Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra (SM-S938B/DS 256GB) vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 11 5G (128GB/6GB)
Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 11 5G phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?
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6.9"
AMOLED
AMOLED
1440x3120
200
MP
MP
12mp
12GB
RAM
RAM
Octa-core
5000
mAh
mAh
(Non removable)
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6.6"
IPS
IPS
1080x2400
50
MP
MP
16mp
6GB
RAM
RAM
Octa-core
5000
mAh
mAh
(Non removable)
What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra (SM-S938B/DS 256GB)
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34 Advantages 
3 Advantages | 23 Common items in both devices |
| 16 million |
| LED flash |
| PDAF: phase detection autofocus on both cameras / PDAF: phase detection autofocus |
| BSI sensor |
| HDR photo/video on both cameras / HDR photo on both cameras |
| 5G Sub6 / 5G SA/NSA |
| Capacitive |
| +16 specs and more in the table below |
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Highlight differences Clear highlight📱 Model features | ||
| Galaxy S25 Ultra (SM-S938B/DS 256GB) | Redmi Note 11 5G (128GB/6GB) | |
| Change model | ||
| Model | Galaxy S25 Ultra (SM-S938B/DS 256GB) | Redmi Note 11 5G (128GB/6GB) |
| Other model names | Galaxy S25 Ultra SM-S938B/Dual-SIM | 红米Note 11 5G (21091116AC) |
| Country or region available |  (Global, International) |  China |
| Brand | Samsung | Xiaomi |
| Release date | 2/3/2025, Announced: 2/22/2025 | 11/1/2021, Announced: 10/28/2021 |
| Depth | 8.2 millimeters (0.32 inches) | 8.8 millimeters (0.35 inches) |
| Size (width x height) | 77.6 x 162.8 millimeters (3.06 x 6.41 in) | 75.78 x 163.56 millimeters (2.98 x 6.44 in) |
| Weight | 218 grams (7.63 ounces) | 195 grams (6.83 ounces) |
| Build, materials | Titanium frame, glass front and back Back: Gorilla Armor 2 | Plastic body, glass front |
| Protection against water and others | IP68 certified: water-resistant up to 1.5 meters for 30min and dust-resistant | IP53 certified: protection against dust and splashing |
📲 Display | ||
| Galaxy S25 Ultra (SM-S938B/DS 256GB) | Redmi Note 11 5G (128GB/6GB) | |
| Display type | LTPO AMOLED | TFT IPS LCD |
| Screen size | 6.9" inches | 6.6" inches |
| Screen-to-body ratio | ~92.5% (screen-to-body ratio) | ~84.8% (screen-to-body ratio) |
| Display resolution | 1440x3120 pixels (19.5:9) | 1080x2400 pixels (20:9) |
| Touchscreen | Capacitive Multitouch 10-points | Capacitive Multitouch |
| Pixel density (dot pitch) | 498 PPI | 399 PPI |
| Colors | 16 million | 16 million |
| Scratch-resistant glass | Gorilla Armor 2 | Not supported |
| Refresh rate | 120Hz | 90Hz |
| Display features | 2600nits[peak] HDR10+ Always-On Display | Not supported |
🤖 Operating System | ||
| Galaxy S25 Ultra (SM-S938B/DS 256GB) | Redmi Note 11 5G (128GB/6GB) | |
| System version | Android 15 | Android 11 |
| Firmware update | feature not registered | feature not registered |
| User Interface | One UI 7.0 | MIUI 12.5 |
⚙️ Processor | ||
| Galaxy S25 Ultra (SM-S938B/DS 256GB) | Redmi Note 11 5G (128GB/6GB) | |
| Chipset | 64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite (SM8750-AB) (3nm) | 64bit: MediaTek Dimensity 810 (6nm) |
| CPU | Octa-core, 2 processors: 2x 4.47GHz Oryon V2 Phoenix L (Dual-core) 6x 3.53GHz Oryon V2 Phoenix M (Hexa-core) | Octa-core, 2 processors: 2x 2.4GHz ARM Cortex-A76 (Dual-core) 6x 2GHz ARM Cortex-A55 (Hexa-core) |
| GPU graphical controller | Qualcomm Adreno 830 (1100MHz) | ARM Mali-G57 MC2 |
| Performance (benchmark) | AnTuTu: 2207809 (v10) Geekbench: 9846 (v6) | feature not registered |
💽 Memory and storage | ||
| Galaxy S25 Ultra (SM-S938B/DS 256GB) | Redmi Note 11 5G (128GB/6GB) | |
| RAM memory | 12GB LPDDR5X | 6GB LPDDR4X |
