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 Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra |
 Xiaomi Mi A2 Lite |
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| Price (USD) | $507.90 | $145.82 |
| Network | ||
| Technology | GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE / 5G | 2G, 3G, 4G |
| 2G bands | GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 | - |
| 3G bands | HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100 | - |
| 4G bands | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 32, 38, 39, 40, 41, 66 - International | - |
| 5G bands | 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 25, 26, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66, 75, 77, 78 SA/NSA/Sub6 - International | - |
| Speed | HSPA, LTE (CA), 5G | HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps |
| Network | - | 2G, 3G, 4G |
| SIM Slot | - | Dual SIM, GSM+GSM |
| SIM Size | - | SIM1: Nano, SIM2: Nano |
| EDGE | - | Available |
| GPRS | - | Available |
| VoLTE | - | Yes |
| Infrared | - | Yes |
| Launch | ||
| Announced | 2024, January 17 | 2018, July 30 |
| Status | Available. Released 2024, January 24 | Available. Released 2018, July 30 |
| Body | ||
| Dimensions | 162.3 x 79 x 8.6 mm (6.39 x 3.11 x 0.34 in) | - |
| Weight | 232 g or 233 g (8.18 oz) | 178 grams |
| Build | Glass front (Corning Gorilla Armor), glass back (Corning Gorilla Armor), titanium frame (grade 2) | Case: Metal Back: Metal |
| SIM | · Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM + eSIM + eSIM (max 2 at a time) - INT · Nano-SIM + eSIM + eSIM (max 2 at a time) - USA · Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM - CN | - |
| Features | IP68 dust tight and water resistant (immersible up to 1.5m for 30 min) Stylus (Bluetooth integration, accelerometer, gyro) | - |
| Height | - | 149.3 mm |
| Width | - | 71.6 mm |
| Thickness | - | 8.7 mm |
| Colors | - | Black, Gold, Lake Blue |
| Display | ||
| Type | Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X, 120Hz, HDR10+, 2600 nits (peak) | IPS LCD |
| Size | 6.8 inches, 113.5 cm2 (~88.5% screen-to-body ratio) | - |
| Resolution | 1440 x 3120 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~505 ppi density) | 1080x2280 px (FHD+) |
| Protection | Corning Gorilla Armor | Gorilla Glass |
| Features | DX anti-reflective coating | - |
| Screen Size | - | 5.84 inches (14.83 cm) |
| Aspect Ratio | - | 19:9 |
| Pixel Density | - | 432 ppi |
| Screen to Body Ratio | - | 79.24 % |
| Bezel-less Display | - | Yes with notch |
| Touch Screen | - | Capacitive Touchscreen, Multi-touch |
| Platform | ||
| OS | Android 14, up to 7 major OS updates, One UI 8.5 | Android |
| Chipset | Qualcomm SM8650-AC Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 (4 nm) | Qualcomm Snapdragon 625 MSM8953 |
| CPU | 8-core (1x3.39GHz Cortex-X4 & 3x3.1GHz Cortex-A720 & 2x2.9GHz Cortex-A720 & 2x2.2GHz Cortex-A520) | Octa core, 2 GHz, Cortex A53 |
| GPU | Adreno 750 (1 GHz) | Adreno 506 |
| OS Version | - | v8.1 |
| User Interface | - | Android One |
| CPU Cores | - | 8 Cores |
| Architecture | - | 64 bit |
| Fabrication | - | 14 nm |
| Memory | ||
| Card slot | No | - |
| Internal | 256GB 12GB RAM, 512GB 12GB RAM, 1TB 12GB RAM | - |
| Features | UFS 4.0 | - |
| Internal Storage | - | 32 GB |
| Expandable Memory | - | Up to 256 GB |
| USB OTG | - | Yes |
| RAM | - | 3 GB |
| Main Camera | ||
| Quad | 200 MP, f/1.7, 24mm (wide), 1/1.3", 0.6µm, multi-directional PDAF, OIS 10 MP, f/2.4, 67mm (telephoto), 1/3.52", 1.12µm, PDAF, OIS, 3x optical zoom 50 MP, f/3.4, 111mm (periscope telephoto), 1/2.52", 0.7µm, PDAF, OIS, 5x optical zoom 12 MP, f/2.2, 13mm, 120˚ (ultrawide), 1/2.55", 1.4µm, dual pixel PDAF, Super Steady video | - |
| Features | Laser AF, LED flash, auto-HDR, panorama | - |
| Video | 8K@24/30fps, 4K@30/60/120fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240fps, HDR10+, stereo sound rec., gyro-EIS | - |
| Camera Setup | - | Dual |
| Resolution | - | 12 MP f/2.2, Primary Camera, 5 MP f/2.2 Camera |
| Image Resolution | - | 4000 x 3000 Pixels |
| Sensor | - | IMX486, Exmor-RS CMOS Sensor |
| Autofocus | - | Phase Detection autofocus |
| Flash | - | LED Flash |
| Settings | - | Exposure compensation, ISO control |
| Zoom | - | Digital Zoom |
| Shooting Modes | - | Continuous Shooting, High Dynamic Range mode (HDR) |
| Aperture | - | f/2.2 |
| Camera Features | - | Auto Flash, Face detection, Touch to focus |
| Video Recording | - | 1920x1080 |
| Video FPS | - | 30 fps |
| Selfie camera | ||
| Single | 12 MP, f/2.2, 26mm (wide), 1/3.2", 1.12µm, dual pixel PDAF | - |
| Features | HDR, HDR10+ | - |
| Video | 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30fps | - |
| Camera Setup | - | Single |
| Resolution | - | 5 MP f/2.0, Primary Camera |
| Aperture | - | f/2.0 |
| Video Recording | - | 1280x720 |
| Video FPS | - | 30 fps |
| Sound | ||
| Loudspeaker | Yes, with stereo speakers | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | No | 3.5 mm |
| Features | High-bitrate audio support | - |
