Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra vs Xiaomi 17 Pro
The Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, while the Xiaomi 17 Pro (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $1299 and $825. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Pro leads — 86/100 vs 74/100 (a 12-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Pro has the bigger battery (6300 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 200 MP vs 50 MP; the Xiaomi 17 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,569,354 vs 2,173,453); the Xiaomi 17 Pro is noticeably lighter (192g vs 232g).
Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra
Xiaomi 17 Pro
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Better display (88/100 vs 85/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3569354 vs 2173453
- Better Geekbench Single: 3310 vs 2250
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10070 vs 7200
- Bigger battery: 6300 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 45W
- Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 15W
- Lighter: 192g vs 232g
- Cheaper at launch: $825 vs $1299
- Higher performance (95/100 vs 82/100)
- Better camera (81/100 vs 76/100)
- Longer battery life (84/100 vs 56/100)
- Better portability (64/100 vs 34/100)
Comparing the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra vs the Xiaomi 17 Pro, the Xiaomi 17 Pro scores 12 points higher (86/100 vs 74/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro leads (95/100 vs 82/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro leads (84/100 vs 56/100). Value score: Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra — 56/100, Xiaomi 17 Pro — 84/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro is a bit better (95/100 vs 82/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra and the Xiaomi 17 Pro are nearly equal (88/100 vs 85/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro is a bit better (81/100 vs 76/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra (84/100 vs 56/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra (64/100 vs 34/100).
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra | Xiaomi 17 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 2173453 | 3569354 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2250 | 3310 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 7200 | 10070 | |
| Display | 6.8" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | 6.3" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 3088x1440 | 2656x1220 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 6300 mAh | |
| Charging | 45W | 100W | |
| 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 | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 14 / One UI 6.1 | Android 16 / HyperOS 3 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2600 nits | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 162.3×79.0×8.6 mm | 151.1×71.8×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 232 g | 192 g | |
| Launch price | $1299 | $825 |
Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra
- Main: 200MP f/f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 12MP
Xiaomi 17 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra
- 6.8" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 3088x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 17 Pro
- 6.3" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2656x1220
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- Wireless: 15W
Xiaomi 17 Pro
- 6300 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
We compared Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra and Xiaomi 17 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 Pro leads Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra by 39.1% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $474. Xiaomi 17 Pro was $474 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro is a bit better (95/100 vs 82/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra and the Xiaomi 17 Pro are nearly equal (88/100 vs 85/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro is a bit better (81/100 vs 76/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra (84/100 vs 56/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra (64/100 vs 34/100).
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra or the Xiaomi 17 Pro?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro is noticeably better than the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra — the overall rating gap is 12 points.
What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra and the Xiaomi 17 Pro?
The Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 74/100, the Xiaomi 17 Pro — 86/100.
Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra or the Xiaomi 17 Pro?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro leads on camera score (81/100 vs 76/100).
Which is more powerful: the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra or the Xiaomi 17 Pro?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro leads on performance (95/100 vs 82/100).
Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra over the Xiaomi 17 Pro?
The Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Xiaomi 17 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.