Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge vs Xiaomi 17 Ultra
The Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge (2016) runs on the Samsung Exynos 8890, while the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $790 and $999. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads — 88/100 vs 28/100 (a 60-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Ultra has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 3600); the main camera is 12 MP vs 50 MP; the Xiaomi 17 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,593,401 vs 413,736); the Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge is noticeably lighter (157g vs 226g).
Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
- Lighter: 157g vs 226g
- Cheaper at launch: $790 vs $999
- Better portability (87/100 vs 40/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3593401 vs 413736
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 413
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 1102
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 3600 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 12MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (96/100 vs 29/100)
- Better camera (93/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (80/100 vs 17/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 51/100)
Comparing the Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge vs the Xiaomi 17 Ultra, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra scores 60 points higher (88/100 vs 28/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads (96/100 vs 29/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads (93/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads (80/100 vs 17/100). Value score: Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge — 0/100, Xiaomi 17 Ultra — 88/100; 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 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge (96/100 vs 29/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge (89/100 vs 51/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge (93/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge (80/100 vs 17/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (87/100 vs 40/100).
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge | Xiaomi 17 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Samsung Exynos 8890 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 413736 | 3593401 | |
| Geekbench Single | 413 | 3640 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1102 | 11033 | |
| Display | 5.5" AMOLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | — | 3200x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 3600 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | — | 50W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 166 | |
| Main camera | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 32GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | — | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 150.9×72.6×7.7 mm | 162.9×77.6×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 157 g | 226 g | |
| Launch price | $790 | $999 |
Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge
- Main: 12MP
- Front: 5MP
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.63
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 32MP
Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge
- 5.5" AMOLED
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 3200x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge
- 3600 mAh
- Wireless: supported, wattage unknown
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
- 6000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 16:09 hrs, total 33:23 hrs
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 50W
We compared Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge and Xiaomi 17 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge by 88.5% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $209. Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge was $209 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge (96/100 vs 29/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge (89/100 vs 51/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge (93/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge (80/100 vs 17/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (87/100 vs 40/100).
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge by 60 points (88/100 vs 28/100).
What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge and the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge has a MobileRank rating of 28/100, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra — 88/100.
Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads on camera score (93/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads on performance (96/100 vs 29/100).
Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge over the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge is a better fit for everyday use. The Xiaomi 17 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.