| Internal storage | 256GB (223GB available) UFS 4.0 | 128GB (101GB available) UFS 2.2 |
| External storage | Not supported | Not supported |
📶 Mobile networks | ||
| Galaxy S25 Ultra (SM-S938B/DS 256GB) | Redmi Note 11 5G (128GB/6GB) | |
| Dual-SIM | Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card | Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card |
| SIM card | 2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF) + e-SIM | 2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF) |
| Maximum Download / Upload | 5000/1024 Mbps | 2000/1024 Mbps |
| Network technology | 2G, 3G, 4G, 5G | 2G, 3G, 4G, 5G |
| Frequency, bands | Expand band details Collapse details | |
| GSM MHz band | Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900 | Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900 |
| Primary 2G network | CDMA 800/1900, GSM 850/900/1800/1900 | CDMA 800, GSM 850/900/1800/1900 |
| Primary 3G network | CDMA2000 1xEV-DO TD-SCDMA 1900/2000 UMTS | CDMA2000 1xEV-DO UMTS 850/900/1900/2100 |
| Primary 4G network | LTE Cat24 () TD-LTE () VoLTE | LTE Cat13 (1, 3, 5, 7, 8) TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41) VoLTE |
| Primary 5G network | SA/NSA/Sub6 () | SA/NSA (1, 28, 41, 78) |
| Primary data network | GPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, TD-SCDMA, UMTS, TD-HSDPA, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA, Sub6 | GPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA |
| Secondary 2G network | CDMA 800/1900, GSM 850/900/1800/1900 | GSM 850/900/1800/1900 |
| Secondary 3G network | CDMA2000 1xEV-DO TD-SCDMA 1900/2000 UMTS | UMTS 850/900/1900/2100 |
| Secondary 4G network | LTE Cat24 () TD-LTE () VoLTE | LTE Cat13 (1, 3, 5, 7, 8) TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41) VoLTE |
| Secondary data network | GPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, TD-SCDMA, UMTS, TD-HSDPA, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA, Sub6 | GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA |
📷 Camera | ||
| Galaxy S25 Ultra (SM-S938B/DS 256GB) | Redmi Note 11 5G (128GB/6GB) | |
| Back camera (main camera) | (quad camera) 200 megapixels 10MP telephoto f/2.467mm1/3.52"1.12µmPDAFOIS3x-optical-zoom 50MP periscope telephoto f/3.4111mm1/2.52"0.7µmPDAFOIS5x-optical-zoom 50MP ultrawide f/1.9120°0.7µmPDAFSuper-Steady | (dual camera) 50 megapixels 8MP ultrawide f/2.2119°1/4"1.12µm |
| Main camera resolution | 20000x10000 pixels | 8160x6120 pixels |
| Video recording (primary) | 8K UHD (7680x4320) 30 fps | Full HD (1920x1080) 60 fps |
| Flash | LED flash | LED flash |
| Focal aperture | f/1.7 (aperture) | f/1.8 (aperture) |
| Focal length | 24mm (lens) | 26mm (lens) |
| Sensor size | 1/1.3" inches | 1/2.76" inches |
| Pixel size | 0.6µm pixel | 0.64µm pixel |
| Autofocus | PDAF: phase detection autofocus on both cameras | PDAF: phase detection autofocus |
| Touch focus | Supported | Supported |
| Image stabilization | OIS: Optical stabilization | EIS: Digital stabilization |
| Zoom | Digital and optical zoom | Only digital zoom |
| Face/smile detection | Face detection, Smile detection | Face detection, Smile detection |
| BSI sensor | Supported | Supported |
| HDR | HDR photo/video on both cameras | HDR photo on both cameras |
| Camera extras | feature not registered | feature not registered |
📸 Front camera | ||
| Galaxy S25 Ultra (SM-S938B/DS 256GB) | Redmi Note 11 5G (128GB/6GB) | |
| Front camera (secondary) | 12 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
| Front camera resolution | 4000x3000 pixels | 4608x3456 pixels |
| Video recording (secondary) | 4K UHD (3840x2160) | Full HD (1920x1080) |
| Front flash | Not supported | Not supported |
| Focal aperture | f/2.2 (aperture) | f/2.5 (aperture) |
| Focal length | 26mm (lens) | feature not registered |
| Sensor size | 1/3.2" inches | 1/3.1" inches |
