Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra vs Xiaomi 16 Pro
Compare Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra vs Xiaomi 16 Pro side by side: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite for Galaxy vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 2, 200MP vs 50MP…
Samsung
Galaxy S25 Ultra
$1,299
2categories won
Xiaomi
16 Pro
$1,049
10categories won
5 categories tied · 17 scored in total · add a third phone
Which one wins?
Xiaomi 16 Pro takes the overall win
The Xiaomi 16 Pro proves superior overall against the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra, outperforming on battery endurance and daily usability. In camera testing, the Galaxy S25 Ultra leads with sharper imaging, while battery endurance leans towards the 16 Pro. Choose the 16 Pro if you want the highest performance ceiling, or opt for the Galaxy S25 Ultra if its specific hardware strengths better fit your budget.
16 Pro takes battery honors offering 6,100 mAh alongside 120W charging.
16 Pro provides greater sustained gaming output with its Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 2 and 24GB RAM.
Galaxy S25 Ultra wins photography with 200MP main imaging and 5x dedicated optical zoom.
16 Pro wins on budget and value at $1049 compared to $1299.
Category verdicts are computed algorithmically from verified technical specifications and hardware benchmarks. Rows where neither figure is objectively better — screen size preference, operating system choice, aesthetic build materials — are displayed for direct reference without scoring bias.
Galaxy S25 Ultra vs 16 Pro: specifications compared
Display
| Specification | Galaxy S25 Ultra | 16 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.9" | 6.73" |
| Resolution | 1440 x 3120 | 1440 x 3200Winner |
| Pixel density | 498 ppi | 521 ppiWinner |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 2600 nits | 3600 nitsWinner |
Performance
| Specification | Galaxy S25 Ultra | 16 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite for Galaxy | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 2 |
| Process node | 3 nm | — |
| AnTuTu score | 2,750,000 | — |
| Geekbench multi | 9850 | — |
| Maximum RAM | 16 GB | 24 GBWinner |
| Maximum storage | 1TB | 1TB |
Camera
| Specification | Galaxy S25 Ultra | 16 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Main sensor | 200 MPWinner | 50 MP |
| Rear cameras | 4Winner | 3 |
| Optical zoom | 5x | 5x |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Selfie camera | 12 MP | 32 MPWinner |
| Max video | 8K at 30fps, 4K at 120fps | — |
Battery and charging
| Specification | Galaxy S25 Ultra | 16 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 5,000 mAh | 6,100 mAhWinner |
| Wired charging | 45 W | 120 WWinner |
| Wireless charging | 15 W | 50 WWinner |
Design
| Specification | Galaxy S25 Ultra | 16 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 218 g | 210 gWinner |
| Thickness | 8.2 mm | 8.1 mm |
| Water resistance | IP68 | IP68 |
| Build | Titanium frame, Corning Gorilla Armor 2 front & back | — |
Software and support
| Specification | Galaxy S25 Ultra | 16 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Android 15 | Android 17 |
| OS updates | 7 years | — |
| Security updates | 7 years | — |
Connectivity and value
| Specification | Galaxy S25 Ultra | 16 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) | — |
| Storage expansion | None | None |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |
| Launch price | $1,299 | $1,049Winner |
Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra
Rounding off the boxy corners of its predecessor, the S25 Ultra blends Snapdragon 8 Elite custom power, an anti-reflective Gorilla Armor 2 display, integrated S Pen, and an upgraded 50MP ultrawide camera.
- Display
- 6.9"
- Chipset
- Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite for Galaxy
- Main camera
- 200MP
- Battery
- 5,000mAh
Xiaomi 16 Pro
The Xiaomi 16 Pro brings a sweeping 2K 120Hz display with micro-curved edges, stepless variable aperture main optics, a dedicated 5x periscope telephoto, 120W charging, and 6,100 mAh capacity.
- Display
- 6.73"
- Chipset
- Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 2
- Main camera
- 50MP
- Battery
- 6,100mAh
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