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).

The Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra by 20 points (87/100 vs 67/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra
Performance 68
Display 88
Camera 69
Battery 56
Portability 33
Value for money 76
Xiaomi 17
Performance 95
Display 85
Camera 81
Battery 87
Portability 63
Value for money 86
What makes Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra better?
  • Better main camera: 108MP vs 50MP
  • Cheaper: $310 vs $958

  • Better display (88/100 vs 85/100)
What makes Xiaomi 17 better?
  • 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)
Comparison verdict

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).

Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra: The Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra is a better fit for active users, budget-conscious buyers.
Xiaomi 17: The Xiaomi 17 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 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
Camera comparison
Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra
  • Main: 108MP f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 12MP
  • Telephoto: 10MP
  • Front: 40MP
69
camera
Xiaomi 17
  • 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
  • 6.3" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2656x1200
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
85
display
Battery and charging
Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 45W
  • Wireless: 15W
56
battery
Xiaomi 17
  • 7000 mAh
  • NanoReview test: web browsing 15:00 hrs, total 33:58 hrs
  • Wired: 100W
  • Wireless: 50W
87
battery
Overall performance score

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

Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra Samsung Exynos 2200
67/100
1434169 AnTuTu
Xiaomi 17 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
87/100 +56.2%
3274157 AnTuTu

Xiaomi 17 leads Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra by 56.2% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra
$310
Xiaomi 17
$958

Price difference: $648. Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra is cheaper by $648.

Detailed category analysis
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).

Frequently asked questions
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.