Samsung Galaxy M31 Prime vs Xiaomi 17 Ultra
The Samsung Galaxy M31 Prime (2020) runs on the Exynos 9611, 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 44/100 (a 45-point difference). Key differences: the main camera is 64 MP vs 50 MP; the Xiaomi 17 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,667,711 vs 355,351); the Xiaomi 17 Ultra has NFC for contactless payments, the Samsung Galaxy M31 Prime doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Samsung Galaxy M31 Prime
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
What makes Samsung Galaxy M31 Prime better?
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Overall rating 44/100
What makes Xiaomi 17 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3667711 vs 355351
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 365
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 1107
- Faster charging: 90W vs 15W
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 25/100)
- Better camera (93/100 vs 48/100)
- Longer battery life (80/100 vs 51/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 83/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Samsung Galaxy M31 Prime vs the Xiaomi 17 Ultra, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra scores 45 points higher (89/100 vs 44/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads (97/100 vs 25/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads (93/100 vs 48/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads (80/100 vs 51/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M31 Prime (97/100 vs 25/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra is a bit better (89/100 vs 83/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M31 Prime (93/100 vs 48/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M31 Prime (80/100 vs 51/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy M31 Prime | Xiaomi 17 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Exynos 9611 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 355351 | 3667711 | |
| Geekbench Single | 365 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1107 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.4" Super AMOLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2340 | 3200x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 15W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 166 | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 10, One UI 2.1 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | — | 162.9×77.6×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | — | 226 g | |
| Launch price | — | $999 |
Camera comparison
Samsung Galaxy M31 Prime
- Main: 64MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.63
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Samsung Galaxy M31 Prime
- 6.4" Super AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: —
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 3200x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Samsung Galaxy M31 Prime
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 15W
- 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 M31 Prime and Xiaomi 17 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads Samsung Galaxy M31 Prime by 90.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Samsung Galaxy M31 Prime
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M31 Prime (97/100 vs 25/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra is a bit better (89/100 vs 83/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M31 Prime (93/100 vs 48/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M31 Prime (80/100 vs 51/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy M31 Prime or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M31 Prime by 45 points (89/100 vs 44/100).
What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy M31 Prime and the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy M31 Prime has a MobileRank rating of 44/100, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy M31 Prime or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads on camera score (93/100 vs 48/100).
Which is more powerful: the Samsung Galaxy M31 Prime or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads on performance (97/100 vs 25/100).
Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy M31 Prime 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.