Xiaomi 14 Ultra vs Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra: Heavy Is the Ultra Crown
Introwhen It Comes to Smartphones, the Word "Ultra" Currently Describes Devices That Occupy the Utmost Top of the Food Chain. Today, We're Comparing Two Phones...
Intro
These two have a lot in common, and if you compare the specs side by side, you will definitely see some matches. Specswise, both the Xiaomi 14 Ultra and the Galaxy S24 Ultra come with top notch hardware, and the main difference lies in the design of the phones.
The Galaxy S24 Ultra is, of course, very easy to get in the US, both through all the major carriers and also unlocked and contract-free, while the Xiaomi 14 Ultra is technically available globally, but you will need to put in some extra effort in order to get one. As far as prices go, the Xiaomi 14 Ultra comes in at a whopping 1,499 euros (more than $1,600), while the Galaxy S24 Ultra starts at $1,299.99.Xiaomi 14 Ultra vs Galaxy S24 Ultra differences explained:
| Xiaomi 14 Ultra | Galaxy S24 Ultra |
|---|---|
| A tad more compact and lightweight | Larger and heavier but not by much |
| Slightly smaller 6.73-inch display, but brighter and crisper | Bigger 6.8-inch screen, same resolution, a little less pixels per inch |
| Four 50MP cameras, two telephoto cameras with similar zoom levels, the ultrawide has larger field of view | Four cameras, with a 200MP sensor under the main one, two telephotos, and a ultrawide |
| More memory in the top tier version (16GB/1TB) | Less memory in the top tier version (12GB/1TB) |
| 32MP selfie camera | 12MP selfie camera |
| Same battery size (5,000mAh) but faster wired charging (90W) | Same battery size (5,000mAh) but slower wired charging (45W) |
| Four years of major OS updates | Seven years of major OS updates |
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Design and Display Quality
Flat vs curvy
The Galaxy S24 Ultra is flatter and much more squarish than the Xiaomi 14 Ultra, and it feels very wide in the hand. The Xiaomi, on the other hand, thanks to its rounded corners and slightly curved back and front, feels more compact in the hand.
The most noticeable difference, though, is the huge circular camera bump on the back of the Xiaomi 14 Ultra. It follows Xiaomi's design philosophy from previous iterations of the model and also goes well with the camera accessory, but the Galaxy S24 Ultra looks more stylish with its separate camera cutouts. Both phones sport IP68 water and dust protection, and both phones offer a titanium frame (it's a special edition model for the Xiaomi 14 Ultra; the regular model uses aluminum).
Both phones sport LTPO panels that can dynamically switch between 1 and 120 Hz refresh rates (with everything in between), and both can output some impressive brightness numbers. On paper, the Xiaomi can do 3,000 nits of peak brightness, while the Galaxy lists 2,600. During our lab tests, we weren't able to push the Xiaomi past the 1,000 nit mark but overall, both phones look very bright subjectively, and display colors pretty accurately.
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Both phones use an under-display fingerprint sensor for biometrics, coupled with a face unlock option. As far as we can tell, the Galaxy S24 Ultra is a tad faster when unlocking thanks to the ultrasonic tech. The Xiaomi is no slouch either, so biometrics are not a deciding factor when choosing between these two.
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