Samsung Galaxy S25 vs Xiaomi 14 Ultra
75.3Performance63.4
61.3Display67.5
47.3Camera69.5
51.4Battery73.6
94.7Features70.7
9 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy S2511 spec wins — Xiaomi 14 Ultra
InnoReviews verdict
Xiaomi 14 Ultra wins this phone face-off, 68.2 to 64.1, pulling ahead mainly in camera (+22) and battery (+22). 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: 75 vs 63
- Stronger features score: 95 vs 71
- 75% higher OS update pledge: 7 years vs 4 years
- 36% higher AnTuTu 10: 2,578,555 vs 1,900,000
- 34% higher Geekbench 6 (multi): 9,400 vs 7,000
- Lower launch price: $800 vs $1,499
Reasons to pick the Xiaomi 14 Ultra
- Stronger display score: 68 vs 61
- Stronger camera score: 70 vs 47
- Stronger battery score: 74 vs 51
- 433% higher Wireless charging: 80 W vs 15 W
- 400% higher telephoto: 50 MP vs 10 MP
Display
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S25 | Xiaomi 14 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.2 ″ | 6.73 ″+9% |
| Panel type | Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X | LTPO AMOLED |
| Resolution | 1080x2340 | 1440x3200 |
| Pixel density | 416 ppi | 522 ppi+25% |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 2,600 nits | 3,000 nits+15% |
| Screen-to-body | 91.1 %+2% | 89.5 % |
| 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 14 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Snapdragon 8 Elite for Galaxy | Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 |
| AnTuTu 10 | 2,578,555+36%Top 5% | 1,900,000Top 13% |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,950+32%Top 9% | 2,240Top 23% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 9,400+34%Top 5% | 7,000Top 16% |
| RAM (max) | 12 GB | 16 GB+33% |
| Storage options | 128/256/512GB | 256/512GB/1TB |
| Storage type | UFS 4.0 | UFS 4.0 |
Camera
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S25 | Xiaomi 14 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Main aperture | f/1.8 | f/1.63-4.0 |
| 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@30fps |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 32 MP+167% |
| OIS | Yes | Yes |
Battery
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S25 | Xiaomi 14 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 4,000 mAh | 5,000 mAh+25% |
| Wired charging | 25 W | 90 W+260% |
| Wireless charging | 15 W | 80 W+433% |
| Active use endurance | 12 h+9% | 11 h |
Design
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S25 | Xiaomi 14 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 162 g+26% | 220 g |
| Thickness | 7.2 mm+22% | 9.2 mm |
| IP rating | IP68 | IP68 |
| Frame material | Armor Aluminum | Aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S25 | Xiaomi 14 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.4 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| USB | USB-C 3.2 | USB-C 3.2 |
| eSIM | Yes | No |
Software
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S25 | Xiaomi 14 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 15 (One UI 7) | Android 14 (HyperOS) |
| OS update pledge | 7 years+75% | 4 years |
Audio
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S25 | Xiaomi 14 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |
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