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Tech Showdown: Xiaomi 15 vs Samsung Galaxy S25
Xiaomi 15
VS
Samsung Galaxy S25
Specifications
Xiaomi 15
VS
Samsung Galaxy S25
Build Quality
| Device Height | 152.3 mm (6 inches) | 146.9 mm (5.78 inches) |
| Device Width | 71.2 mm (2.8 inches) | 70.5 mm (2.78 inches) |
| Device Thickness | 8.08 mm (0.32 inches) | 7.2 mm (0.28 inches) |
| Device Weight | 191 g (6.74 oz) | 162 g (5.71 oz) |
| Water Resistance | IP68 | IP68 |
| Enhanced Cooling System | Vapor chamber | Vapor chamber |
| Back Panel Material | Glass | Glass |
| Frame Construction | Metal | Metal |
| Available Color Options | White, Black, Silver, Green, Purple | Black, Silver, Gray, Blue, Green, Pink |
| Biometric Security | Yes, in-display | Yes, in-display |
| Display Coverage | 90.1% | 91.1% |
System on Chip
| Processing Chip | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite |
| Maximum Clock Speed | 4320 MHz | 4470 MHz |
| Processor Core Count | 8 (2 + 6) | 8 (2 + 6) |
| CPU Architecture | - 6 cores at 3.53 GHz: Oryon (Phoenix M)- 2 cores at 4.32 GHz: Oryon (Phoenix L) | - 6 cores at 3.53 GHz: Oryon (Phoenix M)- 2 cores at 4.32 GHz: Oryon (Phoenix L) |
| Level 3 Cache | 8 MB | 8 MB |
| Production Details | TSMC | TSMC |
| Chip Manufacturing Process | 3 nanometers | 3 nanometers |
| AI Processing Unit | Hexagon | Hexagon |
| Graphics Processor | Adreno 830 | Adreno 830 |
| Graphics Clock Speed | 1100 MHz | 1100 MHz |
| GPU Shader Units | 1536 | 1536 |
| Computational Performance | ~3379.2 GFLOPS | ~3379.2 GFLOPS |
Random Access Memory
| Memory Capacity | 12 GB | 12 GB |
| Memory Clock Speed | 5300 MHz | 5333 MHz |
| Memory Technology | LPDDR5X | LPDDR5X |
| Memory Channels | 4 | 2 |
Storage Specifications
| Storage Capacity | 256 GB | 128 GB |
| Storage Technology | UFS 4.0 | UFS 4.0 |
| Expandable Storage | No | No |
Operating System
| OS Version | Android 15 (Can be upgraded to Android 16) | Android 15 (Can be upgraded to Android 16) |
| Read-Only Memory | HyperOS 3.0 | One UI 8.0 |
Battery Endurance Tests
| Web Browsing Battery Life | 13:20 hr | 09:09 hr |
| Video Playback Battery Life | 19:22 hr | 17:15 hr |
| Standby Battery Duration | 150 hr | 108 hr |
Primary Camera
| Camera Sensor Configuration | 50 megapixels | 50 megapixels |
| Zoom Capability | 152 | Optical, 3x |
| Camera Flash | Dual LED | LED |
| 8K Video Support | Up to 30FPS | Up to 30FPS |
| 4K Video Support | Up to 120FPS | Up to 60FPS |
| Full HD Video Support | Up to 60FPS | Up to 60FPS |
| Slow-Motion Video | 1920 FPS (720p) | 240 FPS (1080p) |
| Widest Lens Field of View | 115° | 120° |
| Camera Lens Count | 1) Standard: 50 MP 2) Telephoto: 50 MP 3) Ultrawide: 50 MP | 1) Standard: 50 MP 2) Telephoto: 10 MP 3) Ultrawide: 12 MP |
| Camera Special Features | - Bokeh mode - Pro mode - RAW support | - Bokeh mode - Pro mode - RAW support |
Front Camera
| Front Camera Megapixels | 32 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
| Front Camera Resolution | 6528 x 4896 | 4000 x 3000 |
| Front Camera Aperture | f/2.0 | f/2.2 |
| Front Camera Focal Length | 22 mm | 26 mm |
| Front Camera Sensor | Omnivision OV32B | Samsung S5K3LU |
| Front Camera Sensor Dimensions | 1/3.14" (≈ 0.32 inch) | 1/3.2" (≈ 0.31 inch) |
| Front Camera Pixel Size | 0.7 micron | 1.12 micron |
| Front Camera Autofocus | No | Phase autofocus |
| Front Camera Stabilization | Digital | Digital |
| Front Camera Video Resolution | 2160p (4K) at 60 FPS | 2160p (4K) at 60 FPS |
| 3D Depth Sensor | No | No |
Network Specifications
| SIM Card Count | 2 | 1 |
| SIM Card Type | Nano | Nano |
| Dual SIM Functionality | Standby | Standby |
| eSIM Capability | Yes | Yes |
| Hybrid SIM Slot | No | No |
| 2G Network Support | GSM B2/B3/B5/B8 | GSM850,GSM900,DCS1800,PCS1900 |
| 3G Network Support | WCDMA B1/B2/B4/B5/B6/B8/B19 | UMTS B1(2100),B2(1900),B4(AWS),B5(850),B8(900) |
| 4G Network Support | LTE B1/2/3/4/5/7/8/12/13/17/18/19/20/25/26/28/32/B38/39/40/41/42/483G/664G | LTE B1(2100),B2(1900),B3(1800),B4(AWS),B5(850),B7(2600),B8(900),B12(700),B13(700),B14(700),B18(800),B19(800),B20(800),B25(1900),B26(850),B28(700),B29(700),B30(2300),B66(AWS-3),B71(600) |
| 5G Network Compatibility | Yes | Yes |
Audio Specifications
| Sound Output | Stereo | Stereo |
| 3.5mm Audio Jack | No | No |
| FM Radio | No | No |
| Advanced Audio Processing | Yes | Yes |
Additional Features
| Product Category | Flagship | Flagship |
| Announcement Date | October 2024 | January 2025 |
| Initial Pricing | $945 | $799 |
| Sensor List | - Barometer - Proximity sensor - Gyroscope - Accelerometer - Ambient light sensor - Compass - Fingerprint | - Hall-effect sensor - Barometer - Proximity sensor - Gyroscope - Accelerometer - Ambient light sensor - Compass - Fingerprint |
Final Rating
| Display Rating | 90 | 88 |
| Camera Rating | 89 | 82* |
| Gaming Performance Rating | 97 | 95 |
| Battery Rating | 100 | 74 |
| Connectivity Rating | 98 | 90 |
| Overall Review Score | 92 | 86* |
Phone Price Comparison
Xiaomi 15
$945.00 USD
EUR
794.37
INR
85,771.98
NGN
1,286,177.98
JPY
147,568.37
MYR
3,718.10
CNY
6,548.38
ZAR
15,039.49
RUB
72,895.50
GBP
691.55
CHF
726.23
Samsung Galaxy S25
$799.00 USD
EUR
671.64
INR
72,520.44
NGN
1,087,466.89
JPY
124,769.44
MYR
3,143.67
CNY
5,536.67
ZAR
12,715.93
RUB
61,633.34
GBP
584.71
CHF
614.03
