Samsung Galaxy S25+vsXiaomi 13T Pro
SETTLEDUpdated September 8, 2026
Samsung Galaxy S25+ wins
Verdict
Samsung Galaxy S25+ wins 2 of 5 categories — our overall pick
Samsung Galaxy S25+ is the overall winner, 2 / 5 — camera is its standout. It costs USD 999 — USD 400 more than the Xiaomi 13T Pro. Pay the premium if camera is your priority.
- Samsung Galaxy S25+ takes Performance — led by performance score (2,200,000 pts).
- Too close to call between Xiaomi 13T Pro and Samsung Galaxy S25+.
- Samsung Galaxy S25+ takes Camera — led by camera score (142 pts).
- Xiaomi 13T Pro takes Battery — led by charging speed (120 W).
- Xiaomi 13T Pro takes Price — led by price (599 USD).
Scores follow our published methodology · v2026.09
In plain English
Choose Samsung Galaxy S25+ if you want…
- Choose Samsung Galaxy S25+ if you want a faster phone for apps and games — 2,200,000 pts vs 1,400,000 pts.
- Choose Samsung Galaxy S25+ if you want a bigger screen — 6.7 in vs 6.67 in.
- Choose Samsung Galaxy S25+ if you want a sharper screen — 513 ppi vs 446 ppi.
- Choose Samsung Galaxy S25+ if you want better video quality — 96 pts vs 94 pts.
- Choose Samsung Galaxy S25+ if you want a better camera — 142 pts vs 137 pts.
- Choose Samsung Galaxy S25+ if you want the convenience of wireless charging — Yes vs No.
Choose Xiaomi 13T Pro if you want…
- Choose Xiaomi 13T Pro if you want smoother scrolling — 144 Hz vs 120 Hz.
- Choose Xiaomi 13T Pro if you want sharper selfies — 20 MP vs 12 MP.
- Choose Xiaomi 13T Pro if you want longer battery life — 5,000 mAh vs 4,900 mAh.
- Choose Xiaomi 13T Pro if you want faster charging — 120 W vs 45 W.
- Choose Xiaomi 13T Pro if you want a lower price — 599 USD vs 999 USD.
At a glance
- Samsung Galaxy S25+
- Xiaomi 13T Pro
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The cheap alternative
Full record
Every spec, side by side — winners get a check and a proportional bar. Ties share the badge.
Performance score
Approximate benchmark score of the chipset — higher is faster for apps, games and AI.
Chipset
The processor inside — shown for reference, never decides a winner.
RAM
More RAM keeps more apps alive in the background.
Storage
Base onboard storage for photos, apps and media.
Screen size
Diagonal screen size — bigger is better for media, smaller is easier to hold.
Pixel density
Sharpness of the screen — above ~400 ppi looks crisp.
Refresh rate
How smooth scrolling and motion feel. 120 Hz is the modern standard.
Peak brightness
Peak brightness in sunlight — higher stays readable outdoors.
Main camera
Resolution of the primary rear camera — photo quality is judged by the Camera quality score, not megapixels.
Selfie camera
Resolution of the front camera.
Telephoto
A dedicated zoom lens for distant subjects without quality loss.
Video score
Composite video rating — stabilisation, 4K/8K support and colour.
Camera score
Composite camera quality from independent testing — how good the photos actually are.
Battery
Battery capacity — higher generally lasts longer.
Charging speed
Wired charging speed — higher refills faster.
Wireless charging
Whether the phone charges wirelessly.
Price
Typical MSRP in US dollars — lower is better value.
Which one should you buy?
Samsung Galaxy S25+
Choose Samsung Galaxy S25+ if camera matters most — it wins the most categories overall. It costs USD 999.
Xiaomi 13T Pro
Choose Xiaomi 13T Pro if display matters most. It costs USD 599, the lowest price in this group.
Pros & cons
Samsung Galaxy S25+
- Elite chipset
- Bright 120 Hz display
- 7 years of updates
- 45 W charging
- No camera upgrade vs S24
- Pricey
Xiaomi 13T Pro
- Dimensity 9200+
- 120 W charging
- Leica cameras
- Software bloat
- No wireless charging
- Heating under load