In this article, we compare two Ultra devices in the Android smartphone industry to see which one is the best. Both devices in this article are among the best you can get when purchasing a new Android smartphone. Even though they are the best in their class, both these devices are different from each other, so they need to be compared in detail.

As these two Ultra devices face off, we will compare their designs, performance, displays, batteries, cameras and more. If you are thinking of buying a new Android device and money is not a deterrent, you should read this article. To begin with, let’s look at the prices of these devices before moving on to other details.

Xiaomi 14 Ultra and Galaxy S24 Ultra: design and colors

Xiaomi 14 Ultra:

In terms of design, it is a good-looking device with some impressive design elements. Some of these elements include the round camera bump, textured leather, and smooth edges. The rear camera notch houses four cameras, which we’ll talk about in a moment, but on the front you’ll find a central selfie notch.

The power and volume keys are located on the right side of the frame of this device. At its core is a USB-C charging port and speakers; There are no major changes in the design of this device and its previous model. Available color options for this device are Black, Blue, White, Titanium Grey.

Galaxy S24 Ultra:

When you look at this device and its previous model, you will notice many differences. The new Galaxy S24 Ultra does not have a curved screen, retaining the camera layout of the previous model. They have a matte finish on the sides, and the power and volume buttons are located on the right side.

The base features a USB-C charging port, speakers and S-Pen slot for productive users. Galaxy S24 Ultra, as we can see in this article, has a simpler design than Xiaomi 14 Ultra. In terms of color options, this device comes in Titanium Black, Titanium Grey, Titanium Purple, Titanium Yellow, Titanium Blue, Titanium Green, Titanium Orange color options.

Main differences:

• Leather covering of Xiaomi 14 Ultra.
• Titanium is standard on the Galaxy S24 Ultra and exclusive to the Xiaomi 14 Ultra.
• A simpler design on the Galaxy S24 Ultra.

Xiaomi 14 Ultra and Galaxy S24 Ultra: Screen

Xiaomi 14 Ultra:

Users of this device get a 6.73 inch LTPO AMOLED panel that supports 120Hz refresh rate. This screen has a peak brightness of 3000 nits and is protected by Xiaomi Shield Glass protective technology. The screen of this device supports Dolby Vision and HDR10+ for a more immersive viewing. Finally, the bezels of this device are thin, providing the user with an 89.6% screen-to-body ratio.

Galaxy S24 Ultra :

The screen of the Galaxy S24 Ultra, which has one of the best screens in the smartphone industry, meets expectations. This device features a 6.8-inch Dynamic LTPO AMOLED display with 120Hz refresh rate support. The peak brightness of this device is 2600 nits and the screen is protected by Corning Gorilla Armor technology. Moreover, this device supports HDR10+ technology with stylish bezels all around.

Main differences:

• Overall a better display on the Galaxy S24 Ultra.

Xiaomi 14 Ultra and Galaxy S24 Ultra: Cameras

Xiaomi 14 Ultra:

Xiaomi 14 Ultra was created with the specific purpose of helping users “seize the moment”. This shows that this device is camera-centric with four 50MP rear camera sensors. On the front, there is a 32MP sensor selfie camera that takes impressive photos. Working with Leica photographers, this device is one of the best devices you can get for photography. In fact, Xiaomi also sells a ton of photography accessories along with this device.

Galaxy S24 Ultra :

For years, Samsung has been the standard by which to evaluate the camera capabilities of an Android smartphone. While the brand equipped the main camera sensor with 200 MP in the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra, three more rear camera sensors were added to it. There’s a 12-megapixel selfie camera on the front, which is just as impressive as the 32-megapixel option on the Xiaomi 14 Ultra. Users of this device can benefit from the integration of artificial intelligence into the camera system to create amazing images.

Main differences :

• 32 MP selfie camera on Xiaomi 14 Ultra.
• 200 MP primary camera sensor on Galaxy S24 Ultra.
• AI features on Galaxy S24 Ultra.

Xiaomi 14 Ultra and Galaxy S24 Ultra: Performance

Xiaomi 14 Ultra and Galaxy S24 Ultra:

Both devices are launched with the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 processor, but Xiaomi 14 Ultra has 16 GB RAM as the top model. In the Galaxy S24 Ultra, users can only purchase the device with 12GB RAM, which is sold as standard. Both devices offer up to 1 TB of storage.

Major updates and differences:

• 16 GB RAM on Xiaomi 14 Ultra.

Xiaomi 14 Ultra VS Galaxy S24 Ultra: Software

Xiaomi 14 Ultra:

This device comes out of the box with Android 14 and HyperOS by Xiaomi. Users are offered 4 years of Android operating system updates and 5 years of security updates. It’s impressive, but falls short of what Samsung offers.

Galaxy S24 Ultra:

Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra comes out of the box with Android 14 and One UI 6.2. It will receive 7 years of operating system updates. So if you’re looking for a device that you can use for years and stay up to date, the Galaxy S24 Ultra is your best choice.

Main differences:

• 7 years of operating system updates on Galaxy S24 Ultra.

Xiaomi 14 Ultra and Galaxy S24 Ultra: battery life and charging

Xiaomi 14 Ultra:

Those who purchase this device outside China will have a 5,000mAh battery. Next comes 90W wired charging, which can charge the device from 0 to 100% in 33 minutes. For wireless charging, users get 80W fast wireless charging on this device. Last on the list is the 10W reversible wireless charging that comes with this device.

Galaxy S24 Ultra:

Like the Xiaomi 14 Ultra, the Galaxy S24 Ultra also has a 5,000mAh battery. Fast charging on this device is 45W and fast wireless charging is 15W, which is slow compared to what Xiaomi offers in these comparisons. For reverse wireless charging, this device offers only 4.5W to its users.

Main differences:

• Fast charging in general on Xiaomi 14 Ultra.

Xiaomi 14 Ultra and Galaxy S24 Ultra: The final decision

For most people, their choice at the end of this article will be the Galaxy S24 Ultra. This is because Samsung is a more popular brand worldwide than Xiaomi. But there are many areas where the Xiaomi 14 Ultra outshines the Galaxy S24 Ultra.

Xiaomi 14 Ultra offers faster charging, more RAM and a leather case. Galaxy S24 Ultra, on the other hand, offers longer operating system updates, 200 MP primary camera, standard titanium frame and a better screen. Although the Galaxy S24 Ultra is more popular, the Xiaomi 14 Ultra will be a better choice for most people.

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