Galaxy S25 FE
Xiaomi 15
🏆 Verdict
Xiaomi 15 is the better pick overall by 13.2 points, leading in Charging, Performance and Display. Galaxy S25 FE remains a strong contender elsewhere.
Galaxy S25 FE offers more for the money ($649 vs $1,079 at launch).
By category
Performance
Xiaomi 15 is faster with the Snapdragon 8 Elite (performance index 100 vs 74). You notice it in heavy games and video editing, less in daily use. Xiaomi 15 has more RAM (16 GB vs 8 GB), which helps multitasking.
Camera
Galaxy S25 FE zooms further optically (3× vs 2.6×). Xiaomi 15 has the higher-resolution selfie camera (32 MP vs 12 MP).
Battery
Xiaomi 15's battery is 340 mAh larger (5,240 vs 4,900 mAh), about 7% more. Real battery life also depends on chip and display efficiency.
Charging
Xiaomi 15 charges faster over cable (90W vs 45W). Wireless charging is faster on Xiaomi 15 (50W vs 15W).
Display
Galaxy S25 FE has the larger screen (6.7" vs 6.36"). Xiaomi 15's screen gets brighter (3,200 vs 1,900 nits), which shows outdoors. Xiaomi 15's screen is sharper (460 vs 385 ppi).
Build & durability
Both are similar in durability and weight.
Updates
Galaxy S25 FE should get OS updates for longer (7 vs 3 years, per the maker's policy at launch).
Specifications
| Galaxy S25 FE | Xiaomi 15 | |
|---|---|---|
| Samsung Exynos 2400 | Chipset | Snapdragon 8 Elite |
| 8 GB | RAM | 12 GB / 16 GB |
| 128 GB / 256 GB / 512 GB | Storage | 256 GB / 512 GB |
| 6.7" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | Display | 6.36" LTPO AMOLED |
| 120 Hz | Refresh rate | 120 Hz |
| 2340×1080 (385 ppi) | Resolution | 2670×1200 (460 ppi) |
| 1,900 nits | Peak brightness | 3,200 nits |
| 50 MP | Main camera | 50 MP |
| 12 MP | Ultrawide | 50 MP |
| 8 MP · 3× | Telephoto | 50 MP · 2.6× |
| 12 MP | Front camera | 32 MP |
| 4,900 mAh | Battery | 5,240 mAh |
| 45 W | Wired charging | 90 W |
| 15 W | Wireless charging | 50 W |
| IP68 | Water & dust rating | IP68 |
| aluminium | Frame | aluminium |
| 190 g | Weight | 191 g |
| 7 years | OS updates (estimated) | 3 years |
| $649 | Launch price | EUR 999 (≈ $1,079) |
| 2025-09 | Released | 2024-10 |
Galaxy S25 FE
Pros
- 3× optical zoom
- 6.7" screen
- 7 years of updates
- Lower price ($649)
Cons
- Slower chip
- Smaller battery
- Slower charging (45W)
- Dimmer screen
Xiaomi 15
Pros
- Faster chip (Snapdragon 8 Elite)
- 16 GB RAM
- 5,240 mAh battery
- 90W charging
- 3,200 nits peak
Cons
- Shorter update window
- Pricier ($1,079)
How is the score calculated?
Each phone gets 0–100 points in seven categories (performance, camera, battery, charging, display, build, updates), computed only from its published specs, then combined with fixed, published weights. A gap under 2.5 points counts as a tie. The performance index is an estimate based on benchmark results published at launch.
Figures come from the manufacturers’ official pages. Some specs vary by market. We do not sell devices or earn commissions.