Samsung
Samsung Galaxy S25+
SD8 Elite · 6.7″ QHD+ · 45 W charging
92
/ 100
From $999
VS
Xiaomi
Xiaomi 15 Ultra
Snapdragon 8 Elite · Leica · 1-inch sensor
92
/ 100
From $1,499
Specdex verdict
Dead heat — it comes down to priorities.
In our weighted Specdex score, Samsung Galaxy S25+ lands at 92 and Xiaomi 15 Ultra at 92. With scores tied, the decision hinges on which sub-scores matter most to you.
Pick Samsung Galaxy S25+ if…
- ✓Sharp 6.7″ QHD+ AMOLED at 120 Hz
- ✓45 W super fast wired charging
- ✓4900 mAh battery for all-day use
Pick Xiaomi 15 Ultra if…
- ✓1-inch LYT-900 main sensor
- ✓Leica tuning on every camera
- ✓90W + 80W wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy S25+ 92
vs 92 Xiaomi 15 Ultra
Score breakdown
Samsung Galaxy S25+
92 cpu 96
gpu 96
camera 89
battery 89
display 95
design 92
Xiaomi 15 Ultra
92 cpu 96
gpu 96
camera 98
battery 92
display 94
design 88
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S25+ | Xiaomi 15 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.7″ Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X, 3120×1440, 120 Hz, 2600 nits peak | ▲ 6.73″ LTPO AMOLED, 120Hz, 3200×1440 |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite for Galaxy (3 nm) | Snapdragon 8 Elite |
| RAM | 12 GB | 12/16 GB |
| Storage | 256 / 512 GB UFS 4.0 | 256 GB – 1 TB |
| Rear camera | 50 MP wide + 10 MP 3× tele + 12 MP UW | 50 MP 1″ + 50 MP 3× + 50 MP 4.3× periscope + 50 MP UW |
| Front camera | 12 MP | — |
| Battery | 4900 mAh | ▲ 6000 mAh |
| Charging | 45 W wired, 15 W Qi2 wireless, 4.5 W reverse | ▲ 90W wired, 80W wireless |
| Weight | 190 g | — |
| IP rating | IP68 | — |
| OS | Android 15 (One UI 7) | HyperOS 2 / Android 15 |
Samsung Galaxy S25+
Pros
- +Sharp 6.7″ QHD+ AMOLED at 120 Hz
- +45 W super fast wired charging
- +4900 mAh battery for all-day use
Cons
- −Same camera hardware as base S25
- −No periscope telephoto (Ultra-only)
- −25% pricier than base for similar core specs
Xiaomi 15 Ultra
Pros
- +1-inch LYT-900 main sensor
- +Leica tuning on every camera
- +90W + 80W wireless charging
Cons
- −Limited US availability
- −HyperOS still maturing
- −Large and heavy
FAQ: Samsung Galaxy S25+ vs Xiaomi 15 Ultra
Which is better, Samsung Galaxy S25+ or Xiaomi 15 Ultra? +
Both score 92 on our weighted rubric — tied. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.
Is Samsung Galaxy S25+ worth the price? +
At $999, Samsung Galaxy S25+ delivers a Specdex score of 92 — strongest in cpu.
Is Xiaomi 15 Ultra worth the price? +
At $1,499, Xiaomi 15 Ultra delivers a Specdex score of 92 — strongest in camera.
Does Samsung Galaxy S25+ or Xiaomi 15 Ultra last longer? +
Based on our long-term update and support ratings, both ship with multi-year support. Battery and reliability scores are visible in the breakdown above.