Samsung Galaxy A25 vs Xiaomi 17 Ultra
The Samsung Galaxy A25 (2023) runs on the Exynos 1280, while the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads — 89/100 vs 48/100 (a 41-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Ultra has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 5000); the Xiaomi 17 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,667,711 vs 615,425); the Samsung Galaxy A25 is noticeably lighter (197g vs 226g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Samsung Galaxy A25
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
What makes Samsung Galaxy A25 better?
- Lighter: 197g vs 226g
- Better portability (58/100 vs 40/100)
What makes Xiaomi 17 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3667711 vs 615425
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 956
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 2082
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 25W
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 47/100)
- Better camera (93/100 vs 34/100)
- Longer battery life (80/100 vs 44/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 80/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Samsung Galaxy A25 vs the Xiaomi 17 Ultra, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra scores 41 points higher (89/100 vs 48/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads (97/100 vs 47/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads (93/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads (80/100 vs 44/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A25 (97/100 vs 47/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra is a bit better (89/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A25 (93/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A25 (80/100 vs 44/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A25 notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (58/100 vs 40/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy A25 | Xiaomi 17 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Exynos 1280 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 615425 | 3667711 | |
| Geekbench Single | 956 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2082 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.5" Super AMOLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2340 | 3200x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 25W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 166 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB / 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 14, up to 4 major Android upgrades, One UI 6.1 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1000 nits | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 161.0×76.5×8.3 mm | 162.9×77.6×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 197 g | 226 g | |
| Launch price | — | $999 |
Camera comparison
Samsung Galaxy A25
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 13MP
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.63
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Samsung Galaxy A25
- 6.5" Super AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 3200x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Samsung Galaxy A25
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
- 6000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 16:09 hrs, total 33:23 hrs
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Samsung Galaxy A25 and Xiaomi 17 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads Samsung Galaxy A25 by 83.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Samsung Galaxy A25
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A25 (97/100 vs 47/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra is a bit better (89/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A25 (93/100 vs 34/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A25 (80/100 vs 44/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A25 notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (58/100 vs 40/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy A25 or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A25 by 41 points (89/100 vs 48/100).
What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy A25 and the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy A25 has a MobileRank rating of 48/100, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy A25 or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads on camera score (93/100 vs 34/100).
Which is more powerful: the Samsung Galaxy A25 or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads on performance (97/100 vs 47/100).
Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy A25 over the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.