Samsung Galaxy S24+ vs Xiaomi 14 Ultra
The Verdict
Samsung's Galaxy S24+ delivers flagship performance at a more accessible price point with its sharp 6.7-inch Dynamic AMOLED display (2600 nits) and capable Exynos 2400 processor handling everyday tasks smoothly. Its camera system balances versatility with practical OIS stabilization across the main and telephoto lenses. Xiaomi's 14 Ultra commands premium positioning through superior camera hardware,featuring a 1-inch Sony LYT-900 sensor with variable aperture and dual 50MP telephoto options,plus faster 90W wired and 80W wireless charging, larger 5300mAh battery, and Snapdragon 8 Gen 3's superior raw performance. However, the 14 Ultra's 224g weight, thicker 9.2mm profile, and $500 premium create significant compromises for most users. Unless computational photography and charging speed are priorities, the S24+ offers exceptional value with nearly equivalent real-world performance and a more refined, lighter design. Recommendation: Galaxy S24+ for balanced flagship excellence; 14 Ultra only if camera capabilities justify the cost premium.
Who Should Buy
Buy the Samsung Galaxy S24+ if…
- →Upgraded QHD+ display with 2600-nit peak brightness
- →Galaxy AI features like Circle to Search
- →12 GB RAM standard
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 S24+
Pros
- Upgraded QHD+ display with 2600-nit peak brightness
- Galaxy AI features like Circle to Search
- 12 GB RAM standard
- Strong battery life from 4900 mAh cell
- Seven years of software updates
Cons
- Exynos 2400 runs hotter than Snapdragon variants
- No telephoto improvement over S23+
- Heavier than the Pixel 8 Pro alternatives
- 45W charging unchanged
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 S24+ | Xiaomi 14 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Software | Android 14, One UI 6.1 | Android 14, HyperOS |
| Body | ||
| Weight | 196 g | 224 g |
| Material | Aluminum frame, Gorilla Glass Victus 2 | Titanium alloy frame, eco-leather back |
| IP rating | IP68 | IP68 |
| Dimensions | 158.5 x 75.9 x 7.7 mm | 161.4 x 75.3 x 9.2 mm |
| Camera | ||
| Main camera | 50 MP, f/1.8, OIS | 50 MP variable f/1.6-f/4.0, 1-inch Sony LYT-900 |
| Front camera | 12 MP, f/2.2 | 32 MP, f/2.0 |
| Video | 8K@30fps, 4K@60fps | 8K@30fps, 4K@60fps Dolby Vision |
| Telephoto | 10 MP 3x optical | 50 MP 3.2x f/1.8 + 50 MP 5x periscope f/2.5 |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP, f/2.2 | 50 MP, f/1.8, 12mm |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 12 GB | 16 GB |
| Storage options | 256 GB, 512 GB | 512 GB, 1 TB |
| Battery | ||
| Capacity | 4900 mAh | 5300 mAh |
| Charging | 45W wired | 90W wired |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 80W wireless |
| Display | ||
| Size | 6.7 inches | 6.73 inches |
| Type | Dynamic AMOLED 2X LTPO | LTPO AMOLED |
| Resolution | 3120 x 1440 | 3200 x 1440 |
| Refresh rate | 120Hz | 120Hz |
| Brightness (nits) | 2600 | 3000 |
| Processor | ||
| CPU | Deca-core (1x3.2 GHz + 2x2.9 GHz + 3x2.6 GHz + 4x1.95 GHz) | Octa-core (1x3.3 GHz Cortex-X4 + 5x3.2 GHz A720 + 2x2.3 GHz A520) |
| GPU | Xclipse 940 | Adreno 750 |
| Chipset | Exynos 2400 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 |
| Connectivity | ||
| 5G | ||
| NFC | ||
| USB | USB-C 3.2 | USB-C 3.2 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.4 |
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