Samsung Galaxy A24 vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 13 Pro+
The Verdict
Samsung Galaxy A24 delivers solid value at $249 with a 6.5-inch Super AMOLED display, 90Hz refresh rate, and capable 50MP main camera. MediaTek Helio G99 processor handles everyday tasks adequately, while the 5000mAh battery supports all-day usage. Xiaomi Redmi Note 13 Pro+ commands double the price but justifies it with flagship specs: 6.67-inch 120Hz AMOLED display reaching 1800 nits brightness, exceptional 200MP main camera, 5G connectivity, and dramatically faster 120W charging. Its Dimensity 7200 Ultra processor crushes the A24's chipset for gaming and multitasking. Storage scales to 512GB versus A24's fixed 128GB. IP68 waterproofing provides durability the A24 lacks. Budget-conscious buyers wanting great basics should pick the A24, but anyone willing to spend more gets substantially better performance, cameras, and display quality with the Redmi Note 13 Pro+.
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 Redmi Note 13 Pro+ if…
- →Striking 200 MP main camera with OIS
- →Vivid 1.5K AMOLED with 120Hz refresh
- →Blazing 120W HyperCharge
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 Redmi Note 13 Pro+
Pros
- Striking 200 MP main camera with OIS
- Vivid 1.5K AMOLED with 120Hz refresh
- Blazing 120W HyperCharge
- IP68 dust and water resistance — rare at this price
Cons
- Mid-tier Dimensity 7200 Ultra is not flagship-fast
- Ultrawide and macro cameras are weak
- No wireless charging
- MIUI bloatware out of the box
Full Specifications
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy A24 | Xiaomi Redmi Note 13 Pro+ |
|---|---|---|
| Software | Android 13 (One UI 5.1) | Android 13, MIUI 14 (upgradable to HyperOS) |
| Body | ||
| Weight | 195 g | 204 g |
| Material | Plastic frame, glass front | Plastic frame, glass back |
| IP rating | None | IP68 |
| Dimensions | 159 x 75 x 8.3 mm | 161.4 x 74.2 x 8.9 mm |
| Camera | ||
| Main camera | 50 MP, f/1.8, PDAF, OIS | 200 MP, f/1.65, OIS, Samsung HP3 |
| Front camera | 13 MP, f/2.2 | 16 MP, f/2.4 |
| Macro | 2 MP, f/2.4 | — |
| Video | 1080p@30fps | 4K@30fps |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP, f/2.2 | 8 MP, f/2.2, 120-degree |
| Telephoto | — | 2 MP macro f/2.4 |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 4 GB / 6 GB | 8 GB / 12 GB |
| Storage options | 128 GB | 256 GB, 512 GB |
| Battery | ||
| Capacity | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh |
| Charging | 25W wired | 120W wired |
| 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 (2x2.8 GHz Cortex-A715 + 6x2.0 GHz A510) |
| GPU | Mali-G57 MC2 | Mali-G610 MC4 |
| Chipset | MediaTek Helio G99 | MediaTek Dimensity 7200 Ultra |
| Connectivity | ||
| 5G | ||
| NFC | ||
| USB | USB-C 2.0 | USB-C 2.0 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.3 |
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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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