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Samsung Galaxy S25+ vs Xiaomi 14 Ultra

Samsung Galaxy S25+

Samsung

Samsung Galaxy S25+

$1,000

66.3Inno Score
VS
WINNER
Xiaomi 14 Ultra

Xiaomi

Xiaomi 14 Ultra

$1,499

68.2Inno Score
79.3Performance63.4
63.6Display67.5
47.3Camera69.5
54.2Battery73.6
94.7Features70.7
6 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy S25+11 spec wins — Xiaomi 14 Ultra

InnoReviews verdict

Xiaomi 14 Ultra wins this phone face-off, 68.2 to 66.3, pulling ahead mainly in camera (+22) and battery (+19). Samsung Galaxy S25+ 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+

  • Stronger performance score: 79 vs 63
  • Stronger features score: 95 vs 71
  • 75% higher OS update pledge: 7 years vs 4 years
  • 45% higher Geekbench 6 (multi): 10,153 vs 7,000
  • 40% higher Geekbench 6 (single): 3,141 vs 2,240
  • Lower launch price: $1,000 vs $1,499

Reasons to pick the Xiaomi 14 Ultra

  • Stronger display score: 68 vs 64
  • Stronger camera score: 70 vs 47
  • Stronger battery score: 74 vs 54
  • 433% higher Wireless charging: 80 W vs 15 W
  • 400% higher telephoto: 50 MP vs 10 MP

Display

Display comparison: Samsung Galaxy S25+ versus Xiaomi 14 Ultra
SpecSamsung Galaxy S25+Xiaomi 14 Ultra
Screen size6.7 ″6.73 ″
Panel typeDynamic AMOLED 2XLTPO AMOLED
Resolution1440x31201440x3200
Pixel density513 ppi522 ppi+2%
Refresh rate120 Hz120 Hz
Peak brightness2,600 nits3,000 nits+15%
Screen-to-body—89.5 %

Performance

Performance comparison: Samsung Galaxy S25+ versus Xiaomi 14 Ultra
SpecSamsung Galaxy S25+Xiaomi 14 Ultra
ChipsetSnapdragon 8 Elite for GalaxySnapdragon 8 Gen 3
AnTuTuDifferent AnTuTu versions — not compared2,763,072Top 22%1,900,000
AnTuTu 11 (CPU)866,625Top 16%—
AnTuTu 11 (GPU)996,402Top 20%—
AnTuTu 11 (Memory)347,621Top 28%—
AnTuTu 11 (UX)552,424Top 28%—
Geekbench 6 (single)3,141+40%Top 11%2,240Top 27%
Geekbench 6 (multi)10,153+45%Top 7%7,000Top 23%
RAM (max)12 GB16 GB+33%
Storage options256/512GB256/512GB/1TB
Storage typeUFS 4.0UFS 4.0

Camera

Camera comparison: Samsung Galaxy S25+ versus Xiaomi 14 Ultra
SpecSamsung Galaxy S25+Xiaomi 14 Ultra
Main camera50 MP50 MP
Main aperturef/1.8f/1.63-4.0
Ultra-wide12 MP50 MP+317%
Telephoto10 MP50 MP+400%
Optical zoom3 x5 x+67%
Max video8K@30fps8K@30fps
Front camera12 MP32 MP+167%
OISYesYes

Battery

Battery comparison: Samsung Galaxy S25+ versus Xiaomi 14 Ultra
SpecSamsung Galaxy S25+Xiaomi 14 Ultra
Capacity4,900 mAh5,000 mAh+2%
Wired charging45 W90 W+100%
Wireless charging15 W80 W+433%
Active use endurance—11 h

Design

Design comparison: Samsung Galaxy S25+ versus Xiaomi 14 Ultra
SpecSamsung Galaxy S25+Xiaomi 14 Ultra
Weight190 g+14%220 g
Thickness7.3 mm+21%9.2 mm
IP ratingIP68IP68
Frame materialArmor AluminumAluminum

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: Samsung Galaxy S25+ versus Xiaomi 14 Ultra
SpecSamsung Galaxy S25+Xiaomi 14 Ultra
5GYesYes
Wi-FiWi-Fi 7Wi-Fi 7
Bluetooth5.45.4
NFCYesYes
USBUSB-C 3.2USB-C 3.2
eSIMYesNo

Software

Software comparison: Samsung Galaxy S25+ versus Xiaomi 14 Ultra
SpecSamsung Galaxy S25+Xiaomi 14 Ultra
OS at launchAndroid 15 (One UI 7)Android 14 (HyperOS)
OS update pledge7 years+75%4 years

Audio

Audio comparison: Samsung Galaxy S25+ versus Xiaomi 14 Ultra
SpecSamsung Galaxy S25+Xiaomi 14 Ultra
Stereo speakersYesYes
3.5mm jackNoNo

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