Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge vs Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
The Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) (2025) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $1099 and $892. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads — 87/100 vs 75/100 (a 12-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) has the bigger battery (6800 mAh vs 3900); the main camera is 200 MP vs 50 MP; the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) is faster in AnTuTu (3,942,923 vs 3,034,849); the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge is noticeably lighter (163g vs 224g).
Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 163g vs 224g
- Better display (89/100 vs 81/100)
- Better portability (97/100 vs 42/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3942923 vs 3034849
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 2970
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 9490
- Bigger battery: 6800 vs 3900 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 25W
- Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 15W
- Cheaper at launch: $892 vs $1099
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 91/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 73/100)
- Longer battery life (83/100 vs 29/100)
Comparing the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge vs the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China), the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) scores 12 points higher (87/100 vs 75/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads (87/100 vs 73/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads (83/100 vs 29/100). Value score: Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge — 62/100, 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) is a bit better (98/100 vs 91/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge is a bit better (89/100 vs 81/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) is a bit better (87/100 vs 73/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge (83/100 vs 29/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) (97/100 vs 42/100).
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge | Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 3034849 | 3942923 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2970 | 3640 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9490 | 11033 | |
| Display | 6.7" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | 6.9" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 3120x1440 | 1200x2608 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 3900 mAh | 6800 mAh | |
| Charging | 25W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 50W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 140 | — | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 15 / One UI 7 | Android 16 | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 158.2×75.6×5.8 mm | 162.9×77.6×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 163 g | 224 g | |
| Launch price | $1099 | $892 |
Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge
- Main: 200MP f/f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Front: 12MP
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge
- 6.7" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 3120x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
- 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1200x2608
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge
- 3900 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- Wireless: 15W
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
- 6800 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 50W
We compared Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge and Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China), covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge by 23.0% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $207. Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) was $207 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) is a bit better (98/100 vs 91/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge is a bit better (89/100 vs 81/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) is a bit better (87/100 vs 73/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge (83/100 vs 29/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) (97/100 vs 42/100).
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) is noticeably better than the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge — the overall rating gap is 12 points.
What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge and the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?
The Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge has a MobileRank rating of 75/100, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) — 87/100.
Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads on camera score (87/100 vs 73/100).
Which is more powerful: the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads on performance (98/100 vs 91/100).
Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge over the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?
The Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge is a better fit for gamers and power 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.