Black Friday Smartphone Comparison: Xiaomi 15 Ultra, Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra, and Poco F7 Ultra
The annual Black Friday sales event presents consumers with a wide array of discounts on consumer electronics. This analysis provides a comparative overview of three flagship smartphones available, evaluating their key features and performance characteristics.
The Xiaomi 15 Ultra, a top-tier camera flagship, is currently available at a reduced price point, significantly below its original manufacturer’s suggested retail price (MSRP). Comparative analysis necessitates a direct comparison with the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra. Both devices feature high-resolution 1440p+ OLED displays: 6.73 inches for the Xiaomi 15 Ultra and 6.9 inches for the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra. Both phones incorporate the Snapdragon 8 Elite chipset. The Samsung S25 Ultra provides enhanced productivity features, specifically utilizing DeX functionality, and integrated AI capabilities. Additionally, it offers extended software support, with seven guaranteed operating system updates, versus the Xiaomi’s four updates.
[Image of Xiaomi 15 Ultra]
The Xiaomi 15 Ultra integrates a large, 1-inch type, 50MP main sensor, while the Galaxy S25 Ultra employs a 200MP sensor (1/1.3″). Both devices include 50MP ultra-wide modules and dual telephoto lenses. The Xiaomi 15 Ultra features a 50MP 3x/70mm and a 200MP 4.3x/100mm lens setup. The Samsung S25 Ultra employs 10MP 3x/67mm and 50MP 5x/111mm lenses. Photographic analysis indicates that the Xiaomi 15 Ultra yields superior image quality.
Battery life assessments demonstrate the Xiaomi 15 Ultra’s extended operational capabilities. The Xiaomi 15 Ultra, equipped with a 5,410mAh battery, achieved a 16:13 hour Active Use score, while the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra, with a 5,000mAh battery, recorded 14:49 hours. Charging speed tests reveal the Xiaomi’s 90W system and the Samsung’s 45W system to be comparably efficient. Both devices achieved approximately 72% charge within 30 minutes. The Xiaomi 15 Ultra reached 100% charge in 51 minutes, slightly faster than the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra, which reached 100% in 59 minutes.
[Image of Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra]
Further analysis considers the Poco F7 Ultra, presenting a value-oriented alternative at a significantly lower price. This model also utilizes the Snapdragon 8 Elite chipset and features a 1440p+ OLED display, measuring 6.67 inches. The 5,300mAh battery results in a 13:32-hour Active Use score, but its 120W charger achieves 60% charge in 15 minutes and 100% in 30 minutes, significantly faster than the flagship models.
[Image of Poco F7 Ultra]
The Poco F7 Ultra’s camera configuration comprises a 50MP 1/1.55″ main sensor, a 50MP 2.5x/60mm telephoto lens, and a 32MP ultra-wide lens. These specifications contribute to competent photographic results, particularly considering the device’s price point, which is substantially lower than those of the Xiaomi 15 Ultra and Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra.
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