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Poco F5 vs Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra

Both devices share a 5000 mAh battery and 120Hz displays, but diverge significantly in execution and price. Samsung's Galaxy S24 Ultra commands a $950 premium with its superior Dynamic AMOLED 2X LTPO screen (3120x1440, 2600 nits vs 2400x1080, 1000 nits), more powerful Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, and exceptional camera system featuring a 200MP main sensor, dual telephoto lenses, and 8K video recording. The Poco F5 delivers impressive value with its 64MP OIS main camera, solid Snapdragon 7+ Gen 2 performance, and IP53 water resistance—though it lacks wireless charging and telephoto capabilities. Samsung offers IP68 durability, faster 45W charging despite lower wattage claims, and superior build quality with titanium and Gorilla Glass Armor. For professionals and content creators, the S24 Ultra's advanced optics and processing justify the investment. Budget-conscious users prioritizing everyday performance will find the Poco F5 exceptional at $349, delivering 120Hz AMOLED displays and capable processing without flagship pricing. Choose the S24 Ultra for premium features; select the Poco F5 for intelligent value.

Poco F5
Xiaomi
Poco F5
$349
7.8/10
VS
Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra
Samsung
Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra
$1,300
9.1/10
Winner

Full Specifications

SpecPoco F5Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra
SoftwareAndroid 13 (MIUI 14 for POCO)Android 14, One UI 6.1
Body
Weight181 g232 g
MaterialPlastic back, aluminum frameTitanium frame, Gorilla Glass Armor
IP ratingIP53IP68
Dimensions161.9 x 75.4 x 7.9 mm162.3 x 79.0 x 8.6 mm
Camera
Main camera64 MP, f/1.79, OIS200 MP, f/1.7, OIS
Front camera16 MP, f/2.412 MP, f/2.2
Video4K@30fps8K@30fps, 4K@120fps
Ultrawide8 MP, f/2.212 MP, f/2.2
Telephoto50 MP 5x periscope + 10 MP 3x
Memory
RAM8 GB12 GB
Storage options256 GB256 GB, 512 GB, 1 TB
Battery
Capacity5000 mAh5000 mAh
Charging67W wired45W wired
Wireless chargingNo15W
Display
Size6.67 inches6.8 inches
TypeAMOLEDDynamic AMOLED 2X LTPO
Resolution2400 x 10803120 x 1440
Refresh rate120Hz120Hz
Brightness (nits)10002600
Processor
CPUOcta-core (1x2.91 GHz Cortex-X2 & 3x2.49 GHz Cortex-A710 & 4x1.8 GHz Cortex-A510)Octa-core (1x3.39 GHz + 5x3.1 GHz + 2x2.9 GHz)
GPUAdreno 725Adreno 750
ChipsetQualcomm Snapdragon 7+ Gen 2Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 for Galaxy
Connectivity
5G
NFC
USBUSB-C 2.0USB-C 3.2
Wi-FiWi-Fi 6EWi-Fi 7
Bluetooth5.35.3

Category Scores

Poco F5
Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra
Value
8.9
6.2
Camera
7.5
9.4
Battery
7.6
8.1
Display
8.2
9.5
Performance
7.9
9.3

Pros & Cons

Poco F5

Pros

  • Snapdragon 7+ Gen 2 delivers near-flagship performance
  • Bright 1000-nit 120Hz AMOLED display
  • 67W fast charging at a budget price
  • Lightweight and slim design
  • Wi-Fi 6E and Bluetooth 5.3

Cons

  • Weak 8 MP ultrawide camera
  • No wireless charging
  • IP53 splash resistance is minimal
  • MIUI heavy software experience
  • No telephoto lens

Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra

Pros

  • Flat titanium design with anti-reflective Gorilla Glass Armor
  • Outstanding 200 MP camera with dual telephoto
  • Built-in S Pen for productivity
  • Bright 2600-nit display readable in sunlight
  • Seven years of OS and security updates

Cons

  • Very heavy at 232 g
  • Expensive starting price
  • Charging speed unchanged at 45W
  • S Pen lost Bluetooth air actions

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