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Samsung Galaxy S24 vs Xiaomi 15 Ultra

Samsung Galaxy S24
57.8Inno Score
VS
WINNER
Xiaomi 15 Ultra

Xiaomi

Xiaomi 15 Ultra

$1,499

75.9Inno Score
56.8Performance79.1
60.7Display69.1
47.3Camera73.2
48.4Battery79
94.7Features78.7
4 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy S2415 spec wins — Xiaomi 15 Ultra

InnoReviews verdict

Xiaomi 15 Ultra wins this phone face-off, 75.9 to 57.8, pulling ahead mainly in battery (+31) and camera (+26). 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
  • 26% lower weight: 167 g vs 226 g
  • 19% lower thickness: 7.6 mm vs 9.4 mm
  • Lower launch price: $800 vs $1,499

Reasons to pick the Xiaomi 15 Ultra

  • Stronger performance score: 79 vs 57
  • Stronger display score: 69 vs 61
  • Stronger camera score: 73 vs 47
  • Stronger battery score: 79 vs 48
  • 1900% higher telephoto: 200 MP vs 10 MP

Display

Display comparison: Samsung Galaxy S24 versus Xiaomi 15 Ultra
SpecSamsung Galaxy S24Xiaomi 15 Ultra
Screen size6.2 ″6.73 ″+9%
Panel typeDynamic LTPO AMOLED 2XLTPO AMOLED
Resolution1080x23401440x3200
Pixel density416 ppi522 ppi+25%
Refresh rate120 Hz120 Hz
Peak brightness2,600 nits3,200 nits+23%
Screen-to-body90.5 %+1%90 %

Performance

Performance comparison: Samsung Galaxy S24 versus Xiaomi 15 Ultra
SpecSamsung Galaxy S24Xiaomi 15 Ultra
ChipsetSnapdragon 8 Gen 3 for GalaxySnapdragon 8 Elite
AnTuTu 101,700,0002,650,000+56%
Geekbench 6 (single)2,2003,050+39%
Geekbench 6 (multi)6,7509,600+42%
RAM (max)8 GB16 GB+100%
Storage options128/256/512GB256/512GB/1TB
Storage typeUFS 3.1/4.0UFS 4.1

Camera

Camera comparison: Samsung Galaxy S24 versus Xiaomi 15 Ultra
SpecSamsung Galaxy S24Xiaomi 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 S24Xiaomi 15 Ultra
Capacity4,000 mAh5,410 mAh+35%
Wired charging25 W90 W+260%
Wireless charging15 W80 W+433%
Active use endurance11 h12 h+9%

Design

Design comparison: Samsung Galaxy S24 versus Xiaomi 15 Ultra
SpecSamsung Galaxy S24Xiaomi 15 Ultra
Weight167 g+26%226 g
Thickness7.6 mm+19%9.4 mm
IP ratingIP68IP68
Frame materialArmor AluminumAluminum

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: Samsung Galaxy S24 versus Xiaomi 15 Ultra
SpecSamsung Galaxy S24Xiaomi 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 S24Xiaomi 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 S24Xiaomi 15 Ultra
Stereo speakersYesYes
3.5mm jackNoNo

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