Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra vs Xiaomi 17
The Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Xiaomi 17 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $1299 and $709. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 leads — 87/100 vs 79/100 (a 8-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 200 MP vs 50 MP; the Xiaomi 17 is faster in AnTuTu (3,248,535 vs 2,780,751); the Xiaomi 17 is noticeably lighter (191g vs 218g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra
Xiaomi 17
What makes Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra better?
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Better display (88/100 vs 85/100)
What makes Xiaomi 17 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3248535 vs 2780751
- Better Geekbench Single: 3566 vs 3100
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10162 vs 9760
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 45W
- Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 15W
- Lighter: 191g vs 218g
- Cheaper at launch: $709 vs $1299
- Higher performance (95/100 vs 91/100)
- Longer battery life (87/100 vs 56/100)
- Better portability (63/100 vs 46/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra vs the Xiaomi 17, the Xiaomi 17 scores 8 points higher (87/100 vs 79/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 leads (87/100 vs 56/100). Value score: Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra — 68/100, Xiaomi 17 — 88/100; 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 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 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 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra (87/100 vs 56/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra (63/100 vs 46/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra | Xiaomi 17 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 2780751 | 3248535 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3100 | 3566 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9760 | 10162 | |
| Display | 6.9" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | 6.3" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 3120x1440 | 2656x1200 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 7000 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 | |
| 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 | 151.1×71.8×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 218 g | 191 g | |
| Launch price | $1299 | $709 |
Camera comparison
Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 12MP
Xiaomi 17
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra
- 6.9" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 3120x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 17
- 6.3" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2656x1200
- 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
- 7000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 15:00 hrs, total 33:58 hrs
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra and Xiaomi 17, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 leads Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra by 14.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $590. Xiaomi 17 was $590 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 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 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 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra (87/100 vs 56/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra (63/100 vs 46/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra or the Xiaomi 17?
The Xiaomi 17 edges out the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra by just 8 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra and the Xiaomi 17?
The Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 79/100, the Xiaomi 17 — 87/100.
Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra over the Xiaomi 17?
The Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts. The Xiaomi 17 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.