Side-by-side technical data
Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra vs Xiaomi 15
Comparison between Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra and Xiaomi 15: camera, battery, fast charging, display, performance and colors, side by side. More phones from Samsung and Xiaomi.
The verdict
Neither runs away with it: each wins something.
| Category | Galaxy S24 Ultra | 15 |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 8.3 | 8.5 |
| Performance & hardware | 8.7 | 9.3 |
| Camera | 8.8 | 8.3 |
| Connectivity | 8.8 | 8.0 |
| Battery & charging | 8.4 | 8.7 |
Which one is for you?
Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra, if you care about…
- Display Pixel Density
- 505 ppi
- against 460 ppi
- Body Materials
- Glass, Titanium
- against Glass, Aluminium Alloy
- Display Diagonal
- 6.8″
- against 6.36″
- Display Horizontal Resolution
- 1,440 px
- against 1,200 px
Xiaomi 15, if you care about…
- Battery Capacity
- 5,240 mAh
- against 5,000 mAh
- AnTuTu Score
- 2,534,638
- against 2,340,353
- RAM Capacity
- 16 GB
- against 12 GB
- Display Technology
- LTPO AMOLED
- against Dynamic AMOLED 2X
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | Galaxy S24 Ultra | 15 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite |
| Processor Process Size | 4 nm | 3 nm Best value |
| Graphics GPU | Qualcomm Adreno 750 | Qualcomm Adreno 830 |
| Storage Type | UFS 4.0 | UFS 4.0 |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 3.39 GHz | 4.32 GHz Best value |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 1 TB Best value | 1,000 GB |
| AnTuTu Score | 2,340,353 | 2,534,638 Best value |
| Geekbench 6 Single-Core | 2,267 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Multi-Core | 7,085 | — |
| CPU Description | 8-core CPU: 1x3.39 GHz Cortex-X4, 3x3.1 GHz Cortex-A720, 2x2.9 GHz Cortex-A720 and 2x2.2 GHz Cortex-A520. | Octa-core CPU with 2x4.32 GHz Oryon V2 Phoenix L and 6x3.53 GHz Oryon V2 Phoenix M cores. |
| Processor Type | Octa-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | — |
| RAM Capacity | 12 GB | 16 GB Best value |
| RAM Type | LPDDR5X | — |
| AnTuTu version | v11 | v10 |
| 3DMark Wild Life Extreme | 4,983 | 5,980 Best value |
Design
| Specification | Galaxy S24 Ultra | 15 |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Black, Grey, Purple, Yellow, Blue, Green, Orange, Gold, Cyan, Titanium | Black, White, Silver, Green, Lavender |
| Body Thickness | 8.6 mm | 8.5 mm Best value |
| Body Width | 79 mm | 71.2 mm |
| Body Height | 162.3 mm | 152.3 mm |
| Weight | 233 g | 192 g Best value |
| Usable Surface | 88.5 % | 90 % Best value |
| Body Materials | Glass, Titanium Best value | Glass, Aluminium Alloy |
| Resistance Features | IP68 | IP68 |
| Waterproof Depth | 1.5 m | 1.5 m |
| Drop Resistance Class | — | C |
| Repairability Class | — | C |
| Drop Test Count | — | 90 |
Battery
| Specification | Galaxy S24 Ultra | 15 |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Efficiency Rating | — | A |
| Battery Capacity | 5,000 mAh | 5,240 mAh Best value |
| Battery Type | Li-Ion | Si-Carbon Li-Ion Best value |
| Fast Charge Power | 45 W | 90 W Best value |
| Battery Features | Non-Removable, Rechargeable, Fast Charging, Wireless Charging, Reverse Wireless Charging, Reverse Charging, Bypass Charging, Battery Level Indicator | Fast Charging, Wireless Charging, Reverse Wireless Charging |
| Battery Endurance | — | 63 h 26 min |
| Wireless charging power | 15 W | 50 W Best value |
| Charge cycles | — | 1,000 |
| Reverse wireless charging power | 4.5 W | — |
Display
| Specification | Galaxy S24 Ultra | 15 |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 19.5:9 | 20:9 |
| Display Technology | Dynamic AMOLED 2X | LTPO AMOLED Best value |
| Peak Display Brightness | 2,600 nits | 3,200 nits Best value |
| Display Diagonal | 6.8″ Best value | 6.36″ |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 1,440 px Best value | 1,200 px |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 3,120 px Best value | 2,670 px |
| Display Pixel Density | 505 ppi Best value | 460 ppi |
| Display Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Touch Sampling Rate | 240 Hz | — |
| Display Contrast Ratio | 5,000,000 :1 | — |
