Samsung Galaxy M05 vs Xiaomi 17 Ultra
The Samsung Galaxy M05 (2024) runs on the MediaTek Helio G85, 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 33/100 (a 56-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 348,562); the Xiaomi 17 Ultra has NFC for contactless payments, the Samsung Galaxy M05 doesn't; the Samsung Galaxy M05 is noticeably lighter (195g vs 226g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Samsung Galaxy M05
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
What makes Samsung Galaxy M05 better?
- Lighter: 195g vs 226g
- Better portability (53/100 vs 40/100)
What makes Xiaomi 17 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3667711 vs 348562
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 419
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 1461
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 25W
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 29/100)
- Better camera (93/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (80/100 vs 44/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 32/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Samsung Galaxy M05 vs the Xiaomi 17 Ultra, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra scores 56 points higher (89/100 vs 33/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads (97/100 vs 29/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads (93/100 vs 30/100). 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 M05 (97/100 vs 29/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M05 (89/100 vs 32/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M05 (93/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M05 (80/100 vs 44/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy M05 is a bit better (53/100 vs 40/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy M05 | Xiaomi 17 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio G85 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 348562 | 3667711 | |
| Geekbench Single | 419 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1461 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.7" | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 3200x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 25W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 166 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 64GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 14, up to 2 major Android upgrades, One UI Core 6.0 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 168.8×78.2×8.8 mm | 162.9×77.6×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 195 g | 226 g | |
| Launch price | — | $999 |
Camera comparison
Samsung Galaxy M05
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.63
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Samsung Galaxy M05
- 6.7"
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: —
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 3200x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Samsung Galaxy M05
- 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 M05 and Xiaomi 17 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads Samsung Galaxy M05 by 90.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Samsung Galaxy M05
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M05 (97/100 vs 29/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M05 (89/100 vs 32/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M05 (93/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M05 (80/100 vs 44/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy M05 is a bit better (53/100 vs 40/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy M05 or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M05 by 56 points (89/100 vs 33/100).
What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy M05 and the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy M05 has a MobileRank rating of 33/100, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy M05 or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads on camera score (93/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Samsung Galaxy M05 or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads on performance (97/100 vs 29/100).
Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy M05 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.