Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra vs Xiaomi 15S Pro
The Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Xiaomi 15S Pro (2025) runs on the Xiaomi XRING O1; launch prices were $1299 and $760. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 15S Pro leads — 84/100 vs 80/100 (a 4-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 15S Pro has the bigger battery (6100 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 200 MP vs 50 MP; the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,128,552 vs 2,998,904).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra
Xiaomi 15S Pro
What makes Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3128552 vs 2998904
- Better Geekbench Single: 3100 vs 2746
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9760 vs 8431
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 89/100)
- Better camera (81/100 vs 78/100)
What makes Xiaomi 15S Pro better?
- Bigger battery: 6100 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 45W
- Cheaper at launch: $760 vs $1299
- Longer battery life (77/100 vs 56/100)
- Better display (90/100 vs 88/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra vs the Xiaomi 15S Pro, the Xiaomi 15S Pro scores 4 points higher (84/100 vs 80/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 15S Pro leads (77/100 vs 56/100). Value score: Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra — 70/100, Xiaomi 15S Pro — 82/100; 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 Ultra and the Xiaomi 15S Pro are nearly equal (92/100 vs 89/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 15S 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 15S Pro are nearly equal (81/100 vs 78/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 15S Pro notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra (77/100 vs 56/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra | Xiaomi 15S Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Xiaomi XRING O1 | |
| AnTuTu | 3128552 | 2998904 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3100 | 2746 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9760 | 8431 | |
| 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 | — | |
| 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 | 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 15 / One UI 7 | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2600 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | — | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 162.8×77.6×8.2 mm | — | |
| Weight | 218 g | — | |
| Launch price | $1299 | $760 |
Camera comparison
Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 12MP
Xiaomi 15S Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra
- 6.9" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 3120x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 15S Pro
- 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 15S Pro
- 6100 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless charging: no data
Overall performance score
We compared Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra and Xiaomi 15S Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra leads Xiaomi 15S Pro by 4.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $539. Xiaomi 15S Pro was $539 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra and the Xiaomi 15S Pro are nearly equal (92/100 vs 89/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 15S 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 15S Pro are nearly equal (81/100 vs 78/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 15S Pro notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra (77/100 vs 56/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra or the Xiaomi 15S Pro?
The Xiaomi 15S 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 15S Pro?
The Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 80/100, the Xiaomi 15S Pro — 84/100.
Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra over the Xiaomi 15S Pro?
The Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts. The Xiaomi 15S Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.