Samsung Galaxy M55 vs Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)

The Samsung Galaxy M55 (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 1, 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 55/100 (a 32-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 840,330); the Samsung Galaxy M55 is noticeably lighter (180g vs 224g).

The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M55 by 32 points (87/100 vs 55/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Samsung Galaxy M55
Performance 55
Display 79
Camera 44
Battery 48
Portability 73
Value for money
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
Performance 98
Display 81
Camera 87
Battery 83
Portability 42
Value for money 86
What makes Samsung Galaxy M55 better?
  • Lighter: 180g vs 224g

  • Better portability (73/100 vs 42/100)
What makes Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3942923 vs 840330
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 1039
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 2885
  • Bigger battery: 6800 vs 5000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 90W vs 45W

  • Higher performance (98/100 vs 55/100)
  • Better camera (87/100 vs 44/100)
  • Longer battery life (83/100 vs 48/100)
  • Better display (81/100 vs 79/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Samsung Galaxy M55 vs the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China), the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) scores 32 points higher (87/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads (98/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads (87/100 vs 44/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads (83/100 vs 48/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M55 (98/100 vs 55/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) and the Samsung Galaxy M55 are nearly equal (81/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M55 (87/100 vs 44/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M55 (83/100 vs 48/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy M55 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) (73/100 vs 42/100).

Samsung Galaxy M55: The Samsung Galaxy M55 is a better fit for everyday use.
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.
Specs comparison
Specification Samsung Galaxy M55 Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 1 Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
AnTuTu 840330 3942923
Geekbench Single 1039 3640
Geekbench Multi 2885 11033
Display 6.7" Super AMOLED+ 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
Resolution 1080x2400 1200x2608
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 5000 mAh 6800 mAh
Charging 45W 90W
Wireless charging 0W 50W
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 50 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 200 MP
Front camera 50 MP 50 MP
RAM 8GB / 12GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB 512GB / 1TB
OS Android 14, One UI 6.1 Android 16
Brightness (peak) 1000 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68/IP69
Dimensions 163.9×76.5×7.8 mm 162.9×77.6×8.3 mm
Weight 180 g 224 g
Launch price $892
Camera comparison
Samsung Galaxy M55
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 50MP
44
camera
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.7
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 200MP
  • Front: 50MP
87
camera
Display comparison
Samsung Galaxy M55
  • 6.7" Super AMOLED+
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
79
display
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
  • 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1200x2608
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
81
display
Battery and charging
Samsung Galaxy M55
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 45W
  • No wireless charging
48
battery
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
  • 6800 mAh
  • Wired: 90W
  • Wireless: 50W
83
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Samsung Galaxy M55 and Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China), covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Samsung Galaxy M55 Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 1
55/100
840330 AnTuTu
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
87/100 +78.7%
3942923 AnTuTu

Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads Samsung Galaxy M55 by 78.7% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Samsung Galaxy M55
Price unknown
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
$892
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M55 (98/100 vs 55/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) and the Samsung Galaxy M55 are nearly equal (81/100 vs 79/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M55 (87/100 vs 44/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M55 (83/100 vs 48/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy M55 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) (73/100 vs 42/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy M55 or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?

The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M55 by 32 points (87/100 vs 55/100).

What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy M55 and the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?

The Samsung Galaxy M55 has a MobileRank rating of 55/100, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) — 87/100.

Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy M55 or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?

The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads on camera score (87/100 vs 44/100).

Which is more powerful: the Samsung Galaxy M55 or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?

The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads on performance (98/100 vs 55/100).

Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy M55 over the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?

The Samsung Galaxy M55 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.