Samsung Galaxy A13 vs Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
The Samsung Galaxy A13 (2022) runs on the Samsung Exynos 850, while the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) (2025) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $200 and $892. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads — 87/100 vs 30/100 (a 57-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) has the bigger battery (6800 mAh vs 5000); the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) is faster in AnTuTu (3,942,923 vs 234,339); the Samsung Galaxy A13 is noticeably lighter (195g vs 224g).
Samsung Galaxy A13
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
- Lighter: 195g vs 224g
- Cheaper at launch: $200 vs $892
- Better portability (53/100 vs 42/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3942923 vs 234339
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 300
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 836
- Bigger battery: 6800 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 15W
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 16/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 32/100)
- Longer battery life (83/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (81/100 vs 42/100)
Comparing the Samsung Galaxy A13 vs the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China), the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) scores 57 points higher (87/100 vs 30/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads (98/100 vs 16/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads (87/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads (83/100 vs 43/100). Value score: Samsung Galaxy A13 — 22/100, Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) — 86/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A13 (98/100 vs 16/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A13 (81/100 vs 42/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A13 (87/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A13 (83/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A13 is a bit better (53/100 vs 42/100).
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy A13 | Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Samsung Exynos 850 | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 234339 | 3942923 | |
| Geekbench Single | 300 | 3640 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 836 | 11033 | |
| Display | 6.6" IPS LCD | 6.9" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2408 | 1200x2608 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 6800 mAh | |
| Charging | 15W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 5 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 3GB / 4GB / 6GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 32GB / 64GB / 128GB | 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 12, One UI 4.1 | Android 16 | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 165.1×76.4×8.8 mm | 162.9×77.6×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 195 g | 224 g | |
| Launch price | $200 | $892 |
Samsung Galaxy A13
- Main: 50MP
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 8MP
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Samsung Galaxy A13
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2408
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
- 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1200x2608
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy A13
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 15W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
- 6800 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 50W
We compared Samsung Galaxy A13 and Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China), covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads Samsung Galaxy A13 by 94.1% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $692. Samsung Galaxy A13 was $692 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A13 (98/100 vs 16/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A13 (81/100 vs 42/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A13 (87/100 vs 32/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A13 (83/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A13 is a bit better (53/100 vs 42/100).
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy A13 or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A13 by 57 points (87/100 vs 30/100).
What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy A13 and the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?
The Samsung Galaxy A13 has a MobileRank rating of 30/100, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) — 87/100.
Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy A13 or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads on camera score (87/100 vs 32/100).
Which is more powerful: the Samsung Galaxy A13 or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads on performance (98/100 vs 16/100).
Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy A13 over the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?
The Samsung Galaxy A13 is a better fit for everyday use. The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.