Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra vs Xiaomi 16 Ultra

Compare Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra vs Xiaomi 16 Ultra side by side: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 for Galaxy vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 2, 200MP vs 50MP…

Samsung

16 Ultra

$1,299

14categories won

4 categories tied · 22 scored in total · add a third phone

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Which one wins?

MxMob Algorithmic Verdict

Xiaomi 16 Ultra takes the overall win

Overall Pick

The Xiaomi 16 Ultra proves superior overall against the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra, outperforming on battery endurance and daily usability. In camera testing, the Galaxy S24 Ultra leads with sharper imaging, while battery endurance leans towards the 16 Ultra. Choose the 16 Ultra if you want the highest performance ceiling, or opt for the Galaxy S24 Ultra if its lower retail price better fit your budget.

🔋 Battery16 Ultra

16 Ultra takes battery honors offering 6,200 mAh alongside 120W charging.

🎮 Gaming16 Ultra

16 Ultra provides greater sustained gaming output with its Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 2 and 24GB RAM.

📸 CameraGalaxy S24 Ultra

Galaxy S24 Ultra wins photography with 200MP main imaging and 5x dedicated optical zoom.

🏷️ ValueGalaxy S24 Ultra

Galaxy S24 Ultra provides a sharper value proposition, coming in at $1199 vs $1299.

Category verdicts are computed algorithmically from verified technical specifications and hardware benchmarks. Rows where neither figure is objectively better — screen size preference, operating system choice, aesthetic build materials — are displayed for direct reference without scoring bias.

Galaxy S24 Ultra vs 16 Ultra: specifications compared

Display

Display comparison between the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra, Xiaomi 16 Ultra
Specification	Galaxy S24 Ultra	16 Ultra
Screen size	6.8"	6.73"
Resolution	1440 x 3120	1440 x 3200Winner
Pixel density	505 ppi	521 ppiWinner
Refresh rate	120 Hz	120 Hz
Peak brightness	2600 nits	3600 nitsWinner

Performance

Performance comparison between the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra, Xiaomi 16 Ultra
Specification	Galaxy S24 Ultra	16 Ultra
Chipset	Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 for Galaxy	Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 2
Process node	4 nm	2 nmWinner
AnTuTu score	1,850,000	3,200,000Winner
Geekbench multi	7100	10800Winner
Maximum RAM	12 GB	24 GBWinner
Maximum storage	1TB	2TBWinner

Camera

Camera comparison between the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra, Xiaomi 16 Ultra
Specification	Galaxy S24 Ultra	16 Ultra
Main sensor	200 MPWinner	50 MP
Rear cameras	4	4
Optical zoom	5xWinner	3.2x
Ultrawide	12 MP	50 MPWinner
Selfie camera	12 MP	32 MPWinner
Max video	8K at 30fps, 4K at 120fps	8K at 30fps / 4K at 120fps

Battery and charging

Battery and charging comparison between the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra, Xiaomi 16 Ultra
Specification	Galaxy S24 Ultra	16 Ultra
Capacity	5,000 mAh	6,200 mAhWinner
Wired charging	45 W	120 WWinner
Wireless charging	15 W	80 WWinner

Design

Design comparison between the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra, Xiaomi 16 Ultra
Specification	Galaxy S24 Ultra	16 Ultra
Weight	232 g	226 gWinner
Thickness	8.6 mmWinner	9.2 mm
Water resistance	IP68	IP68
Build	Titanium frame, Corning Gorilla Armor front, Gorilla Glass Victus 2 back	Grade 5 Titanium frame, Ceramic Glass front and back

Software and support

Software and support comparison between the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra, Xiaomi 16 Ultra
Specification	Galaxy S24 Ultra	16 Ultra
Operating system	Android 14	Android 17
OS updates	7 years	7 years
Security updates	7 years	7 years

Connectivity and value

Connectivity and value comparison between the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra, Xiaomi 16 Ultra
Specification	Galaxy S24 Ultra	16 Ultra
5G	Yes	Yes
Wi-Fi	Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be)	Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be, tri-band 2.4/5/6GHz, 320MHz bandwidth)
Storage expansion	None	None
3.5mm jack	No	No
Launch price	$1,199Winner	$1,299