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| Feature | Xiaomi 15 Ultra | Samsung Galaxy S27 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Price | KSh 142,000.00 | |
| Display | 6.73 inches, 108.9 cm2 (~89.7% screen-to-body ratio); LTPO AMOLED | 6.9 inches; Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X, 120Hz, HDR10+, 2600 nits (peak) |
| Processor | Qualcomm SM8750-AB Snapdragon 8 Elite (3 nm) | Qualcomm SM8850-1-AD Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 (3 nm) |
| RAM | 12GB, 16GB | 12GB (256GB/512GB); 16GB (1TB) |
| Storage | 256GB, 512GB, 1TB | 1TB, 256GB, 512GB |
| Rear camera | 50 MP, f/1.6, 23mm (wide), 1.0"-type, 1.6µm, dual pixel PDAF, OIS; 50 MP, f/1.8, 70mm (telephoto), 1/2.51", 0.7µm, dual pixel PDAF (10cm - ∞), OIS, 3x optical zoom; 200 MP, f/2.6, 100mm (periscope telephoto), 1/1.4", 0.56µm, multi-directional PDAF, OIS, 4.3x optical zoom; 50 MP, f/2.2, 14mm, 115˚ (ultrawide), 1/2.76", 0.64µm, dual pixel PDAF; TOF 3D, (depth) | 200 MP, f/1.4, 23mm (wide), 1/1.3", 0.6µm, multi-directional PDAF, OIS 10 MP, f/2.4, 67mm (telephoto), 1/3.94", 1.0µm, PDAF, OIS, 3x optical zoom 50 MP, f/2.9, 111mm (periscope telephoto), 1/2.52", 0.7µm, PDAF, OIS, 5x optical zoom 50 MP, f/1.9, 120˚ (ultrawide), 1/2.5", 0.7µm, dual pixel PDAF, Super Steady video |
| Battery | Si/C Li-Ion 5410 mAh (Global); Si/C Li-Ion 6000 mAh (China) | Li-Ion 5000 mAh |
| Charging | 90W wired, PD3.0, QC3+; 80W wireless; 10W reverse wireless | 60W wired, PD3.0, 75% in 30 min 25W wireless (Qi2.2) 4.5W reverse wireless |
| Weight | 226 g or 229 g (7.97 oz) | 214 g (7.55 oz) |
| Operating system | Android 15, up to 4 major OS updates, HyperOS 3 | Android 16, up to 7 major OS updates, One UI 8.5 |
| Network | GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G | GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE / 5G |
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General
| Specification | Xiaomi 15 Ultra | Samsung Galaxy S27 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Xiaomi | Samsung |
| Model | Xiaomi 15 Ultra | — |
| Announced | 2025, February 27 | — |
Design
| Specification | Xiaomi 15 Ultra | Samsung Galaxy S27 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | 161.3 x 75.3 x 9.4 mm (6.35 x 2.96 x 0.37 in) | 163.6 x 78.1 x 7.9 mm (6.44 x 3.07 x 0.31 in) |
| Weight | 226 g or 229 g (7.97 oz) | 214 g (7.55 oz) |
| Build materials | Glass front, glass-fiber reinforced plastic back or silicone polymer back (eco leather), aluminum frame | Glass front (Corning Gorilla Armor 2), glass back (Gorilla Glass Victus 2), aluminum frame |
| Stylus support | — | Built-in stylus (S Pen) |
Display
| Specification | Xiaomi 15 Ultra | Samsung Galaxy S27 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.73 inches, 108.9 cm2 (~89.7% screen-to-body ratio); LTPO AMOLED | 6.9 inches; Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X, 120Hz, HDR10+, 2600 nits (peak) |
| Screen resolution | 1440 x 3200 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~522 ppi density) | 1440 x 3120 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~500 ppi density) |
| Display protection | Xiaomi Shield Glass 2.0, Mohs level 6 | Corning Gorilla Armor 2, Mohs level 6 |
| Display features | 68B colors, 120Hz, 1920Hz PWM, Dolby Vision, HDR10+, HDR Vivid, 3200 nits (peak) | DX anti-reflective coating; Privacy Display |
Performance
| Specification | Xiaomi 15 Ultra | Samsung Galaxy S27 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm SM8750-AB Snapdragon 8 Elite (3 nm) | Qualcomm SM8850-1-AD Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 (3 nm) |
| CPU | Octa-core (2x4.32 GHz Oryon V2 Phoenix L + 6x3.53 GHz Oryon V2 Phoenix M) | Octa-core (2x4.74 GHz Oryon V3 Phoenix L + 6x3.62 GHz Oryon V3 Phoenix M) |
| GPU | Adreno 830 | Adreno 840 (1.3GHz) |
Memory & Storage
| Specification | Xiaomi 15 Ultra | Samsung Galaxy S27 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| RAM | 12GB, 16GB | 12GB (256GB/512GB); 16GB (1TB) |
| Storage | 256GB, 512GB, 1TB | 1TB, 256GB, 512GB |
| Storage technology | UFS 4.1 | UFS 4.X |
| Expandable storage | No | No |
Cameras
