Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra vs Xiaomi 17

The Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, while the Xiaomi 17 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $1299 and $709. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 leads — 87/100 vs 74/100 (a 13-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 200 MP vs 50 MP; the Xiaomi 17 is faster in AnTuTu (3,274,157 vs 2,173,453); the Xiaomi 17 is noticeably lighter (191g vs 232g).

The Xiaomi 17 is noticeably better than the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra — the overall rating gap is 13 points.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra
Performance 82
Display 88
Camera 76
Battery 56
Portability 34
Value for money 56
Xiaomi 17
Performance 95
Display 85
Camera 81
Battery 87
Portability 63
Value for money 86
What makes Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra better?
  • Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP

  • Better display (88/100 vs 85/100)
What makes Xiaomi 17 better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3274157 vs 2173453
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3566 vs 2250
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 10162 vs 7200
  • Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 45W
  • Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 15W
  • Lighter: 191g vs 232g
  • Cheaper at launch: $709 vs $1299

  • Higher performance (95/100 vs 82/100)
  • Better camera (81/100 vs 76/100)
  • Longer battery life (87/100 vs 56/100)
  • Better portability (63/100 vs 34/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra vs the Xiaomi 17, the Xiaomi 17 scores 13 points higher (87/100 vs 74/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 leads (95/100 vs 82/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 leads (87/100 vs 56/100). Value score: Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra — 56/100, Xiaomi 17 — 86/100; 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 is a bit better (95/100 vs 82/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra and the Xiaomi 17 are nearly equal (88/100 vs 85/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 is a bit better (81/100 vs 76/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra (87/100 vs 56/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra (63/100 vs 34/100).

Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra: The Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users.
Xiaomi 17: The Xiaomi 17 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.
Specs comparison
Specification Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra Xiaomi 17
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
AnTuTu 2173453 3274157
Geekbench Single 2250 3566
Geekbench Multi 7200 10162
Display 6.8" Dynamic AMOLED 2X 6.3" LTPO AMOLED
Resolution 3088x1440 2656x1200
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 5000 mAh 7000 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
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 151.1×71.8×8.1 mm
Weight 232 g 191 g
Launch price $1299 $709
Camera comparison
Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra
  • Main: 200MP f/f/1.7
  • Ultrawide: 12MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 12MP
76
camera
Xiaomi 17
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.7
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 50MP
81
camera
Display comparison
Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra
  • 6.8" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
  • Resolution: 3088x1440
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
88
display
Xiaomi 17
  • 6.3" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2656x1200
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
85
display
Battery and charging
Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 45W
  • Wireless: 15W
56
battery
Xiaomi 17
  • 7000 mAh
  • NanoReview test: web browsing 15:00 hrs, total 33:58 hrs
  • Wired: 100W
  • Wireless: 50W
87
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra and Xiaomi 17, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3
74/100
2173453 AnTuTu
Xiaomi 17 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
87/100 +33.6%
3274157 AnTuTu

Xiaomi 17 leads Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra by 33.6% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra
$1299
Xiaomi 17
$709

Launch price difference: $590. Xiaomi 17 was $590 cheaper at launch.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 is a bit better (95/100 vs 82/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra and the Xiaomi 17 are nearly equal (88/100 vs 85/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 is a bit better (81/100 vs 76/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra (87/100 vs 56/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra (63/100 vs 34/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra or the Xiaomi 17?

The Xiaomi 17 is noticeably better than the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra — the overall rating gap is 13 points.

What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra and the Xiaomi 17?

The Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 74/100, the Xiaomi 17 — 87/100.

Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra or the Xiaomi 17?

The Xiaomi 17 leads on camera score (81/100 vs 76/100).

Which is more powerful: the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra or the Xiaomi 17?

The Xiaomi 17 leads on performance (95/100 vs 82/100).

Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra over the Xiaomi 17?

The Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Xiaomi 17 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.