Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra vs Xiaomi 17 Pro
The Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Xiaomi 17 Pro (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $1299 and $825. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Pro leads — 86/100 vs 79/100 (a 7-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Pro has the bigger battery (6300 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 200 MP vs 50 MP; the Xiaomi 17 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,569,354 vs 2,800,202); the Xiaomi 17 Pro is noticeably lighter (192g vs 218g).
Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra
Xiaomi 17 Pro
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Better display (88/100 vs 85/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3569354 vs 2800202
- Better Geekbench Single: 3310 vs 3100
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10070 vs 9760
- Bigger battery: 6300 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 45W
- Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 15W
- Lighter: 192g vs 218g
- Cheaper at launch: $825 vs $1299
- Higher performance (95/100 vs 91/100)
- Longer battery life (84/100 vs 56/100)
- Better portability (64/100 vs 46/100)
Comparing the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra vs the Xiaomi 17 Pro, the Xiaomi 17 Pro scores 7 points higher (86/100 vs 79/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro leads (84/100 vs 56/100). Value score: Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra — 66/100, Xiaomi 17 Pro — 84/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro and the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra are nearly equal (95/100 vs 91/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra and the Xiaomi 17 Pro are nearly equal (88/100 vs 85/100). In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 81/100. In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra (84/100 vs 56/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra (64/100 vs 46/100).
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra | Xiaomi 17 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 2800202 | 3569354 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3100 | 3310 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9760 | 10070 | |
| Display | 6.9" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | 6.3" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 3120x1440 | 2656x1220 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 6300 mAh | |
| Charging | 45W | 100W | |
| 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 | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 15 / One UI 7 | Android 16 / HyperOS 3 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2600 nits | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 162.8×77.6×8.2 mm | 151.1×71.8×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 218 g | 192 g | |
| Launch price | $1299 | $825 |
Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra
- Main: 200MP f/f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 12MP
Xiaomi 17 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra
- 6.9" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 3120x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 17 Pro
- 6.3" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2656x1220
- 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 17 Pro
- 6300 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
We compared Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra and Xiaomi 17 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 Pro leads Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra by 21.5% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $474. Xiaomi 17 Pro was $474 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro and the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra are nearly equal (95/100 vs 91/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra and the Xiaomi 17 Pro are nearly equal (88/100 vs 85/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 81/100.
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra (84/100 vs 56/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra (64/100 vs 46/100).
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra or the Xiaomi 17 Pro?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro edges out the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra by just 7 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra and the Xiaomi 17 Pro?
The Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 79/100, the Xiaomi 17 Pro — 86/100.
Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra over the Xiaomi 17 Pro?
The Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts. The Xiaomi 17 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.