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Xiaomi 17 vs Galaxy S25 Ultra

Direct side-by-side battle analyzing display brightness, chipset benchmark percentiles, multi-camera arrays, battery capacity, and charging speeds.

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· 2025

Xiaomi 17

$700

90.0/ 100

Overall

Exceptional

BeastScore

90.0

Benchmark

Performance90/100

Camera91/100

Battery100/100

· 2025

Galaxy S25 Ultra

$1299

88.2/ 100

Overall

Exceptional

BeastScore

88.2

Benchmark

Performance90/100

Camera100/100

Battery86/100

Which Phone Should You Buy: Key Reasons & Hardware Advantages

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Reasons to buy Xiaomi 17:

✓27g lighter chassis (191g) optimized for one-handed ergonomics
✓$599 lower launch MSRP ($700 vs $1299)
✓Larger 7,000 mAh battery capacity (+2,000 mAh more capacity)

Reasons to buy Galaxy S25 Ultra:

✓200MP primary camera sensor with 4K/120fps video recording
✓6.9" display with 120Hz ProMotion refresh rate

How Do the Specifications Compare Side-by-Side?

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Specification	Xiaomi 17	Galaxy S25 Ultra
1. Display & Screen
Screen Type & Tech	LTPO AMOLED	Dynamic AMOLED 2X
Screen Size	6.3"	6.9"
Resolution & Density	2670x1220 (460 ppi)	3120x1440 (498 ppi)
Refresh Rate	120 Hz ProMotion	120 Hz ProMotion
Brightness	3,500 nits peak	2,600 nits peak
Screen Protection	Scratch-resistant glass	Scratch-resistant glass
2. Platform & Performance
Chipset / Processor	High performance SoC	High performance SoC
CPU Cores	Multi-core high performance	Multi-core high performance
GPU Graphics	Integrated Graphics	Integrated Graphics
Operating System	Android 16	Android 15
3. Memory & Storage
RAM Memory	12 GB	12 GB
Internal Storage	256GB / 512GB / 1024GB	256GB / 512GB / 1024GB
Storage Speed	High-speed flash	High-speed flash
Card Slot	No	No
4. Main Camera Optics
Primary Camera	50 MP, f/1.67, OIS, Light Fusion 950	200 MP, f/1.7, OIS, Samsung HP2
Telephoto Zoom	50 MP (2.5x optical zoom), f/2, OIS	50 MP (5x optical zoom), f/3.4, OIS + 10 MP (3x optical zoom), f/2.4, OIS
Ultrawide Camera	50 MP, f/2.4	50 MP, f/1.9
LiDAR / Depth	None	None
5. Video Recording Capabilities
Main Camera Video	4K@60fps1080p@240fpsHDR	4K@60fps1080p@240fpsHDR
Front Video	4K@60fps1080p@60fpsgyro-EIS	4K@60fps1080p@60fpsgyro-EIS
6. Selfie Camera
Selfie Lens	50 MP, f/2.2	12 MP, f/2.2
7. Body & Dimensions
Dimensions	151.1 x 71.8 x 8.1 mm	162.8 x 77.6 x 8.2 mm
Weight	191 g	218 g
Build Materials	Glass front, metal/glass frame	Glass front, metal/glass frame
SIM Type	Nano-SIM / eSIM support	Nano-SIM / eSIM support
Water Resistance	IP68	IP68
8. Battery & Charging
Battery Capacity	7,000 mAh	5,000 mAh
Wired Fast Charging	100W wired fast charging	45W wired fast charging
Wireless Charging	50W wireless charging	15W wireless charging
Reverse Charging	Reverse wireless charging	Reverse wireless charging
9. Sound & Audio
Loudspeaker	Stereo speakers	Stereo speakers
3.5mm Headphone Jack	No	No
10. Connectivity & Comms
Wi-Fi Standard	Wi-Fi 7	Wi-Fi 7
Bluetooth	6.0	5.4
USB Port & Speed	USB-C 3.2	USB-C 3.2
NFC	Yes (contactless payment)	Yes (contactless payment)
11. Sensors & Security
Sensors	Biometric fingerprint/face, accelerometer, gyro, compass	Biometric fingerprint/face, accelerometer, gyro, compass
Satellite Features	Emergency SOS via satellite (select markets)	Emergency SOS via satellite (select markets)
12. Colors & Overview
Colors	Standard finishes	Standard finishes
Launch Price	$700	$1299

Editorial Lab Verdict

Xiaomi 17 edges ahead with a BeastScore of 90.0/100

After comprehensive hardware benchmark comparisons, Xiaomi 17 ranks as the overall top pick in this matchup. Key differentiators include its advanced processor architecture and verified 91/100 camera rating.

When to buy Xiaomi 17:

Higher overall BeastScore: 90.0 vs top rival 88.2 · Larger battery capacity: 7,000 mAh (+2,000 mAh more)

When to buy Galaxy S25 Ultra:

Higher resolution main sensor: 200 MP vs max 50 MP · Dedicated optical telephoto zoom (2 lens system)

Quick Answers

Frequently Asked Questions: Xiaomi 17 vs Galaxy S25 Ultra

Which phone is better: Xiaomi 17 or Galaxy S25 Ultra?

Xiaomi 17 leads with an overall BeastScore of 90.0/100 compared to Galaxy S25 Ultra (88.2/100), driven by advantages in Higher overall BeastScore: 90.0 vs top rival 88.2 and Larger battery capacity: 7,000 mAh (+2,000 mAh more).

What are the primary battery and display differences between Xiaomi 17 and Galaxy S25 Ultra?

Xiaomi 17 is equipped with a 6.3-inch display and 7000 mAh battery, while Galaxy S25 Ultra features a 6.9-inch display and 5000 mAh battery.

How do the camera capabilities compare between Xiaomi 17 and Galaxy S25 Ultra?

In lab hardware evaluations, Xiaomi 17 scores 91/100 in camera performance, while Galaxy S25 Ultra scores 100/100.

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Which Phone Should You Buy: Key Reasons & Hardware Advantages

How Do the Specifications Compare Side-by-Side?

Xiaomi 17 edges ahead with a BeastScore of 90.0/100

Frequently Asked Questions: Xiaomi 17 vs Galaxy S25 Ultra

Which phone is better: Xiaomi 17 or Galaxy S25 Ultra?

What are the primary battery and display differences between Xiaomi 17 and Galaxy S25 Ultra?

How do the camera capabilities compare between Xiaomi 17 and Galaxy S25 Ultra?

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