Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra vs Xiaomi 17 Max
The Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Xiaomi 17 Max (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $1299 and $799. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads — 88/100 vs 79/100 (a 9-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Max has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 5000); the Xiaomi 17 Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,654,776 vs 2,780,751).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra
Xiaomi 17 Max
What makes Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra better?
- Lighter: 218g vs 219g
- Better display (88/100 vs 81/100)
- Better portability (46/100 vs 40/100)
What makes Xiaomi 17 Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3654776 vs 2780751
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 3100
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 9760
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 45W
- Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 15W
- Cheaper at launch: $799 vs $1299
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 91/100)
- Better camera (90/100 vs 81/100)
- Longer battery life (90/100 vs 56/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra vs the Xiaomi 17 Max, the Xiaomi 17 Max scores 9 points higher (88/100 vs 79/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads (90/100 vs 56/100). Value score: Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra — 68/100, Xiaomi 17 Max — 90/100; 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 17 Max is a bit better (97/100 vs 91/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra is a bit better (88/100 vs 81/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max is a bit better (90/100 vs 81/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra (90/100 vs 56/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra is a bit better (46/100 vs 40/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra | Xiaomi 17 Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 2780751 | 3654776 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3100 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9760 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.9" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | 6.9" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 3120x1440 | 2608x1200 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 8000 mAh | |
| Charging | 45W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 50W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 151 | — | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 200 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 | |
| OS | Android 15 / One UI 7 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2600 nits | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 162.8×77.6×8.2 mm | — | |
| Weight | 218 g | 219 g | |
| Launch price | $1299 | $799 |
Camera comparison
Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 12MP
Xiaomi 17 Max
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra
- 6.9" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 3120x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 17 Max
- 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2608x1200
- 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 17 Max
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra and Xiaomi 17 Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 Max leads Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra by 23.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $500. Xiaomi 17 Max was $500 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max is a bit better (97/100 vs 91/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra is a bit better (88/100 vs 81/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max is a bit better (90/100 vs 81/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra (90/100 vs 56/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra is a bit better (46/100 vs 40/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra or the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Max edges out the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra by just 9 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra and the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 79/100, the Xiaomi 17 Max — 88/100.
Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra or the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Max leads on camera score (90/100 vs 81/100).
Which is more powerful: the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra or the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Max leads on performance (97/100 vs 91/100).
Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra over the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts. The Xiaomi 17 Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.