Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra vs Xiaomi 15 Pro
The Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Xiaomi 15 Pro (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; launch prices were $1299 and $771. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 15 Pro leads — 83/100 vs 79/100 (a 4-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 15 Pro has the bigger battery (6100 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 200 MP vs 50 MP; the Xiaomi 15 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,001,049 vs 2,800,202).
Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra
Xiaomi 15 Pro
- Better Geekbench Single: 3100 vs 2798
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Better camera (81/100 vs 78/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3001049 vs 2800202
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10104 vs 9760
- Bigger battery: 6100 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 45W
- Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 15W
- Lighter: 213g vs 218g
- Cheaper at launch: $771 vs $1299
- Longer battery life (80/100 vs 56/100)
- Better display (90/100 vs 88/100)
Comparing the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra vs the Xiaomi 15 Pro, the Xiaomi 15 Pro scores 4 points higher (83/100 vs 79/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 15 Pro leads (80/100 vs 56/100). Value score: Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra — 66/100, Xiaomi 15 Pro — 78/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 91/100. In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 15 Pro and the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra are nearly equal (90/100 vs 88/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra and the Xiaomi 15 Pro are nearly equal (81/100 vs 78/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 15 Pro notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra (80/100 vs 56/100). In the "portability" category, both devices are on the same level — 46/100.
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra | Xiaomi 15 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 2800202 | 3001049 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3100 | 2798 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9760 | 10104 | |
| Display | 6.9" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | 6.7" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 3120x1440 | 3200x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 6100 mAh | |
| Charging | 45W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 50W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 151 | — | |
| 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 | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 15 / One UI 7 | Android 15 / HyperOS 2 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2600 nits | 3200 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 162.8×77.6×8.2 mm | 161.3×75.3×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 218 g | 213 g | |
| Launch price | $1299 | $771 |
Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra
- Main: 200MP f/f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 12MP
Xiaomi 15 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra
- 6.9" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 3120x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 15 Pro
- 6.7" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 3200x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra
- 5000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 11:10 hrs, total 28:43 hrs
- Wired: 45W
- Wireless: 15W
Xiaomi 15 Pro
- 6100 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 50W
We compared Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra and Xiaomi 15 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 15 Pro leads Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra by 6.7% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $528. Xiaomi 15 Pro was $528 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 91/100.
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 15 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 and the Xiaomi 15 Pro are nearly equal (81/100 vs 78/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 15 Pro notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra (80/100 vs 56/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, both devices are on the same level — 46/100.
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra or the Xiaomi 15 Pro?
The Xiaomi 15 Pro edges out the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra by just 4 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra and the Xiaomi 15 Pro?
The Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 79/100, the Xiaomi 15 Pro — 83/100.
Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra over the Xiaomi 15 Pro?
The Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts. The Xiaomi 15 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.