Samsung Galaxy S22 vs Xiaomi 15 Ultra
41.4Performance79.1
49.4Display69.1
46.9Camera73.2
34.1Battery79
78.7Features78.7
2 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy S2214 spec wins — Xiaomi 15 Ultra
InnoReviews verdict
Xiaomi 15 Ultra wins this phone face-off, 75.9 to 46.4, pulling ahead mainly in battery (+45) and performance (+38). Samsung Galaxy S22 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 S22
- 26% lower weight: 168 g vs 226 g
- 19% lower thickness: 7.6 mm vs 9.4 mm
- Lower launch price: $799 vs $1,499
Reasons to pick the Xiaomi 15 Ultra
- Stronger performance score: 79 vs 41
- Stronger display score: 69 vs 49
- Stronger camera score: 73 vs 47
- Stronger battery score: 79 vs 34
- 1900% higher telephoto: 200 MP vs 10 MP
Display
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S22 | Xiaomi 15 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.1 ″ | 6.73 ″+10% |
| Panel type | AMOLED | LTPO AMOLED |
| Resolution | 2340x1080 | 1440x3200 |
| Pixel density | 425 ppi | 522 ppi+23% |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 1,300 nits | 3,200 nits+146% |
| Screen-to-body | — | 90 % |
Performance
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S22 | Xiaomi 15 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Samsung Exynos 2200 | Snapdragon 8 Elite |
| AnTuTu 10 | 1,100,000Top 42% | 2,650,000+141%Top 4% |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 1,600Top 47% | 3,050+91%Top 7% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 4,150Top 48% | 9,600+131%Top 5% |
| RAM (max) | 8 GB | 16 GB+100% |
| Storage options | 128GB / 256GB | 256/512GB/1TB |
| Storage type | UFS 3.1 | UFS 4.1 |
Camera
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S22 | Xiaomi 15 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Main aperture | f/1.8 | f/1.63 |
| Ultra-wide | 12 MP | 50 MP+317% |
| Telephoto | 10 MP | 200 MP+1900% |
| Optical zoom | 3 x | 4.3 x+43% |
| Max video | 8K@24fps | 8K@30fps |
| Front camera | 10 MP | 32 MP+220% |
| OIS | Yes | Yes |
Battery
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S22 | Xiaomi 15 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 3,700 mAh | 5,410 mAh+46% |
| Wired charging | 25 W | 90 W+260% |
| Wireless charging | 15 W | 80 W+433% |
| Active use endurance | — | 12 h |
Design
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S22 | Xiaomi 15 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 168 g+26% | 226 g |
| Thickness | 7.6 mm+19% | 9.4 mm |
| IP rating | IP68 | IP68 |
| Frame material | Aluminum | Aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S22 | Xiaomi 15 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 5.2 | 6.0 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| USB | USB-C 3.2 | USB-C 3.2 |
| eSIM | Yes | Yes |
Software
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S22 | Xiaomi 15 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 12 (One UI 4.1) | Android 15 (HyperOS 2) |
| OS update pledge | 4 years | 4 years |
Audio
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S22 | Xiaomi 15 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |
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