Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra vs Xiaomi 17 Pro

Compare Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra vs Xiaomi 17 Pro side by side: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 for Galaxy vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, 200MP vs 50MP camera…

Samsung

17 Pro

$999

13categories won

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

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Which one wins?

MxMob Algorithmic Verdict

Xiaomi 17 Pro takes the overall win

Overall Pick

The Xiaomi 17 Pro 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 17 Pro. Choose the 17 Pro if you want the highest performance ceiling, or opt for the Galaxy S24 Ultra if its specific hardware strengths better fit your budget.

🔋 Battery17 Pro

17 Pro takes battery honors offering 5,500 mAh alongside 90W charging.

🎮 Gaming17 Pro

17 Pro provides greater sustained gaming output with its Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite and 16GB RAM.

📸 CameraGalaxy S24 Ultra

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

🏷️ Value17 Pro

17 Pro wins on budget and value at $999 compared to $1199.

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 17 Pro: specifications compared

Display

Display comparison between the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra, Xiaomi 17 Pro
Specification	Galaxy S24 Ultra	17 Pro
Screen size	6.8"	6.36"
Resolution	1440 x 3120Winner	1200 x 2670
Pixel density	505 ppiWinner	460 ppi
Refresh rate	120 Hz	120 Hz
Peak brightness	2600 nits	3200 nitsWinner

Performance

Performance comparison between the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra, Xiaomi 17 Pro
Specification	Galaxy S24 Ultra	17 Pro
Chipset	Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 for Galaxy	Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
Process node	4 nm	3 nmWinner
AnTuTu score	1,850,000	3,060,000Winner
Geekbench multi	7100	10420Winner
Maximum RAM	12 GB	16 GBWinner
Maximum storage	1TB	1TB

Camera

Camera comparison between the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra, Xiaomi 17 Pro
Specification	Galaxy S24 Ultra	17 Pro
Main sensor	200 MPWinner	50 MP
Rear cameras	4Winner	3
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@30fps

Battery and charging

Battery and charging comparison between the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra, Xiaomi 17 Pro
Specification	Galaxy S24 Ultra	17 Pro
Capacity	5,000 mAh	5,500 mAhWinner
Wired charging	45 W	90 WWinner
Wireless charging	15 W	50 WWinner

Design

Design comparison between the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra, Xiaomi 17 Pro
Specification	Galaxy S24 Ultra	17 Pro
Weight	232 g	191 gWinner
Thickness	8.6 mm	8.2 mmWinner
Water resistance	IP68	IP68
Build	Titanium frame, Corning Gorilla Armor front, Gorilla Glass Victus 2 back	Xiaomi Dragon Crystal Glass 2.0 front, high-strength polished aluminum alloy frame, velvet frosted glass rear

Software and support

Software and support comparison between the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra, Xiaomi 17 Pro
Specification	Galaxy S24 Ultra	17 Pro
Operating system	Android 14	Android 16 (HyperOS 3)
OS updates	7 yearsWinner	5 years
Security updates	7 yearsWinner	5 years

Connectivity and value

Connectivity and value comparison between the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra, Xiaomi 17 Pro
Specification	Galaxy S24 Ultra	17 Pro
5G	Yes	Yes
Wi-Fi	Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be)	Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be), tri-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Storage expansion	None	None
3.5mm jack	No	No
Launch price	$1,199	$999Winner