Motorola Moto G Power (2024) vs Xiaomi 15 Ultra
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.
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
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
| Spec | Motorola Moto G Power (2024) | Xiaomi 15 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Software | Android 14 | Android 15 (HyperOS 2) |
| Body | ||
| Weight | 183 g | 229 g |
| Material | Plastic frame, vegan leather back | Titanium frame, Gorilla Glass Victus 2 |
| IP rating | IP52 | IP68 |
| Dimensions | 167.2 x 76.5 x 8.5 mm | 161.1 x 75.2 x 9.17 mm |
| Camera | ||
| Main camera | 50 MP, f/1.8, OIS | 50 MP, f/1.63, OIS (1-inch sensor) |
| Front camera | 16 MP, f/2.4 | 32 MP, f/2.0 |
| Video | 1080p@30fps | 8K@30fps, 4K@120fps |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP, f/2.2, 118-degree | 50 MP, f/2.0, 128-degree |
| Telephoto | — | 200 MP, f/2.6, 5x periscope optical zoom, OIS |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | 16 GB |
| Storage options | 128 GB, 256 GB | 256 GB, 512 GB, 1 TB |
| Battery | ||
| Capacity | 5000 mAh | 5810 mAh |
| Charging | 30W wired | 90W wired |
| Wireless charging | 15W wireless | 50W wireless |
| Display | ||
| Size | 6.7 inches | 6.73 inches |
| Type | LCD IPS | LTPO AMOLED |
| Resolution | 2400 x 1080 | 3200 x 1440 |
| Refresh rate | 120Hz | 1-120Hz |
| Brightness (nits) | 400 | 3200 |
| Processor | ||
| CPU | Octa-core (2x2.2 GHz Cortex-A78 + 6x2.0 GHz A55) | Octa-core (2x4.32 GHz + 6x3.53 GHz) |
| GPU | Mali-G57 MC2 | Adreno 830 |
| Chipset | MediaTek Dimensity 7020 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite |
| Connectivity | ||
| 5G | ||
| NFC | ||
| USB | USB-C 2.0 | USB-C 3.2 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.4 |
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