Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra vs Xiaomi 17 Ultra
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Beebom Score
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Key Specifications
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite for Galaxy | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.9", AMOLED, 120Hz | 6.9", AMOLED, 120Hz | ||
| Camera | 200MP+10MP+50MP+50MP/12MP (Front) | 50MP+50MP+200MP/50MP (Front) | ||
| Battery | 5000mAh, 45W | 6000mAh, 90W | ||
| RAM | 12GB | 16GB | ||
| Storage | 256GB | 512GB |
Top Recommendation
| Recommended For | Performance, Design and Build Quality | Display, Multimedia, Battery, Gaming and Main Camera |
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General
| Colors | Titanium Silverblue, Titanium Black, Titanium Whitesilver, Titanium Gray, Titanium Jadegreen, Titanium Jetblack, Titanium Pinkgold | Black, White | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launch | January 22, 2025 | March 11, 2026 | ||
| Availability | February 07, 2025 | March 13, 2026 | ||
| Launch Country | India | India | ||
| Launch Price | ₹1,29,999 | ₹1,39,999 |
Display
Winner:Xiaomi 17 Ultra
| Type | AMOLED | AMOLED | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | ||
| Features | HDR10+ | Dolby Vision | ||
| Size | 6.9 inches | 6.9 inches | ||
| Resolution Width | 1440 pixels | 1200 pixels | ||
| Resolution Height | 3120 pixels | 2608 pixels | ||
| Resolution Ratio | 19.5:9 | 19.5:9 | ||
| Pixel Per Inch | 498 ppi | 416 ppi | ||
| Display Resolution | QHD+ | 1.5K | ||
| Peak Brightness | 2600 nits | 3500 nits |
Body
Winner:Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra
| Weight | 218 grams | 218.4 grams | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Front | Gorilla Glass Armour 2.0 | Xiaomi Shield Glass 3.0 | ||
| Back | Glass | Silicon Polymer | ||
| Side | Titanium Frame | Aluminium Frame | ||
| Build Quality | Corning Gorilla Glass Armour 2.0 | Xiaomi Shield Glass 3.0 | ||
| Port | DisplayPort 1.4, USB Type-C 3.2 Gen 1 | USB Type-C 3.2 Gen 2 | ||
| IP rating | IP68 (Dust and Water Resistant) | IP66/68/69 (Dust and Water Resistant) | ||
| Speaker | Stereo Speakers | Stereo Speakers |
Processor
Winner:Xiaomi 17 Ultra
| Chipset Brand | Qualcomm | Qualcomm | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chipset Name | Snapdragon 8 Elite for Galaxy | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | ||
| CPU | Octa-core | Octa-core | ||
| GPU | Adreno 830 | Adreno 840 |
Main Camera
Winner:Xiaomi 17 Ultra
| Camera Resolution | 200 MP | 50 MP | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Camera Type | Wide-angle | Wide-angle | ||
| Camera 2 Resolution | 10 MP | 50 MP | ||
| Camera 2 Type | Telephoto | Ultra-wide | ||
| Camera 3 Resolution | 50 MP | 200 MP | ||
| Camera 3 Type | Periscope | Telephoto | ||
| Features | Adaptive VDIS, Continuous Shooting, Expert RAW, Filter, HDR, Laser Auto Focus, Night mode, OIS, panorama, PDAF, Portrait mode, Pro Mode (long exposure) | Auto Supermoon, Cinematic Mode, Documents Mode, EIS, Fastshot Mode, HDR, Laser Auto Focus, Long Exposure, OIS, Optical Zoom, panorama, Portrait mode, Pro mode, RAW Capture Support, Super Macro | ||
| Stabilization | Hybrid Stabilization | Hybrid Stabilization | ||
| Video | 10-bit HDR, Expert RAW, gyro-EIS, HDR10+, Log Video, Stereo Sound Recording, UHD Video Recording | 4-Mic array, Dolby Vision, Log Video, Movie Mode, Night Video Recording, Pro Video Mode, Slow Motion, Time-lapse Video |
Operating System
| Software Name | Android | Android | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Software Skin | One UI | Xiaomi HyperOS | ||
| OS Updates(Years) | 7 year(s) | 5 year(s) | ||
| AI Features | AI Document Scanning, AI Image Studio, AI Transcript Assist, Audio Eraser, Best Face, Call Transcript, Circle to Search, Drawing Assist, Gemini integration, Google Gemini, Interpreter, Now Brief, Personalised AI features, Photo assist, Writing Assist | AI Assistant, AI Dynamic Wallpapers, AI Interpreter, AI Photo Enhancements, AI Scene recognition, AI Search, AI Speech Recognition, AI Translation, AI Writing, Circle to Search, Google Gemini |
Selfie Camera
Winner:Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra
| Front Camera Resolution | 12 MP | 50 MP | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Front Camera Type | Wide | Wide | ||
| Features | Auto Focus, Auto HDR, Digital Zoom, HDR10+, Laser Auto Focus, LED flash, panorama, Portrait Mode | AI Face Unlock, Auto Focus, EIS, Face unlock, Palm shutter, Portrait Mode, Time Lapse | ||
| Video | 1080p@30fps, 4k@30fps, HDR10+ | 1080p@30/60fps, 4k@30/60fps, 720p@30fps, Time Lapse, Video Teleprompter |
Battery
Winner:Xiaomi 17 Ultra
| Capacity | 5000 mAh | 6000 mAh | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Battery Type | Lithium Ion | Silicon Carbon | ||
| Wireless Charging | true | true | ||
| Charging Speed | 45 W | 90 W |
Memory
Winner:Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra
| Storage | 256 GB | 512 GB | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Storage type | UFS 4.0 | UFS 4.1 | ||
| RAM | 12 GB | 16 GB | ||
| RAM type | LPDDR5X | LPDDR5X |
Network
| Sim Slot | Dual SIM (nano-SIM, eSIM, dual stand-by) | Dual SIM (nano-SIM & e-SIM) or Dual SIM (nano-SIM, dual stand-by) | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Network | 5G, GSM, LTE FDD, LTE TD, UMTS, WCDMA | 5G, GSM, LTE FDD, LTE TD, WCDMA |
Connectivity
Winner:Xiaomi 17 Ultra
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 7 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be | Wi-Fi 7 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 6 | ||
| Positioning | Beidou, Galileo, Glonass, GPS, QZSS | A-GPS, Beidou, Galileo, GPS, QZSS | ||
| NFC | Supported | Supported | ||
| Radio | - | - |
Features
| Fingerprint Scanner | Ultrasonic (under display) | Ultrasonic (under display) | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Ambient Light Sensor, Barometer, Compass, Geomagnetic Sensor, Gyroscope, Hall Sensor, Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor, Ultra Wideband (UWB) Support | Accelerometer, Ambient Light Sensor, Barometer, Flicker Sensor, Gyroscope, Hall Sensor, IR Blaster, Proximity Sensor |
