Samsung Galaxy M15 5G vs Xiaomi 13 Ultra
21.8Performance54
35.1Display64.2
30.1Camera69.5
53.1Battery71.6
46.7Features65.3
4 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy M15 5G14 spec wins — Xiaomi 13 Ultra
InnoReviews verdict
Xiaomi 13 Ultra wins this phone face-off, 63.8 to 34.9, pulling ahead mainly in camera (+39) and performance (+32). Samsung Galaxy M15 5G 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 M15 5G
- 33% higher OS update pledge: 4 years vs 3 years
- 20% higher capacity: 6,000 mAh vs 5,000 mAh
- Has 3.5mm jack — the other doesn't
Reasons to pick the Xiaomi 13 Ultra
- Stronger performance score: 54 vs 22
- Stronger display score: 64 vs 35
- Stronger camera score: 70 vs 30
- Stronger battery score: 72 vs 53
- Stronger features score: 65 vs 47
Display
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy M15 5G | Xiaomi 13 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.5 ″ | 6.73 ″+4% |
| Panel type | Super AMOLED | LTPO OLED |
| Resolution | 1080x2340 | 3200x1440 |
| Pixel density | 396 ppi | 522 ppi+32% |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz+33% |
| Peak brightness | 800 nits | 2,600 nits+225% |
Performance
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy M15 5G | Xiaomi 13 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | MediaTek Dimensity 6100+ | Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 |
| AnTuTu | — | 1,550,000 |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 699Bottom 12% | 2,050+193%Top 32% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 1,866Bottom 11% | 5,500+195%Top 34% |
| RAM (max) | 8 GB | 12 GB+50% |
| Storage options | 128GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB |
| Storage type | UFS 2.2 | UFS 4.0 |
Camera
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy M15 5G | Xiaomi 13 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Main aperture | f/1.8 | f/1.9-4.0 |
| Ultra-wide | 5 MP | 50 MP+900% |
| Telephoto | — | 50 MP |
| Optical zoom | — | 5 x |
| Max video | 1080p@30fps | 8K@24fps |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 32 MP+146% |
| OIS | No | Yes |
Battery
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy M15 5G | Xiaomi 13 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 6,000 mAh+20% | 5,000 mAh |
| Wired charging | 25 W | 90 W+260% |
| Wireless charging | 0 W | 50 W |
Design
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy M15 5G | Xiaomi 13 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 217 g+4% | 227 g |
| Thickness | 9.3 mm | 9.1 mm+2% |
| IP rating | — | IP68 |
| Frame material | — | Aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy M15 5G | Xiaomi 13 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.3 |
| NFC | — | Yes |
| USB | USB-C 2.0 | USB-C 3.2 |
| eSIM | No | No |
Software
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy M15 5G | Xiaomi 13 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 14 | Android 13 (MIUI 14) |
| OS update pledge | 4 years+33% | 3 years |
Audio
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy M15 5G | Xiaomi 13 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | No | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | Yes | No |
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