Samsung Galaxy A24 vs Xiaomi POCO X6
The Verdict
Xiaomi POCO X6 outperforms Samsung Galaxy A24 across nearly every specification category. Display quality favors POCO X6 with a 120Hz refresh rate, higher 1800 nits brightness, and superior 2712 x 1220 AMOLED resolution compared to A24's 90Hz Super AMOLED. Performance gap widens significantly: Snapdragon 7s Gen 2 with Adreno 710 GPU crushes MediaTek Helio G99, while 8GB/12GB RAM options exceed A24's 4GB/6GB. Camera systems show POCO X6 advantage with 64MP main sensor and 4K video versus 50MP with 1080p. Battery capacity nearly matches (5100 vs 5000 mAh), but POCO X6's 67W fast charging dramatically outpaces 25W. Additional benefits include IP54 rating, 5G connectivity, Android 14, and expandable storage up to 512GB. At only $30 premium, POCO X6 delivers substantially better value and performance for demanding users.
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 POCO X6 if…
- →1.5K resolution AMOLED display is sharper than typical FHD+
- →67W fast charging fills the battery in about 45 minutes
- →Snapdragon 7s Gen 2 handles gaming and multitasking well
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 POCO X6
Pros
- 1.5K resolution AMOLED display is sharper than typical FHD+
- 67W fast charging fills the battery in about 45 minutes
- Snapdragon 7s Gen 2 handles gaming and multitasking well
- OIS on main camera improves low-light and video stability
- Light and slim at 181 g with good in-hand feel
Cons
- Macro sensor adds minimal value to the camera system
- No wireless charging at any price variant
- Plastic frame doesn't feel as premium as metal alternatives
- Only IP54 splash resistance — not fully waterproof
- MIUI/HyperOS includes bloatware and ads
Full Specifications
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy A24 | Xiaomi POCO X6 |
|---|---|---|
| Software | Android 13 (One UI 5.1) | Android 14 (MIUI 14 / HyperOS) |
| Body | ||
| Weight | 195 g | 181 g |
| Material | Plastic frame, glass front | Plastic frame, glass front and back |
| IP rating | None | IP54 |
| Dimensions | 159 x 75 x 8.3 mm | 161.2 x 74.3 x 7.98 mm |
| Camera | ||
| Main camera | 50 MP, f/1.8, PDAF, OIS | 64 MP, f/1.79, PDAF, OIS |
| Front camera | 13 MP, f/2.2 | 16 MP, f/2.4 |
| Macro | 2 MP, f/2.4 | 2 MP, f/2.4 |
| Video | 1080p@30fps | 4K@30fps |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP, f/2.2 | 8 MP, f/2.2 |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 4 GB / 6 GB | 8 GB / 12 GB |
| Storage options | 128 GB | 256 GB, 512 GB |
| Battery | ||
| Capacity | 5000 mAh | 5100 mAh |
| Charging | 25W wired | 67W wired (Turbo Charge) |
| Wireless charging | No | No |
| Display | ||
| Size | 6.5 inches | 6.67 inches |
| Type | Super AMOLED | AMOLED |
| Resolution | 2340 x 1080 | 2712 x 1220 |
| Refresh rate | 90Hz | 120Hz |
| Brightness (nits) | 1000 | 1800 |
| Processor | ||
| CPU | Octa-core (2x2.2 GHz + 6x2.0 GHz) | Octa-core (4x2.4 GHz + 4x1.95 GHz) |
| GPU | Mali-G57 MC2 | Adreno 710 |
| Chipset | MediaTek Helio G99 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 2 |
| Connectivity | ||
| 5G | ||
| NFC | ||
| USB | USB-C 2.0 | USB-C 2.0 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.2 |
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This comparison is based on verified manufacturer specifications covering display, performance, camera, battery, and build quality. Scores are generated by analyzing specs across weighted categories on a 10-point scale. Learn more about our methodology.
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