Galaxy S25+ vs Xiaomi 15 Ultra

Samsung Galaxy S25+ 256GB

AED 4,299

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Xiaomi 15 Ultra 256GB

AED 3,999

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Best Camera

Galaxy S25+

Best Battery

Xiaomi 15 Ultra

Our Verdict

Galaxy S25+ vs Xiaomi 15 Ultra

Xiaomi 15 Ultra wins on battery life with 6000mAh (16:13h active use) versus Samsung S25+’s 4900mAh (14:26h), and offers 90W wired and 80W wireless charging versus 45W and 15W. Samsung Galaxy S25+ 256GB is best for photographers needing 3x optical zoom and OIS on all three rear lenses, including a 10MP telephoto and 12MP ultrawide with Super Steady video. Xiaomi 15 Ultra 256GB suits users prioritizing all-day endurance and ultra-fast charging, with 90W wired and 80W wireless that fully replenish the larger battery in under 40 minutes. In UAE at AED 4299 vs AED 3999, Xiaomi wins because its 1100mAh larger battery and 45W faster wired charging deliver longer runtime and quicker top-ups. In India at ₹109999 vs ₹104999, Xiaomi wins on value because the ₹5000 savings come with significantly higher capacity and faster charging without sacrificing 5G or NFC.

Full Specs Comparison

Spec

Galaxy S25+

Xiaomi 15 Ultra

Android 15, up to 7 major Android upgrades, One UI 8

Android 15, up to 4 major Android upgrades, HyperOS 3

Chipset

Qualcomm SM8750-AC Snapdragon 8 Elite (3 nm)

Qualcomm SM8750-AB Snapdragon 8 Elite (3 nm)

Screen Size

6.7 inches, 110.2 cm2 (~91.8% screen-to-body ratio)

6.73 inches, 108.9 cm2 (~89.7% screen-to-body ratio)

Display Type

Li-Ion 4900 mAh

Market-dependent versions:· Si/C Li-Ion 5410 mAh - Global· Si/C Li-Ion 6000 mAh - China

Resolution

1440 x 3120 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~513 ppi density)

1440 x 3200 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~522 ppi density)

Main Camera

50 MP, f/1.8, 24mm (wide), 1/1.56", 1.0µm, dual pixel PDAF, OIS 10 MP, f/2.4, 67mm (telephoto), 1/3.94", 1.0µm, PDAF, OIS, 3x optical zoom 12 MP, f/2.2, 13mm, 120˚ (ultrawide), 1/2.55" 1.4µm, Super Steady video

50 MP, f/1.6, 23mm (wide), 1.0"-type, 1.6µm, dual pixel PDAF, OIS 50 MP, f/1.8, 70mm (telephoto), 1/2.51", 0.7µm, dual pixel PDAF (10cm - ∞), OIS, 3x optical zoom 200 MP, f/2.6, 100mm (periscope telephoto), 1/1.4", 0.56µm, multi-directional PDAF, OIS, 4.3x optical zoom 50 MP, f/2.2, 14mm, 115˚ (ultrawide), 1/2.76", 0.64µm, dual pixel PDAF TOF 3D, (depth)

Storage

256

Battery

4900 mAh mAh

5410 mAh mAh

Charging

45W wired, PD3.0, 65% in 30 min 15W wireless (Qi2 Ready) 4.5W reverse wireless

90W wired, PD3.0, QC3+ 80W wireless 10W reverse wireless

NFC

Yes

GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE / 5G

GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G