Samsung Galaxy S25 vs Xiaomi 13 Ultra
75.3Performance54
61.3Display64.2
47.3Camera69.5
51.4Battery71.6
94.7Features65.3
7 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy S259 spec wins — Xiaomi 13 Ultra
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: Samsung Galaxy S25 scores 64.1 against 63.8 for Xiaomi 13 Ultra. Pick by the categories that matter to you — Samsung Galaxy S25 edges ahead in features and performance, or by price.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Samsung Galaxy S25
- Stronger performance score: 75 vs 54
- Stronger features score: 95 vs 65
- 133% higher OS update pledge: 7 years vs 3 years
- 71% higher Geekbench 6 (multi): 9,400 vs 5,500
- 66% higher AnTuTu 10: 2,578,555 vs 1,550,000
- Lower launch price: $800 vs $1,299
Reasons to pick the Xiaomi 13 Ultra
- Stronger camera score: 70 vs 47
- Stronger battery score: 72 vs 51
- 400% higher telephoto: 50 MP vs 10 MP
- 317% higher Ultra-wide: 50 MP vs 12 MP
- 260% higher Wired charging: 90 W vs 25 W
Display
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S25 | Xiaomi 13 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.2 ″ | 6.73 ″+9% |
| Panel type | Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X | LTPO OLED |
| Resolution | 1080x2340 | 3200x1440 |
| Pixel density | 416 ppi | 522 ppi+25% |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 2,600 nits | 2,600 nits |
| Screen-to-body | 91.1 % | — |
| AnTuTu 10 (CPU) | 792,959Top 16% | — |
| AnTuTu 10 (GPU) | 925,248Top 16% | — |
| AnTuTu 10 (Memory) | 331,698Top 25% | — |
| AnTuTu 10 (UX) | 528,650Top 19% | — |
Performance
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S25 | Xiaomi 13 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Snapdragon 8 Elite for Galaxy | Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 |
| AnTuTu 10 | 2,578,555+66%Top 5% | 1,550,000Top 22% |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,950+44%Top 9% | 2,050Top 31% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 9,400+71%Top 5% | 5,500Top 28% |
| RAM (max) | 12 GB | 12 GB |
| Storage options | 128/256/512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB |
| Storage type | UFS 4.0 | UFS 4.0 |
Camera
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S25 | Xiaomi 13 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Main aperture | f/1.8 | f/1.9-4.0 |
| Ultra-wide | 12 MP | 50 MP+317% |
| Telephoto | 10 MP | 50 MP+400% |
| Optical zoom | 3 x | 5 x+67% |
| Max video | 8K@30fps | 8K@24fps |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 32 MP+167% |
| OIS | Yes | Yes |
Battery
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S25 | Xiaomi 13 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 4,000 mAh | 5,000 mAh+25% |
| Wired charging | 25 W | 90 W+260% |
| Wireless charging | 15 W | 50 W+233% |
| Active use endurance | 12 h | — |
Design
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S25 | Xiaomi 13 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 162 g+29% | 227 g |
| Thickness | 7.2 mm+21% | 9.1 mm |
| IP rating | IP68 | IP68 |
| Frame material | Armor Aluminum | Aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S25 | Xiaomi 13 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.3 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| USB | USB-C 3.2 | USB-C 3.2 |
| eSIM | Yes | No |
Software
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S25 | Xiaomi 13 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 15 (One UI 7) | Android 13 (MIUI 14) |
| OS update pledge | 7 years+133% | 3 years |
Audio
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S25 | Xiaomi 13 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |
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