Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra vs Xiaomi 18 Fold
The Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Xiaomi 18 Fold (2026) runs on the Xiaomi XRING O3; launch prices were $1299 and $1639. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 18 Fold leads — 86/100 vs 79/100 (a 7-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 18 Fold has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 5000); the Xiaomi 18 Fold is faster in AnTuTu (5,228,014 vs 2,780,751); the Xiaomi 18 Fold is thinner (5.0mm vs 8.2mm).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra
Xiaomi 18 Fold
What makes Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra better?
- Lighter: 218g vs 219g
- Cheaper at launch: $1299 vs $1639
- Better display (88/100 vs 79/100)
What makes Xiaomi 18 Fold better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5228014 vs 2780751
- Better Geekbench Single: 3715 vs 3100
- Better Geekbench Multi: 14213 vs 9760
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 67W vs 45W
- Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 15W
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 91/100)
- Better camera (85/100 vs 81/100)
- Longer battery life (75/100 vs 56/100)
- Better portability (64/100 vs 46/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra vs the Xiaomi 18 Fold, the Xiaomi 18 Fold scores 7 points higher (86/100 vs 79/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold leads (75/100 vs 56/100). Value score: Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra — 68/100, Xiaomi 18 Fold — 80/100; 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 18 Fold is a bit better (99/100 vs 91/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra is a bit better (88/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold and the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra are nearly equal (85/100 vs 81/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra (75/100 vs 56/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra (64/100 vs 46/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra | Xiaomi 18 Fold | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Xiaomi XRING O3 | |
| AnTuTu | 2780751 | 5228014 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3100 | 3715 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9760 | 14213 | |
| Display | 6.9" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | 7.6" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 3120x1440 | 1672x2364 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 45W | 67W | |
| 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 | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 15 / One UI 7 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2600 nits | 4000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP59 | |
| Dimensions | 162.8×77.6×8.2 mm | 159.7×145.1×5.0 mm | |
| Weight | 218 g | 219 g | |
| Launch price | $1299 | $1639 |
Camera comparison
Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 12MP
Xiaomi 18 Fold
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra
- 6.9" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 3120x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 18 Fold
- 7.6" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1672x2364
- 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 18 Fold
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 67W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra and Xiaomi 18 Fold, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 18 Fold leads Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra by 46.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $340. Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra was $340 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold is a bit better (99/100 vs 91/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra is a bit better (88/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold and the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra are nearly equal (85/100 vs 81/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra (75/100 vs 56/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra (64/100 vs 46/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra or the Xiaomi 18 Fold?
The Xiaomi 18 Fold 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 18 Fold?
The Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 79/100, the Xiaomi 18 Fold — 86/100.
Which is more powerful: the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra or the Xiaomi 18 Fold?
The Xiaomi 18 Fold leads on performance (99/100 vs 91/100).
Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra over the Xiaomi 18 Fold?
The Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts. The Xiaomi 18 Fold is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.