Samsung SM-S938U1 Galaxy S25 Ultra UW 5G Dual SIM TD-LTE US 512GB (Samsung Paradigm 3) vs Xiaomi Mi 13 Ultra 5G Premium Edition Dual SIM TD-LTE CN 512GB 2304FPN6DC (Xiaomi Ishtar): Which One Should You Buy?

Samsung SM-S938U1 Galaxy S25 Ultra UW 5G Dual SIM TD-LTE US 512GB (Samsung Paradigm 3) edges ahead with a BeastScore of 73.9/100 — but the right choice depends on what matters to you.

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Samsung · 2025

Samsung SM-S938U1 Galaxy S25 Ultra UW 5G Dual SIM TD-LTE US 512GB (Samsung Paradigm 3)

74/ 100

Launch pricePrice on request

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Xiaomi · 2023

Xiaomi Mi 13 Ultra 5G Premium Edition Dual SIM TD-LTE CN 512GB 2304FPN6DC (Xiaomi Ishtar)

74/ 100

Launch pricePrice on request

Head-to-head

Samsung SM-S938U1 Galaxy S25 Ultra UW 5G Dual SIM TD-LTE US 512GB (Samsung Paradigm 3) wins 1 of 5 categories

Here's exactly where each phone is stronger.

Samsung SM-S938U1 Galaxy S25 Ultra UW 5G Dual SIM TD-LTE US 512GB (Samsung Paradigm 3)

1 win

Xiaomi Mi 13 Ultra 5G Premium Edition Dual SIM TD-LTE CN 512GB 2304FPN6DC (Xiaomi Ishtar)

1 win

At a glance

Bigger shape = better phone.

Samsung SM-S938U1 Galaxy S25 Ultra UW 5G Dual SIM TD-LTE US 512GB (Samsung Paradigm 3)Xiaomi Mi 13 Ultra 5G Premium Edition Dual SIM TD-LTE CN 512GB 2304FPN6DC (Xiaomi Ishtar)

Category winners

Scores out of 100. How we score

• SpeedXiaomi Mi 13 Ultra 5G Premium Edition Dual SIM TD-LTE CN 512GB 2304FPN6DC (Xiaomi Ishtar)
  90

  95
• CameraTie
  60

  60
• VideoNot enough data
• SelfieNot enough data
• BatterySamsung SM-S938U1 Galaxy S25 Ultra UW 5G Dual SIM TD-LTE US 512GB (Samsung Paradigm 3)
  86

  78
• DisplayTie
  62

  62
• ConnectivityNot enough data
• SecurityNot enough data
• ValueTie
  68

  68

Key differences

• Samsung SM-S938U1 Galaxy S25 Ultra UW 5G Dual SIM TD-LTE US 512GB (Samsung Paradigm 3) has the bigger battery5,000 mAh vs 4,800 mAh
• Samsung SM-S938U1 Galaxy S25 Ultra UW 5G Dual SIM TD-LTE US 512GB (Samsung Paradigm 3) has the bigger screen6.86" vs 6.73"
• Samsung SM-S938U1 Galaxy S25 Ultra UW 5G Dual SIM TD-LTE US 512GB (Samsung Paradigm 3) is lighter218 g vs 227 g
• Xiaomi Mi 13 Ultra 5G Premium Edition Dual SIM TD-LTE CN 512GB 2304FPN6DC (Xiaomi Ishtar) has more RAM16 GB vs 12 GB
• Samsung SM-S938U1 Galaxy S25 Ultra UW 5G Dual SIM TD-LTE US 512GB (Samsung Paradigm 3) has the faster chipQualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite for Galaxy SM8750-AC vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 5G SM8550-AB

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Reasons to buy Samsung SM-S938U1 Galaxy S25 Ultra UW 5G Dual SIM TD-LTE US 512GB (Samsung Paradigm 3)

• ✓9 g lighter (218 g), easier to hold
• ✓Bigger 5,000 mAh battery (+200 mAh)
• ✓6.86" display

Reasons to buy Xiaomi Mi 13 Ultra 5G Premium Edition Dual SIM TD-LTE CN 512GB 2304FPN6DC (Xiaomi Ishtar)

• ✓6.73" display

Full specifications

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Specification	Samsung SM-S938U1 Galaxy S25 Ultra UW 5G Dual SIM TD-LTE US 512GB (Samsung Paradigm 3)	Xiaomi Mi 13 Ultra 5G Premium Edition Dual SIM TD-LTE CN 512GB 2304FPN6DC (Xiaomi Ishtar)
1. Display & Screen
Screen type	AM-OLED display	AM-OLED display
Screen Size	6.86"	6.73"
Resolution & Density	1440x3120 (501 ppi)	1440x3200 (521 ppi)
Refresh Rate	60 Hz	60 Hz
Brightness	N/A	N/A
Screen Protection	Not listed	Not listed
2. Platform & Performance🏆 Xiaomi Mi 13 Ultra 5G Premium Edition Dual SIM TD-LTE CN 512GB 2304FPN6DC (Xiaomi Ishtar) Wins Performance
Chipset / Processor	Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite for Galaxy SM8750-AC (3nm)	Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 5G SM8550-AB (4nm)
CPU Cores	Not listed	Not listed
GPU Graphics	Qualcomm Adreno 830	Qualcomm Adreno 740
Operating System	Android	Android
3. Memory & Storage
RAM Memory	12 GB LPDDR	16 GB LPDDR
Internal Storage	512GB	512GB
Storage Speed	Not listed	Not listed
Card Slot	No	No
4. Main Camera Optics
Primary Camera	N/A	N/A
Telephoto Zoom	Not listed	Not listed
Ultrawide Camera	N/A	N/A
LiDAR / Depth	Not listed	Not listed
5. Video
Main Camera Video	Not listed	Not listed
Front Video	Not listed	Not listed
6. Selfie Camera
Selfie Lens	N/A	N/A
7. Body & Dimensions🏆 Samsung SM-S938U1 Galaxy S25 Ultra UW 5G Dual SIM TD-LTE US 512GB (Samsung Paradigm 3) Lightest Chassis
Dimensions	N/A	N/A
Weight	218 g	227 g
Build Materials	Not listed	Not listed
SIM Type	Not listed	Not listed
Water Resistance	Not listed	Not listed
8. Battery & Charging🏆 Samsung SM-S938U1 Galaxy S25 Ultra UW 5G Dual SIM TD-LTE US 512GB (Samsung Paradigm 3) Wins Battery
Battery Capacity	5,000 mAh	4,800 mAh
Wired Fast Charging	N/A	N/A
Wireless Charging	Not listed	Not listed
Reverse Charging	Not listed	Not listed
9. Sound & Audio
Loudspeaker	Not listed	Not listed
3.5mm Headphone Jack	No	No
10. Connectivity
Wi-Fi Standard	Not listed	Not listed
Bluetooth	Not listed	Not listed
USB Port & Speed	Not listed	Not listed
NFC	Yes	Yes
11. Sensors & Security
Sensors	Not listed	Not listed
Satellite Features	Not listed	Not listed
12. Colors & Overview
Colors	Not listed	Not listed
Launch Price	Price on request	Price on request