Xiaomi 15 Ultra vs Galaxy S25 Ultra

Xiaomi 15 Ultra 256GB

AED 3,999

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Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra 256GB

AED 5,499

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Best Camera

Galaxy S25 Ultra

Best Battery

Xiaomi 15 Ultra

Our Verdict

Xiaomi 15 Ultra vs Galaxy S25 Ultra

The Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra wins overall due to its superior quad-camera system featuring a 200MP main sensor and versatile 3x and 5x optical zoom capabilities that vastly outclass Xiaomi's 32MP single camera setup. Budget-conscious gamers and everyday users should choose the Xiaomi 15 Ultra, which delivers flagship Snapdragon 8 Elite performance at AED 3,999 and ₹104,999 while offering impressive 90W wired and 80W wireless charging. Professional photographers and content creators should invest in the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra for its advanced multi-camera array with dual optical image stabilization and Super Steady video recording, plus seven guaranteed Android upgrades versus four. The Xiaomi 15 Ultra represents significantly better value in both markets, costing 27 percent less in UAE and offering 19 percent savings in India while maintaining identical processor performance and larger battery capacity than Samsung's 5000mAh pack.

Full Specs Comparison

Spec

Xiaomi 15 Ultra

Galaxy S25 Ultra

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

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

Chipset

Qualcomm SM8750-AB Snapdragon 8 Elite (3 nm)

Qualcomm SM8750-AC Snapdragon 8 Elite (3 nm)

Screen Size

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

6.9 inches, 116.9 cm2 (~92.5% screen-to-body ratio)

Resolution

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

1440 x 3120 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~498 ppi density)

Main Camera

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)

200 MP, f/1.7, 24mm (wide), 1/1.3", 0.6µm, multi-directional PDAF, OIS 10 MP, f/2.4, 67mm (telephoto), 1/3.52", 1.12µm, PDAF, OIS, 3x optical zoom 50 MP, f/3.4, 111mm (periscope telephoto), 1/2.52", 0.7µm, PDAF, OIS, 5x optical zoom 50 MP, f/1.9, 120˚ (ultrawide), 1/2.5", 0.7µm, dual pixel PDAF, Super Steady video

Storage

256

Battery

5410 mAh mAh

5000 mAh mAh

Charging

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

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

NFC

Yes

GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G

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