Side-by-side technical data
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max vs Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra
Comparison between Xiaomi 17 Pro Max and Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra: camera, battery, fast charging, display, performance and colors, side by side. More phones from Xiaomi and Samsung.
The verdict
Your pick: Xiaomi 17 Pro Max, ahead on Design & display and Battery & charging. Unless Connectivity decides it for you.
| Category | 17 Pro Max | Galaxy S25 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 9.0 | 8.5 |
| Performance & hardware | 9.4 | 9.1 |
| Camera | 9.0 | 9.0 |
| Connectivity | 8.6 | 9.2 |
| Battery & charging | 9.7 | 8.3 |
Which one is for you?
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max, if you care about…
- Battery Capacity
- 7,500 mAh
- against 5,000 mAh
- AnTuTu Score
- 3,543,388
- against 3,135,223
- Display Technology
- LTPO AMOLED
- against Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Peak Display Brightness
- 3,500 nits
- against 2,600 nits
Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra, if you care about…
- Display Pixel Density
- 498 ppi
- against 416 ppi
- SIM Configurations
- Nano-SIM + eSIM, Dual Nano-SIM + eSIM, Dual eSIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby
- against Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby
- Display Horizontal Resolution
- 1,440 px
- against 1,200 px
- Display Vertical Resolution
- 3,120 px
- against 2,608 px
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | 17 Pro Max | Galaxy S25 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite |
| Processor Process Size | 3 nm | 3 nm |
| Graphics GPU | Qualcomm Adreno 840 | Qualcomm Adreno 830 |
| Storage Type | UFS 4.1 | UFS 4.0 |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 4.6 GHz Best value | 4.47 GHz |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 1 TB | 1 TB |
| AnTuTu Score | 3,543,388 Best value | 3,135,223 |
| Geekbench 6 Single-Core | 3,234 Best value | 3,057 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi-Core | 10,059 Best value | 9,846 |
| CPU Description | Octa-core CPU with 2 cores up to 4.6 GHz and 6 cores up to 3.62 GHz. | Octa-core CPU with 2x4.47 GHz Oryon V2 Phoenix L and 6x3.53 GHz Oryon V2 Phoenix M. |
| Processor Type | Octa-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| RAM Type | LPDDR5X | LPDDR5X |
| AnTuTu version | v11 | v11 |
| 3DMark Wild Life Extreme | 6,761 Best value | 6,687 |
Design
| Specification | 17 Pro Max | Galaxy S25 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Black, White, Green, Purple | Silver, Black, White, Grey, Green, Pink |
| Body Thickness | 8 mm Best value | 8.2 mm |
| Body Width | 77.6 mm | 77.6 mm |
| Body Height | 162.9 mm | 162.8 mm |
| Weight | 219 g | 218 g Best value |
| Usable Surface | 92.3 % | 92.5 % Best value |
| Body Materials | Aluminium Alloy, Titanium, Glass | Glass, Titanium |
| Resistance Features | IP68, IP69 Best value | IP68, Stylus Support |
| Waterproof Depth | 6 m Best value | 1.5 m |
| Drop Resistance Class | — | A |
| Repairability Class | — | C |
| Drop Test Count | — | 270 |
Battery
| Specification | 17 Pro Max | Galaxy S25 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Efficiency Rating | — | B |
| Battery Capacity | 7,500 mAh Best value | 5,000 mAh |
| Battery Type | Si-Carbon Li-Ion Best value | Li-Ion |
| Fast Charge Power | 100 W Best value | 45 W |
| Battery Features | Fast Charging, Wireless Charging, Reverse Charging, Reverse Wireless Charging, Non-Removable, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator, Charger Included | Fast Charging, Wireless Charging, Reverse Wireless Charging, Reverse Charging, Bypass Charging, Non-Removable, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator |
| Battery Endurance | — | 44 h |
| Wireless charging power | 50 W Best value | 15 W |
| Charge cycles | — | 2,000 |
| Reverse wireless charging power | 22.5 W Best value | 4.5 W |
Display
| Specification | 17 Pro Max | Galaxy S25 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 19.5:9 | 19.5:9 |
| Display Technology | LTPO AMOLED Best value | Dynamic AMOLED 2X |
| Peak Display Brightness | 3,500 nits Best value | 2,600 nits |
| Display Diagonal | 6.9″ | 6.9″ |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 1,200 px | 1,440 px Best value |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 2,608 px | 3,120 px Best value |
| Display Pixel Density | 416 ppi | 498 ppi Best value |
| Display Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Touch Sampling Rate | — | 240 Hz |
| Display Contrast Ratio | — | 3,000,000 :1 |
| Display Features | Hole-Punch Notch, HDR10, HDR10+, Dolby Vision, Always-On Display, Variable Refresh Rate, LTPO, DC Dimming, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Scratch Resistant, Frameless, DCI-P3, 2160Hz PWM, Xiaomi Dragon Crystal Glass 3, Secondary Display | Hole-Punch Notch, Mohs Level 6, HDR10, HDR10+, Always-On Display, Variable Refresh Rate, LTPO, DC Dimming, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Scratch Resistant, DCI-P3, Frameless, Anti-reflective coating, Stylus Support |
