Samsung Galaxy A24 vs Xiaomi 14 Ultra
The Verdict
Samsung Galaxy A24 delivers exceptional value for budget-conscious users with its 6.5-inch Super AMOLED display running at 90Hz, capable 50MP main camera with OIS, and reliable 5000mAh battery lasting all day. However, Xiaomi 14 Ultra represents flagship excellence through its 6.73-inch 120Hz LTPO AMOLED screen with 3000 nits peak brightness, revolutionary 1-inch Sony LYT-900 sensor enabling superior low-light performance, comprehensive quad-camera setup including dual telephoto lenses, Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 processing power, and blazingly fast 90W wired plus 80W wireless charging. While Galaxy A24 excels as an affordable daily driver with solid construction and practical features like NFC, Xiaomi 14 Ultra's professional-grade imaging system, premium materials including titanium alloy and eco-leather, IP68 water resistance, and cutting-edge Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 chipset make it the superior choice for users prioritizing imaging quality and performance. Recommendation: Choose Galaxy A24 for budget efficiency or Xiaomi 14 Ultra for flagship capabilities.
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 14 Ultra if…
- →Pro-grade 1-inch main sensor with variable aperture
- →Versatile quad 50MP camera system with dual telephotos
- →Extremely bright 3000-nit LTPO display
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 14 Ultra
Pros
- Pro-grade 1-inch main sensor with variable aperture
- Versatile quad 50MP camera system with dual telephotos
- Extremely bright 3000-nit LTPO display
- Fast 90W wired and 80W wireless charging
- Flagship Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 performance
Cons
- Heavy at 224 g
- HyperOS still ships with bloatware in some regions
- Limited official availability in the US
- Premium price tag
Full Specifications
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy A24 | Xiaomi 14 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Software | Android 13 (One UI 5.1) | Android 14, HyperOS |
| Body | ||
| Weight | 195 g | 224 g |
| Material | Plastic frame, glass front | Titanium alloy frame, eco-leather back |
| IP rating | None | IP68 |
| Dimensions | 159 x 75 x 8.3 mm | 161.4 x 75.3 x 9.2 mm |
| Camera | ||
| Main camera | 50 MP, f/1.8, PDAF, OIS | 50 MP variable f/1.6-f/4.0, 1-inch Sony LYT-900 |
| Front camera | 13 MP, f/2.2 | 32 MP, f/2.0 |
| Macro | 2 MP, f/2.4 | — |
| Video | 1080p@30fps | 8K@30fps, 4K@60fps Dolby Vision |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP, f/2.2 | 50 MP, f/1.8, 12mm |
| Telephoto | — | 50 MP 3.2x f/1.8 + 50 MP 5x periscope f/2.5 |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 4 GB / 6 GB | 16 GB |
| Storage options | 128 GB | 512 GB, 1 TB |
| Battery | ||
| Capacity | 5000 mAh | 5300 mAh |
| Charging | 25W wired | 90W wired |
| Wireless charging | No | 80W wireless |
| Display | ||
| Size | 6.5 inches | 6.73 inches |
| Type | Super AMOLED | LTPO AMOLED |
| Resolution | 2340 x 1080 | 3200 x 1440 |
| Refresh rate | 90Hz | 120Hz |
| Brightness (nits) | 1000 | 3000 |
| Processor | ||
| CPU | Octa-core (2x2.2 GHz + 6x2.0 GHz) | Octa-core (1x3.3 GHz Cortex-X4 + 5x3.2 GHz A720 + 2x2.3 GHz A520) |
| GPU | Mali-G57 MC2 | Adreno 750 |
| Chipset | MediaTek Helio G99 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 |
| Connectivity | ||
| 5G | ||
| NFC | ||
| USB | USB-C 2.0 | USB-C 3.2 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.4 |
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