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Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra vs Xiaomi 14 Ultra

WINNER
Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra
74.3Inno Score
VS
Xiaomi 14 Ultra

Xiaomi

Xiaomi 14 Ultra

$1,499

68.2Inno Score
78.3Performance63.4
66.7Display67.5
74Camera69.5
65.8Battery73.6
94.7Features70.7
11 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra5 spec wins — Xiaomi 14 Ultra

InnoReviews verdict

Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra wins this phone face-off, 74.3 to 68.2, pulling ahead mainly in features (+24) and performance (+15). Xiaomi 14 Ultra still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.

Key differences

Reasons to pick the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra

  • Stronger performance score: 78 vs 63
  • Stronger camera score: 74 vs 70
  • Stronger features score: 95 vs 71
  • 300% higher Main camera: 200 MP vs 50 MP
  • 75% higher OS update pledge: 7 years vs 4 years
  • Lower launch price: $1,300 vs $1,499

Reasons to pick the Xiaomi 14 Ultra

  • Stronger battery score: 74 vs 66
  • 433% higher Wireless charging: 80 W vs 15 W
  • 167% higher Front camera: 32 MP vs 12 MP
  • 100% higher Wired charging: 90 W vs 45 W
  • 15% higher Peak brightness: 3,000 nits vs 2,600 nits

Display

Display comparison: Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra versus Xiaomi 14 Ultra
SpecSamsung Galaxy S25 UltraXiaomi 14 Ultra
Screen size6.9 ″+3%6.73 ″
Panel typeDynamic LTPO AMOLED 2XLTPO AMOLED
Resolution1440x31201440x3200
Pixel density498 ppi522 ppi+5%
Refresh rate120 Hz120 Hz
Peak brightness2,600 nits3,000 nits+15%
Screen-to-body92.5 %+3%89.5 %

Performance

Performance comparison: Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra versus Xiaomi 14 Ultra
SpecSamsung Galaxy S25 UltraXiaomi 14 Ultra
ChipsetSnapdragon 8 Elite for GalaxySnapdragon 8 Gen 3
AnTuTu 102,400,000+26%1,900,000
Geekbench 6 (single)3,030+35%2,240
Geekbench 6 (multi)9,800+40%7,000
RAM (max)16 GB16 GB
Storage options256/512GB/1TB256/512GB/1TB
Storage typeUFS 4.0UFS 4.0

Camera

Camera comparison: Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra versus Xiaomi 14 Ultra
SpecSamsung Galaxy S25 UltraXiaomi 14 Ultra
Main camera200 MP+300%50 MP
Main aperturef/1.7f/1.63-4.0
Ultra-wide50 MP50 MP
Telephoto50 MP50 MP
Optical zoom5 x5 x
Max video8K@30fps8K@30fps
Front camera12 MP32 MP+167%
OISYesYes

Battery

Battery comparison: Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra versus Xiaomi 14 Ultra
SpecSamsung Galaxy S25 UltraXiaomi 14 Ultra
Capacity5,000 mAh5,000 mAh
Wired charging45 W90 W+100%
Wireless charging15 W80 W+433%
Active use endurance13 h+18%11 h

Design

Design comparison: Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra versus Xiaomi 14 Ultra
SpecSamsung Galaxy S25 UltraXiaomi 14 Ultra
Weight218 g+1%220 g
Thickness8.2 mm+11%9.2 mm
IP ratingIP68IP68
Frame materialTitaniumAluminum

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra versus Xiaomi 14 Ultra
SpecSamsung Galaxy S25 UltraXiaomi 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 Ultra versus Xiaomi 14 Ultra
SpecSamsung Galaxy S25 UltraXiaomi 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 Ultra versus Xiaomi 14 Ultra
SpecSamsung Galaxy S25 UltraXiaomi 14 Ultra
Stereo speakersYesYes
3.5mm jackNoNo

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