Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra vs Xiaomi Xiaomi 14 Ultra

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Galaxy S24 Ultra compared with Xiaomi 14 Ultra
SamsungGalaxy S24 UltraXiaomiXiaomi 14 Ultra
Overview
ReleasedJanuary 2024February 2024
Display
Screen size6.8″6.73″
Resolution3120 × 14403200 × 1440 (better)
Sharpness505 pixels per inch521 pixels per inch (better)
PanelLTPO OLEDLTPO OLED
Refresh rate120 Hz120 Hz
Peak brightness2,600 nits3,000 nits (better)
Display typeDynamic AMOLED 2X, Quad HD+, 16M colours; Super Smooth 120 Hz refresh rate (1–120 Hz); 6.8 inches both as a full rectangle and accounting for rounded cornersAll Around Liquid Display; WQHD+ AMOLED, Xiaomi-custom C8 panel and LTPO AdaptiveSync Pro
Pixel density–522 ppi
Brightness detailUp to 2,600 nits peak; 5,000,000:1 contrast ratio; VDE-certified 100% Mobile Color Volume in DCI-P31,000 nits HBM typical; 3,000 nits peak
Screen protectionCorning Gorilla Armor, with up to 75% less reflectionXiaomi Shield Glass
Display featuresVision booster1–120 Hz dynamic refresh; touch sampling up to 240 Hz; Dolby Vision, HDR10+, UltraHDR, DCI-P3, TrueColor, DC dimming and 1,920 Hz PWM dimming
Performance
ChipSnapdragon 8 Gen 3 for GalaxySnapdragon 8 Gen 3
Memory12 GB16 GB (better)
Storage256 GB, 512 GB, 1 TB (better)512 GB
CPUOcta-core (3.39 GHz, 3.1 GHz, 2.9 GHz, 2.2 GHz)Eight cores; 1× X4-based up to 3.3 GHz, 3× A720-based up to 3.2 GHz, 2× A720-based up to 3.0 GHz and 2× A520-based up to 2.3 GHz
GPU–Qualcomm Adreno GPU
Storage type–LPDDR5X 8,533 Mbps RAM and UFS 4.0 storage; UK configuration 16 GB + 512 GB
CoolingVapour chamber 1.9 times larger than the S23 Ultra'sXiaomi Dual-Channel IceLoop system
Cameras
Main camera200 MP (better)50 MP
Ultra wide camera12 MP50 MP
Telephoto camera50 MP50 MP
Optical zoom5×5×
Front camera12 MP32 MP (better)
Main camera200 MP wide, F1.7, 85° field of view, OIS, autofocusLeica LYT-900, 50 MP, one-inch sensor, 3.2 µm four-in-one pixels, 23 mm equivalent, f/1.63–f/4.0 stepless variable aperture, 8P lens, ALD coating, autofocus and OIS
Ultra wide camera12 MP, F2.2, 120° field of viewLeica IMX858, 50 MP, 12 mm equivalent, f/1.8, 122° field of view, 7P lens and autofocus; 5 cm macro focus
Telephoto camera50 MP, F3.4, 22° field of view, OIS, 5x optical zoomLeica IMX858 floating telephoto, 50 MP, 75 mm equivalent, f/1.8, 6P lens, autofocus and OIS; 10 cm macro focus
Second telephoto camera10 MP, F2.4, 36° field of view, OIS, 3x optical zoomLeica IMX858 periscope, 50 MP, 120 mm equivalent, f/2.5, autofocus and OIS; 30 cm macro focus
Front camera12 MP, F2.2, 80° field of view, autofocus32 MP, f/2.0, 1/3.14-inch sensor and 90° field of view
Zoom3x and 5x optical zoom; 2x and 10x optical-quality zoom (Adaptive Pixel sensor); digital zoom up to 100x3.2× and 5× optical telephoto cameras (TechAdvisor); maker specifies 75 mm and 120 mm equivalent focal lengths and digital zoom up to 120×
Video recordingUp to 8K (7680 × 4320) at 30 fps; slow motion at 240 fps (FHD) and 120 fps (UHD)8K at 30 fps; 4K at 24, 30, 60 or 120 fps; Dolby Vision up to 4K 60 fps; HDR up to 4K 30 fps; LOG recording and Director mode
Front video–4K or 1080p at 30 or 60 fps; Dolby Vision up to 4K 30 fps; electronic stabilisation
Camera featuresProVisual Engine; Quad Tele System; Nightography; Super HDR; Generative Edit; Instant Slow-moLeica Authentic and Vibrant styles; Master-lens portrait system; Xiaomi ProFocus; Lightning Burst; DNG, HEIF and JPEG; UltraRAW up to 16-bit data collection
Battery and charging
Battery5,000 mAh5,000 mAh