Sensors
| Specification | 17 Pro Max | Galaxy S25 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Under Display | Under Display |
Sensor
| Specification | 17 Pro Max | Galaxy S25 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Proximity Sensor, Light Sensor, Compass, Gyroscope, Barometer, Hall Sensor, RGB Sensor, Cooling System, Ultrasonic Proximity Sensor | Fingerprint Sensor, Ultrasonic Proximity Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Barometer, Cooling System, Hall Sensor, Light Sensor |
Software
| Specification | 17 Pro Max | Galaxy S25 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 16 | Android 15 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 16 Best value | 15 |
| OS Update Support | — | 7 years |
| Google Services | No | Yes Best value |
| Widevine L1 | Yes | Yes |
Connectivity
| Specification | 17 Pro Max | Galaxy S25 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby | Nano-SIM + eSIM, Dual Nano-SIM + eSIM, Dual eSIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby Best value |
| Cellular Bands | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS 800, 3G UMTS B850, 3G UMTS B900, 3G UMTS 1700 AWS, 3G UMTS 1900, 3G UMTS 2100, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B2, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B12, 4G LTE B13, 4G LTE B17, 4G LTE B18, 4G LTE B19, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B25, 4G LTE B26, LTE B28, 4G LTE B34, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B39, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 4G LTE B42, 4G LTE B48, 4G LTE B66, 4G LTE B71, 5G NR n1, 5G NR n2, 5G NR n3, 5G NR n5, 5G NR n7, 5G NR n8, 5G NR n12, 5G NR n13, 5G NR n18, 5G NR n20, 5G NR n25, 5G NR n26, 5G NR n28, 5G NR n38, 5G NR n40, 5G NR n41, 5G NR n48, 5G NR n66, 5G NR n70, 5G NR n71, 5G NR n77, 5G NR n78, 5G NR n79, 5G NR n80, 5G NR n81, 5G NR n83, 5G NR n84, 5G NR n89 | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS 1700 AWS, 3G UMTS B1, 3G UMTS B2, 3G UMTS B3, 3G UMTS B4, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B8, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B2, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B12, 4G LTE B13, 4G LTE B17, 4G LTE B18, 4G LTE B19, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B25, 4G LTE B26, 4G LTE B28A, 4G LTE B28B, 4G LTE B32, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B39, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 4G LTE B66, 5G NR n1, 5G NR n2, 5G NR n3, 5G NR n5, 5G NR n7, 5G NR n8, 5G NR n12, 5G NR n20, 5G NR n25, 5G NR n26, 5G NR n28a, 5G NR n28b, 5G NR n38, 5G NR n40, 5G NR n41, 5G NR n66, 5G NR n75, 5G NR n77, 5G NR n78 |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, HSPA, LTE, 5G | GSM, CDMA, HSPA, EVDO, LTE, 5G |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 6E, Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) | Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 6E, Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) |
| Wi-Fi Features | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display, MIMO, Wi-Fi Password Sharing | Tri-Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display, MIMO, Wi-Fi Password Sharing Best value |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 5.4 | Bluetooth 5.4 |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, LE, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive | A2DP, LE |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS, NavIC Best value | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS |
| Connectivity Features | UWB, Infrared, NFC, USB Type-C, USB 3.2, DisplayPort output, USB OTG, USB Host 3.2, VoLTE, VoNR, DLNA, Tethering, OTA Sync, Computer Sync, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage | Samsung DeX, UWB, NFC, USB Type-C, DisplayPort output, USB OTG, eSIM, VoLTE, VoWiFi, Tethering, OTA Sync, Computer Sync, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB Host, USB Host 3.2, ANT+ |
| USB Version | USB 3.2 | USB 3.2 Gen 1 |
| SAR American Head | 1.35 W/kg | 1.26 W/kg Best value |
| SAR American Body | — | 0.64 W/kg |
| SAR (EU) head | 1 W/kg Best value | 1.25 W/kg |
| SAR (EU) body | — | 1.42 W/kg |
| Max. download speed | 12,500 Mbps Best value | 10,000 Mbps |
| Max. upload speed | 3,500 Mbps | 3,500 Mbps |
Audio
| Specification | 17 Pro Max | Galaxy S25 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Microphone Count | 4 Best value | 3 |
| Audio Features | Stereo Speakers, Dolby Atmos, Hi-Res Audio, Hi-Res Wireless Audio, A2DP, LE, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive, LHDC 5 | Stereo Speakers, A2DP, LE, High-Bitrate Audio Support, Noise-Cancellation Microphone |
Technical
| Specification | 17 Pro Max | Galaxy S25 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Launch price | — | 1,459 € |
| Model numbers | 2509FPN0BC | SM-S938B, SM-S938B/DS, SM-S938U, SM-S938U1, SM-S938W, SM-S938N, SM-S9380, SM-S938E, SM-S938E/DS |
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