| Display Features | Gorilla Armor, HDR10+, Always-On Display, Variable Refresh Rate, LTPO, DC Dimming, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Scratch Resistant, Hole-Punch Notch, DCI-P3, Frameless, Anti-reflective coating, HDR10, Stylus Support | Mohs Level 6, HDR10+, Dolby Vision, LTPO, 1920Hz PWM, 120Hz |
Sensors
| Specification | Galaxy S24 Ultra | 15 |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Under Display | Under Display |
Sensor
| Specification | Galaxy S24 Ultra | 15 |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Barometer, Light Sensor, Hall Sensor | Fingerprint Sensor, Ultrasonic Proximity Sensor, Accelerometer, Proximity Sensor, Gyroscope, Compass, Barometer |
Software
| Specification | Galaxy S24 Ultra | 15 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | — | Android 15 |
| OS Family | — | Android |
| OS Version | — | 15 |
| OS Update Support | 7 years | — |
| Google Services | Yes | — |
| Widevine L1 | Yes | — |
Connectivity
| Specification | Galaxy S24 Ultra | 15 |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Dual Nano-SIM + eSIM, Dual Nano-SIM, Nano-SIM + eSIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual Nano-SIM + eSIM |
| Cellular Bands | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B850, 3G UMTS B900, 3G UMTS 1700 AWS, 3G UMTS 1900, 3G UMTS 2100, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B2, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B12, 4G LTE B13, 4G LTE B17, 4G LTE B18, 4G LTE B19, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B25, 4G LTE B26, 4G LTE B28A, 4G LTE B28B, 4G LTE B32, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B39, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 4G LTE B66, 5G NR n1, 5G NR n2, 5G NR n3, 5G NR n5, 5G NR n7, 5G NR n8, 5G NR n12, 5G NR n20, 5G NR n25, 5G NR n26, 5G NR n28a, 5G NR n28b, 5G NR n38, 5G NR n40, 5G NR n41, 5G NR n66, 5G NR n75, 5G NR n77, 5G NR n78 | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS 800, 3G UMTS B850, 3G UMTS B900, 3G UMTS 1700 AWS, 3G UMTS 1900, 3G UMTS 2100, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B2, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B12, 4G LTE B13, 4G LTE B17, 4G LTE B18, 4G LTE B19, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B25, 4G LTE B26, LTE B28, 4G LTE B32, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B39, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 4G LTE B42, 4G LTE B48, 4G LTE B66, 5G NR n1, 5G NR n2, 5G NR n3, 5G NR n5, 5G NR n7, 5G NR n8, 5G NR n12, 5G NR n20, 5G NR n25, 5G NR n26, 5G NR n28, 5G NR n38, 5G NR n40, 5G NR n41, 5G NR n48, 5G NR n66, 5G NR n75, 5G NR n77, 5G NR n78 |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, CDMA, HSPA, EVDO, LTE, 5G | GSM, HSPA, LTE, 5G |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 6E, Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6E, Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) |
| Wi-Fi Features | Tri-Band, Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display, MIMO | Dual Band, Tri-Band, Wi-Fi Direct |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 5.3 | Bluetooth 6.0 Best value |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, LE, HID, EDR | A2DP, LE, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS Best value | GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS |
| Connectivity Features | NFC, USB Type-C, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB OTG, USB Host, USB 3.2, DisplayPort output, eSIM, VoLTE, VoWiFi, Tethering, OTA Sync, Computer Sync, UWB, Samsung DeX, ANT+ | Infrared, NFC, USB Type-C, USB 3.2, DisplayPort output, USB OTG |
| USB Version | USB 3.2 | USB 3.2 |
| SAR American Head | 1.26 W/kg | — |
| SAR American Body | 0.62 W/kg | — |
| SAR (EU) head | 1.06 W/kg | 0.99 W/kg Best value |
| SAR (EU) body | 1.3 W/kg | 1 W/kg Best value |
| Max. download speed | 10,000 Mbps | — |
| Max. upload speed | 3,500 Mbps | — |
Audio
| Specification | Galaxy S24 Ultra | 15 |
|---|---|---|
| Microphone Count | 3 | — |
| Audio Features | Stereo Speakers, Noise-Cancellation Microphone, A2DP, LE | Stereo Speakers, A2DP, LE, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive, LHDC 5, Hi-Res Audio, Hi-Res Wireless Audio |
Technical
| Specification | Galaxy S24 Ultra | 15 |
|---|---|---|
| Launch price | 1,459 € | — |
| Model numbers | SM-S928B, SM-S928B/DS, SM-S928U, SM-S928U1, SM-S928W, SM-S928N, SM-S9280, SM-S928E, SM-S928E/DS | 24129PN74G, 24129PN74I, 24129PN74C |
