Xiaomi 15S Pro vs Vivo V70 Elite
Verdict
Xiaomi 15S Pro scores higher on the OH Rank (72 vs 71), winning 2 of 10 categories including Performance and Screen. Xiaomi 15S Pro is 1mm wider than Vivo V70 Elite. Vivo V70 Elite is the more recent release, from Feb 26, 2026.
Score Breakdown
Performance /15
Battery /15
Screen /15
IP Protection /15
Main Camera /15
Selfie /5
Video /5
SD Memory /5
Software /5
Desktop Replacement /5
TOTAL
72
71
Xiaomi 15S Pro
75.3mm (2.96in) · May 22, 2025 · Rank #65
11+11+15+12+12+3+3+0+5+0 = 72
FLY* TOP Software
EDITORIAL: Featuring Xiaomi's own processor, the 15S Pro marks a beginning of a new era. Unlike Huawei's Kirin chips, the new XRing 01 is a proper 3nm top-of-the-line processor that should compete head on with SD 8 Elite and Mediatec's top Dimensity 9400. Xiaomi wants to impress: all-day battery, excellent screen, powerful cameras, even the Display Port is there.
PROs
expect fast performance with UFS 4.1 memory, >30hr endurance from a 6100mAh Si battery with sub-60min 90W (50W wireless) charging, >1300 >520ppi LTPO AMOLED with Dolby Vision screen, IP68 protection, reliable 50MP 23mm main + 50MP 120mm periscope telephoto (both OIS PDAF)+ 50MP 14mm AF ultrawide setup, average 32MP 22mm (non AF) selfie, okay video recording, 4 years of OS updates and fast USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 port with DisplayPort and OTG
CONs
no AF on selfie, no expandable memory or desktop replacement functionality
Vivo V70 Elite
74.3mm (2.93in) · Feb 26, 2026 · Rank #77
9+11+13+12+12+5+4+0+5+0 = 71
* TOP Selfie* TOP Software* TOP MidrangerMidrange
EDITORIAL: Vivo is lifting it's V series of midrangers by adding an Elite badge unit. This is essentially a V70 with a better processor that can sustain years of OS updates and AI additions. If you can get it in your market, this phone should be on your list. It features fast performance, ultrasonic fingerprint reader, IR blaster, metal frame, great battery life, very bright screen and reliable imaging, all in a very compact, just 74mm wide body.
PROs
great sub-8mm thickness build, fast Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 with UFS 4.1 performance, excellent 30+hrs endurance from a 6500mAh Si-C battery with 50min 90W charging, >1900nits bright >450ppi AMOLED screen with HDR10+, IP69 protection, very good imaging from a 50MP main + 50MP periscope telephoto lenses, excellent 50MP PDAF selfie, good video recording, up to 4 years of OS updates
CONs
limited market availability, no wireless charging, no LTPO tech (tho battery life is excellent even without it), no expandable memory, no desktop replacement functionality, slow USBC 2.0 port (tho it does offer OTG)
Both phones here were scored by me, using the same ten categories, with no ads, sponsorships, or manufacturer relationships — this comparison is as objective and honest as it gets.
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