Samsung Galaxy S25 FE vs Xiaomi 13 Ultra
65.4Performance54
52.2Display64.2
46.5Camera69.5
54.2Battery71.6
100Features65.3
4 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy S25 FE10 spec wins — Xiaomi 13 Ultra
InnoReviews verdict
Xiaomi 13 Ultra wins this phone face-off, 63.8 to 60.2, pulling ahead mainly in camera (+23) and battery (+17). Samsung Galaxy S25 FE still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Samsung Galaxy S25 FE
- Stronger performance score: 65 vs 54
- Stronger features score: 100 vs 65
- 29% higher AnTuTu 10: 2,006,625 vs 1,550,000
- 19% lower thickness: 7.4 mm vs 9.1 mm
- 16% lower weight: 190 g vs 227 g
- Lower launch price: $649 vs $1,299
Reasons to pick the Xiaomi 13 Ultra
- Stronger display score: 64 vs 52
- Stronger camera score: 70 vs 47
- Stronger battery score: 72 vs 54
- 525% higher telephoto: 50 MP vs 8 MP
- 317% higher Ultra-wide: 50 MP vs 12 MP
Display
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S25 FE | Xiaomi 13 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.7 ″ | 6.73 ″ |
| Panel type | Dynamic AMOLED 2X | LTPO OLED |
| Resolution | 1080x2340 | 3200x1440 |
| Pixel density | — | 522 ppi |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 1,900 nits | 2,600 nits+37% |
| AnTuTu 10 (CPU) | 680,913Top 22% | — |
| AnTuTu 10 (GPU) | 599,095Top 32% | — |
| AnTuTu 10 (Memory) | 304,545Top 38% | — |
| AnTuTu 10 (UX) | 422,072Top 41% | — |
Performance
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S25 FE | Xiaomi 13 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Samsung Exynos 2400 | Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 |
| AnTuTu 10 | 2,006,625+29%Top 12% | 1,550,000Top 22% |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | — | 2,050Top 31% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | — | 5,500Top 28% |
| RAM (max) | 8 GB | 12 GB+50% |
| Storage options | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB |
| Storage type | — | UFS 4.0 |
Camera
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S25 FE | Xiaomi 13 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Main aperture | — | f/1.9-4.0 |
| Ultra-wide | 12 MP | 50 MP+317% |
| Telephoto | 8 MP | 50 MP+525% |
| Optical zoom | 3 x | 5 x+67% |
| Max video | — | 8K@24fps |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 32 MP+167% |
| OIS | Yes | Yes |
Battery
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S25 FE | Xiaomi 13 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 4,900 mAh | 5,000 mAh+2% |
| Wired charging | 45 W | 90 W+100% |
| Wireless charging | 15 W | 50 W+233% |
Design
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S25 FE | Xiaomi 13 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 190 g+16% | 227 g |
| Thickness | 7.4 mm+19% | 9.1 mm |
| IP rating | IP68 | IP68 |
| Frame material | — | Aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S25 FE | Xiaomi 13 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | — | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | — | 5.3 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| USB | — | USB-C 3.2 |
| eSIM | Yes | No |
Software
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S25 FE | Xiaomi 13 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 16 | Android 13 (MIUI 14) |
| OS update pledge | — | 3 years |
Audio
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S25 FE | Xiaomi 13 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |
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