Samsung Galaxy S22+ vs Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
The Samsung Galaxy S22+ (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1, while the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) (2025) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $999 and $892. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads — 87/100 vs 58/100 (a 29-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) has the bigger battery (6800 mAh vs 4500); the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) is faster in AnTuTu (3,942,923 vs 1,290,942); the Samsung Galaxy S22+ is noticeably lighter (196g vs 224g).
Samsung Galaxy S22+
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
- Lighter: 196g vs 224g
- Better portability (64/100 vs 42/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3942923 vs 1290942
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 1675
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 4453
- Bigger battery: 6800 vs 4500 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 45W
- Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 15W
- Cheaper at launch: $892 vs $999
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 69/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 39/100)
- Longer battery life (83/100 vs 46/100)
- Better display (81/100 vs 79/100)
Comparing the Samsung Galaxy S22+ vs the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China), the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) scores 29 points higher (87/100 vs 58/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads (98/100 vs 69/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads (87/100 vs 39/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads (83/100 vs 46/100). Value score: Samsung Galaxy S22+ — 28/100, Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) — 86/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S22+ (98/100 vs 69/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) and the Samsung Galaxy S22+ are nearly equal (81/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S22+ (87/100 vs 39/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S22+ (83/100 vs 46/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S22+ notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) (64/100 vs 42/100).
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy S22+ | Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 1290942 | 3942923 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1675 | 3640 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4453 | 11033 | |
| Display | 6.6" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | 6.9" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2340x1080 | 1200x2608 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4500 mAh | 6800 mAh | |
| Charging | 45W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 10 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 10 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 12 | Android 16 | |
| NFC | — | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | — | 162.9×77.6×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 196 g | 224 g | |
| Launch price | $999 | $892 |
Samsung Galaxy S22+
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 10MP
- Front: 10MP
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Samsung Galaxy S22+
- 6.6" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 2340x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
- 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1200x2608
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy S22+
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- Wireless: 15W
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
- 6800 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 50W
We compared Samsung Galaxy S22+ and Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China), covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads Samsung Galaxy S22+ by 67.3% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $107. Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) was $107 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S22+ (98/100 vs 69/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) and the Samsung Galaxy S22+ are nearly equal (81/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S22+ (87/100 vs 39/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S22+ (83/100 vs 46/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S22+ notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) (64/100 vs 42/100).
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy S22+ or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S22+ by 29 points (87/100 vs 58/100).
What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy S22+ and the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?
The Samsung Galaxy S22+ has a MobileRank rating of 58/100, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) — 87/100.
Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy S22+ or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads on camera score (87/100 vs 39/100).
Which is more powerful: the Samsung Galaxy S22+ or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads on performance (98/100 vs 69/100).
Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy S22+ over the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?
The Samsung Galaxy S22+ is a better fit for active users. 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.