Samsung Galaxy S27 Ultra vs Xiaomi 17 Pro

Compare Samsung Galaxy S27 Ultra vs Xiaomi 17 Pro side by side: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 2 for Galaxy vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, 200MP vs 50MP…

Samsung

17 Pro

$999

6categories won

4 categories tied · 22 scored in total · add a third phone

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Which one wins?

MxMob Algorithmic Verdict

Xiaomi 17 Pro takes the overall win

Overall Pick

The Xiaomi 17 Pro proves superior overall against the Samsung Galaxy S27 Ultra, outperforming on battery endurance and daily usability. For battery longevity and charging speed, the 17 Pro takes the lead, while the Galaxy S27 Ultra is the clear choice for demanding 3D gaming and heavy multitasking. Choose the 17 Pro if you want the highest performance ceiling, or opt for the Galaxy S27 Ultra if its specific hardware strengths better fit your budget.

🔋 Battery17 Pro

17 Pro takes battery honors offering 5,500 mAh alongside 90W charging.

🎮 GamingGalaxy S27 Ultra

Galaxy S27 Ultra leads gaming and raw performance powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 2 for Galaxy and 24GB RAM.

📸 CameraTie

Both camera setups are closely matched for daily street photography and low-light shooting.

🏷️ Value17 Pro

17 Pro wins on budget and value at $999 compared to $1399.

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 S27 Ultra vs 17 Pro: specifications compared

Display

Display comparison between the Samsung Galaxy S27 Ultra, Xiaomi 17 Pro
Specification	Galaxy S27 Ultra	17 Pro
Screen size	6.9"	6.36"
Resolution	1440 x 3120Winner	1200 x 2670
Pixel density	498 ppiWinner	460 ppi
Refresh rate	120 Hz	120 Hz
Peak brightness	3500 nitsWinner	3200 nits

Performance

Performance comparison between the Samsung Galaxy S27 Ultra, Xiaomi 17 Pro
Specification	Galaxy S27 Ultra	17 Pro
Chipset	Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 2 for Galaxy	Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
Process node	2 nmWinner	3 nm
AnTuTu score	3,200,000Winner	3,060,000
Geekbench multi	10800Winner	10420
Maximum RAM	24 GBWinner	16 GB
Maximum storage	2TBWinner	1TB

Camera

Camera comparison between the Samsung Galaxy S27 Ultra, Xiaomi 17 Pro
Specification	Galaxy S27 Ultra	17 Pro
Main sensor	200 MPWinner	50 MP
Rear cameras	4Winner	3
Optical zoom	3x	3.2xWinner
Ultrawide	50 MP	50 MP
Selfie camera	16 MP	32 MPWinner
Max video	8K at 30fps / 4K at 120fps	8K@30fps

Battery and charging

Battery and charging comparison between the Samsung Galaxy S27 Ultra, Xiaomi 17 Pro
Specification	Galaxy S27 Ultra	17 Pro
Capacity	5,500 mAh	5,500 mAh
Wired charging	65 W	90 WWinner
Wireless charging	25 W	50 WWinner

Design

Design comparison between the Samsung Galaxy S27 Ultra, Xiaomi 17 Pro
Specification	Galaxy S27 Ultra	17 Pro
Weight	218 g	191 gWinner
Thickness	8.2 mm	8.2 mm
Water resistance	IP68	IP68
Build	Grade 5 Titanium frame, Ceramic Glass front and back	Xiaomi Dragon Crystal Glass 2.0 front, high-strength polished aluminum alloy frame, velvet frosted glass rear

Software and support

Software and support comparison between the Samsung Galaxy S27 Ultra, Xiaomi 17 Pro
Specification	Galaxy S27 Ultra	17 Pro
Operating system	Android 17	Android 16 (HyperOS 3)
OS updates	7 yearsWinner	5 years
Security updates	7 yearsWinner	5 years

Connectivity and value

Connectivity and value comparison between the Samsung Galaxy S27 Ultra, Xiaomi 17 Pro
Specification	Galaxy S27 Ultra	17 Pro
5G	Yes	Yes
Wi-Fi	Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be, tri-band 2.4/5/6GHz, 320MHz bandwidth)	Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be), tri-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Storage expansion	None	None
3.5mm jack	No	No
Launch price	$1,399	$999Winner