Samsung Galaxy S24+ vs Xiaomi 15 Ultra
The Verdict
Both flagship phones deliver premium experiences at nearly identical prices, but with different strengths. Samsung's Galaxy S24+ excels with its lighter build (196g vs 229g), superior display brightness (2600 nits), and refined One UI software ecosystem. Xiaomi's 15 Ultra counters with a significantly larger battery (5810mAh), faster charging (90W wired/50W wireless), and exceptional camera hardware—particularly the 1-inch sensor main camera and 200MP 5x periscope telephoto. Performance-wise, Snapdragon 8 Elite edges out Exynos 2400 in raw power. For photography enthusiasts prioritizing zoom versatility and battery longevity, the Xiaomi excels. Camera purists favoring computational photography and those preferring lighter, more compact devices should choose Samsung. The price point makes this genuinely competitive rather than a clear victor.
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 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+
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 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+ | Xiaomi 15 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Software | Android 14, One UI 6.1 | Android 15 (HyperOS 2) |
| Body | ||
| Weight | 196 g | 229 g |
| Material | Aluminum frame, Gorilla Glass Victus 2 | Titanium frame, Gorilla Glass Victus 2 |
| IP rating | IP68 | IP68 |
| Dimensions | 158.5 x 75.9 x 7.7 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 | 12 MP, f/2.2 | 32 MP, f/2.0 |
| Video | 8K@30fps, 4K@60fps | 8K@30fps, 4K@120fps |
| Telephoto | 10 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 | 12 GB | 16 GB |
| Storage options | 256 GB, 512 GB | 256 GB, 512 GB, 1 TB |
| Battery | ||
| Capacity | 4900 mAh | 5810 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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