Head to head · October 2026
Galaxy S25 Ultra vs Xiaomi 17 in Jordan
A head-to-head spec comparison in JOD — below the table is a conditional take: who each phone suits and which trade-offs matter, rather than one verdict for everyone.
Spec differences between the Galaxy S25 Ultra and the Xiaomi 17
The table uses published specs and the price status documented on each phone page (observed = from dated OpenSooq listings for new units, estimate = unverified). We have not tested either phone — a higher camera or battery number does not necessarily mean a better result.
| Galaxy S25 Ultra565 JOD | Xiaomi 17699 JOD | |
|---|---|---|
| Price (JOD) | 565 (observed) | 699 (estimate) |
| Chipset | Snapdragon 8 Elite | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen5 |
| Performance index | 96/100 | 97/100 |
| RAM | 12 GB | 12 GB |
| Base storage | 256GB+ | 256GB+ |
| Display | 6.9" AMOLED 2K | 6.3" AMOLED 1.5K |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Rear camera | 200+50+50+10 MP | 50+50+50 MP |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 50 MP |
| Battery | 5,000 mAh | 6,330 mAh |
| Rated charging power | 45 W | 100 W |
| Release period | January 2025 | January 2026 |
Who is the Galaxy S25 Ultra for, and who is the Xiaomi 17 for?
Price: the Galaxy S25 Ultra is JOD 134 cheaper (565 vs 699) — the Galaxy S25 Ultra price is an observed figure and the Xiaomi 17 price is an estimate figure.
Chipset: Snapdragon 8 Elite vs Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen5 — practically the same tier on our index (96 and 97/100, derived from the chipset class, not from testing).
Display: Galaxy S25 Ultra: AMOLED 2K, 120 Hz; Xiaomi 17: AMOLED 1.5K, 120 Hz. Compare panel type and refresh rate for reading and scrolling; we have no measured brightness or colour results here.
Charging: rated power is 45 W vs 100 W; these are not charging times. Check the included charger and supported protocol: peak power is not maintained throughout charging.
Battery: the Xiaomi 17 has 1,330 mAh more capacity. Capacity is not measured endurance — display, chipset and usage change the outcome, and we have not measured either phone.
Camera: Galaxy S25 Ultra 200+50+50+10 MP (4 lenses) vs Xiaomi 17 50+50+50 MP (3 lenses). The numbers describe the setup (zoom/wide), not image quality — sensor and processing matter more, and we have not tested them.
Who is it for? With a similar chipset tier, the Galaxy S25 Ultra suits price-first buyers; the Xiaomi 17 suits those paying the difference for a specific row in the table (display, camera, capacity, platform).
We have not tested either phone — this take is built from published specs and the price status documented on each phone page.
Chipset: Snapdragon 8 Elite vs Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen5 — practically the same tier on our index (96 and 97/100, derived from the chipset class, not from testing).
Display: Galaxy S25 Ultra: AMOLED 2K, 120 Hz; Xiaomi 17: AMOLED 1.5K, 120 Hz. Compare panel type and refresh rate for reading and scrolling; we have no measured brightness or colour results here.
Charging: rated power is 45 W vs 100 W; these are not charging times. Check the included charger and supported protocol: peak power is not maintained throughout charging.
Battery: the Xiaomi 17 has 1,330 mAh more capacity. Capacity is not measured endurance — display, chipset and usage change the outcome, and we have not measured either phone.
Camera: Galaxy S25 Ultra 200+50+50+10 MP (4 lenses) vs Xiaomi 17 50+50+50 MP (3 lenses). The numbers describe the setup (zoom/wide), not image quality — sensor and processing matter more, and we have not tested them.
Who is it for? With a similar chipset tier, the Galaxy S25 Ultra suits price-first buyers; the Xiaomi 17 suits those paying the difference for a specific row in the table (display, camera, capacity, platform).
We have not tested either phone — this take is built from published specs and the price status documented on each phone page.
Note: Observed price = a representative new-unit price from dated OpenSooq listings; estimate = unverified reference. Specs come from official announcements; we have not tested either phone.