Category Breakdown
Camera
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Main sensor resolution
≈ TieBattery
17 Ultra
Battery capacity (6,000 mAh)
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17 Ultra
Wired charging speed (90W)
WinsPerformance
17 Ultra
AnTuTu benchmark (3,863,387 pts)
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Screen size
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17 Ultra
Total weight (218.4g)
WinsValue
Galaxy S27 Ultra
Specs-per-dollar (server score) (6.2/10)
WinsFull Spec Comparison
| Spec | Galaxy S27 Ultra | 17 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
Display | ||
| 6.9" | 6.9" | |
| 1,440 × 3,120 | 1,200 × 2,608 | |
| Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X | LTPO AMOLED | |
| 120Hz | 120Hz | |
| — | 3,500 nits | |
Camera | ||
| 200 MP | 200 MP | |
| Triple | Triple | |
| — | 4.3x | |
| Yes | Yes | |
| Fingerprint (under display, ultrasonic), Samsung DeX, Samsung Wireless DeX (desktop experience support) Ultra Wideband (UWB) support, accelerometer, barometer, compass, gyro, proximity | Fingerprint (under display, ultrasonic), accelerometer, barometer, compass, gyro, proximity | |
Performance | ||
| Qualcomm SM8975 Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| — | 3,863,387 | |
| — | 10,896 | |
| — | 6,948 | |
| 16 GB | 16 GB | |
| 1024 GB | 1024 GB | |
Battery | ||
| 5,700 mAh | 6,000 mAh | |
| 60W | 90W | |
| 25W | 50W | |
Build | ||
| — | 218.4g | |
| 8mm | 8.3mm | |
| Glass front (Corning Gorilla Armor 2), glass back (Corning Gorilla Armor 2), aluminum frame | Glass front, eco leather/plastic back, aluminum frame | |
| IP68 | IP68 | |
| Ultra Flagship | Ultra Flagship | |
Who Each Phone Is Really For
If your priorities differ from the verdict above, start here.
Best overall value
Samsung Galaxy S27 Ultra
Highest value score — most specs per dollar.
Budget pick
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
Lowest price while still competitive.
Photography
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
Highest resolution main camera.