Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra vs Xiaomi 12 Pro
The Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Xiaomi 12 Pro (2021) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra leads — 80/100 vs 70/100 (a 10-point difference). Key differences: the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4600); the main camera is 200 MP vs 50 MP; the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,128,552 vs 1,349,808); per DXOMark lab testing, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra has the stronger camera (151 vs 129).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra
Xiaomi 12 Pro
What makes Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3128552 vs 1349808
- Better Geekbench Single: 3100 vs 1662
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9760 vs 4188
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4600 mAh
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 69/100)
- Better camera (81/100 vs 64/100)
What makes Xiaomi 12 Pro better?
- Faster charging: 120W vs 45W
- Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 15W
- Lighter: 204g vs 218g
- Longer battery life (71/100 vs 56/100)
- Better display (90/100 vs 88/100)
- Better portability (55/100 vs 46/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra vs the Xiaomi 12 Pro, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra scores 10 points higher (80/100 vs 70/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra leads (92/100 vs 69/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra leads (81/100 vs 64/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 12 Pro leads (71/100 vs 56/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra notably outperforms the Xiaomi 12 Pro (92/100 vs 69/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 12 Pro and the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra are nearly equal (90/100 vs 88/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra notably outperforms the Xiaomi 12 Pro (81/100 vs 64/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 12 Pro notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra (71/100 vs 56/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 12 Pro is a bit better (55/100 vs 46/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra | Xiaomi 12 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 | |
| AnTuTu | 3128552 | 1349808 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3100 | 1662 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9760 | 4188 | |
| Display | 6.9" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | 6.7" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 3120x1440 | 1440x3200 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 4600 mAh | |
| Charging | 45W | 120W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 50W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 151 | 129 | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 50 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 | 1500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 162.8×77.6×8.2 mm | 163.6×74.6×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 218 g | 204 g | |
| Launch price | $1299 | — |
Camera comparison
Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 12MP
Xiaomi 12 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra
- 6.9" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 3120x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 12 Pro
- 6.7" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3200
- 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 Pro
- 4600 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra and Xiaomi 12 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra leads Xiaomi 12 Pro by 131.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra notably outperforms the Xiaomi 12 Pro (92/100 vs 69/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 12 Pro and the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra are nearly equal (90/100 vs 88/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra notably outperforms the Xiaomi 12 Pro (81/100 vs 64/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 12 Pro notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra (71/100 vs 56/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 12 Pro is a bit better (55/100 vs 46/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra or the Xiaomi 12 Pro?
The Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra is noticeably better than the Xiaomi 12 Pro — the overall rating gap is 10 points.
What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra and the Xiaomi 12 Pro?
The Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 80/100, the Xiaomi 12 Pro — 70/100.
Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra or the Xiaomi 12 Pro?
The Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra leads on camera score (81/100 vs 64/100).
Which is more powerful: the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra or the Xiaomi 12 Pro?
The Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra leads on performance (92/100 vs 69/100).
Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra over the Xiaomi 12 Pro?
The Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts. The Xiaomi 12 Pro is a better fit for active users.