Head to head

Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra vs Xiaomi 18 Pro Max

Full specification and price comparison for Pakistan, updated 28 Dec 2025.

The short answer

The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 96 against 88 on our combined specification score. It leads on performance, battery & charging and memory & storage. The Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra still wins on camera, so it remains the better choice if that is your priority. The Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra is the cheaper of the two at PKR 439,999 against PKR 459,999.

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The verdict

Spec-derived

Xiaomi 18 Pro Max takes it by 7.9 points on our weighted spec score.

Performance Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads

Gaming score where available, otherwise chipset tier plus usable RAM.

Camera Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra leads

Camera Score where available, otherwise sensor resolution and lens count. Megapixels alone do not measure image quality.

Battery & charging Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads

Cell capacity in mAh weighted with rated wired charging output.

Display Level

Pixel density, refresh rate and panel technology.

Memory & storage Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads

Highest advertised RAM and internal storage configuration.

Value for money Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads

Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.

What actually differs

  • Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra costs PKR 20,000 less.
  • Xiaomi 18 Pro Max packs a 500 mAh larger battery.
  • Xiaomi 18 Pro Max charges 45W faster.
  • Xiaomi 18 Pro Max offers 4 GB more RAM.
  • Xiaomi 18 Pro Max ships with 768 GB more storage.

Buy the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra if…

you care most about camera.

Buy the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max if…

you care most about performance, battery & charging, memory & storage and value for money.

Full specification comparison

Specification Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
Price in Pakistan
Retail price PKR 439,999 Cheaper PKR 459,999
Design & build
Release date January 2025 (Global) / February 2025 (Pakistan) Q4 2026 ( Likely launch between September–December 2026 )
Dimensions 162.3 × 79.0 × 8.6 mm Not listed
Weight 233 g around 220g–230g (rumored) Better
Water resistance IP68 IP68 / IP69 water and dust resistance (expected)
Display
Screen size 6.8 inches 6.8–6.9 Inches
Resolution 1440 × 3120 pixels (~505 ppi) 1440 x 3200 Pixels (QHD+) Better
Panel type Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X, HDR10+, 120Hz LTPO AMOLED, 1B colors, Dolby Vision, HDR10+ 120Hz Adaptive
Protection Corning Gorilla Armor Xiaomi Dragon Crystal Glass (expected)
Performance
Chipset Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 4 (4 nm) Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 (rumored flagship chipset)
CPU Octa-core (2×4.0 GHz Oryon + 6×2.8 GHz) Octa-core processor 2x Prime Cores 6x Performance/Efficiency Cores
GPU Adreno 830 Adreno next-generation flagship GPU
Operating system Android 15 with One UI 7 Android 16 with HyperOS 3
Memory & storage
RAM 12 GB 12GB /16GB Better
Internal storage 256 GB 256GB / 512GB / 1TB (possible top variant) Better
Card slot No No
Camera
Main camera 200 MP wide (OIS) + 50 MP periscope telephoto (5× optical zoom, OIS) + 10 MP telephoto (3× optical zoom, OIS) + 12 MP ultra-wide Main Camera: 200MP Periscope Telephoto: 200MP Ultra-Wide: 50MP
Selfie camera 12 MP 32MP–50MP selfie camera (not finalized) Better
Video recording 8K@30fps, 4K@30/60/120fps, 1080p@30/60/240fps Not listed
Battery & charging
Battery capacity Non-removable Li-Ion 5000 mAh Si/C Li-Ion non-removable battery 5500mAh – 6500mAh Better
Wired charging 45W wired, 15W wireless, 4.5W reverse wireless 90W or 120W wired Wireless charging supported Better
Connectivity & extras
SIM Dual Nano-SIM + eSIM (IP68 dust/water resistant) Dual Nano-SIM
Wi-Fi Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e/7, tri-band Wi-Fi 7, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth 5.4 v5.4
NFC Yes Yes
Sensors Ultrasonic fingerprint (under-display), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer s_pen Yes (integrated) Fingerprint (under-display, ultrasonic), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer
USB USB Type-C 3.2, DisplayPort USB Type-C 3.2, OTG

“Better” marks the higher (or, for price and weight, the lower) figure. It is a specification difference, not a judgement about real-world experience.

Questions people ask

Which is better, Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra or Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?

Xiaomi 18 Pro Max comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 7.9 points. It wins on performance, battery & charging, memory & storage and value for money. Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra can still be the better buy if your priorities sit elsewhere or if you find it at a lower street price.

What is the price of Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra and Xiaomi 18 Pro Max in Pakistan?

Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra is listed at PKR 439,999 and Xiaomi 18 Pro Max at PKR 459,999. That makes Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra cheaper by PKR 20,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative.

Which has the better camera, Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra or Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?

Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra scores higher in our camera assessment. Both use comparable main sensors, so day to day results come down to processing.

Which phone has the better battery, Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra or Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?

Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads on battery. Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra carries a 5000 mAh cell and Xiaomi 18 Pro Max a 5500 mAh cell, with 45W and 90W wired charging respectively.

Which is better for gaming, Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra or Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?

Xiaomi 18 Pro Max is the stronger gaming phone here. Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra runs the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 4 (4 nm) while Xiaomi 18 Pro Max runs the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 (rumored flagship chipset).

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Scores are calculated from the published hardware specification of each device using the same formula for every phone on WhatMobilePK — they are not paid placements and they are not laboratory test results. Prices are indicative Pakistani retail prices and change frequently.