Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra vs Xiaomi 17
The Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra (2022) runs on the Samsung Exynos 2200, while the Xiaomi 17 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; estimated prices are $310 and $958. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 leads — 87/100 vs 67/100 (a 20-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 108 MP vs 50 MP; the Xiaomi 17 is faster in AnTuTu (3,274,157 vs 1,434,169); the Xiaomi 17 is noticeably lighter (191g vs 228g).
Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra
Xiaomi 17
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 50MP
- Cheaper: $310 vs $958
- Better display (88/100 vs 85/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3274157 vs 1434169
- Better Geekbench Single: 3566 vs 1588
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10162 vs 3958
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 45W
- Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 15W
- Lighter: 191g vs 228g
- Higher performance (95/100 vs 68/100)
- Better camera (81/100 vs 69/100)
- Longer battery life (87/100 vs 56/100)
- Better portability (63/100 vs 33/100)
- Better value for money (86/100 vs 76/100)
Comparing the Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra vs the Xiaomi 17, the Xiaomi 17 scores 20 points higher (87/100 vs 67/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 leads (95/100 vs 68/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 leads (81/100 vs 69/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 leads (87/100 vs 56/100). In the "value for money" category, the Xiaomi 17 leads (86/100 vs 76/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 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 are nearly equal (88/100 vs 85/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 is a bit better (81/100 vs 69/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra (87/100 vs 56/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra (63/100 vs 33/100). In the "value for money" category, the Xiaomi 17 is a bit better (86/100 vs 76/100).
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra | Xiaomi 17 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Samsung Exynos 2200 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 1434169 | 3274157 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1588 | 3566 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3958 | 10162 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.3" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 3088x1440 | 2656x1200 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 7000 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 | |
| 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 | 151.1×71.8×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 228 g | 191 g | |
| Price | $310 | $958 |
Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra
- Main: 108MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 10MP
- Front: 40MP
Xiaomi 17
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 3088x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 17
- 6.3" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2656x1200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- Wireless: 15W
Xiaomi 17
- 7000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 15:00 hrs, total 33:58 hrs
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
We compared Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra and Xiaomi 17, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 leads Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra by 56.2% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $648. Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra is cheaper by $648.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 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 are nearly equal (88/100 vs 85/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 is a bit better (81/100 vs 69/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra (87/100 vs 56/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra (63/100 vs 33/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Xiaomi 17 is a bit better (86/100 vs 76/100).
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra or the Xiaomi 17?
The Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra by 20 points (87/100 vs 67/100).
What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra and the Xiaomi 17?
The Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 67/100, the Xiaomi 17 — 87/100.
Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra or the Xiaomi 17?
The Xiaomi 17 leads on camera score (81/100 vs 69/100).
Which is more powerful: the Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra or the Xiaomi 17?
The Xiaomi 17 leads on performance (95/100 vs 68/100).
Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra over the Xiaomi 17?
The Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra is a better fit for active users, budget-conscious buyers. The Xiaomi 17 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.