Samsung Galaxy A24 vs Xiaomi 15 Pro
The Verdict
Samsung Galaxy A24 positions itself as an affordable entry-level option with a 6.5-inch Super AMOLED display and 90Hz refresh rate, powered by the MediaTek Helio G99 with 4-6GB RAM. Its 50MP main camera with OIS and 5000mAh battery provide decent everyday performance. Xiaomi 15 Pro operates in an entirely different tier, featuring a flagship 6.73-inch LTPO AMOLED display with 3200 nits brightness, Snapdragon 8 Elite processor, 16GB RAM, and a comprehensive triple camera system including a 1-inch 50MP sensor with 3x optical zoom. The 15 Pro offers 90W wired charging, 50W wireless charging, IP68 rating, and WiFi 7 connectivity. Budget-conscious buyers should choose the Galaxy A24 for basic smartphone needs, while those seeking premium performance, advanced cameras, and flagship features will find the Xiaomi 15 Pro's investment justified despite the 2.8x price 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 15 Pro if…
- →Massive 6100 mAh battery easily lasts two full days
- →1-inch type main sensor captures outstanding low-light photos
- →2K LTPO display with 3200-nit brightness is class-leading
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 15 Pro
Pros
- Massive 6100 mAh battery easily lasts two full days
- 1-inch type main sensor captures outstanding low-light photos
- 2K LTPO display with 3200-nit brightness is class-leading
- 90W wired + 50W wireless charging is extremely fast
- Triple 50MP Leica camera system with 3x optical zoom
Cons
- Heavy at 213 g due to the large battery
- HyperOS software has ads and bloatware in some regions
- No 5x periscope — 3x telephoto is behind Samsung and Apple flagships
- Limited global market availability
Full Specifications
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy A24 | Xiaomi 15 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Software | Android 13 (One UI 5.1) | Android 15 (HyperOS 2) |
| Body | ||
| Weight | 195 g | 213 g |
| Material | Plastic frame, glass front | Aluminum frame, Gorilla Glass Victus 2 |
| IP rating | None | IP68 |
| Dimensions | 159 x 75 x 8.3 mm | 161.3 x 75.0 x 8.35 mm |
| Camera | ||
| Main camera | 50 MP, f/1.8, PDAF, OIS | 50 MP, f/1.44, OIS (1-inch type sensor) |
| 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 |
| Telephoto | — | 50 MP, f/2.5, 3x optical zoom, OIS |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 4 GB / 6 GB | 16 GB |
| Storage options | 128 GB | 256 GB, 512 GB |
| Battery | ||
| Capacity | 5000 mAh | 6100 mAh |
| Charging | 25W wired | 90W 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 | 3200 |
| Processor | ||
| CPU | Octa-core (2x2.2 GHz + 6x2.0 GHz) | Octa-core (2x4.32 GHz + 6x3.53 GHz) |
| GPU | Mali-G57 MC2 | Adreno 830 |
| Chipset | MediaTek Helio G99 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite |
| 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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