Samsung Galaxy S25 FE vs Xiaomi 17T
The Samsung Galaxy S25 FE (2025) runs on the Samsung Exynos 2400, while the Xiaomi 17T (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Ultra; launch prices were $599 and $449. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17T leads — 71/100 vs 68/100 (a 3-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17T has the bigger battery (6500 mAh vs 4700); the Xiaomi 17T is faster in AnTuTu (2,026,828 vs 2,000,659).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Samsung Galaxy S25 FE
Xiaomi 17T
What makes Samsung Galaxy S25 FE better?
- Better Geekbench Single: 2115 vs 1555
- Better Geekbench Multi: 6826 vs 6405
- Higher performance (80/100 vs 76/100)
What makes Xiaomi 17T better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 2026828 vs 2000659
- Bigger battery: 6500 vs 4700 mAh
- Faster charging: 67W vs 45W
- Lighter: 185g vs 190g
- Cheaper at launch: $449 vs $599
- Better camera (63/100 vs 56/100)
- Longer battery life (63/100 vs 50/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 79/100)
- Better portability (74/100 vs 71/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Samsung Galaxy S25 FE vs the Xiaomi 17T, the Xiaomi 17T scores 3 points higher (71/100 vs 68/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17T leads (63/100 vs 50/100). Value score: Samsung Galaxy S25 FE — 50/100, Xiaomi 17T — 66/100; 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 Samsung Galaxy S25 FE and the Xiaomi 17T are nearly equal (80/100 vs 76/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17T is a bit better (85/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17T is a bit better (63/100 vs 56/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17T is a bit better (63/100 vs 50/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17T and the Samsung Galaxy S25 FE are nearly equal (74/100 vs 71/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy S25 FE | Xiaomi 17T | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Samsung Exynos 2400 | MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Ultra | |
| AnTuTu | 2000659 | 2026828 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2115 | 1555 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 6826 | 6405 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.6" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2340 | 2756x1268 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4700 mAh | 6500 mAh | |
| Charging | 45W | 67W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 0W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 118 | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 10 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 16, up to 7 major Android upgrades, One UI 8 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1900 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 161.3×76.6×7.4 mm | — | |
| Weight | 190 g | 185 g | |
| Launch price | $599 | $449 |
Camera comparison
Samsung Galaxy S25 FE
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 8MP
- Front: 10MP
Xiaomi 17T
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Samsung Galaxy S25 FE
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 17T
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2756x1268
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Samsung Galaxy S25 FE
- 4700 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- Wireless: 15W
Xiaomi 17T
- 6500 mAh
- Wired: 67W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Samsung Galaxy S25 FE and Xiaomi 17T, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17T leads Samsung Galaxy S25 FE by 1.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $150. Xiaomi 17T was $150 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 FE and the Xiaomi 17T are nearly equal (80/100 vs 76/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17T is a bit better (85/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17T is a bit better (63/100 vs 56/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17T is a bit better (63/100 vs 50/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17T and the Samsung Galaxy S25 FE are nearly equal (74/100 vs 71/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy S25 FE or the Xiaomi 17T?
The Xiaomi 17T edges out the Samsung Galaxy S25 FE by just 3 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy S25 FE and the Xiaomi 17T?
The Samsung Galaxy S25 FE has a MobileRank rating of 68/100, the Xiaomi 17T — 71/100.
Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy S25 FE or the Xiaomi 17T?
The Xiaomi 17T leads on camera score (63/100 vs 56/100).
Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy S25 FE over the Xiaomi 17T?
The Samsung Galaxy S25 FE is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Xiaomi 17T is a better fit for active users.