| Specification | Xiaomi 15 Ultra | Samsung Galaxy S27 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Rear camera | 50 MP, f/1.6, 23mm (wide), 1.0"-type, 1.6µm, dual pixel PDAF, OIS; 50 MP, f/1.8, 70mm (telephoto), 1/2.51", 0.7µm, dual pixel PDAF (10cm - ∞), OIS, 3x optical zoom; 200 MP, f/2.6, 100mm (periscope telephoto), 1/1.4", 0.56µm, multi-directional PDAF, OIS, 4.3x optical zoom; 50 MP, f/2.2, 14mm, 115˚ (ultrawide), 1/2.76", 0.64µm, dual pixel PDAF; TOF 3D, (depth) | 200 MP, f/1.4, 23mm (wide), 1/1.3", 0.6µm, multi-directional PDAF, OIS 10 MP, f/2.4, 67mm (telephoto), 1/3.94", 1.0µm, PDAF, OIS, 3x optical zoom 50 MP, f/2.9, 111mm (periscope telephoto), 1/2.52", 0.7µm, PDAF, OIS, 5x optical zoom 50 MP, f/1.9, 120˚ (ultrawide), 1/2.5", 0.7µm, dual pixel PDAF, Super Steady video |
| Front camera | 32 MP, f/2.0, 21mm (wide), 1/3.14", 0.7µm | 12 MP, f/2.2, 23mm (wide), 1/3.2", 1.12µm, dual pixel PDAF |
| Rear camera features | Laser AF, color spectrum sensor, Leica lenses, Dual-LED flash, HDR, panorama, 67mm filter ring holder (optional) | Laser AF, Best Face, Horizon Lock, LED flash, auto-HDR, panorama |
| Rear camera video | 8K@30fps, 4K@30/60/120fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240/480/960/1920fps, gyro-EIS, Dolby Vision HDR 10-bit rec. (4K@60fps, 1080p) | 8K@24/30fps, 4K@30/60/120fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240fps, 10-bit HDR, HDR10+, stereo sound rec., gyro-EIS |
| Front camera features | HDR, panorama | HDR, HDR10+ |
| Front camera video | 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60fps, gyro-EIS | 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30fps |
Battery & Charging
| Specification | Xiaomi 15 Ultra | Samsung Galaxy S27 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Battery | Si/C Li-Ion 5410 mAh (Global); Si/C Li-Ion 6000 mAh (China) | Li-Ion 5000 mAh |
| Charging | 90W wired, PD3.0, QC3+; 80W wireless; 10W reverse wireless | 60W wired, PD3.0, 75% in 30 min 25W wireless (Qi2.2) 4.5W reverse wireless |
Software
| Specification | Xiaomi 15 Ultra | Samsung Galaxy S27 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Android 15, up to 4 major OS updates, HyperOS 3 | Android 16, up to 7 major OS updates, One UI 8.5 |
Network
| Specification | Xiaomi 15 Ultra | Samsung Galaxy S27 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Network | GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G | GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE / 5G |
| SIM | Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM; Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM + eSIM + eSIM (max 2 at a time) | · Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM + eSIM + eSIM (max 2 at a time) - INT · Nano-SIM + eSIM + eSIM (max 2 at a time) - USA · Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM - CN |
Connectivity
| Specification | Xiaomi 15 Ultra | Samsung Galaxy S27 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth | 6.0, A2DP, LE, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive, LHDC 5 | 6.0, A2DP, LE |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e/7, dual-band or tri-band, Wi-Fi Direct | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e/7, tri-band, Wi-Fi Direct |
| Positioning | GPS (L1+L5), BDS (B1I+B1c+B2a), GALILEO (E1+E5a), QZSS (L1+L5), NavIC (L5), GLONASS | GPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO, QZSS |
| Radio | No | No |
| USB | USB Type-C 3.2 Gen 2, DisplayPort, OTG | USB Type-C 3.2, DisplayPort 1.2, OTG |
| Ultra Wideband (UWB) | — | Ultra Wideband (UWB) support |
| Satellite features | Two-way satellite communication (China model only) | — |
Durability
| Specification | Xiaomi 15 Ultra | Samsung Galaxy S27 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Water resistance | IP68 dust tight and water resistant (immersible up to 1.5m for 30 min) | IP68 dust tight and water resistant (immersible up to 1.5m for 30 min) |
Features
| Specification | Xiaomi 15 Ultra | Samsung Galaxy S27 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Sensors | Fingerprint (under display, ultrasonic), accelerometer, proximity, gyro, compass, barometer | Fingerprint (under display, ultrasonic), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer |
| Colors | Black, White, Silver Chrome, Green | — |
| Desktop mode | — | Samsung DeX and Samsung Wireless DeX |
Audio
| Specification | Xiaomi 15 Ultra | Samsung Galaxy S27 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Loudspeakers | Yes, with stereo speakers; 24-bit/192kHz Hi-Res & Hi-Res Wireless audio; Qualcomm XPAN (24-bit/96kHz audio) | Yes, with stereo speakers |
| 3.5 mm headphone jack | No | No |
| Audio features | — | High-bitrate audio support |



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