Samsung Galaxy S24 vs Xiaomi 14 Ultra
The Verdict
Samsung Galaxy S24 delivers flagship performance at a mid-range price with a compact 6.2-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X display (2600 nits), Exynos 2400 chipset, and versatile camera system featuring a 50MP main sensor with OIS and 3x telephoto. Xiaomi 14 Ultra targets premium enthusiasts with a larger 6.73-inch QHD LTPO AMOLED display (3000 nits), Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, and exceptional imaging prowess via a 1-inch Sony LYT-900 main sensor plus dual 50MP telephoto units (3.2x and 5x). Battery capacity favors Xiaomi significantly (5300mAh vs 4000mAh) with substantially faster charging (90W vs 25W wired). Build quality differs markedly: S24 uses aluminum and Gorilla Glass while Ultra employs premium titanium with eco-leather. For value-conscious users wanting reliable performance and everyday capability, the Galaxy S24 excels. Photography enthusiasts and power users will appreciate Ultra's superior optics, processing power, and charging speed, though at nearly double the price. S24 remains the smarter purchase for most consumers.
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 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
- 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 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 | 167 g | 224 g |
| Material | Aluminum frame, Gorilla Glass Victus 2 | Titanium alloy frame, eco-leather back |
| IP rating | IP68 | IP68 |
| Dimensions | 147.0 x 70.6 x 7.6 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 | 8 GB | 16 GB |
| Storage options | 128 GB, 256 GB, 512 GB | 512 GB, 1 TB |
| Battery | ||
| Capacity | 4000 mAh | 5300 mAh |
| Charging | 25W wired | 90W wired |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 80W wireless |
| Display | ||
| Size | 6.2 inches | 6.73 inches |
| Type | Dynamic AMOLED 2X LTPO | LTPO AMOLED |
| Resolution | 2340 x 1080 | 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 6E | 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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