Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra vs Xiaomi 12 Lite NE
The Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Xiaomi 12 Lite NE (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 1. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra leads — 80/100 vs 55/100 (a 25-point difference). Key differences: the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 200 MP vs 50 MP; the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,128,552 vs 859,516); the Xiaomi 12 Lite NE is noticeably lighter (171g vs 218g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra
Xiaomi 12 Lite NE
What makes Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3128552 vs 859516
- Better Geekbench Single: 3100 vs 1044
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9760 vs 2785
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4500 mAh
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 55/100)
- Better camera (81/100 vs 45/100)
- Longer battery life (56/100 vs 42/100)
- Better display (88/100 vs 80/100)
What makes Xiaomi 12 Lite NE better?
- Faster charging: 67W vs 45W
- Lighter: 171g vs 218g
- Better portability (84/100 vs 46/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra vs the Xiaomi 12 Lite NE, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra scores 25 points higher (80/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra leads (92/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra leads (81/100 vs 45/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra leads (56/100 vs 42/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 12 Lite NE (92/100 vs 55/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra is a bit better (88/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 12 Lite NE (81/100 vs 45/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra is a bit better (56/100 vs 42/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 12 Lite NE significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra (84/100 vs 46/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra | Xiaomi 12 Lite NE | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 1 | |
| AnTuTu | 3128552 | 859516 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3100 | 1044 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9760 | 2785 | |
| Display | 6.9" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | 6.5" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 3120x1440 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 4500 mAh | |
| Charging | 45W | 67W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 0W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 151 | — | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 20 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 15 / One UI 7 | Android 12, MIUI 13 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2600 nits | 1000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 162.8×77.6×8.2 mm | 159.2×72.7×7.2 mm | |
| Weight | 218 g | 171 g | |
| Launch price | $1299 | — |
Camera comparison
Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 12MP
Xiaomi 12 Lite NE
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 20MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra
- 6.9" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 3120x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 12 Lite NE
- 6.5" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra
- 5000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 11:10 hrs, total 28:43 hrs
- Wired: 45W
- Wireless: 15W
Xiaomi 12 Lite NE
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 67W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra and Xiaomi 12 Lite NE, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra leads Xiaomi 12 Lite NE by 264.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Xiaomi 12 Lite NE
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 12 Lite NE (92/100 vs 55/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra is a bit better (88/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 12 Lite NE (81/100 vs 45/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra is a bit better (56/100 vs 42/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 12 Lite NE significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra (84/100 vs 46/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra or the Xiaomi 12 Lite NE?
The Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 12 Lite NE by 25 points (80/100 vs 55/100).
What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra and the Xiaomi 12 Lite NE?
The Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 80/100, the Xiaomi 12 Lite NE — 55/100.
Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra or the Xiaomi 12 Lite NE?
The Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra leads on camera score (81/100 vs 45/100).
Which is more powerful: the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra or the Xiaomi 12 Lite NE?
The Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra leads on performance (92/100 vs 55/100).
Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra over the Xiaomi 12 Lite NE?
The Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts.