Samsung Galaxy S24 vs Xiaomi 14 Ultra
56.8Performance63.4
60.7Display67.5
47.3Camera69.5
48.4Battery73.6
94.7Features70.7
5 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy S2414 spec wins — Xiaomi 14 Ultra
InnoReviews verdict
Xiaomi 14 Ultra wins this phone face-off, 68.2 to 57.8, pulling ahead mainly in battery (+25) and camera (+22). 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 71
- 75% higher OS update pledge: 7 years vs 4 years
- 24% lower weight: 167 g vs 220 g
- 17% lower thickness: 7.6 mm vs 9.2 mm
- Has eSIM — the other doesn't
- Lower launch price: $800 vs $1,499
Reasons to pick the Xiaomi 14 Ultra
- Stronger performance score: 63 vs 57
- Stronger display score: 68 vs 61
- Stronger camera score: 70 vs 47
- Stronger battery score: 74 vs 48
- 433% higher Wireless charging: 80 W vs 15 W
Display
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S24 | Xiaomi 14 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.2 ″ | 6.73 ″+9% |
| Panel type | Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X | LTPO AMOLED |
| Resolution | 1080x2340 | 1440x3200 |
| Pixel density | 416 ppi | 522 ppi+25% |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 2,600 nits | 3,000 nits+15% |
| Screen-to-body | 90.5 %+1% | 89.5 % |
Performance
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S24 | Xiaomi 14 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 for Galaxy | Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 |
| AnTuTu 10 | 1,700,000 | 1,900,000+12% |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,200 | 2,240+2% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 6,750 | 7,000+4% |
| RAM (max) | 8 GB | 16 GB+100% |
| Storage options | 128/256/512GB | 256/512GB/1TB |
| Storage type | UFS 3.1/4.0 | UFS 4.0 |
Camera
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S24 | Xiaomi 14 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Main aperture | f/1.8 | f/1.63-4.0 |
| Ultra-wide | 12 MP | 50 MP+317% |
| Telephoto | 10 MP | 50 MP+400% |
| Optical zoom | 3 x | 5 x+67% |
| Max video | 8K@30fps | 8K@30fps |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 32 MP+167% |
| OIS | Yes | Yes |
Battery
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S24 | Xiaomi 14 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 4,000 mAh | 5,000 mAh+25% |
| Wired charging | 25 W | 90 W+260% |
| Wireless charging | 15 W | 80 W+433% |
| Active use endurance | 11 h | 11 h |
Design
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S24 | Xiaomi 14 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 167 g+24% | 220 g |
| Thickness | 7.6 mm+17% | 9.2 mm |
| IP rating | IP68 | IP68 |
| Frame material | Armor Aluminum | Aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S24 | Xiaomi 14 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.4 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| USB | USB-C 3.2 | USB-C 3.2 |
| eSIM | Yes | No |
Software
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S24 | Xiaomi 14 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 14 (One UI 6.1) | Android 14 (HyperOS) |
| OS update pledge | 7 years+75% | 4 years |
Audio
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S24 | Xiaomi 14 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |
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