Dimensity 7360-Turbo | Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 |
| AnTuTu | — | 1,550,000 |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | — | 2,050Top 32% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | — | 5,500Top 34% |
| RAM (max) | 8 GB | 12 GB+50% |
| Storage options | 128/256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB |
| Storage type | UFS 3.1 | UFS 4.0 |
Camera
| Spec | Vivo S2 | Xiaomi 13 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Main aperture | f/1.8 | f/1.9-4.0 |
| Ultra-wide | — | 50 MP |
| Telephoto | — | 50 MP |
| Optical zoom | — | 5 x |
| Max video | — | 8K@24fps |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 32 MP |
| OIS | No | Yes |
Battery
| Spec | Vivo S2 | Xiaomi 13 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 7,050 mAh+41% | 5,000 mAh |
| Wired charging | 44 W | 90 W+105% |
| Wireless charging | — | 50 W |
Design
| Spec | Vivo S2 | Xiaomi 13 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 197 g+13% | 227 g |
| Thickness | 8 mm+12% | 9.1 mm |
| IP rating | IP68/IP69 | IP68 |
| Frame material | Plastic | Aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | Vivo S2 | Xiaomi 13 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.3 |
| NFC | No | Yes |
| USB | USB-C 2.0 | USB-C 3.2 |
| eSIM | No | No |
Software
| Spec | Vivo S2 | Xiaomi 13 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 16 (OriginOS 6) | Android 13 (MIUI 14) |
| OS update pledge | 3 years | 3 years |
Audio
| Spec | Vivo S2 | Xiaomi 13 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |