This article explores the strengths and weaknesses of two giant smartphone competitors: the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra and the Xiaomi 14 Ultra. Both phones boast high-end features, but they cater to slightly different preferences.
Design:
- Galaxy S24 Ultra: Flat display, sharp corners, separate camera cutouts, titanium frame, glass back.
- Xiaomi 14 Ultra: Curved display, rounded corners, large centered camera module, aluminum frame (global), eco leather back.
Display:
- Both have similar display sizes (around 6.7-inch) and resolutions (QHD+).
- Galaxy S24 Ultra: Flat AMOLED 2X display, 120Hz refresh rate, 2600 nits peak brightness, Gorilla Glass protection (better for reflections).
- Xiaomi 14 Ultra: Curved LTPO AMOLED display, 120Hz refresh rate, 3000 nits peak brightness, Xiaomi Shield Glass protection.
Performance:
- Both phones come with the latest Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 processor and deliver excellent performance for everyday tasks and gaming.
- Xiaomi 14 Ultra boasts 16GB of RAM compared to Galaxy S24 Ultra’s 12GB.
Battery:
- Both have 5000mAh batteries, but Galaxy S24 Ultra offers slightly longer battery life.
- Xiaomi 14 Ultra dominates in charging speed with 90W wired charging compared to Galaxy S24 Ultra’s 45W. Xiaomi also includes a charger in the box.
Cameras:
- Galaxy S24 Ultra: 200MP main sensor, 12MP ultrawide, 10MP & 50MP telephoto lenses (3x & 5x zoom).
- Xiaomi 14 Ultra: 50MP main sensor with Leica lenses, 50MP ultrawide, triple 50MP telephoto lenses (regular, 3.2x & 5x zoom).
- Xiaomi 14 Ultra excels in low-light photography with well-balanced and detailed images.
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Other Features:
- Both phones lack a 3.5mm headphone jack.
- Galaxy S24 Ultra features an S Pen stylus.
- Xiaomi 14 Ultra offers Bluetooth 5.4 connectivity compared to Galaxy S24 Ultra’s Bluetooth 5.3.
Conclusion:
The choice depends on your priorities. Galaxy S24 Ultra offers a longer battery life, a brighter display with better reflection handling, and the S Pen. Xiaomi 14 Ultra wins in camera performance, especially in low-light, boasts faster charging with a charger included, and has the latest Bluetooth standard.
