Vivo S2 vs Xiaomi 17 Ultra
28.9Performance87.6
65.5Display67.4
34.1Camera77
70.9Battery81
57.3Features100
4 spec wins — Vivo S29 spec wins — Xiaomi 17 Ultra
InnoReviews verdict
Xiaomi 17 Ultra wins this phone face-off, 81.4 to 48.5, pulling ahead mainly in performance (+59) and camera (+43). 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
- 18% higher capacity: 7,050 mAh vs 6,000 mAh
- 10% lower weight: 197 g vs 219 g
Reasons to pick the Xiaomi 17 Ultra
- Stronger performance score: 88 vs 29
- Stronger camera score: 77 vs 34
- Stronger battery score: 81 vs 71
- Stronger features score: 100 vs 57
- 105% higher Wired charging: 90 W vs 44 W
Display
| Spec | Vivo S2 | Xiaomi 17 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.83 ″ | 6.9 ″+1% |
| Panel type | 3D Curved AMOLED | LTPO AMOLED |
| Resolution | 1260x2800 | 1200x2608 |
| Pixel density | 449 ppi+8% | 416 ppi |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 3,000 nits | 3,500 nits+17% |
| Screen-to-body | 91.4 % | 92.3 %+1% |
Performance
| Spec | Vivo S2 | Xiaomi 17 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | MediaTek Dimensity 7360-Turbo | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 |
| AnTuTu | — | 3,600,724Top 6% |
| AnTuTu 11 (CPU) | — | 1,032,276Top 6% |
| AnTuTu 11 (GPU) | — | 1,345,109Top 6% |
| AnTuTu 11 (Memory) | — | 495,988Top 2% |
| AnTuTu 11 (UX) | — | 727,351Top 6% |
| RAM (max) | 8 GB | 16 GB+100% |
| Storage options | 128/256GB | 512GB/1TB |
| Storage type | UFS 3.1 | UFS 4.1 |
Camera
| Spec | Vivo S2 | Xiaomi 17 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Main aperture | f/1.8 | f/1.67 |
| Ultra-wide | — | 50 MP |
| Telephoto | — | 200 MP |
| Optical zoom | — | 4.3 x |
| Max video | — | 8K@30fps |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 50 MP+56% |
| OIS | No | Yes |
Battery
| Spec | Vivo S2 | Xiaomi 17 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 7,050 mAh+18% | 6,000 mAh |
| Wired charging | 44 W | 90 W+105% |
| Wireless charging | — | 50 W |
Design
| Spec | Vivo S2 | Xiaomi 17 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 197 g+10% | 219 g |
| Thickness | 8 mm+4% | 8.3 mm |
| IP rating | IP68/IP69 | IP68/IP69 |
| Frame material | Plastic | Aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | Vivo S2 | Xiaomi 17 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 6.0 |
| NFC | No | Yes |
| USB | USB-C 2.0 | USB-C 3.2 |
| eSIM | No | Yes |
Software
| Spec | Vivo S2 | Xiaomi 17 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 16 (OriginOS 6) | Android 16 (HyperOS 3) |
| OS update pledge | 3 years | — |
Audio
| Spec | Vivo S2 | Xiaomi 17 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |