Here’s a detailed comparison of the Xiaomi 15 Pro vs. Samsung Galaxy S25 Plus, covering all key aspects.
📑 Table of Contents
- 📏 Size Comparison
- 🖥️ Display Comparison
- 🔋 Battery Life
- ⚡ Charging Speed
- 🔊 Speaker Test
- 🚀 Performance
- 📊 Benchmark Performance
- 📸 Camera Comparison
- 🎥 Video Quality
- 🏆 Overall Verdict
📏 Size Comparison
| Feature | Xiaomi 15 Pro | Samsung Galaxy S25 Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | 162.5 x 75.7 x 8.9 mm | 158.5 x 75.9 x 7.9 mm |
| Weight | 205 grams | 196 grams |
| Display Size | 6.8 inches | 6.7 inches |
| Display Type | AMOLED, 120Hz refresh rate | Dynamic AMOLED 2X, 120Hz refresh rate |
| Screen-to-Body Ratio | ~90.5% | ~91.5% |
| Bezel Size | Slim bezels with a punch-hole cutout | Slim bezels with a centered punch-hole cutout |
| Build Material | Glass front and back, Aluminum frame | Glass front and back, Aluminum frame |
| IP Rating | IP68 (Dust and water-resistant) | IP68 (Dust and water-resistant) |
| Color Options | Black, White, Green | Phantom Black, Cream, Green |
🖥️ Display Comparison
| Feature | Xiaomi 15 Pro | Samsung Galaxy S25 Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Display Size | 6.8 inches | 6.7 inches |
| Display Type | AMOLED | Dynamic AMOLED 2X |
| Resolution | 3200 x 1440 pixels (QHD+) | 3200 x 1440 pixels (QHD+) |
| Refresh Rate | 120Hz (adaptive) | 120Hz (adaptive) |
| Brightness | 1800 nits (peak) | 2000 nits (peak) |
| HDR Support | HDR10+, Dolby Vision | HDR10+, Dolby Vision |
| Color Accuracy | 1 billion colors, DCI-P3 wide color gamut | 1 billion colors, DCI-P3 wide color gamut |
| Protection | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 |
| Always-On Display | Yes | Yes |
| Screen-to-Body Ratio | ~92% | ~91% |
| Additional Features | AI-based adaptive display, Sunlight mode | Vision Booster, Eye Comfort Shield |
🔋 Battery Life
| Feature | Xiaomi 15 Pro | Samsung Galaxy S25 Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 5,500 mAh | 5,000 mAh |
| Charging Technology | 120W wired fast charging, 50W wireless charging | 45W wired fast charging, 15W wireless charging |
| Charging Time | ~18 minutes (0-100% with wired) | ~60 minutes (0-100% with wired) |
| Battery Optimization | AI-based power management, Adaptive Battery | AI-based power management, Adaptive Battery |
| Screen-on Time (SOT) | Up to 8-9 hours (mixed usage) | Up to 7-8 hours (mixed usage) |
| Standby Time | Up to 2 days (light usage) | Up to 1.5 days (light usage) |
| Power Efficiency | 4nm chipset (Snapdragon 8 Gen 4) for better efficiency | 3nm chipset (Exynos 2400/Snapdragon 8 Gen 4) for better efficiency |
| Battery Health Features | Smart charging, Overnight charging protection | Adaptive charging, Battery protection |
| Reverse Charging | 10W reverse wireless charging | 4.5W reverse wireless charging |
| Software Features | MIUI power-saving modes, Ultra Battery Saver | One UI power-saving modes, Super Power Saving |
⚡ Charging Speed
| Feature | Xiaomi 15 Pro | Samsung Galaxy S25 Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 5000 mAh | 4900 mAh |
| Wired Charging | 120W fast charging | 45W fast charging |
| Wireless Charging | 50W wireless charging | 15W wireless charging |
| Reverse Charging | 10W reverse wireless charging | 4.5W reverse wireless charging |
| Charging Time | 0-100% in ~18 minutes (with 120W charger) | 0-100% in ~60 minutes (with 45W charger) |
| Charging Technology | HyperCharge technology | Super Fast Charging 2.0 |
| Included Adapter | 120W charger included in the box | 45W charger sold separately |
| Efficiency | Advanced cooling system for efficient charging | Standard cooling system |
| Battery Longevity | AI-based battery optimization for longer lifespan | AI-based battery optimization |
🔊 Speaker Test
| Feature | Xiaomi 15 Pro | Samsung Galaxy S25 Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Speaker Setup | Stereo speakers (top and bottom) | Stereo speakers (top and bottom) |
| Audio Output | 1.2W (combined) | 1.4W (combined) |
| Audio Quality | Hi-Res Audio, Dolby Atmos support | Dolby Atmos, AKG-tuned speakers |
| Bass Performance | Enhanced bass with dedicated tuning | Deep bass with AKG optimization |
| Clarity | Clear and balanced sound | Crisp and detailed sound |
| Volume Levels | Loud and distortion-free at high volumes | Loud with minimal distortion at high volumes |
| 3D Spatial Audio | Supported | Supported |
| Customization | EQ customization via MIUI settings | EQ customization via Samsung Sound Assistant |
| Gaming Audio | Optimized for gaming with low latency | Optimized for gaming with Dolby Atmos for Gaming |
| Speaker Durability | Water and dust resistance (IP68) | Water and dust resistance (IP68) |
🚀 Performance
| Feature | Xiaomi 15 Pro | Samsung Galaxy S25 Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 4 | Exynos 2400 / Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 4 (region-dependent) |
| CPU | Octa-core (1x Cortex-X4 + 3x Cortex-A720 + 4x Cortex-A520) | Octa-core (1x Cortex-X4 + 3x Cortex-A720 + 4x Cortex-A520) |
| GPU | Adreno 750 | Xclipse 940 / Adreno 750 (region-dependent) |
| RAM | 12 GB / 16 GB LPDDR5X | 12 GB LPDDR5X |
| Storage | 256 GB / 512 GB / 1 TB UFS 4.0 | 256 GB / 512 GB UFS 4.0 |
| Cooling System | Liquid cooling + vapor chamber | Vapor chamber |
| AnTuTu Benchmark | ~1,800,000 | ~1,750,000 |
| Geekbench 6 (Single/Multi) | ~2,200 / ~7,000 | ~2,100 / ~6,800 |
| Gaming Performance | Excellent for high-end gaming (120 FPS in most titles) | Excellent for high-end gaming (120 FPS in most titles) |
| 5G Support | Yes (Sub-6 GHz and mmWave) | Yes (Sub-6 GHz and mmWave) |
| Software | MIUI 15 (based on Android 14) | One UI 7 (based on Android 14) |
| AI Capabilities | Advanced AI engine for gaming, photography, and multitasking | Advanced AI engine for gaming, photography, and multitasking |
📊 Benchmark Performance
🔹 GeekBench 6
| Feature | Xiaomi 15 Pro | Samsung Galaxy S25 Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Single-Core | ~2300 | ~2200 |
| Multi-Core | ~7100 | ~6800 |
🔹 Antutu 10
| Feature | Xiaomi 15 Pro | Samsung Galaxy S25 Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Total Score | ~1,850,000 | ~1,750,000 |
🔹 3DMark
| Feature | Xiaomi 15 Pro | Samsung Galaxy S25 Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Wild Life Extreme | ~5200 | ~4900 |
📸 Camera Comparison
| Feature | Xiaomi 15 Pro | Samsung Galaxy S25 Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Rear Camera Setup | 50 MP (wide) + 50 MP (ultrawide) + 50 MP (telephoto) | 50 MP (wide) + 12 MP (ultrawide) + 10 MP (telephoto) |
| Main Sensor | Sony IMX989 (1-inch sensor) | Samsung ISOCELL GN6 (1/1.3-inch sensor) |
| Aperture | f/1.9 (wide), f/2.2 (ultrawide), f/2.0 (telephoto) | f/1.8 (wide), f/2.2 (ultrawide), f/2.4 (telephoto) |
| Zoom | 5x optical zoom, 50x digital zoom | 3x optical zoom, 30x digital zoom |
| Video Recording | 8K @ 30fps, 4K @ 30/60fps, 1080p @ 30/60/240fps | 8K @ 30fps, 4K @ 30/60fps, 1080p @ 30/60/240fps |
| Stabilization | OIS + EIS (Optical + Electronic Image Stabilization) | Super Steady (OIS + EIS) |
| Front Camera | 32 MP (wide) | 12 MP (wide) |
| Front Video Quality | 4K @ 30fps, 1080p @ 30/60fps | 4K @ 30/60fps, 1080p @ 30/60fps |
| Low-Light Performance | Advanced night mode with large sensor and AI | Advanced night mode with AI-enhanced processing |
| HDR | HDR10+ supported | HDR10+ supported |
| Slow Motion | 1080p @ 960fps, 720p @ 1920fps | 1080p @ 960fps, 720p @ 960fps |
| Software Features | Leica color tuning, AI scene detection, Pro mode | Director’s View, Single Take, AI scene detection |
🎥 Video Quality
| Feature | Xiaomi 15 Pro | Samsung Galaxy S25 Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Rear Camera Setup | 50 MP (wide) + 50 MP (ultrawide) + 50 MP (telephoto) | 50 MP (wide) + 12 MP (ultrawide) + 10 MP (telephoto) |
| Video Recording | 8K @ 30fps, 4K @ 30/60/120fps, 1080p @ 30/60/240fps | 8K @ 30fps, 4K @ 30/60fps, 1080p @ 30/60/240fps |
| Stabilization | OIS + EIS (Optical + Electronic Image Stabilization) | Super Steady (OIS + EIS) |
| Front Camera | 32 MP (wide) | 12 MP (wide) |
| Front Video Quality | 4K @ 30/60fps, 1080p @ 30/60fps | 4K @ 30/60fps, 1080p @ 30/60fps |
| Low-Light Video | Advanced night mode with AI-enhanced processing | Advanced night mode with AI-enhanced processing |
| HDR Video | HDR10+ supported | HDR10+ supported |
| Slow Motion | 1080p @ 480fps, 720p @ 960fps | 1080p @ 960fps, 720p @ 960fps |
| Audio Quality | Stereo speakers, Hi-Res audio, Noise cancellation | Stereo speakers, Dolby Atmos, Noise cancellation |
| Software Features | AI Cinema mode, Pro Video tools | Director’s View, Single Take, AI scene detection |
🏆 Overall Verdict
🔹 Pros
✅ Xiaomi 15 Pro:
✔️ Faster Charging (120W vs 45W)
✔️ Higher Brightness Display (~3000 nits vs ~2500 nits)
✔️ Bigger Main Camera Sensor (1-inch sensor)
✔️ Higher Ultra-Wide Camera Resolution (50MP vs 12MP)
✔️ Slightly Higher Benchmark Scores
✅ Samsung Galaxy S25 Plus:
✔️ Better Software Support (Longer Updates)
✔️ More Optimized One UI Experience
✔️ Better App Ecosystem & Features (Samsung DeX, Good Lock, etc.)
✔️ More Consistent Camera Processing
🔹 Cons
❌ Xiaomi 15 Pro:
- MIUI software updates are not as reliable as Samsung’s One UI
- No microSD expansion
- Camera software may need further optimization
❌ Samsung Galaxy S25 Plus:
- Slower wired charging (45W vs 120W)
- Lower ultra-wide camera resolution
- Slightly lower benchmark scores
