Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra vs Xiaomi 14 Pro
A spec-by-spec comparison of the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra and the Xiaomi 14 Pro, taken from their full specification sheets. Green marks the better value in each measured row.
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Head to head
| Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra | Xiaomi 14 Pro | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $899 | $799 |
| Our rating | 9/10 | 9/10 |
| Battery | 5,000 mAh | 4,880 mAh |
| Wired charging | 45W | 120W |
| RAM (max) | 12 GB | 16 GB |
| Storage (max) | 512 GB | 512 GB |
| Screen size | 6.8 in | 6.73 in |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 50 MP |
| Weight (lower is lighter) | 232 g | 223 g |
| Released | Jan 2024 | Nov 2023 |
Summary: Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra is ahead on battery, screen size, main camera. Xiaomi 14 Pro is ahead on wired charging, ram (max), weight (lower is lighter).
★ Which should you buy? Specs are close to an even split here, so Xiaomi 14 Pro is the better buy — the extra cost of the other one isn't matched by a clear spec advantage.
Display
| Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra | Xiaomi 14 Pro | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X, 120Hz, HDR10+, 2600 nits (peak) | LTPO AMOLED, 68B colors, 120Hz, Dolby Vision, HDR10+, 3000 nits (peak) |
| Size | 6.8 inches, 113.3 cm2 (~88.5% screen-to-body ratio) | 6.73 inches, 108.9 cm2 (~89.6% screen-to-body ratio) |
| Resolution | 1440 x 3120 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~505 ppi density) | 1440 x 3200 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~522 ppi density) |
| Protection | Corning Gorilla Armor | Xiaomi Longjing Glass |
Platform
| Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra | Xiaomi 14 Pro | |
|---|---|---|
| OS | Android 14, One UI 6.1 (upgradable to Android 15, One UI 7, with 7 years of OS updates) | Android 14, HyperOS |
| Chipset | Qualcomm SM8650-AC Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 for Galaxy (4 nm) | Qualcomm SM8650-AB Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 (4 nm) |
| CPU | Octa-core (1x3.39 GHz Cortex-X4 & 3x3.1 GHz Cortex-A78 & 2x2.9 GHz Cortex-A76 & 2x2.2 GHz Cortex-A55) | Octa-core (1x3.3 GHz Cortex-X4 & 5x3.2 GHz Cortex-A720 & 2x2.3 GHz Cortex-A520) |
| GPU | Adreno 750 | Adreno 750 |
Memory
| Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra | Xiaomi 14 Pro | |
|---|---|---|
| Card slot | No | No |
| Internal | 256GB 12GB RAM, 512GB 12GB RAM, 1TB 12GB RAM | 256GB 12GB RAM, 512GB 16GB RAM, 1TB 16GB RAM |
| Storage Type | UFS 4.0 | — |
| Type | — | UFS 4.0 |
Main Camera
| Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra | Xiaomi 14 Pro | |
|---|---|---|
| Quad | 200 MP, f/1.7, 24mm (wide), 1/1.3" sensor, 0.6µm, multi-directional PDAF, Laser AF, OIS; 50 MP, f/3.4, 111mm (periscope telephoto), 5x optical zoom, PDAF, OIS; 10 MP, f/2.4, 67mm (telephoto), 3x optical zoom, PDAF, OIS; 12 MP, f/2.2, 13mm, 120˚ (ultrawide), 1/2.55" sensor, 1.4µm, Dual Pixel PDAF, Super Steady video | 50 MP, f/1.4-f/4.0, 23mm (wide), 1/1.31", 1.2µm, dual pixel PDAF, Laser AF, OIS; 50 MP, f/2.0, 75mm (telephoto), PDAF (10cm - ∞), OIS, 3.2x optical zoom; 50 MP, f/2.2, 14mm, 115˚ (ultrawide), AF |
| Features | LED flash, auto-HDR, panorama | Leica lenses, Dual-LED dual-tone flash, HDR, panorama |
| Video | 8K@24/30fps, 4K@30/60/120fps, 1080p@30/60/240fps, 1080p@960fps, HDR10+, stereo sound rec., gyro-EIS | 8K@24fps, 4K@24/30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240/480/960/1920fps, gyro-EIS, OIS, HDR10+, 10-bit LOG |
Selfie Camera
| Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra | Xiaomi 14 Pro | |
|---|---|---|
| Single | 12 MP, f/2.2, 26mm (wide), Dual Pixel PDAF | 32 MP, f/2.0, 22mm (wide), 0.7µm |
| Features | Dual video call, Auto-HDR, HDR10+ | HDR, panorama |
| Video | 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30fps | 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60fps, gyro-EIS |
Battery
| Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra | Xiaomi 14 Pro | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Li-Ion 5000 mAh, non-removable | Li-Po 4880 mAh, non-removable |
| Charging | 45W wired (1-65% in 30 min), 15W wireless (Qi/PMA), 4.5W reverse wireless | 120W wired, PD3.0, QC4, 100% in 18 min (advertised); 50W wireless, 100% in 40 min (advertised); 10W reverse wireless |
Body
| Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra | Xiaomi 14 Pro | |
|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | 162.3 x 79 x 8.6 mm (6.39 x 3.11 x 0.34 in) | 161.4 x 75.3 x 8.5 mm (6.35 x 2.96 x 0.33 in) |
| Weight | 232 g (8.18 oz) or 233 g (8.22 oz) | 223 g (7.87 oz) or 230 g (8.11 oz) |
| Build | Glass front (Corning Gorilla Armor), glass back (Corning Gorilla Armor), titanium frame | Glass front (Longjing Glass), glass back or silicone polymer back, aluminum frame |
| Water & Dust Resistance | IP68 dust/water resistant (up to 1.5m for 30 min) | — |
| Stylus | S Pen, 2.8ms latency | — |
| SIM | — | Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by) |
| Protection | — | IP68 dust/water resistant (up to 1.5m for 30 min) |
Comms
| Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra | Xiaomi 14 Pro | |
|---|---|---|
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e/7, tri-band, Wi-Fi Direct | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e/7, tri-band, Wi-Fi Direct |
| Bluetooth | 5.3, A2DP, LE | 5.4, A2DP, LE, aptX HD, LHDC |
| Positioning | GPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO | GPS (L1+L5), GLONASS (G1), BDS (B1I+B1c+B2a), GALILEO (E1+E5a), QZSS (L1+L5), NavIC (L5) |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| Radio | No | No |
| USB | USB Type-C 3.2, DisplayPort, OTG | USB Type-C 3.2 Gen 2, DisplayPort, OTG |
| Infrared port | — | Yes |
Launch
| Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra | Xiaomi 14 Pro | |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | January 17, 2024 | October 26, 2023 |
| Status | Available. Released January 31, 2024 | Available. Released 2023, November 01 (China); February 25, 2024 (Global) |
Frequently asked questions
Which has the better battery, Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra or Xiaomi 14 Pro?
Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra — 5,000 mAh for the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra versus 4,880 mAh for the Xiaomi 14 Pro.
Which has more RAM, Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra or Xiaomi 14 Pro?
Xiaomi 14 Pro — 12 GB for the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra versus 16 GB for the Xiaomi 14 Pro.
Which is lighter, Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra or Xiaomi 14 Pro?
Xiaomi 14 Pro — 232 g for the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra versus 223 g for the Xiaomi 14 Pro.
Which is newer, Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra or Xiaomi 14 Pro?
Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra — Jan 2024 for the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra versus Nov 2023 for the Xiaomi 14 Pro.
Is the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra or the Xiaomi 14 Pro rated higher?
We rate the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra 9/10 and the Xiaomi 14 Pro 9/10.