Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra vs Xiaomi 15 Ultra
The Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Xiaomi 15 Ultra (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; launch prices were $1299 and $999. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra leads — 85/100 vs 79/100 (a 6-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 15 Ultra has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 200 MP vs 50 MP; the Xiaomi 15 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,030,376 vs 2,780,751); per DXOMark lab testing, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra has the stronger camera (159 vs 151); the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra is thinner (8.2mm vs 9.4mm).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra
Xiaomi 15 Ultra
What makes Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra better?
- Better Geekbench Single: 3100 vs 3050
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 218g vs 225g
- Better portability (46/100 vs 29/100)
What makes Xiaomi 15 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3030376 vs 2780751
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10200 vs 9760
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 45W
- Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 15W
- Cheaper at launch: $999 vs $1299
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 91/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 81/100)
- Longer battery life (80/100 vs 56/100)
- Better display (90/100 vs 88/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra vs the Xiaomi 15 Ultra, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra scores 6 points higher (85/100 vs 79/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra leads (80/100 vs 56/100). Value score: Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra — 68/100, Xiaomi 15 Ultra — 80/100; 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 Xiaomi 15 Ultra and the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra are nearly equal (92/100 vs 91/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra and the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra are nearly equal (90/100 vs 88/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra is a bit better (87/100 vs 81/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra (80/100 vs 56/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra notably outperforms the Xiaomi 15 Ultra (46/100 vs 29/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra | Xiaomi 15 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 2780751 | 3030376 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3100 | 3050 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9760 | 10200 | |
| Display | 6.9" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | 6.7" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 3120x1440 | 3200x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 45W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 50W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 151 | 159 | |
| 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 | 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 | 161.3×75.3×9.4 mm | |
| Weight | 218 g | 225 g | |
| Launch price | $1299 | $999 |
Camera comparison
Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 12MP
Xiaomi 15 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.63
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra
- 6.9" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 3120x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 15 Ultra
- 6.7" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 3200x1440
- 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 15 Ultra
- 6000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 12:19 hrs, total 30:03 hrs
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra and Xiaomi 15 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 15 Ultra leads Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra by 8.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $300. Xiaomi 15 Ultra was $300 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra and the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra are nearly equal (92/100 vs 91/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra and the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra are nearly equal (90/100 vs 88/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra is a bit better (87/100 vs 81/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra (80/100 vs 56/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra notably outperforms the Xiaomi 15 Ultra (46/100 vs 29/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra or the Xiaomi 15 Ultra?
The Xiaomi 15 Ultra edges out the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra by just 6 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra and the Xiaomi 15 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 79/100, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra — 85/100.
Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra or the Xiaomi 15 Ultra?
The Xiaomi 15 Ultra leads on camera score (87/100 vs 81/100).
Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra over the Xiaomi 15 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts. The Xiaomi 15 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.