Samsung Galaxy S24 FE vs Xiaomi 15 Ultra
The Verdict
Samsung's Galaxy S24 FE targets budget-conscious buyers at $649.99, while Xiaomi's 15 Ultra commands a premium $999 price point, creating distinctly different value propositions. The S24 FE delivers solid performance with its Exynos 2400e chipset, 50MP main camera with OIS, and 120Hz Dynamic AMOLED display reaching 1900 nits brightness. Its 4700mAh battery supports 25W charging and wireless options, adequate for daily use. However, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra dominates on nearly every specification: Snapdragon 8 Elite processor, 1-inch sensor main camera, periscope telephoto with 5x optical zoom and 200MP resolution, 8K video recording, and 3200 nits peak brightness on a QHD display. Battery capacity jumps to 5810mAh with 90W wired and 50W wireless charging. Build quality favors Xiaomi with titanium framing versus aluminum. The S24 FE justifies its lower price through practical features and respectable performance for everyday tasks, while the Xiaomi 15 Ultra appeals to enthusiasts prioritizing photography, gaming, and cutting-edge specs. For most users seeking value, the S24 FE makes sense; for tech maximalists, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra's camera system and processing power warrant the $350 premium.
Who Should Buy
Buy the Samsung Galaxy S24 FE if…
- →Galaxy AI features at a lower price point
- →Larger 6.7-inch AMOLED display
- →Seven years of software updates
Buy the Xiaomi 15 Ultra if…
- →200MP periscope telephoto with 5x optical zoom rivals Galaxy S25 Ultra
- →1-inch main sensor with Leica optics produces stunning photos
- →Titanium frame gives a premium, durable build
Category Scores
Pros & Cons
Samsung Galaxy S24 FE
Pros
- Galaxy AI features at a lower price point
- Larger 6.7-inch AMOLED display
- Seven years of software updates
- Includes 3x telephoto camera
- IP68 rated
Cons
- Heavier than the standard S24 lineup
- Exynos 2400e is detuned versus the S24
- Only 25W charging
- Plastic-feeling build at this price
Xiaomi 15 Ultra
Pros
- 200MP periscope telephoto with 5x optical zoom rivals Galaxy S25 Ultra
- 1-inch main sensor with Leica optics produces stunning photos
- Titanium frame gives a premium, durable build
- 4K@120fps video recording is industry-leading
- 90W fast charging and 50W wireless on a huge 5810 mAh battery
Cons
- Heavy at 229 g and thick at 9.17 mm
- Very expensive at $999 with limited global availability
- HyperOS software experience lags behind iOS and One UI
- Camera bump is extremely large
Full Specifications
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S24 FE | Xiaomi 15 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Software | Android 14, One UI 6.1 | Android 15 (HyperOS 2) |
| Body | ||
| Weight | 213 g | 229 g |
| Material | Aluminum frame, Gorilla Glass Victus+ | Titanium frame, Gorilla Glass Victus 2 |
| IP rating | IP68 | IP68 |
| Dimensions | 162.0 x 77.3 x 8.0 mm | 161.1 x 75.2 x 9.17 mm |
| Camera | ||
| Main camera | 50 MP, f/1.8, OIS | 50 MP, f/1.63, OIS (1-inch sensor) |
| Front camera | 10 MP, f/2.4 | 32 MP, f/2.0 |
| Video | 4K@60fps | 8K@30fps, 4K@120fps |
| Telephoto | 8 MP 3x optical | 200 MP, f/2.6, 5x periscope optical zoom, OIS |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP, f/2.2 | 50 MP, f/2.0, 128-degree |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | 16 GB |
| Storage options | 128 GB, 256 GB, 512 GB | 256 GB, 512 GB, 1 TB |
| Battery | ||
| Capacity | 4700 mAh | 5810 mAh |
| Charging | 25W wired | 90W wired |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 50W wireless |
| Display | ||
| Size | 6.7 inches | 6.73 inches |
| Type | Dynamic AMOLED 2X | LTPO AMOLED |
| Resolution | 2340 x 1080 | 3200 x 1440 |
| Refresh rate | 120Hz | 1-120Hz |
| Brightness (nits) | 1900 | 3200 |
| Processor | ||
| CPU | Deca-core (1x3.1 GHz + 2x2.9 GHz + 3x2.6 GHz + 4x1.95 GHz) | Octa-core (2x4.32 GHz + 6x3.53 GHz) |
| GPU | Xclipse 940 | Adreno 830 |
| Chipset | Exynos 2400e | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite |
| Connectivity | ||
| 5G | ||
| NFC | ||
| USB | USB-C 3.2 | USB-C 3.2 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.4 |
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