Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra vs Xiaomi Civi 1S
The Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Xiaomi Civi 1S (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G+ 5G. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra leads — 80/100 vs 56/100 (a 24-point difference). Key differences: the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 200 MP vs 64 MP; the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,128,552 vs 820,210); the Xiaomi Civi 1S is noticeably lighter (166g vs 218g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra
Xiaomi Civi 1S
What makes Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3128552 vs 820210
- Better Geekbench Single: 3100 vs 1059
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9760 vs 3012
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4500 mAh
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 64MP
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 55/100)
- Better camera (81/100 vs 48/100)
- Longer battery life (56/100 vs 40/100)
- Better display (88/100 vs 80/100)
What makes Xiaomi Civi 1S better?
- Faster charging: 55W vs 45W
- Lighter: 166g vs 218g
- Better portability (90/100 vs 46/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra vs the Xiaomi Civi 1S, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra scores 24 points higher (80/100 vs 56/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra leads (92/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra leads (81/100 vs 48/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra leads (56/100 vs 40/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Civi 1S (92/100 vs 55/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra is a bit better (88/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Civi 1S (81/100 vs 48/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra notably outperforms the Xiaomi Civi 1S (56/100 vs 40/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi Civi 1S significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra (90/100 vs 46/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra | Xiaomi Civi 1S | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G+ 5G | |
| AnTuTu | 3128552 | 820210 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3100 | 1059 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9760 | 3012 | |
| Display | 6.9" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | 6.5" OLED | |
| Resolution | 3120x1440 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 4500 mAh | |
| Charging | 45W | 55W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 0W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 151 | — | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 15 / One UI 7 | Android 12, MIUI 13 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2600 nits | 950 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP53 | |
| Dimensions | 162.8×77.6×8.2 mm | 158.3×71.5×7.0 mm | |
| Weight | 218 g | 166 g | |
| Launch price | $1299 | — |
Camera comparison
Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 12MP
Xiaomi Civi 1S
- Main: 64MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra
- 6.9" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 3120x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi Civi 1S
- 6.5" OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- 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 Civi 1S
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 55W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra and Xiaomi Civi 1S, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra leads Xiaomi Civi 1S by 281.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Xiaomi Civi 1S
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Civi 1S (92/100 vs 55/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra is a bit better (88/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Civi 1S (81/100 vs 48/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra notably outperforms the Xiaomi Civi 1S (56/100 vs 40/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi Civi 1S significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra (90/100 vs 46/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra or the Xiaomi Civi 1S?
The Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Civi 1S by 24 points (80/100 vs 56/100).
What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra and the Xiaomi Civi 1S?
The Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 80/100, the Xiaomi Civi 1S — 56/100.
Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra or the Xiaomi Civi 1S?
The Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra leads on camera score (81/100 vs 48/100).
Which is more powerful: the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra or the Xiaomi Civi 1S?
The Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra leads on performance (92/100 vs 55/100).
Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra over the Xiaomi Civi 1S?
The Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts.