Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra vs Xiaomi 15 Pro
The Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, while the Xiaomi 15 Pro (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; launch prices were $1299 and $771. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 15 Pro leads — 83/100 vs 74/100 (a 9-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 15 Pro has the bigger battery (6100 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 200 MP vs 50 MP; the Xiaomi 15 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (2,995,695 vs 2,201,149); the Xiaomi 15 Pro is noticeably lighter (213g vs 232g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra
Xiaomi 15 Pro
What makes Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra better?
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Overall rating 74/100
What makes Xiaomi 15 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 2995695 vs 2201149
- Better Geekbench Single: 2798 vs 2250
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10104 vs 7200
- Bigger battery: 6100 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 45W
- Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 15W
- Lighter: 213g vs 232g
- Cheaper at launch: $771 vs $1299
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 82/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 76/100)
- Longer battery life (80/100 vs 56/100)
- Better display (90/100 vs 88/100)
- Better portability (46/100 vs 34/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra vs the Xiaomi 15 Pro, the Xiaomi 15 Pro scores 9 points higher (83/100 vs 74/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 15 Pro leads (80/100 vs 56/100). Value score: Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra — 58/100, Xiaomi 15 Pro — 80/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 15 Pro is a bit better (91/100 vs 82/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 15 Pro and the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra are nearly equal (90/100 vs 88/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 15 Pro and the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra are nearly equal (78/100 vs 76/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 15 Pro notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra (80/100 vs 56/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 15 Pro is a bit better (46/100 vs 34/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra | Xiaomi 15 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 2201149 | 2995695 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2250 | 2798 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 7200 | 10104 | |
| Display | 6.8" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | 6.7" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 3088x1440 | 3200x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 6100 mAh | |
| Charging | 45W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 50W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 144 | — | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 14 / One UI 6.1 | Android 15 / HyperOS 2 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2600 nits | 3200 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 162.3×79.0×8.6 mm | 161.3×75.3×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 232 g | 213 g | |
| Launch price | $1299 | $771 |
Camera comparison
Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 12MP
Xiaomi 15 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra
- 6.8" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 3088x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 15 Pro
- 6.7" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 3200x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- Wireless: 15W
Xiaomi 15 Pro
- 6100 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra and Xiaomi 15 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 15 Pro leads Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra by 26.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $528. Xiaomi 15 Pro was $528 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 15 Pro is a bit better (91/100 vs 82/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 15 Pro and the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra are nearly equal (90/100 vs 88/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 15 Pro and the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra are nearly equal (78/100 vs 76/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 15 Pro notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra (80/100 vs 56/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 15 Pro is a bit better (46/100 vs 34/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra or the Xiaomi 15 Pro?
The Xiaomi 15 Pro edges out the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra by just 9 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra and the Xiaomi 15 Pro?
The Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 74/100, the Xiaomi 15 Pro — 83/100.
Which is more powerful: the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra or the Xiaomi 15 Pro?
The Xiaomi 15 Pro leads on performance (91/100 vs 82/100).
Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra over the Xiaomi 15 Pro?
The Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Xiaomi 15 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.