| FM Radio | - | Yes |
| Alert Types | - | Vibration, MP3, WAV ringtones |
| Video | - | 1080p@30fps |
| Document Reader | - | Yes |
| Comms | ||
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e/7, tri-band, Wi-Fi Direct | Wi-Fi 4 (802.11 a/b/g/n) 5GHz |
| Bluetooth | 5.3, A2DP, LE | v4.2 |
| Positioning | GPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO, QZSS | Yes with A-GPS, Glonass |
| NFC | Yes | - |
| Radio | No | - |
| USB | USB Type-C 3.2, DisplayPort 1.2, OTG | Mass storage device, USB charging, microUSB 2.0 |
| Wi-fi Hotspot | - | Yes |
| Features | ||
| Sensors | Fingerprint (under display, ultrasonic), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer | - |
| Features | Samsung DeX, Samsung Wireless DeX (desktop experience support) Ultra Wideband (UWB) support | - |
| Light Sensor | - | Light sensor, Proximity sensor, Accelerometer, Compass, Gyroscope |
| Fingerprint Sensor | - | Yes |
| Finger Sensor Position | - | Rear-mounted |
| Battery | ||
| Type | Li-Ion 5000 mAh | Li-Ion (Lithium Ion) 4000 mAh |
| Charging | 45W wired, PD3.0, 65% in 30 min 15W wireless (Qi) 4.5W reverse wireless | - |
| Placement | - | Non-removable |
| Talk Time | - | Up to 19.5 Hours(2G) |
| Misc | ||
| Colors | Titanium Black, Titanium Gray, Titanium Violet, Titanium Yellow, Titanium Blue, Titanium Green, Titanium Orange | - |
| Models | SM-S928B, SM-S928B/DS, SM-S928U, SM-S928U1, SM-S928W, SM-S928N, SM-S9280, SM-S928E, SM-S928E/DS | - |
| SAR | 1.26 W/kg (head) 0.62 W/kg (body) | - |
| SAR EU | 1.06 W/kg (head) 1.30 W/kg (body) | - |
| Price | $ 507.90 / € 573.22 / £ 494.00 / ₹ 104,999 | - |
| Release Date | - | 30 July 2018 |
| Status | - | Available |
| Made By | - | China |
| Features | - | Accelerometer, Compass, Gyroscope |
| Our Tests | ||
| Performance | AnTuTu: 1453497 (v9), 1823822 (v10) GeekBench: 7076 (v6) 3DMark: 4983 (Wild Life Extreme) | - |
| Display | 1447 nits max brightness (measured) | - |
| Camera | Photo / Video | - |
| Loudspeaker | -24.6 LUFS (Very good) | - |
| Battery | Active use score 13:49h | - |
| Win | Performance | — |
| Win | Display | — |
| Win | Camera | — |
| Win | Battery | — |
| Win | Charging | — |
| Win | RAM | — |
| Win | 5G | — |
| — | Price | Win |
- Future-proof 5G network connectivity (limited to 4G on Mi A2 Lite)
- Adaptive LTPO display technology optimizing power efficiency
- Fluid 120Hz refresh rate providing much smoother motion than Mi A2 Lite's 60Hz
- Higher-tier Qualcomm SM8650-AC Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 (4 nm) processor offering substantial compute superiority
- Dedicated telephoto optical zoom lens for crisp distant shots (missing on Mi A2 Lite)
- Premium flagship price tier represents a notable financial investment
- Balanced hardware configuration tailored for reliable everyday operation
- Ergonomic physical construction with comfortable in-hand grip
- Limited to 4G LTE cellular data speeds without 5G support
- IPS LCD screen lacks the deep contrast and saturation of Galaxy S24 Ultra's OLED
- Screen refresh rate capped at 60Hz (less fluid than Galaxy S24 Ultra's 120Hz)
Putting the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra face-to-face with the Xiaomi Mi A2 Lite reveals decisive contrasts in hardware tuning, camera capabilities, and battery endurance.
In terms of compute horsepower and raw silicon throughput, the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra commands an evident lead with its Qualcomm SM8650-AC Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 (4 nm) architecture. Heavy multitasking, high-framerate 3D graphics, and sustained processor-intensive applications operate with smoother frame rates and superior thermal composure compared to the Qualcomm Snapdragon 625 MSM8953 inside the Xiaomi Mi A2 Lite.
On the visual front, the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra establishes an advantage with its vibrant LTPO AMOLED panel at 120Hz. It yields richer saturation, deeper contrast ratios, and superior outdoor sunlight legibility compared to the IPS LCD display on the Xiaomi Mi A2 Lite.
Photographic versatility is led by the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra. Its 200MP primary setup with OIS stabilization and dedicated optical zoom versatility captures superior dynamic range, sharper micro-textures, and more dependable low-light exposures than the 12MP setup on the Xiaomi Mi A2 Lite.
Power endurance and charging turnaround lean toward the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra, pairing a 5000mAh battery with 45W recharging to ensure lower downtime between intensive usage cycles compared to 4000mAh (standard) on the Xiaomi Mi A2 Lite.
Overall Verdict: The Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra emerges as our recommended champion in this matchup, clinching 7 category wins against 1 for the Xiaomi Mi A2 Lite. Users seeking superior overall balance, higher-tier performance, and refined hardware polish will find the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra to be the more complete package.
