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Samsung Galaxy S25 FE vs Xiaomi 15T

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Samsung Galaxy S25 FE

Samsung Galaxy S25 FE

  • 190 g.
  • About 120 Hz display refresh rate.
  • About 6.7 inch screen.
  • Exynos 2400 (4 nm) processor.
  • 8 GB RAM in this version.
KSh 71,000In Stock
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Xiaomi 15T

Xiaomi 15T

  • 194 g.
  • About 120 Hz display refresh rate.
  • About 6.83 inch screen.
  • Mediatek Dimensity 8400 Ultra (4 nm) processor.
  • 12 GB RAM in this version.
KSh 71,500In Stock
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Our quick verdict

With the same IP68 rating and 50 MP main camera, the Xiaomi 15T has a bigger battery (5,500 mAh), charges faster (67 W) and has a sharper, brighter screen, while the Samsung Galaxy S25 FE has a longer cycle life (2,000 cycles), longer software support (7 OS upgrades promised), 4K recording at up to 120 fps and 8K video recording.

Weight

Samsung Galaxy S25 FE
190 g
Xiaomi 15T
194 g

Display

Samsung Galaxy S25 FE
About 6.7 inch screen
Xiaomi 15T
About 6.83 inch screen

Performance

Samsung Galaxy S25 FE
Exynos 2400 (4 nm) processor
Xiaomi 15T
Mediatek Dimensity 8400 Ultra (4 nm) processor

Memory

Samsung Galaxy S25 FE
8 GB RAM in this version
Xiaomi 15T
12 GB RAM in this version

Storage

Samsung Galaxy S25 FE
UFS 4.0
Xiaomi 15T
UFS 4.1

Key differences

The main differences to help you choose.

Samsung Galaxy S25 FE

  • Rated for more charge cycles: 2,000 (vs 1,600).
  • 7 OS upgrades promised.
  • Aluminium frame and glass back (vs plastic frame).
  • Higher frame rates for 4K recording: up to 120 fps (vs 60 fps).
  • 8K video recording (vs 4K).
  • 15 W wireless charging.

Xiaomi 15T

  • Bigger battery: 5,500 mAh (vs 4,900 mAh).
  • Faster rated wired charging: 67 W (vs 45 W).
  • More memory: 12 GB RAM (vs 8 GB).
  • Higher rated immersion depth: 3 m (vs 1.5 m), both IP68.
  • Sharper screen: 447 ppi (vs 385 ppi).
  • Brighter display: up to 3,200 nits (vs 1,900).

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PrioritySamsung Galaxy S25 FEXiaomi 15T
Display6.7-inch OLED display, 120 Hz, 385 ppi6.83-inch OLED display, 120 Hz, 447 ppi
Camera50 MP main camera with OIS, plus a 3x telephoto camera50 MP main camera with OIS, plus a 2x telephoto camera
PerformanceExynos 2400 processorMediatek Dimensity 8400 Ultra processor
Memory8 GB RAM12 GB RAM
Battery capacity4,900 mAh battery5,500 mAh battery
Charging45 W wired, 15 W wireless charging67 W wired charging

Detailed comparison

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General

General specifications comparison
SpecificationSamsung Galaxy S25 FEXiaomi 15T
BrandSamsungXiaomi
ModelGalaxy S25 FE15T
Announced2025, September 042025, September 24
Release statusAvailable. Released 2025, September 04Available. Released 2025, September 24
Model numbersSM-S731B, SM-S731B/DS25069PTEBG
SAR EU0.54 W/kg (head)     1.57 W/kg (body)0.99 W/kg (head)     0.99 W/kg (body)

Design

Design specifications comparison
SpecificationSamsung Galaxy S25 FEXiaomi 15T
Dimensions161.3 x 76.6 x 7.4 mm (6.35 x 3.02 x 0.29 in)163.2 x 78 x 7.5 mm (6.43 x 3.07 x 0.30 in)
Weight190 g (6.70 oz)194 g (6.84 oz)
Build materialsGlass front (Gorilla Glass Victus+), glass back (Gorilla Glass Victus+), aluminum frameGlass front (Gorilla Glass 7i), plastic frame, glass-fiber reinforced plastic back

