Samsung Galaxy S24 vs Xiaomi 15 Pro
The Verdict
Samsung's Galaxy S24 delivers refined performance in a compact 6.2-inch package with Gorilla Glass Victus 2 protection and solid 50MP main camera with OIS. Xiaomi's 15 Pro counters with superior specifications across nearly every dimension: larger 6.73-inch LTPO AMOLED display (3200x1440 resolution, 3200 nits brightness), more powerful Snapdragon 8 Elite processor, larger 1-inch type main sensor, 16GB RAM standard, massive 6100mAh battery with 90W charging versus Samsung's modest 4000mAh/25W, and Wi-Fi 7 connectivity. Xiaomi also includes a 50MP telephoto lens with OIS. However, Samsung offers better software polish with One UI 6.1, more compact ergonomics at 167g, and proven long-term support. Battery life dramatically favors Xiaomi due to capacity advantage. Camera versatility slightly edges toward Xiaomi with higher megapixel telephoto and ultrawide options. For power users prioritizing battery longevity, performance, and display quality, Xiaomi 15 Pro represents exceptional value at $100 less. Samsung Galaxy S24 suits those preferring refined design and software experience in a pocket-friendly form factor.
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 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
- 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 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 | 167 g | 213 g |
| Material | Aluminum frame, Gorilla Glass Victus 2 | Aluminum frame, Gorilla Glass Victus 2 |
| IP rating | IP68 | IP68 |
| Dimensions | 147.0 x 70.6 x 7.6 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 | 8 GB | 16 GB |
| Storage options | 128 GB, 256 GB, 512 GB | 256 GB, 512 GB |
| Battery | ||
| Capacity | 4000 mAh | 6100 mAh |
| Charging | 25W wired | 90W wired |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 50W 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 | 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 6E | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.4 |
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