Galaxy S25 FE
Xiaomi 17
🏆 Verdict
Xiaomi 17 is the better pick overall by 21.4 points, leading in Battery, Charging and Display. The gap is large; Galaxy S25 FE only makes sense for a lower price or one specific feature.
By category
Performance
Xiaomi 17 is faster with the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 (performance index 100 vs 74). You notice it in heavy games and video editing, less in daily use. Xiaomi 17 has more RAM (16 GB vs 8 GB), which helps multitasking.
Camera
Galaxy S25 FE zooms further optically (3× vs 2.6×). Xiaomi 17 has the higher-resolution selfie camera (32 MP vs 12 MP).
Battery
Xiaomi 17's battery is 2,100 mAh larger (7,000 vs 4,900 mAh), about 43% more. Real battery life also depends on chip and display efficiency.
Charging
Xiaomi 17 charges faster over cable (100W vs 45W). Wireless charging is faster on Xiaomi 17 (50W vs 15W).
Display
Galaxy S25 FE has the larger screen (6.7" vs 6.3"). Xiaomi 17's screen gets brighter (3,500 vs 1,900 nits), which shows outdoors. Xiaomi 17's screen is sharper (464 vs 385 ppi).
Build & durability
Both are similar in durability and weight.
Updates
Galaxy S25 FE should get OS updates for longer (7 vs 4 years, per the maker's policy at launch).
Specifications
| Galaxy S25 FE | Xiaomi 17 | |
|---|---|---|
| Samsung Exynos 2400 | Chipset | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 |
| 8 GB | RAM | 12 GB / 16 GB |
| 128 GB / 256 GB / 512 GB | Storage | 256 GB / 512 GB / 1 TB |
| 6.7" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | Display | 6.3" LTPO AMOLED |
| 120 Hz | Refresh rate | 120 Hz |
| 2340×1080 (385 ppi) | Resolution | 2656×1220 (464 ppi) |
| 1,900 nits | Peak brightness | 3,500 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 | 7,000 mAh |
| 45 W | Wired charging | 100 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) | 4 years |
| $649 | Launch price | CNY 4,499 (≈ $630) |
| 2025-09 | Released | 2025-09 |
Official source: Galaxy S25 FE · Official source: Xiaomi 17
⚠ Data pending confirmation: Xiaomi 17
Galaxy S25 FE
Pros
- 3× optical zoom
- 6.7" screen
- 7 years of updates
Cons
- Slower chip
- Smaller battery
- Slower charging (45W)
- Dimmer screen
Xiaomi 17
Pros
- Faster chip (Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5)
- 16 GB RAM
- 7,000 mAh battery
- 100W charging
- 3,500 nits peak
Cons
- Shorter update window
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.