Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra vs Xiaomi 17 Pro

The Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra (2022) runs on the Samsung Exynos 2200, while the Xiaomi 17 Pro (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; estimated prices are $310 and $825. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Pro leads — 86/100 vs 67/100 (a 19-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Pro has the bigger battery (6300 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 108 MP vs 50 MP; the Xiaomi 17 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,569,354 vs 1,434,169); the Xiaomi 17 Pro is noticeably lighter (192g vs 228g).

The Xiaomi 17 Pro is noticeably better than the Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra — the overall rating gap is 19 points.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra
Performance 68
Display 88
Camera 69
Battery 56
Portability 33
Value for money 76
Xiaomi 17 Pro
Performance 95
Display 85
Camera 81
Battery 84
Portability 64
Value for money
What makes Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra better?
  • Better main camera: 108MP vs 50MP
  • Cheaper: $310 vs $825

  • Better display (88/100 vs 85/100)
What makes Xiaomi 17 Pro better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3569354 vs 1434169
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3310 vs 1588
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 10070 vs 3958
  • Bigger battery: 6300 vs 5000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 45W
  • Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 15W
  • Lighter: 192g vs 228g

  • Higher performance (95/100 vs 68/100)
  • Better camera (81/100 vs 69/100)
  • Longer battery life (84/100 vs 56/100)
  • Better portability (64/100 vs 33/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra vs the Xiaomi 17 Pro, the Xiaomi 17 Pro scores 19 points higher (86/100 vs 67/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro leads (95/100 vs 68/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro leads (81/100 vs 69/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro leads (84/100 vs 56/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra (95/100 vs 68/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra and the Xiaomi 17 Pro are nearly equal (88/100 vs 85/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro is a bit better (81/100 vs 69/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra (84/100 vs 56/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra (64/100 vs 33/100).

Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra: The Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra is a better fit for active users, budget-conscious buyers.
Xiaomi 17 Pro: The Xiaomi 17 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.
Specs comparison
Specification Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra Xiaomi 17 Pro
Processor Samsung Exynos 2200 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
AnTuTu 1434169 3569354
Geekbench Single 1588 3310
Geekbench Multi 3958 10070
Display 6.8" AMOLED 6.3" LTPO AMOLED
Resolution 3088x1440 2656x1220
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 5000 mAh 6300 mAh
Charging 45W 100W
Wireless charging 15W 50W
DXOMark (camera) 135
Main camera 108 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 12 MP 50 MP
Telephoto 10 MP 50 MP
Front camera 40 MP 50 MP
RAM 8GB / 12GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB / 512GB / 1TB 256GB / 512GB / 1TB
OS Android 12 Android 16 / HyperOS 3
Brightness (peak) 1750 nits 3500 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68 IP68
Dimensions 163.3×77.9×8.9 mm 151.1×71.8×8.0 mm
Weight 228 g 192 g
Price $310 $825
Camera comparison
Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra
  • Main: 108MP f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 12MP
  • Telephoto: 10MP
  • Front: 40MP
69
camera
Xiaomi 17 Pro
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.7
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 50MP
81
camera
Display comparison
Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 3088x1440
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
88
display
Xiaomi 17 Pro
  • 6.3" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2656x1220
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
85
display
Battery and charging
Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 45W
  • Wireless: 15W
56
battery
Xiaomi 17 Pro
  • 6300 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • Wireless: 50W
84
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra and Xiaomi 17 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra Samsung Exynos 2200
67/100
1434169 AnTuTu
Xiaomi 17 Pro Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
86/100 +59.8%
3569354 AnTuTu

Xiaomi 17 Pro leads Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra by 59.8% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra
$310
Xiaomi 17 Pro
$825

Price difference: $515. Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra is cheaper by $515.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra (95/100 vs 68/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra and the Xiaomi 17 Pro are nearly equal (88/100 vs 85/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro is a bit better (81/100 vs 69/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra (84/100 vs 56/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra (64/100 vs 33/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra or the Xiaomi 17 Pro?

The Xiaomi 17 Pro is noticeably better than the Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra — the overall rating gap is 19 points.

What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra and the Xiaomi 17 Pro?

The Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 67/100, the Xiaomi 17 Pro — 86/100.

Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra or the Xiaomi 17 Pro?

The Xiaomi 17 Pro leads on camera score (81/100 vs 69/100).

Which is more powerful: the Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra or the Xiaomi 17 Pro?

The Xiaomi 17 Pro leads on performance (95/100 vs 68/100).

Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra over the Xiaomi 17 Pro?

The Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra is a better fit for active users, budget-conscious buyers. The Xiaomi 17 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.