Samsung Galaxy S24+ vs Xiaomi 15 Pro
The Verdict
Samsung's Galaxy S24+ delivers a refined flagship experience with its excellent 2600-nit AMOLED display, Exynos 2400 processor, and versatile camera system featuring a solid 3x telephoto. However, Xiaomi's 15 Pro emerges as the superior value proposition at $300 less, boasting a larger 6100mAh battery with 90W charging versus Samsung's 4900mAh with 45W, a brighter 3200-nit display, and the faster Snapdragon 8 Elite chipset. The Xiaomi's 1-inch main sensor and 50MP telephoto with OIS provide competitive imaging capabilities, while its 50W wireless charging and 16GB RAM offer tangible advantages. Build quality and IP68 ratings match across both devices. For performance-per-dollar and battery longevity, Xiaomi 15 Pro wins decisively, though Samsung maintains an edge in software polish and display color accuracy. Choose the Xiaomi for best value; select Samsung only if you prefer One UI's refinement over raw specs.
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 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 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 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 S24+ | Xiaomi 15 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Software | Android 14, One UI 6.1 | Android 15 (HyperOS 2) |
| Body | ||
| Weight | 196 g | 213 g |
| Material | Aluminum frame, Gorilla Glass Victus 2 | Aluminum frame, Gorilla Glass Victus 2 |
| IP rating | IP68 | IP68 |
| Dimensions | 158.5 x 75.9 x 7.7 mm | 161.3 x 75.0 x 8.35 mm |
| Camera | ||
| Main camera | 50 MP, f/1.8, OIS | 50 MP, f/1.44, OIS (1-inch type sensor) |
| Front camera | 12 MP, f/2.2 | 32 MP, f/2.0 |
| Video | 8K@30fps, 4K@60fps | 8K@24fps, 4K@60fps |
| Telephoto | 10 MP 3x optical | 50 MP, f/2.5, 3x optical zoom, OIS |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP, f/2.2 | 50 MP, f/2.2, 115-degree |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 12 GB | 16 GB |
| Storage options | 256 GB, 512 GB | 256 GB, 512 GB |
| Battery | ||
| Capacity | 4900 mAh | 6100 mAh |
| Charging | 45W wired | 90W wired |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 50W 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 | 1-120Hz |
| Brightness (nits) | 2600 | 3200 |
| Processor | ||
| CPU | Deca-core (1x3.2 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 2400 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite |
| 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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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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