Galaxy S25 Plus vs Xiaomi 15 Ultra: Which one is worth it?
Side-by-side US MSRP bands, editorial scores, and strengths—then tune budget and priority to see which model fits your purchase.
Quick verdicts (our rubric)
- Best for camera
Xiaomi 15 Ultra
- Best for battery
Galaxy S25 Plus
- Best for performance
Tie
- Best value score
Galaxy S25 Plus
- Best overall rubric / for most people
Tie
Which fits you?
Set budget and top priority—we score each phone with the same personalization rules as product pages.
Galaxy S25 Plus
69
Depends on your priorities
$999–$1,494
Xiaomi 15 Ultra
69
Depends on your priorities
$1,299–$1,999
→ Dead heat for these settings—either could work.
Full comparison
| Spec | Galaxy S25 Plus | Xiaomi 15 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Price band (US MSRP) | $999–$1,494 | $1,299–$1,999 |
| Release year | 2025 | 2025 |
| Camera | 9/10 | 10/10 |
| Battery | 9/10 | 8/10 |
| Performance | 10/10 | 10/10 |
| Display | 9/10 | 10/10 |
| Value | 6/10 | 5/10 |
| Overall score | 87/100 | 87/100 |
Galaxy S25 Plus — pros
- • Balanced mix of performance and battery
- • Very capable camera system for most users
- • Good value compared with pricier flagships
Xiaomi 15 Ultra — pros
- • Flagship-class performance
- • Excellent camera system for stills and video
- • Premium display and build quality
Galaxy S25 Plus — cons
- • Some premium materials, telephoto, or advanced features may be reserved for top-tier models
Xiaomi 15 Ultra — cons
- • Price is high, so value depends heavily on budget and priorities
Galaxy S25 Plus — best for
- • Power users
- • Photography
- • Everyday flagship buyers
Xiaomi 15 Ultra — best for
- • Photography
- • Gaming
- • Power users