Samsung Galaxy S24 vs Xiaomi 11T Pro
The Verdict
Samsung Galaxy S24 and Xiaomi 11T Pro target different priorities within the $650-$800 range. Samsung's flagship delivers superior display quality with 2600 nits peak brightness versus Xiaomi's 1000 nits, paired with the newer Exynos 2400 processor and Android 14 with guaranteed updates. The 6.2-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X screen feels more premium than the larger 6.67-inch AMOLED panel. Camera systems diverge meaningfully: S24 excels with a dedicated 3x telephoto lens and OIS across multiple sensors, while 11T Pro boasts a 108MP main sensor with macro capability but lacks zoom reach. Battery represents Xiaomi's strongest advantage, offering 5000mAh capacity with absurdly fast 120W charging versus S24's 4000mAh with 25W wired charging. S24 includes 15W wireless charging and IP68 water resistance; 11T Pro only provides IP53 dust/splash resistance. The Galaxy S24 feels like the more cohesive modern flagship with better software support and longevity, while 11T Pro appeals to users prioritizing battery endurance and raw megapixel count. Given S24's $799 price point versus 11T Pro's $649 position, the Samsung justifies its premium through superior displays, processing power, and future-proofing.
Who Should Buy
Buy the Samsung Galaxy S24 if…
- →Compact form factor with flagship features
- →Galaxy AI suite including live translate
- →Bright 2600-nit AMOLED display
Buy the Xiaomi 11T Pro if…
- →120W HyperCharge fills 5000 mAh in 17 minutes
- →108 MP main camera with good detail
- →Snapdragon 888 flagship performance
Category Scores
Pros & Cons
Samsung Galaxy S24
Pros
- Compact form factor with flagship features
- Galaxy AI suite including live translate
- Bright 2600-nit AMOLED display
- Seven years of software updates
- IP68 dust and water resistance
Cons
- Only 8 GB RAM
- Slow 25W charging
- Wi-Fi 6E instead of Wi-Fi 7
- Smaller battery than rivals
Xiaomi 11T Pro
Pros
- 120W HyperCharge fills 5000 mAh in 17 minutes
- 108 MP main camera with good detail
- Snapdragon 888 flagship performance
- Harman Kardon stereo speakers
- Competitive pricing at $649
Cons
- Weak 8 MP ultrawide camera
- No wireless charging
- No telephoto camera
- Snapdragon 888 heating
- MIUI bloatware and ads
Full Specifications
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S24 | Xiaomi 11T Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Software | Android 14, One UI 6.1 | Android 11, MIUI 12.5 |
| Body | ||
| Weight | 167 g | 204 g |
| Material | Aluminum frame, Gorilla Glass Victus 2 | Aluminum frame, Gorilla Glass Victus |
| IP rating | IP68 | IP53 |
| Dimensions | 147.0 x 70.6 x 7.6 mm | 164.1 x 76.9 x 8.8 mm |
| Camera | ||
| Main camera | 50 MP, f/1.8, OIS | 108 MP, f/1.75, OIS |
| Front camera | 12 MP, f/2.2 | 16 MP, f/2.45 |
| Video | 8K@30fps, 4K@60fps | 8K@30fps, 4K@60fps |
| Telephoto | 10 MP 3x optical | — |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP, f/2.2 | 8 MP, f/2.2 |
| Macro | — | 5 MP, f/2.4 |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| Storage options | 128 GB, 256 GB, 512 GB | 128 GB, 256 GB |
| Battery | ||
| Capacity | 4000 mAh | 5000 mAh |
| Charging | 25W wired | 120W wired |
| Wireless charging | 15W | No |
| Display | ||
| Size | 6.2 inches | 6.67 inches |
| Type | Dynamic AMOLED 2X LTPO | AMOLED |
| Resolution | 2340 x 1080 | 2400 x 1080 |
| Refresh rate | 120Hz | 120Hz |
| Brightness (nits) | 2600 | 1000 |
| Processor | ||
| CPU | Deca-core (1x3.2 GHz + 2x2.9 GHz + 3x2.6 GHz + 4x1.95 GHz) | Octa-core (1x2.84 GHz + 3x2.42 GHz + 4x1.8 GHz) |
| GPU | Xclipse 940 | Adreno 660 |
| Chipset | Exynos 2400 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 |
| Connectivity | ||
| 5G | ||
| NFC | ||
| USB | USB-C 3.2 | USB-C 2.0 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.2 |
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