| Pixel size | 1.12µm pixel | 1µm pixel |
🔉 Sound and multimedia | ||
| Galaxy S25 Ultra (SM-S938B/DS 256GB) | Redmi Note 11 5G (128GB/6GB) | |
| Loudspeaker | Stereo sound 32-bit/384kHz Tuned by AKG | Stereo sound with dual speakers 24-bit/192kHz Hi-Res audio |
| Active noise cancellation | 3 microphones | 2 microphones or more |
| Radio | Not supported | Not supported |
| TV | Not supported | Not supported |
| Video formats | MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV | MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV |
| Audio formats | MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC | MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC |
🔌 Connectivity | ||
| Galaxy S25 Ultra (SM-S938B/DS 256GB) | Redmi Note 11 5G (128GB/6GB) | |
| USB | USB 3.2 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go | USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go |
| Audio output | Type-C reversible connector | 3.5mm jack |
| TV output | USB Type-C (reversible) | USB Type-C (reversible) |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 + A2DP/LE | 5.1 + A2DP/LE |
| WiFi | 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be [wifi7/6E/6] (2.4GHz, 5GHz, 6GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot | 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot |
| DLNA | Supported | Not supported |
| GPS | A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, QZSS | A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou |
| NFC | Supported | Not supported |
| Infrared port | Not supported | Supported |
🧭 Sensors | ||
| Galaxy S25 Ultra (SM-S938B/DS 256GB) | Redmi Note 11 5G (128GB/6GB) | |
| Sensors | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (under display) Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor UWB (Ultra Wideband) | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted) Gyroscope Virtual proximity sensor |
| Vibrating alert | Supported | Supported |
🔋 Battery | ||
| Galaxy S25 Ultra (SM-S938B/DS 256GB) | Redmi Note 11 5G (128GB/6GB) | |
| Battery type | Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable) | LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable) |
| Battery capacity | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh |
| Charger, watts | 45W Wired fast charging Reverse charging by cable USB Power Delivery 3.0 | 33W Wired fast charging Reverse charging by cable |
| Inductive / wireless charging | 15W Qi wireless charging 4.5W Reverse wireless charging | Not supported |
| Talk time autonomy | feature not registered | feature not registered |
| Standby | feature not registered | feature not registered |
➕ Other features | ||
| Galaxy S25 Ultra (SM-S938B/DS 256GB) | Redmi Note 11 5G (128GB/6GB) | |
| Call control | Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands | Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands |
| Messaging | SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail | SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail |
| Hands-free calling | Supported | Supported |
| Video calling | Supported | Supported |
| Ringtones | Polyphonic and customized | Polyphonic and customized |
| Web browser | HTML, XHTML, HTML5 | HTML, XHTML, HTML5 |
| Antenna | Internal antenna | Internal antenna |
| Qwerty physical keyboard | Not supported | Not supported |
| Miscellaneous | • Samsung DeX • Samsung Wireless DeX • Stylus (S Pen) • Circle to Search | • Colors: Graphite, Pearl White, Star Blue, Twilight Blue |
☢️ Radiation rate | ||
| Galaxy S25 Ultra (SM-S938B/DS 256GB) | Redmi Note 11 5G (128GB/6GB) | |
| SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.) | feature not registered | feature not registered |
| SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.) | feature not registered | feature not registered |