Samsung Galaxy A24 vs Xiaomi 13 Pro
The Verdict
Samsung Galaxy A24 delivers exceptional value at $249, featuring a vibrant 6.5-inch 90Hz Super AMOLED display and solid 50MP main camera with OIS. Its 5000mAh battery outlasts competitors in this price tier, though the MediaTek Helio G99 limits demanding gaming. Xiaomi 13 Pro commands a $999 premium justified by flagship specifications: Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 processor, triple Leica-tuned cameras with 1-inch sensor, stunning 3200x1440 LTPO display reaching 1900 nits, and 120W fast charging. Build quality favors Xiaomi with IP68 durability and premium materials. Performance gap is substantial, with the 13 Pro crushing everyday tasks and gaming. Galaxy A24 suits budget-conscious users prioritizing battery life and display quality without flagship pretensions. For those needing raw power and professional-grade photography, Xiaomi 13 Pro justifies its cost difference.
Who Should Buy
Buy the Samsung Galaxy A24 if…
- →Super AMOLED display is rare at this price — vivid colors and deep blacks
- →OIS on main camera improves low-light and video stability
- →5000 mAh battery lasts well over a day
Buy the Xiaomi 13 Pro if…
- →1-inch Sony IMX989 sensor delivers outstanding low-light photos
- →Leica co-engineered triple camera system
- →120W wired charging in ~19 minutes
Category Scores
Pros & Cons
Samsung Galaxy A24
Pros
- Super AMOLED display is rare at this price — vivid colors and deep blacks
- OIS on main camera improves low-light and video stability
- 5000 mAh battery lasts well over a day
- 90Hz refresh rate for smoother scrolling
- 25W charging is reasonable for the price class
Cons
- No 5G support — 4G LTE only
- Helio G99 struggles with demanding games
- No water resistance or IP rating
- Video recording limited to 1080p at 30fps
- Ultrawide camera at 8 MP is low resolution
Xiaomi 13 Pro
Pros
- 1-inch Sony IMX989 sensor delivers outstanding low-light photos
- Leica co-engineered triple camera system
- 120W wired charging in ~19 minutes
- 50W wireless charging included
- IP68 rated with ceramic back option
Cons
- Very heavy at 229 g
- MIUI 14 has bloatware and ads in some regions
- USB-C 2.0 limits data transfer speeds
- Telephoto is 3.2x — no true periscope
Full Specifications
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy A24 | Xiaomi 13 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Software | Android 13 (One UI 5.1) | Android 13 (MIUI 14) |
| Body | ||
| Weight | 195 g | 229 g |
| Material | Plastic frame, glass front | Aluminum frame, ceramic or leather back |
| IP rating | None | IP68 |
| Dimensions | 159 x 75 x 8.3 mm | 162.9 x 74.6 x 8.4 mm |
| Camera | ||
| Main camera | 50 MP, f/1.8, PDAF, OIS | 50 MP, f/1.9, OIS (Sony IMX989 1-inch sensor) — Leica tuned |
| Front camera | 13 MP, f/2.2 | 32 MP, f/2.0 |
| Macro | 2 MP, f/2.4 | — |
| Video | 1080p@30fps | 8K@24fps, 4K@60fps |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP, f/2.2 | 50 MP, f/2.2, 115-degree — Leica tuned |
| Telephoto | — | 50 MP, f/2.0, 3.2x optical zoom — Leica tuned |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 4 GB / 6 GB | 12 GB |
| Storage options | 128 GB | 256 GB, 512 GB |
| Battery | ||
| Capacity | 5000 mAh | 4820 mAh |
| Charging | 25W wired | 120W HyperCharge wired |
| Wireless charging | No | 50W wireless |
| Display | ||
| Size | 6.5 inches | 6.73 inches |
| Type | Super AMOLED | LTPO AMOLED |
| Resolution | 2340 x 1080 | 3200 x 1440 |
| Refresh rate | 90Hz | 1-120Hz |
| Brightness (nits) | 1000 | 1900 |
| Processor | ||
| CPU | Octa-core (2x2.2 GHz + 6x2.0 GHz) | Octa-core (1x3.19 GHz Cortex-X3 & 2x2.8 GHz Cortex-A715 & 2x2.8 GHz Cortex-A710 & 3x2.0 GHz Cortex-A510) |
| GPU | Mali-G57 MC2 | Adreno 740 |
| Chipset | MediaTek Helio G99 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 |
| Connectivity | ||
| 5G | ||
| NFC | ||
| USB | USB-C 2.0 | USB-C 2.0 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.3 |
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