Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra vs Xiaomi 13 Ultra
A spec-by-spec comparison of the Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra and the Xiaomi 13 Ultra, taken from their full specification sheets. Green marks the better value in each measured row.
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Head to head
| Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra | Xiaomi 13 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $499 | $689 |
| Our rating | 8/10 | 9/10 |
| Battery | 5,000 mAh | 5,000 mAh |
| Wired charging | 45W | 90W |
| Storage (max) | 512 GB | 512 GB |
| Screen size | 6.8 in | 6.73 in |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Main camera | 108 MP | 50 MP |
| Weight (lower is lighter) | 228 g | 227 g |
| Released | Feb 2022 | Apr 2023 |
Summary: Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra is ahead on screen size, main camera. Xiaomi 13 Ultra is ahead on our rating, wired charging, weight (lower is lighter).
★ Which should you buy? Xiaomi 13 Ultra is the stronger overall pick on the measured specs. If budget matters more than the extra capability, Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra is the cheaper option.
Display
| Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra | Xiaomi 13 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Dynamic AMOLED 2X, 120Hz, HDR10+, 1750 nits (peak) | LTPO AMOLED, 68B colors, 120Hz, Dolby Vision, HDR10+, 2600 nits (peak) |
| Size | 6.8 inches | 6.73 inches |
| Resolution | 1440 x 3088 pixels (WQHD+) | 1440 x 3200 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~522 ppi density) |
| Protection | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus+ | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus |
| Features | — | 3D-Curved display, 1920Hz PWM dimming, TrueColor display |
Platform
| Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra | Xiaomi 13 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|
| OS | Android 12, upgradable to Android 14 (One UI 6.1) | Android 13, upgradable to Android 14, HyperOS, MIUI 14 |
| Chipset | Qualcomm SM8450 Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 (4 nm) - USA/China; Exynos 2200 (4 nm) - Europe/International | Qualcomm SM8550-AB Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 (4 nm) |
| CPU | Octa-core (Snapdragon: 1x3.00 GHz Cortex-X2 & 3x2.50 GHz Cortex-A710 & 4x1.80 GHz Cortex-A510; Exynos: 1x2.8 GHz Cortex-X2 & 3x2.50 GHz Cortex-A710 & 4x1.8 GHz Cortex-A510) | Octa-core (1x3.2 GHz Cortex-X3 & 2x2.8 GHz Cortex-A715 & 2x2.8 GHz Cortex-A710 & 3x2.0 GHz Cortex-A510) |
| GPU | Adreno 730 (Snapdragon); Xclipse 920 (Exynos) | Adreno 740 |
Memory
| Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra | Xiaomi 13 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|
| RAM | 8GB, 12GB | 12GB, 16GB LPDDR5X |
| Internal Storage | 128GB, 256GB, 512GB, 1TB | — |
| Card slot | No | No |
| Storage | — | 256GB, 512GB, 1TB UFS 4.0 |
Main Camera
| Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra | Xiaomi 13 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|
| Quad | 108 MP, f/1.8, 24mm (wide), 1/1.33", 0.8µm, Dual Pixel PDAF, Laser AF, OIS; 10 MP, f/4.9, 230mm (periscope telephoto), 1/3.52", 1.12µm, Dual Pixel PDAF, OIS, 10x optical zoom; 10 MP, f/2.4, 70mm (telephoto), 1/3.52", 1.12µm, Dual Pixel PDAF, OIS, 3x optical zoom; 12 MP, f/2.2, 13mm, 120˚ (ultrawide), 1/2.55", 1.4µm, Dual Pixel PDAF, Super Steady video | 50 MP, f/1.9-f/4.0, 23mm (wide), 1.0-inch type, Dual Pixel PDAF, Laser AF, OIS (main); 50 MP, f/1.8, 12mm, 122˚ (ultrawide), Dual Pixel PDAF; 50 MP, f/1.8, 75mm (telephoto), Dual Pixel PDAF, OIS, 3.2x optical zoom; 50 MP, f/3.0, 120mm (periscope telephoto), Dual Pixel PDAF, OIS, 5x optical zoom |
| Features | LED flash, auto-HDR, panorama | Leica lenses, Dual-LED flash, HDR, panorama, variable aperture |
| Video | 8K@24fps, 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/240fps, 720p@960fps, HDR10+, stereo sound rec., gyro-EIS | 8K@24fps, 4K@24/30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240/480/960/1920fps, gyro-EIS, Dolby Vision HDR |
Selfie Camera
| Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra | Xiaomi 13 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|
| Single | 40 MP, f/2.2, 26mm (wide), 1/2.8", 0.7µm, PDAF | 32 MP, f/2.0, 22mm (wide), 0.7µm |
| Features | Dual video call, Auto-HDR | HDR, panorama |
| Video | 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30fps | 4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60fps, gyro-EIS |
Battery
| Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra | Xiaomi 13 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Li-Ion, non-removable | Li-Po 5000 mAh, non-removable |
| Capacity | 5000 mAh | — |
| Charging | 45W wired (advertised), 15W wireless (Qi/PMA), 4.5W reverse wireless | 90W wired, PD3.0, QC4, 100% in 35 min (advertised); 50W wireless, 100% in 49 min (advertised); 10W reverse wireless |
Body
| Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra | Xiaomi 13 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | 163.3 x 77.9 x 8.9 mm | 163.18 x 74.64 x 9.06 mm |
| Weight | 228g / 229g (mmWave) | 227 g |
| Build | Glass front (Gorilla Glass Victus+), glass back (Gorilla Glass Victus+), aluminum frame | Glass front (Gorilla Glass Victus), eco-leather back, aluminum frame |
| SIM | Nano-SIM and eSIM or Dual SIM (2 Nano-SIMs and eSIM) | Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by) |
| IP Rating | IP68 dust/water resistant (up to 1.5m for 30 mins) | — |
| Durability | — | IP68 dust/water resistant (up to 1.5m for 30 min) |
Comms
| Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra | Xiaomi 13 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e/7, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct |
| Bluetooth | 5.2, A2DP, LE | 5.3, A2DP, LE, aptX HD |
| GPS | GPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO | — |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| Radio | No | — |
| USB | USB Type-C 3.2, OTG | USB Type-C 3.2, OTG |
| Positioning | — | GPS (L1+L5), GLONASS (L1), BDS (B1I+B1c+B2a), GALILEO (E1+E5a), QZSS (L1+L5), NavIC (L5) |
| Infrared port | — | Yes |
Launch
| Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra | Xiaomi 13 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | February 9, 2022 | April 18, 2023 |
| Status | Available. Released February 25, 2022 | Available. Released April 21, 2023 (China). Global release June 21, 2023. |
Frequently asked questions
Which is lighter, Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra or Xiaomi 13 Ultra?
Xiaomi 13 Ultra — 228 g for the Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra versus 227 g for the Xiaomi 13 Ultra.
Which is newer, Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra or Xiaomi 13 Ultra?
Xiaomi 13 Ultra — Feb 2022 for the Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra versus Apr 2023 for the Xiaomi 13 Ultra.
Is the Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra or the Xiaomi 13 Ultra rated higher?
We rate the Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra 8/10 and the Xiaomi 13 Ultra 9/10.