Video playback (maker's claim)Up to 30 hours–
Wired chargingUp to 45 WUp to 90 W (better)
Wireless chargingYes (wattage not published)Up to 80 W
Battery life detail5,000 mAh typical, 4,855 mAh rated; up to 28 hours of internet use (Wi-Fi) and 95 hours of audio playback5,000 mAh typical UK battery; Xiaomi Surge charging and battery management chipsets
Wired chargingUp to 65% in around 30 minutes with a 45 W adapter (sold separately) and 5 A USB-C cable; compatible with PD90 W HyperCharge; maker claims 33 minutes to full in Boost mode under laboratory conditions
Wireless chargingFast Wireless Charging 2.0 (WPC)80 W wireless HyperCharge; maker claims 46 minutes to full in Boost mode under laboratory conditions; wireless charger sold separately
Charges other devicesWireless PowerShareReverse wireless charging; maker UK table does not publish wattage
Design
TypeStandardStandard
Weight232 g219.8 g (better)
Thickness8.6 mm (better)9.2 mm
Height × width162.3 × 79 mm161.4 × 75.3 mm
Water and dust resistanceIP68IP68
StylusYes–
MaterialsTitanium frame (not the volume and side keys), the first on a Galaxy phone6M42 aluminium frame, Xiaomi Shield Glass and vegan leather rear
ColoursTitanium Grey, Titanium Black, Titanium Violet, Titanium Yellow; Titanium Blue, Titanium Green and Titanium Orange (online only)Black and White (UK)
Water resistance detailIP68, tested for submersion in up to 1.5 m of fresh water for up to 30 minutes; not advised for beach or pool useIP68; maker tests static fresh water up to 1.5 m for 30 minutes with water/device temperature difference at most 5 K
BiometricsFingerprint sensorIn-screen fingerprint sensor and AI face unlock
SensorsAccelerometer, barometer, fingerprint sensor, gyro sensor, geomagnetic sensor, Hall sensor, light sensor, proximity sensorProximity, ambient light, accelerometer, gyroscope, compass, infrared blaster, barometer, flicker sensor, X-axis linear vibration motor and laser autofocus
SpeakersStereo speakersStereo speakers; Dolby Atmos; Hi-Res and Hi-Res Audio Wireless certification
Microphones–Four-microphone array
Software
Operating systemAndroidAndroid
Software at launchOne UI 6.1 (Android 14)Xiaomi HyperOS based on Android 14 (TechAdvisor; UK maker table names HyperOS without an Android version)
In the box–Phone, power adapter, USB-C cable, SIM ejector, protective case, quick start guide, warranty card and safety information; maker notes regional differences
Software updatesSeven generations of OS upgrades and seven years of security updates; security updates until 31 January 2031 (UK)–
AI featuresGalaxy AI, including Live Translate, Interpreter, Note Assist, Transcript Assist and Generative Edit; Circle to Search with Google–
Connectivity
Mobile network5G Sub6 (FDD, TDD, SDL); 4G LTE (FDD, TDD); 3G WCDMA; 2G GSM5G and 4G; 4×4 MIMO
SIMTwo nano-SIMs, nano-SIM and eSIM, or dual eSIMDual nano-SIM; availability depends on region
Wi-FiWi-Fi 7 (802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be), 2.4, 5 and 6 GHz, EHT320, MIMO, 4096-QAMWi-Fi 7 capable; FastConnect 7800, 2×2 MIMO and Multi-Link Operation. Standards and bands depend on regional availability and network support, with features potentially enabled by OTA.
BluetoothBluetooth 5.3Bluetooth 5.4, dual Bluetooth; SBC, AAC, aptX, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive, LDAC and LHDC 5.0
Ultra WidebandYes–
NFCYesYes
USBUSB Type-C, USB 3.2 Gen 1USB-C, USB 3.2 Gen 2
PositioningGPS, Glonass, Beidou, Galileo, QZSSGPS L1/L5, Galileo E1/E5a, GLONASS, BeiDou and NavIC L5; assisted GPS

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