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).

The Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge by 60 points (88/100 vs 28/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge
Performance 29
Display 51
Camera 10
Battery 17
Portability 87
Value for money 0
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
Performance 96
Display 89
Camera 93
Battery 80
Portability 40
Value for money 88
What makes Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge better?
  • Lighter: 157g vs 226g
  • Cheaper at launch: $790 vs $999

  • Better portability (87/100 vs 40/100)
What makes Xiaomi 17 Ultra better?
  • 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)
Comparison verdict

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).

Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge: The Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge is a better fit for everyday use.
Xiaomi 17 Ultra: 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.
Specs comparison
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
Camera comparison
Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge
  • Main: 12MP
  • Front: 5MP
10
camera
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
  • Main: 50MP f/1.63
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 200MP
  • Front: 32MP
93
camera
Display comparison
Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge
  • 5.5" AMOLED
  • Refresh rate: 60 Hz
51
display
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
  • 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 3200x1440
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
89
display
Battery and charging
Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge
  • 3600 mAh
  • Wireless: supported, wattage unknown
17
battery
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
  • 6000 mAh
  • NanoReview test: web browsing 16:09 hrs, total 33:23 hrs
  • Wired: 90W
  • Wireless: 50W
80
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge and Xiaomi 17 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Samsung Exynos 8890
28/100
413736 AnTuTu
Xiaomi 17 Ultra Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
88/100 +88.5%
3593401 AnTuTu

Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge by 88.5% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge
$790
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
$999

Launch price difference: $209. Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge was $209 cheaper at launch.

Detailed category analysis
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).

Frequently asked questions
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.