Samsung Galaxy S25 vs Xiaomi 17T
Xiaomi 17T wins 3 of 5. Buy Samsung Galaxy S25 if you want more speed for games and the longest software support. Buy Xiaomi 17T if you want better photos, longer battery life and to spend less.
The short answer
- CameraXiaomi 17T. Takes the better photos: camera score 8 out of 10, against 7.
- BatteryXiaomi 17T. Lasts longer on a charge: battery score 8 out of 10, against 6. It has a 6500 mAh battery.
- SpeedSamsung Galaxy S25. Faster for games and heavy apps: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite for Galaxy, speed score 9 out of 10, against 7.
- UpdatesSamsung Galaxy S25. 7 years of updates promised.
- PriceXiaomi 17T. Costs 7% less.
Overall, Xiaomi 17T wins 3 of 5. The full details are below.
Side by side
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S25 | Xiaomi 17T |
|---|---|---|
| Price | ₹74,999 | ₹69,999 |
| Launched | 22 January 2025 | 28 May 2026 |
| Software now | One UI 9 (Android 17), launched with One UI 7 (Android 15) | HyperOS 3 (Android 16) (same as launch) |
| Rating | 7.8/10 | 8/10 |
| Battery | Lasts a day with normal use (about 13 hours in GSMArena's test), but 25W charging is slow. | Long battery life (17 hours 16 minutes in GSMArena's test) with 67W charging. |
| Camera | Good 50MP main camera with a 3x zoom lens; very similar to the newer S26. | Among the best cameras in its class, especially the 50MP 5x zoom. |
| Speed | Snapdragon 8 Elite is still one of the fastest chips around, great for games. | Dimensity 8500 Ultra is fast and rarely slows down under load. |
| Catch | Small battery and slow charging; the 128GB model uses slower storage, and the 256GB model now costs ₹84,999. | Plastic frame, 67W charging feels slow, and the price has risen from ₹59,999 to ₹69,999. |
| Updates | 7 years | 5 years |
Full specifications (tap to open)
Every spec side by side
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S25 | Xiaomi 17T |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.2-inch FHD+ (1080 x 2340) Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X, 120Hz, 2600 nits peak, HDR10+, Gorilla Glass Victus 2 | 6.59-inch 1.5K (1268 x 2756) AMOLED, 120Hz, 3500 nits peak, HDR10+, Dolby Vision, Gorilla Glass 7i |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite for Galaxy (3nm) | MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Ultra (4nm) |
| CPU | 2x Oryon V2 Phoenix L @ 4.47GHz + 6x Oryon V2 Phoenix M @ 3.53GHz | 1x Cortex-A725 @ 3.4GHz + 3x Cortex-A725 @ 3.2GHz + 4x Cortex-A725 @ 2.2GHz |
| Graphics (GPU) | Adreno 830 | Mali-G720 MC8 |
| AI chip (NPU) | Qualcomm Hexagon NPU (TOPS not officially stated) | MediaTek NPU (TOPS not officially stated) |
| RAM and storage | 12GB RAM, 128GB (UFS 3.1 on 128GB, UFS 4.0 on 256GB and 512GB; RAM type not officially stated) | 12GB RAM, 256GB (UFS 4.1; RAM type not officially stated) |
| Battery | 4000 mAh | 6500 mAh |
| Charging | 25W wired PD 3.0 (56% in 30 min, full in about 77 min), 15W wireless (Qi2 Ready), 4.5W reverse wireless | 67W wired (PD 3.0, PPS), 22.5W reverse wired; no wireless charging |
| Cameras | 50MP main (f/1.8, 1/1.56", Dual Pixel PDAF, OIS) + 10MP 3x telephoto (f/2.4, 1/3.94", OIS) + 12MP ultrawide (f/2.2, 120 degrees, 1/2.55"); 12MP front | 50MP main (f/1.7, 1/1.55", OIS) + 50MP 5x periscope telephoto (f/3.0, 1/2.76", OIS) + 12MP ultrawide (f/2.2, 120 degrees); 32MP front; Leica tuning |
| Water and dust | IP68 (1.5m for 30 mins) | IP68 (1.5m for 30 mins) |
| Size and weight | 7.2mm thick, 162g | 8.2mm thick, 200g |
| Software | One UI 7 (Android 15) at launch, One UI 9 (Android 17) now | HyperOS 3 (Android 16) at launch, HyperOS 3 (Android 16) now |
| Updates | 7 years promised | 5 years promised |
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| NFC | Yes | Only on some versions |
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi 7 tri-band, Bluetooth 5.4, NFC, USB-C 3.2 with DisplayPort 1.2 | Wi-Fi 6E, Bluetooth 6.0, NFC (market dependent), IR blaster, USB-C 2.0, NavIC |
| Modem | Integrated Snapdragon 5G modem (model not officially stated) | Integrated MediaTek 5G modem (model not officially stated) |
| Speakers and haptics | Stereo speakers (rated Good by GSMArena, -26.1 LUFS); haptics not detailed | Stereo speakers with Dolby Atmos (rated Very good by GSMArena, -24.6 LUFS); haptics not detailed |
| Screen flicker (PWM) | Not officially stated | 3840Hz PWM; touch sampling not officially stated |
| Cooling | Not officially stated | Not officially stated; GSMArena says it rarely throttles and the back gets warm but comfortable |
| Colours | Icy Blue, Mint, Navy, Silver Shadow | Violet, Blue, Black |
Where to buy
- Samsung Galaxy S25₹74,999
- Xiaomi 17T₹69,999
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Common questions
- Which is better, Samsung Galaxy S25 or Xiaomi 17T?
- Xiaomi 17T wins 3 of 5 areas (camera, battery, speed, updates and price). Buy Samsung Galaxy S25 if you want more speed for games and the longest software support. Buy Xiaomi 17T if you want better photos, longer battery life and to spend less.
- Which has the better camera?
- Xiaomi 17T takes the better photos.
- Which has the better battery life?
- Xiaomi 17T lasts longer on a charge.
- Which is faster for gaming?
- Samsung Galaxy S25 is faster for games and heavy apps.
- How much do they cost?
- Samsung Galaxy S25 costs ₹74,999, Xiaomi 17T costs ₹69,999.
- Which gets software updates for longer?
- Samsung Galaxy S25: 7 years, now on One UI 9 (Android 17). Xiaomi 17T: 5 years, now on HyperOS 3 (Android 16).