Display

Display specifications comparison
SpecificationSamsung Galaxy S25 FEXiaomi 15T
DisplayDynamic AMOLED 2X, 120Hz, HDR10+, 1900 nits (peak); 6.7 inches, 110.2 cm2 (~89.2% screen-to-body ratio)6.83 inches, 114.5 cm2 (~90.0% screen-to-body ratio); AMOLED, 68B colors, 120Hz, 3840Hz PWM, Dolby Vision, HDR10+, 3200 nits (peak)
Screen resolution1080 x 2340 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~385 ppi density)1280 x 2772 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~447 ppi density)
Display protectionCorning Gorilla Glass Victus+Corning Gorilla Glass 7i
Display featuresDynamic AMOLED 2X, 120Hz, HDR10+, 1900 nits (peak)AMOLED, 68B colors, 120Hz, 3840Hz PWM, Dolby Vision, HDR10+, 3200 nits (peak)

Performance

Performance specifications comparison
SpecificationSamsung Galaxy S25 FEXiaomi 15T
ProcessorExynos 2400 (4 nm)Mediatek Dimensity 8400 Ultra (4 nm)
CPU10-core (1x3.2GHz Cortex-X4 & 2x2.9GHz Cortex-A720 & 3x2.6GHz Cortex-A720 & 4x1.95GHz Cortex-A520)Octa-core (1x3.25 GHz Cortex-A725 & 3x3.0 GHz Cortex-A725 & 4x2.1 GHz Cortex-A725)
GPUXclipse 940Mali-G720 MC7

Memory & Storage

Memory & Storage specifications comparison
SpecificationSamsung Galaxy S25 FEXiaomi 15T
RAM8GB12GB
Storage128GB / 256GB / 512GB256GB / 512GB
Storage technologyUFS 4.0UFS 4.1
Expandable storageNoNo
Memory configurations128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM, 512GB 8GB RAM256GB 12GB RAM, 512GB 12GB RAM

Cameras

Cameras specifications comparison
SpecificationSamsung Galaxy S25 FEXiaomi 15T
Rear camera50 MP, f/1.8, 24mm (wide), 1/1.57", 1.0µm, dual pixel PDAF, OIS 8 MP, f/2.4, 75mm (telephoto), 1/4.4", 1.0µm, PDAF, OIS, 3x optical zoom 12 MP, f/2.2, 13mm, 123˚ (ultrawide), 1/3.0", 1.12µm50 MP, f/1.7, 23mm (wide), 1/1.55", 1.0µm, PDAF, OIS 50 MP, f/1.9, 46mm (telephoto), 1/2.76", 0.64µm, PDAF, 2x optical zoom 12 MP, f/2.2, 15mm, 120˚ (ultrawide), 1/3.06", 1.12µm
Front camera12 MP, f/2.2, 26mm (wide), 1/3.2", 1.12µm32 MP, f/2.2, 21mm (wide), 1/3.44", 0.64µm
Rear camera featuresLED flash, HDR, panorama, Best FaceLeica lens, Color spectrum sensor, Ultra HDR, LED flash, HDR, panorama
Rear camera video8K@24/30fps, 4K@30/60/120fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240fps; gyro-EIS, HDR10+4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240/960fps, gyro-EIS, 10-bit Rec. 2020, HDR10+
Front camera featuresHDRHDR
Front camera video4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60fps; gyro-EIS, HDR10+4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60fps, HDR10+

Battery & Charging

Battery & Charging specifications comparison
SpecificationSamsung Galaxy S25 FEXiaomi 15T
Battery4900 mAh5500 mAh
Charging45W wired, PD, QC2, 65% in 30 min 15W wireless, Qi2 compatible Reverse wireless67W wired, PD3.0, 100% in 50 min
Wireless charging15W wireless, Qi2 compatible—
Reverse chargingReverse wireless—

