Samsung Galaxy S25+ vs Xiaomi 15 Ultra

Verdict

Samsung Galaxy S25+ and Xiaomi 15 Ultra tie on the OH Rank at a score of 77. Samsung Galaxy S25+ wins on Selfie and Desktop Replacement; Xiaomi 15 Ultra wins on Battery and Main Camera. Samsung Galaxy S25+ is 0.8mm wider than Xiaomi 15 Ultra. Xiaomi 15 Ultra is the more recent release, from Feb 27, 2025.

Score Breakdown

Category

Samsung Galaxy S25+

75.8mm (2.98in) · Feb 3, 2025 · Rank #25

Xiaomi 15 Ultra

75mm (2.95in) · Feb 27, 2025 · Rank #24
Performance /15
11
11
Battery /15
8
11
Screen /15
15
15
IP Protection /15
12
12
Main Camera /15
12
15
Selfie /5
5
3
Video /5
4
5
SD Memory /5
0
0
Software /5
5
5
Desktop Replacement /5
5
0
TOTAL
77
77
Samsung Galaxy S25+
75.8mm (2.98in) · Feb 3, 2025 · Rank #25
11+8+15+12+12+5+4+0+5+5 = 77
FLY* TOP Screen* TOP Selfie* TOP Software

EDITORIAL: Despite minimal upgrades the S25+ looks great. It comes with the fastest 2024 processor, memory and USB hardware, top screen and a big push in AI and overall functionality. A very complete (if uninspired) package.

PROs
good build, great SnapDragon 8 Elite with UFS 4.0 performance, excellent >1400nits >500ppi LTPO AMOLED with HDR10+, reliable 50MP 24mm OIS PDAF main + 10MP 67mm OIS PDAF telephoto + 12MP 13mm ultrawide setup, a great 12MP 26mm dual-pixel PDAF selfie, leading AI features, 7 years of OS updates, DeX software that can replace your computer for most work scenarios and a fast USB-C 3.2 with Display Port 1.2
CONs
24hr endurance from a large phone, small 4900mAh old-tech lithium battery with slow 45W (15W wireless) charging, no AF on ultrawide, 8k Video recording but no expandable storage, lack of real innovation that Samsung S series phones used to shine at
Xiaomi 15 Ultra
75mm (2.95in) · Feb 27, 2025 · Rank #24
11+11+15+12+15+3+5+0+5+0 = 77
FLY* TOP Screen* TOP Camera* TOP Video Recording

EDITORIAL: This year, one of the TOP 5 camera phones came with a significant battery endurance improvement. The main camera retained the 1" sensor, lost the variable aperture but the 2 zoom cameras are now better then ever. There is no AF on the selfie and like last year, there is an extra camera grip available for the ultimate photo & video creation. Still missing are SD memory card and the desktop replacement feature. Promised are 4 years of OS updates.

PROs
SnapDragon 8 Elite processor with UFS 4.1 fast overall performance, a 5410mAh Silicone Carbon battery (6000mAh in China) with a >30hr endurance, 90W wired or 80W wireless charging, >1500nits bright 500+ppi LTPO OLED screen with Dolby Vision, one of the best cameras on the market: 50MP 23mm main + 200MP 100mm tele + 50MP 70mm tele (all with PDAF & OIS) + 50MP 14mm PDAF ultrawide, great back camera recording, 4 years of OS updates
CONs
32MP 21mm selfie with no OIS or even AF, lack of expandable SDmemory storage (while offering 8k video recording) and a lack of desktop replacement software

Both phones here were scored by me, using the same ten categories, with no ads, sponsorships, or manufacturer relationships — this comparison is as objective and honest as it gets.

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