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Samsung Galaxy S24+ vs Xiaomi 15 Ultra

Samsung Galaxy S24+

Samsung

Samsung Galaxy S24+

$1,000

62.7Inno Score
VS
WINNER
Xiaomi 15 Ultra

Xiaomi

Xiaomi 15 Ultra

$1,499

75.9Inno Score
60.1Performance79.1
66.7Display69.1
47.3Camera73.2
62.3Battery79
94.7Features78.7
4 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy S24+14 spec wins — Xiaomi 15 Ultra

InnoReviews verdict

Xiaomi 15 Ultra wins this phone face-off, 75.9 to 62.7, pulling ahead mainly in camera (+26) and performance (+19). Samsung Galaxy S24+ still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.

Key differences

Reasons to pick the Samsung Galaxy S24+

  • Stronger features score: 95 vs 79
  • 75% higher OS update pledge: 7 years vs 4 years
  • 18% lower thickness: 7.7 mm vs 9.4 mm
  • 13% lower weight: 196 g vs 226 g
  • Lower launch price: $1,000 vs $1,499

Reasons to pick the Xiaomi 15 Ultra

  • Stronger performance score: 79 vs 60
  • Stronger camera score: 73 vs 47
  • Stronger battery score: 79 vs 62
  • 1900% higher telephoto: 200 MP vs 10 MP
  • 433% higher Wireless charging: 80 W vs 15 W

Display

Display comparison: Samsung Galaxy S24+ versus Xiaomi 15 Ultra
SpecSamsung Galaxy S24+Xiaomi 15 Ultra
Screen size6.7 ″6.73 ″
Panel typeDynamic LTPO AMOLED 2XLTPO AMOLED
Resolution1440x31201440x3200
Pixel density513 ppi522 ppi+2%
Refresh rate120 Hz120 Hz
Peak brightness2,600 nits3,200 nits+23%
Screen-to-body91.6 %+2%90 %

Performance

Performance comparison: Samsung Galaxy S24+ versus Xiaomi 15 Ultra
SpecSamsung Galaxy S24+Xiaomi 15 Ultra
ChipsetSnapdragon 8 Gen 3 for GalaxySnapdragon 8 Elite
AnTuTu 101,750,0002,650,000+51%
Geekbench 6 (single)2,2503,050+36%
Geekbench 6 (multi)6,9009,600+39%
RAM (max)12 GB16 GB+33%
Storage options256/512GB256/512GB/1TB
Storage typeUFS 4.0UFS 4.1

Camera

Camera comparison: Samsung Galaxy S24+ versus Xiaomi 15 Ultra
SpecSamsung Galaxy S24+Xiaomi 15 Ultra
Main camera50 MP50 MP
Main aperturef/1.8f/1.63
Ultra-wide12 MP50 MP+317%
Telephoto10 MP200 MP+1900%
Optical zoom3 x4.3 x+43%
Max video8K@30fps8K@30fps
Front camera12 MP32 MP+167%
OISYesYes

Battery

Battery comparison: Samsung Galaxy S24+ versus Xiaomi 15 Ultra
SpecSamsung Galaxy S24+Xiaomi 15 Ultra
Capacity4,900 mAh5,410 mAh+10%
Wired charging45 W90 W+100%
Wireless charging15 W80 W+433%
Active use endurance12 h12 h

Design

Design comparison: Samsung Galaxy S24+ versus Xiaomi 15 Ultra
SpecSamsung Galaxy S24+Xiaomi 15 Ultra
Weight196 g+13%226 g
Thickness7.7 mm+18%9.4 mm
IP ratingIP68IP68
Frame materialArmor AluminumAluminum

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: Samsung Galaxy S24+ versus Xiaomi 15 Ultra
SpecSamsung Galaxy S24+Xiaomi 15 Ultra
5GYesYes
Wi-FiWi-Fi 6EWi-Fi 7
Bluetooth5.36.0
NFCYesYes
USBUSB-C 3.2USB-C 3.2
eSIMYesYes

Software

Software comparison: Samsung Galaxy S24+ versus Xiaomi 15 Ultra
SpecSamsung Galaxy S24+Xiaomi 15 Ultra
OS at launchAndroid 14 (One UI 6.1)Android 15 (HyperOS 2)
OS update pledge7 years+75%4 years

Audio

Audio comparison: Samsung Galaxy S24+ versus Xiaomi 15 Ultra
SpecSamsung Galaxy S24+Xiaomi 15 Ultra
Stereo speakersYesYes
3.5mm jackNoNo

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