Samsung Galaxy M34 5G vs Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
The Samsung Galaxy M34 5G (2023) runs on the Exynos 1280, while the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) (2025) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads — 87/100 vs 49/100 (a 38-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) has the bigger battery (6800 mAh vs 6000); the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) is faster in AnTuTu (3,950,082 vs 615,425); the Samsung Galaxy M34 5G is noticeably lighter (208g vs 224g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Samsung Galaxy M34 5G
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
What makes Samsung Galaxy M34 5G better?
- Lighter: 208g vs 224g
- Better portability (46/100 vs 42/100)
What makes Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3950082 vs 615425
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 956
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 2082
- Bigger battery: 6800 vs 6000 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 25W
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 47/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 34/100)
- Longer battery life (83/100 vs 52/100)
- Better display (81/100 vs 80/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Samsung Galaxy M34 5G vs the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China), the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) scores 38 points higher (87/100 vs 49/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads (98/100 vs 47/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads (87/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads (83/100 vs 52/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M34 5G (98/100 vs 47/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) and the Samsung Galaxy M34 5G are nearly equal (81/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M34 5G (87/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M34 5G (83/100 vs 52/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy M34 5G and the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) are nearly equal (46/100 vs 42/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy M34 5G | Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Exynos 1280 | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 615425 | 3950082 | |
| Geekbench Single | 956 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2082 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.5" Super AMOLED | 6.9" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2340 | 1200x2608 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 6800 mAh | |
| Charging | 25W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 13, upgradable to Android 14, One UI 6 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 161.7×77.2×8.8 mm | 162.9×77.6×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 208 g | 224 g | |
| Launch price | — | $892 |
Camera comparison
Samsung Galaxy M34 5G
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 13MP
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Samsung Galaxy M34 5G
- 6.5" Super AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
- 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1200x2608
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Samsung Galaxy M34 5G
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
- 6800 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Samsung Galaxy M34 5G and Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China), covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads Samsung Galaxy M34 5G by 84.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Samsung Galaxy M34 5G
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M34 5G (98/100 vs 47/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) and the Samsung Galaxy M34 5G are nearly equal (81/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M34 5G (87/100 vs 34/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M34 5G (83/100 vs 52/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy M34 5G and the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) are nearly equal (46/100 vs 42/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy M34 5G or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M34 5G by 38 points (87/100 vs 49/100).
What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy M34 5G and the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?
The Samsung Galaxy M34 5G has a MobileRank rating of 49/100, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) — 87/100.
Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy M34 5G or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads on camera score (87/100 vs 34/100).
Which is more powerful: the Samsung Galaxy M34 5G or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads on performance (98/100 vs 47/100).
Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy M34 5G over the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?
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.