Software

Software specifications comparison
SpecificationSamsung Galaxy S25 FEXiaomi 15T
Operating systemAndroid 15, upgradable to Android 17, up to 7 major OS updates, One UI 9Android 15, upgradable to Android 16, HyperOS 3

Network

Network specifications comparison
SpecificationSamsung Galaxy S25 FEXiaomi 15T
NetworkGSM / HSPA / LTE / 5GGSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G
SIM· Nano-SIM · Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM · Nano-SIM + eSIM · eSIM + eSIM· Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM + eSIM + eSIM (max 2 at a time) · Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
2G bandsGSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
3G bandsHSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100HSDPA 800 / 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100
4G bandsLTE1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 26, 28, 32, 38, 40, 41, 42, 48, 66, 71
5G bandsSA/NSA/Sub61, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 26, 28, 38, 40, 41, 48, 66, 71, 75, 77, 78 SA/NSA
Network speedHSPA, LTE, 5GHSPA, LTE, 5G

Connectivity

Connectivity specifications comparison
SpecificationSamsung Galaxy S25 FEXiaomi 15T
NFCYesYes (market/region dependent)
Bluetooth5.4, A2DP, LE6.0, A2DP, LE
Wi-FiWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e, dual-band or tri-band (market/region dependent), Wi-Fi DirectWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e, dual-band or tri-band, Wi-Fi Direct
PositioningGPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDSGPS (L1+L5), BDS (B1I+B1c+B2a), GALILEO (E1+E5a), QZSS (L1+L5), NavIC (L5), GLONASS
RadioNoNo
USBUSB Type-C 3.2, OTGUSB Type-C 2.0, OTG
Infrared—Yes

Durability

Durability specifications comparison
SpecificationSamsung Galaxy S25 FEXiaomi 15T
Water resistanceIP68 dust tight and water resistant (immersible up to 1.5m for 30 min) Enhanced Armor AluminumIP68 dust tight and water resistant (immersible up to 3m for 30 min)

Features

Features specifications comparison
SpecificationSamsung Galaxy S25 FEXiaomi 15T
SensorsFingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometerFingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
ColorsIcyblue, Jetblack, Navy, WhiteBlack, Gray, Rose Gold
Desktop modeSamsung DeX, Samsung Wireless DeX (desktop experience support)—
Additional featuresSamsung DeX, Samsung Wireless DeX (desktop experience support)—

Audio

Audio specifications comparison
SpecificationSamsung Galaxy S25 FEXiaomi 15T
LoudspeakersYes, with stereo speakersYes, with stereo speakers (with Dolby Atmos)
3.5 mm headphone jackNoNo
Audio features—24-bit/192kHz Hi-Res & Hi-Res Wireless audio

Tests

Tests specifications comparison
SpecificationSamsung Galaxy S25 FEXiaomi 15T
PerformanceAnTuTu: 1521140 (v10) GeekBench: 6948 (v6) 3DMark: 4262 (Wild Life Extreme)—
Display1247 nits max brightness (measured)—
Loudspeaker-25.6 LUFS (Very good)—
BatteryActive use score 11:57h—
Performance benchmarks—AnTuTu: 1640253 (v10) GeekBench: 6327 (v6) 3DMark: 3811 (Wild Life Extreme)
Measured display brightness—1525 nits max brightness (measured)
Measured loudspeaker loudness—-24.9 LUFS (Very good)
Active use battery score—Active use score 14:56h

EU label

EU label specifications comparison
SpecificationSamsung Galaxy S25 FEXiaomi 15T
EnergyClass BClass A
Battery42:37h endurance, 2000 cycles57:44h endurance, 1600 cycles
Free fallClass A (270 falls)Class A (270 falls)
RepairabilityClass CClass C

Similarities

  • Both are rated IP68.
  • Both have optical image stabilisation.
  • Both support Wi-Fi 6E.
  • Both have NFC.
  • Both have stereo speakers.
  • Both support 5G networks.

In summary

Get the Xiaomi 15T if you want a bigger battery and faster charging, or the Samsung Galaxy S25 FE if you would rather have a longer cycle life and longer software support.

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