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).

The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S22+ by 29 points (87/100 vs 58/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Samsung Galaxy S22+
Performance 69
Display 79
Camera 39
Battery 46
Portability 64
Value for money 28
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
Performance 98
Display 81
Camera 87
Battery 83
Portability 42
Value for money 86
What makes Samsung Galaxy S22+ better?
  • Lighter: 196g vs 224g

  • Better portability (64/100 vs 42/100)
What makes Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) better?
  • 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)
Comparison verdict

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).

Samsung Galaxy S22+: The Samsung Galaxy S22+ is a better fit for active users.
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 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
Camera comparison
Samsung Galaxy S22+
  • Main: 50MP f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 12MP
  • Telephoto: 10MP
  • Front: 10MP
39
camera
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.7
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 200MP
  • Front: 50MP
87
camera
Display comparison
Samsung Galaxy S22+
  • 6.6" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
  • Resolution: 2340x1080
  • 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 S22+
  • 4500 mAh
  • Wired: 45W
  • Wireless: 15W
46
battery
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
  • 6800 mAh
  • Wired: 90W
  • Wireless: 50W
83
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Samsung Galaxy S22+ and Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China), covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Samsung Galaxy S22+ Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1
58/100
1290942 AnTuTu
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
87/100 +67.3%
3942923 AnTuTu

Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads Samsung Galaxy S22+ by 67.3% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Samsung Galaxy S22+
$999
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
$892

Launch price difference: $107. Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) was $107 cheaper at launch.

Detailed category analysis
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).

Frequently asked questions
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.