Samsung Galaxy S22 vs Xiaomi 17 Ultra
The Samsung Galaxy S22 (2022) runs on the Samsung Exynos 2200, while the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $799 and $999. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads — 89/100 vs 56/100 (a 33-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Ultra has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 3700); the Xiaomi 17 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,667,711 vs 1,434,169); the Samsung Galaxy S22 is noticeably lighter (168g vs 226g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Samsung Galaxy S22
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
What makes Samsung Galaxy S22 better?
- Lighter: 168g vs 226g
- Cheaper at launch: $799 vs $999
- Better portability (83/100 vs 40/100)
What makes Xiaomi 17 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3667711 vs 1434169
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1588
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 3958
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 3700 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 25W
- Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 15W
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 68/100)
- Better camera (93/100 vs 39/100)
- Longer battery life (80/100 vs 24/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 82/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Samsung Galaxy S22 vs the Xiaomi 17 Ultra, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra scores 33 points higher (89/100 vs 56/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads (97/100 vs 68/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads (93/100 vs 39/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads (80/100 vs 24/100). Value score: Samsung Galaxy S22 — 26/100, Xiaomi 17 Ultra — 88/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S22 (97/100 vs 68/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra is a bit better (89/100 vs 82/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S22 (93/100 vs 39/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S22 (80/100 vs 24/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S22 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (83/100 vs 40/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy S22 | Xiaomi 17 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Samsung Exynos 2200 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 1434169 | 3667711 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1588 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3958 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.1" AMOLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2340x1080 | 3200x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 3700 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 25W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 50W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 166 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 10 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 10 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 12 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1300 nits | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 146.0×70.6×7.6 mm | 162.9×77.6×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 168 g | 226 g | |
| Launch price | $799 | $999 |
Camera comparison
Samsung Galaxy S22
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 10MP
- Front: 10MP
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.63
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Samsung Galaxy S22
- 6.1" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2340x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 3200x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Samsung Galaxy S22
- 3700 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- Wireless: 15W
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
- 6000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 16:09 hrs, total 33:23 hrs
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Samsung Galaxy S22 and Xiaomi 17 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads Samsung Galaxy S22 by 60.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $200. Samsung Galaxy S22 was $200 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S22 (97/100 vs 68/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra is a bit better (89/100 vs 82/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S22 (93/100 vs 39/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S22 (80/100 vs 24/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S22 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (83/100 vs 40/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy S22 or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S22 by 33 points (89/100 vs 56/100).
What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy S22 and the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy S22 has a MobileRank rating of 56/100, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy S22 or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads on camera score (93/100 vs 39/100).
Which is more powerful: the Samsung Galaxy S22 or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads on performance (97/100 vs 68/100).
Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy S22 over the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy S22 is a better fit for active users. The Xiaomi 17 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.