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Motorola Moto G Power (2024) vs Xiaomi 15 Ultra

Updated Apr 2026phones
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Xiaomi 15 Ultra
Xiaomi
Xiaomi 15 Ultra
$999
9.1/10

The Verdict

These phones target entirely different market segments. The Moto G Power (2024) delivers excellent value at $299 with a large 6.7-inch 120Hz LCD display, solid 50MP main camera with OIS, and impressive 5000mAh battery with 15W wireless charging. Performance comes from MediaTek Dimensity 7020, adequate for daily tasks but limited for demanding gaming. Build quality is budget-friendly: plastic frame with vegan leather back and IP52 rating. The Xiaomi 15 Ultra at $999 operates in premium territory with a stunning 6.73-inch LTPO AMOLED display reaching 3200 nits brightness and variable 120Hz refresh rates. Its flagship Snapdragon 8 Elite processor demolishes performance benchmarks. Camera capabilities are dramatically superior: 1-inch 50MP main sensor, 200MP periscope telephoto with 5x optical zoom, and 8K video recording. Build features titanium framing and Gorilla Glass Victus 2 with IP68 dust/water resistance. Battery capacity is larger (5810mAh) with blazing-fast 90W wired and 50W wireless charging. For casual users prioritizing battery life and acceptable performance at budget prices, the Moto G Power (2024) is unbeatable. For photography enthusiasts and power users demanding flagship features, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra justifies its premium positioning. No genuine comparison exists between these price tiers.

ValuePower (2024)
Camera15 Ultra
Battery15 Ultra
Display15 Ultra
Performance15 Ultra

Who Should Buy

Buy the Motorola Moto G Power (2024) if…

  • All-day 5000 mAh battery
  • Wireless charging at a budget price
  • Premium-feeling vegan leather back

Buy the Xiaomi 15 Ultra if…

  • 200MP periscope telephoto with 5x optical zoom rivals Galaxy S25 Ultra
  • 1-inch main sensor with Leica optics produces stunning photos
  • Titanium frame gives a premium, durable build

Category Scores

Motorola Moto G Power (2024)
Xiaomi 15 Ultra
Value
9.1
7.8
Camera
7.5
9.4
Battery
8.2
9.0
Display
7.2
9.5
Performance
6.8
9.6

Pros & Cons

Motorola Moto G Power (2024)

Pros

  • All-day 5000 mAh battery
  • Wireless charging at a budget price
  • Premium-feeling vegan leather back
  • 120Hz display refresh rate
  • Clean near-stock Android experience

Cons

  • LCD panel is dim at 400 nits
  • Modest Dimensity 7020 performance
  • Only 1080p video recording
  • IP52 splash resistance only

Xiaomi 15 Ultra

Pros

  • 200MP periscope telephoto with 5x optical zoom rivals Galaxy S25 Ultra
  • 1-inch main sensor with Leica optics produces stunning photos
  • Titanium frame gives a premium, durable build
  • 4K@120fps video recording is industry-leading
  • 90W fast charging and 50W wireless on a huge 5810 mAh battery

Cons

  • Heavy at 229 g and thick at 9.17 mm
  • Very expensive at $999 with limited global availability
  • HyperOS software experience lags behind iOS and One UI
  • Camera bump is extremely large

Full Specifications

SpecMotorola Moto G Power (2024)Xiaomi 15 Ultra
SoftwareAndroid 14Android 15 (HyperOS 2)
Body
Weight183 g229 g
MaterialPlastic frame, vegan leather backTitanium frame, Gorilla Glass Victus 2
IP ratingIP52IP68
Dimensions167.2 x 76.5 x 8.5 mm161.1 x 75.2 x 9.17 mm
Camera
Main camera50 MP, f/1.8, OIS50 MP, f/1.63, OIS (1-inch sensor)
Front camera16 MP, f/2.432 MP, f/2.0
Video1080p@30fps8K@30fps, 4K@120fps
Ultrawide8 MP, f/2.2, 118-degree50 MP, f/2.0, 128-degree
Telephoto200 MP, f/2.6, 5x periscope optical zoom, OIS
Memory
RAM8 GB16 GB
Storage options128 GB, 256 GB256 GB, 512 GB, 1 TB
Battery
Capacity5000 mAh5810 mAh
Charging30W wired90W wired
Wireless charging15W wireless50W wireless
Display
Size6.7 inches6.73 inches
TypeLCD IPSLTPO AMOLED
Resolution2400 x 10803200 x 1440
Refresh rate120Hz1-120Hz
Brightness (nits)4003200
Processor
CPUOcta-core (2x2.2 GHz Cortex-A78 + 6x2.0 GHz A55)Octa-core (2x4.32 GHz + 6x3.53 GHz)
GPUMali-G57 MC2Adreno 830
ChipsetMediaTek Dimensity 7020Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
Connectivity
5G
NFC
USBUSB-C 2.0USB-C 3.2
Wi-FiWi-Fi 6Wi-Fi 7
Bluetooth5.35.4

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