Samsung Galaxy S25 vs Xiaomi 17 Pro
Compare Samsung Galaxy S25 vs Xiaomi 17 Pro side by side: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite for Galaxy vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, 50MP vs 50MP camera, 4000mAh…
Samsung
Galaxy S25
$799
5categories won
Xiaomi
17 Pro
$999
13categories won
4 categories tied · 22 scored in total · add a third phone
Which one wins?
Xiaomi 17 Pro takes the overall win
The Xiaomi 17 Pro proves superior overall against the Samsung Galaxy S25, outperforming on gaming and photography. In camera testing, the 17 Pro leads with superior optics, while battery endurance leans towards the 17 Pro. Choose the 17 Pro if you want the highest performance ceiling, or opt for the Galaxy S25 if its lower retail price better fit your budget.
17 Pro takes battery honors offering 5,500 mAh alongside 90W charging.
17 Pro provides greater sustained gaming output with its Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite and 16GB RAM.
17 Pro takes photography with 50MP optics and 3.2x optical telephoto capabilities.
Galaxy S25 provides a sharper value proposition, coming in at $799 vs $999.
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 vs 17 Pro: specifications compared
Display
| Specification | Galaxy S25 | 17 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.2" | 6.36" |
| Resolution | 1080 x 2340 | 1200 x 2670Winner |
| Pixel density | 416 ppi | 460 ppiWinner |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 2600 nits | 3200 nitsWinner |
Performance
| Specification | Galaxy S25 | 17 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite for Galaxy | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite |
| Process node | 3 nm | 3 nm |
| AnTuTu score | 2,680,000 | 3,060,000Winner |
| Geekbench multi | 9650 | 10420Winner |
| Maximum RAM | 12 GB | 16 GBWinner |
| Maximum storage | 512GB | 1TBWinner |
Camera
| Specification | Galaxy S25 | 17 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Main sensor | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Rear cameras | 3 | 3 |
| Optical zoom | 3x | 3.2xWinner |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 50 MPWinner |
| Selfie camera | 12 MP | 32 MPWinner |
| Max video | 8K at 30fps, 4K at 60fps | 8K@30fps |
Battery and charging
| Specification | Galaxy S25 | 17 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 4,000 mAh | 5,500 mAhWinner |
| Wired charging | 25 W | 90 WWinner |
| Wireless charging | 15 W | 50 WWinner |
Design
| Specification | Galaxy S25 | 17 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 162 gWinner | 191 g |
| Thickness | 7.2 mmWinner | 8.2 mm |
| Water resistance | IP68 | IP68 |
| Build | Enhanced Armor Aluminum frame, Gorilla Glass Victus 2 front & back | Xiaomi Dragon Crystal Glass 2.0 front, high-strength polished aluminum alloy frame, velvet frosted glass rear |
Software and support
| Specification | Galaxy S25 | 17 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Android 15 | Android 16 (HyperOS 3) |
| OS updates | 7 yearsWinner | 5 years |
| Security updates | 7 yearsWinner | 5 years |
Connectivity and value
| Specification | Galaxy S25 | 17 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) | Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be), tri-band, Wi-Fi Direct |
| Storage expansion | None | None |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |
| Launch price | $799Winner | $999 |
Samsung Galaxy S25
Weighing only 162 grams at 7.2mm thickness, the Galaxy S25 delivers full Snapdragon 8 Elite power, 12GB of RAM, a 120Hz LTPO display, and 3x optical telephoto in a pocket-friendly package.
- Display
- 6.2"
- Chipset
- Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite for Galaxy
- Main camera
- 50MP
- Battery
- 4,000mAh
Xiaomi 17 Pro
Packing a Snapdragon 8 Elite, a dense 5,500 mAh battery, and Leica Summilux optics with stepless variable aperture into a 6.36-inch chassis with 1.1mm symmetrical bezels, the Xiaomi 17 Pro is the gold standard for compact flagships.
- Display
- 6.36"
- Chipset
- Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
- Main camera
- 50MP
- Battery
- 5,500mAh