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Samsung Galaxy S25+ vs Xiaomi 15

Samsung Galaxy S25+

Samsung

Samsung Galaxy S25+

$1,000

66.3Inno Score
VS
WINNER
Xiaomi 15

Xiaomi

Xiaomi 15
73.4Inno Score
79.3Performance76.7
63.6Display64.5
47.3Camera64.7
54.2Battery83.5
94.7Features78.7
8 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy S25+12 spec wins — Xiaomi 15

InnoReviews verdict

Xiaomi 15 wins this phone face-off, 73.4 to 66.3, pulling ahead mainly in battery (+29) and camera (+17). 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 features score: 95 vs 79
  • 75% higher OS update pledge: 7 years vs 4 years
  • 15% higher Optical zoom: 3 x vs 2.6 x
  • 12% higher Pixel density: 513 ppi vs 460 ppi
  • 10% lower thickness: 7.3 mm vs 8.1 mm

Reasons to pick the Xiaomi 15

  • Stronger camera score: 65 vs 47
  • Stronger battery score: 84 vs 54
  • 400% higher telephoto: 50 MP vs 10 MP
  • 317% higher ultra-wide: 50 MP vs 12 MP
  • 233% higher Wireless charging: 50 W vs 15 W

Display

Display comparison: Samsung Galaxy S25+ versus Xiaomi 15
SpecSamsung Galaxy S25+Xiaomi 15
Screen size6.7 ″+5%6.36 ″
Panel typeDynamic AMOLED 2XLTPO AMOLED
Resolution1440x31201200x2670
Pixel density513 ppi+12%460 ppi
Refresh rate120 Hz120 Hz
Peak brightness2,600 nits3,200 nits+23%

Performance

Performance comparison: Samsung Galaxy S25+ versus Xiaomi 15
SpecSamsung Galaxy S25+Xiaomi 15
ChipsetSnapdragon 8 Elite for GalaxySnapdragon 8 Elite
AnTuTu 112,763,072Top 22%2,914,100+5%Top 17%
AnTuTu 11 (CPU)866,625Top 16%874,340+1%Top 14%
AnTuTu 11 (GPU)996,402Top 20%1,069,991+7%Top 17%
AnTuTu 11 (Memory)347,621Top 28%379,667+9%Top 20%
AnTuTu 11 (UX)552,424Top 28%590,102+7%Top 20%
Geekbench 6 (single)3,141+6%Top 11%2,972Top 15%
Geekbench 6 (multi)10,153+9%Top 7%9,330Top 12%
Wild Life Extreme stability—89 %Top 50%
RAM (max)12 GB12 GB
Storage options256/512GB256/512GB
Storage typeUFS 4.0UFS 4.0

Camera

Camera comparison: Samsung Galaxy S25+ versus Xiaomi 15
SpecSamsung Galaxy S25+Xiaomi 15
Main camera50 MP50 MP
Main aperturef/1.8f/1.62
Ultra-wide12 MP50 MP+317%
Telephoto10 MP50 MP+400%
Optical zoom3 x+15%2.6 x
Max video8K@30fps8K@30fps
Front camera12 MP32 MP+167%
OISYesYes

Battery

Battery comparison: Samsung Galaxy S25+ versus Xiaomi 15
SpecSamsung Galaxy S25+Xiaomi 15
Capacity4,900 mAh5,240 mAh+7%
Wired charging45 W90 W+100%
Wireless charging15 W50 W+233%
Active use endurance—16.5 h

Design

Design comparison: Samsung Galaxy S25+ versus Xiaomi 15
SpecSamsung Galaxy S25+Xiaomi 15
Weight190 g+1%191 g
Thickness7.3 mm+10%8.1 mm
IP ratingIP68IP68
Frame materialArmor AluminumAluminum

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: Samsung Galaxy S25+ versus Xiaomi 15
SpecSamsung Galaxy S25+Xiaomi 15
5GYesYes
Wi-FiWi-Fi 7Wi-Fi 7
Bluetooth5.46.0
NFCYesYes
USBUSB-C 3.2USB-C 3.2
eSIMYesYes

Software

Software comparison: Samsung Galaxy S25+ versus Xiaomi 15
SpecSamsung Galaxy S25+Xiaomi 15
OS at launchAndroid 15 (One UI 7)Android 15 (HyperOS 2)
OS update pledge7 years+75%4 years

Audio

Audio comparison: Samsung Galaxy S25+ versus Xiaomi 15
SpecSamsung Galaxy S25+Xiaomi 15
Stereo speakersYesYes
3.5mm jackNoNo

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