Xiaomi 13T ProvsSamsung Galaxy S25 Ultra
SETTLEDUpdated September 8, 2026
Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra wins
Verdict
Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra wins 2 of 5 categories — our overall pick
Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra is the overall winner, 2 / 5 — camera is its standout. It costs USD 1,299 — USD 700 more than the Xiaomi 13T Pro. Pay the premium if camera is your priority.
- Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra takes Performance — led by performance score (2,200,000 pts).
- Too close to call between Xiaomi 13T Pro and Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra.
- Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra takes Camera — led by camera score (146 pts).
- Too close to call between Xiaomi 13T Pro and Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra.
- Xiaomi 13T Pro takes Price — led by price (599 USD).
Scores follow our published methodology · v2026.09
In plain English
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 faster charging — 120 W vs 45 W.
- Choose Xiaomi 13T Pro if you want a lower price — 599 USD vs 1,299 USD.
Choose Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra if you want…
- Choose Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra if you want a faster phone for apps and games — 2,200,000 pts vs 1,400,000 pts.
- Choose Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra if you want a bigger screen — 6.9 in vs 6.67 in.
- Choose Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra if you want a sharper screen — 505 ppi vs 446 ppi.
- Choose Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra if you want better video quality — 96 pts vs 94 pts.
- Choose Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra if you want a better camera — 146 pts vs 137 pts.
- Choose Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra if you want the convenience of wireless charging — Yes vs No.
At a glance
- Xiaomi 13T Pro
- Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra
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Best price now
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?
Xiaomi 13T Pro
Choose Xiaomi 13T Pro if display matters most. It costs USD 599, the lowest price in this group.
Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra
Choose Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra if camera matters most — it wins the most categories overall. It costs USD 1,299.
Pros & cons
Xiaomi 13T Pro
- Dimensity 9200+
- 120 W charging
- Leica cameras
- Software bloat
- No wireless charging
- Heating under load
Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra
- Class-leading performance
- 200 MP main camera with dual telephoto
- S Pen built in
- Very expensive
- Heavy at 218 g
- 45 W charging trails rivals