Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra vs Xiaomi 17T Pro
The Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Xiaomi 17T Pro (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500; launch prices were $1299 and $899. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17T Pro leads — 82/100 vs 79/100 (a 3-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17T Pro has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 200 MP vs 50 MP; the Xiaomi 17T Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,207,005 vs 2,800,202).
Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra
Xiaomi 17T Pro
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9760 vs 9553
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Better camera (81/100 vs 63/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3207005 vs 2800202
- Better Geekbench Single: 3228 vs 3100
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 45W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 15W
- Lighter: 205g vs 218g
- Cheaper at launch: $899 vs $1299
- Higher performance (93/100 vs 91/100)
- Longer battery life (87/100 vs 56/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 88/100)
- Better portability (54/100 vs 46/100)
Comparing the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra vs the Xiaomi 17T Pro, the Xiaomi 17T Pro scores 3 points higher (82/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra leads (81/100 vs 63/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17T Pro leads (87/100 vs 56/100). Value score: Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra — 66/100, Xiaomi 17T Pro — 76/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17T Pro and the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra are nearly equal (93/100 vs 91/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17T Pro is a bit better (94/100 vs 88/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17T Pro (81/100 vs 63/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17T Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra (87/100 vs 56/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17T Pro is a bit better (54/100 vs 46/100).
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra | Xiaomi 17T Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | |
| AnTuTu | 2800202 | 3207005 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3100 | 3228 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9760 | 9553 | |
| Display | 6.9" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 3120x1440 | 2772x1280 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 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 | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 15 / One UI 7 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2600 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 162.8×77.6×8.2 mm | — | |
| Weight | 218 g | 205 g | |
| Launch price | $1299 | $899 |
Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra
- Main: 200MP f/f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 12MP
Xiaomi 17T Pro
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra
- 6.9" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 3120x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 17T Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2772x1280
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra
- 5000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 11:10 hrs, total 28:43 hrs
- Wired: 45W
- Wireless: 15W
Xiaomi 17T Pro
- 7000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 18:30 hrs, total 36:42 hrs
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
We compared Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra and Xiaomi 17T Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17T Pro leads Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra by 12.7% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $400. Xiaomi 17T Pro was $400 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17T Pro and the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra are nearly equal (93/100 vs 91/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17T Pro is a bit better (94/100 vs 88/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17T Pro (81/100 vs 63/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17T Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra (87/100 vs 56/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17T Pro is a bit better (54/100 vs 46/100).
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra or the Xiaomi 17T Pro?
The Xiaomi 17T Pro edges out the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra by just 3 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra and the Xiaomi 17T Pro?
The Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 79/100, the Xiaomi 17T Pro — 82/100.
Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra or the Xiaomi 17T Pro?
The Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra leads on camera score (81/100 vs 63/100).
Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra over the Xiaomi 17T Pro?
The Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts. The Xiaomi 17T Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.