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Vivo S2 vs Xiaomi 17 Max

Vivo S2
48.5Inno Score
VS
WINNER
Xiaomi 17 Max
71.4Inno Score
28.9Performance64.4
65.5Display63.8
34.1Camera74.3
70.9Battery92
57.3Features60
3 spec wins — Vivo S28 spec wins — Xiaomi 17 Max

InnoReviews verdict

Xiaomi 17 Max wins this phone face-off, 71.4 to 48.5, pulling ahead mainly in camera (+40) and performance (+36). 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

  • 10% lower weight: 197 g vs 219 g

Reasons to pick the Xiaomi 17 Max

  • Stronger performance score: 64 vs 29
  • Stronger camera score: 74 vs 34
  • Stronger battery score: 92 vs 71
  • 300% higher Main camera: 200 MP vs 50 MP
  • 127% higher Wired charging: 100 W vs 44 W

Display

Display comparison: Vivo S2 versus Xiaomi 17 Max
SpecVivo S2Xiaomi 17 Max
Screen size6.83 ″6.9 ″+1%
Panel type3D Curved AMOLEDLTPO AMOLED
Resolution1260x28001200x2608
Pixel density449 ppi+8%416 ppi
Refresh rate120 Hz120 Hz
Peak brightness3,000 nits3,500 nits+17%
Screen-to-body91.4 %—

Performance

Performance comparison: Vivo S2 versus Xiaomi 17 Max
SpecVivo S2Xiaomi 17 Max
ChipsetMediaTek Dimensity 7360-TurboSnapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
RAM (max)8 GB16 GB+100%
Storage options128/256GB256/512GB
Storage typeUFS 3.1UFS 4.1

Camera

Camera comparison: Vivo S2 versus Xiaomi 17 Max
SpecVivo S2Xiaomi 17 Max
Main camera50 MP200 MP+300%
Main aperturef/1.8f/1.65
Ultra-wide—50 MP
Telephoto—50 MP
Optical zoom—3 x
Front camera32 MP32 MP
OISNoYes

Battery

Battery comparison: Vivo S2 versus Xiaomi 17 Max
SpecVivo S2Xiaomi 17 Max
Capacity7,050 mAh8,000 mAh+13%
Wired charging44 W100 W+127%
Wireless charging—50 W

Design

Design comparison: Vivo S2 versus Xiaomi 17 Max
SpecVivo S2Xiaomi 17 Max
Weight197 g+10%219 g
Thickness8 mm+2%8.2 mm
IP ratingIP68/IP69IP68/IP69
Frame materialPlasticFiberglass

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: Vivo S2 versus Xiaomi 17 Max
SpecVivo S2Xiaomi 17 Max
5GYesYes
Wi-FiWi-Fi 5Wi-Fi 7
Bluetooth5.45.4
NFCNoYes
USBUSB-C 2.0USB-C 3.2
eSIMNo—

Software

Software comparison: Vivo S2 versus Xiaomi 17 Max
SpecVivo S2Xiaomi 17 Max
OS at launchAndroid 16 (OriginOS 6)Android 16 (HyperOS 3)
OS update pledge3 years—

Audio

Audio comparison: Vivo S2 versus Xiaomi 17 Max
SpecVivo S2Xiaomi 17 Max
Stereo speakersYes—
3.5mm jackNoNo

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