Galaxy S25 (Unlocked) vs Xiaomi 15 (Unlocked): Which one is worth it?
Side-by-side US MSRP bands, editorial scores, and strengths—then tune budget and priority to see which model fits your purchase.
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Galaxy S25 (Unlocked)
Samsung · 2025
$799–$999
Overall 87/100
Official anchorFull Galaxy S25 (Unlocked) guide →X
Xiaomi 15 (Unlocked)
Xiaomi · 2025
$799–$959
Overall 89/100
Official anchorFull Xiaomi 15 (Unlocked) guide →Quick verdicts (our rubric)
- Best for camera
Tie
- Best for battery
Tie
- Best for performance
Tie
- Best value score
Xiaomi 15 (Unlocked)
- Best overall rubric / for most people
Xiaomi 15 (Unlocked)
Which fits you?
Set budget and top priority—we score each phone with the same personalization rules as product pages.
Galaxy S25 (Unlocked)
83
Worth it
$799–$999
Xiaomi 15 (Unlocked)
87
Definitely worth it
$799–$959
→ Dead heat for these settings—either could work.
Full comparison
| Spec | Galaxy S25 (Unlocked) | Xiaomi 15 (Unlocked) |
|---|---|---|
| Price band (US MSRP) | $799–$999 | $799–$959 |
| Release year | 2025 | 2025 |
| Camera | 9/10 | 9/10 |
| Battery | 8/10 | 8/10 |
| Performance | 10/10 | 10/10 |
| Display | 9/10 | 9/10 |
| Value | 7/10 | 8/10 |
| Overall score | 87/100 | 89/100 |
Galaxy S25 (Unlocked) — pros
- • Balanced mix of performance and battery
- • Very capable camera system for most users
- • Good value compared with pricier flagships
Xiaomi 15 (Unlocked) — pros
- • Balanced mix of performance and battery
- • Very capable camera system for most users
- • Good value compared with pricier flagships
Galaxy S25 (Unlocked) — cons
- • Some premium materials, telephoto, or advanced features may be reserved for top-tier models
Xiaomi 15 (Unlocked) — cons
- • Some premium materials, telephoto, or advanced features may be reserved for top-tier models
Galaxy S25 (Unlocked) — best for
- • Power users
- • Photography
- • Everyday flagship buyers
Xiaomi 15 (Unlocked) — best for
- • Power users
- • Photography
- • Everyday flagship buyers