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 Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra |
 Xiaomi Mi Max 2 |
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| Price (USD) | $507.90 | $200.00 |
| Network | ||
| Technology | GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE / 5G | GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE |
| 2G bands | GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 | GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 - SIM 1 & SIM 2 |
| 3G bands | HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100 | HSDPA 850 / 900 / 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 | 1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 38, 39, 40, 41 |
| Speed | HSPA, LTE (CA), 5G | HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (2CA) Cat6 300/50 Mbps |
| 5G bands | 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 25, 26, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66, 75, 77, 78 SA/NSA/Sub6 - International | - |
| Launch | ||
| Announced | 2024, January 17 | 2017, May. Released 2017, June |
| Status | Available. Released 2024, January 24 | Discontinued |
| Body | ||
| Dimensions | 162.3 x 79 x 8.6 mm (6.39 x 3.11 x 0.34 in) | 174.1 x 88.7 x 7.6 mm (6.85 x 3.49 x 0.30 in) |
| Weight | 232 g or 233 g (8.18 oz) | 211 g (7.44 oz) |
| Build | Glass front (Corning Gorilla Armor), glass back (Corning Gorilla Armor), titanium frame (grade 2) | Glass front (Gorilla Glass 3), aluminum back, aluminum frame |
| 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 | Nano-SIM + Micro-SIM |
| Features | IP68 dust tight and water resistant (immersible up to 1.5m for 30 min) Stylus (Bluetooth integration, accelerometer, gyro) | - |
| 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) | 6.44 inches, 114.3 cm2 (~74.0% screen-to-body ratio) |
| Resolution | 1440 x 3120 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~505 ppi density) | 1080 x 1920 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~342 ppi density) |
| Protection | Corning Gorilla Armor | Corning Gorilla Glass 3 |
| Features | DX anti-reflective coating | - |
| Platform | ||
| OS | Android 14, up to 7 major OS updates, One UI 8.5 | Android 7.1.1 (Nougat), MIUI 11 |
| Chipset | Qualcomm SM8650-AC Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 (4 nm) | Qualcomm MSM8953 Snapdragon 625 (14 nm) |
| CPU | 8-core (1x3.39GHz Cortex-X4 & 3x3.1GHz Cortex-A720 & 2x2.9GHz Cortex-A720 & 2x2.2GHz Cortex-A520) | Octa-core 2.0 GHz Cortex-A53 |
| GPU | Adreno 750 (1 GHz) | Adreno 506 |
| Memory | ||
| Card slot | No | microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot) |
| Internal | 256GB 12GB RAM, 512GB 12GB RAM, 1TB 12GB RAM | 32GB 4GB RAM, 64GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 4GB RAM |
| Features | UFS 4.0 | eMMC 5.1 |
| Main Camera | ||
| Single | - | 12 MP, f/2.2, 1/2.9", 1.25µm, PDAF |
| Features | Laser AF, LED flash, auto-HDR, panorama | Dual-LED dual-tone flash, HDR, panorama |
| Video | 8K@24/30fps, 4K@30/60/120fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240fps, HDR10+, stereo sound rec., gyro-EIS | 4K@30fps, 720p@120fps |
| 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 | - |
| Selfie camera | ||
| Single | 12 MP, f/2.2, 26mm (wide), 1/3.2", 1.12µm, dual pixel PDAF | 5 MP, f/2.0 |
| Video | 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30fps | 1080p@30fps |
| Features | HDR, HDR10+ | - |
| Sound | ||
| Loudspeaker | Yes, with stereo speakers | Yes, with stereo speakers |
| 3.5mm jack | No | Yes |
| Features | High-bitrate audio support | - |
| Comms | ||
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e/7, tri-band, Wi-Fi Direct | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA |
| Bluetooth | 5.3, A2DP, LE | 4.2, A2DP, LE |
| Positioning | GPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO, QZSS | GPS, GLONASS, BDS |
| NFC | Yes | No |
| Radio | No | FM radio |
| USB | USB Type-C 3.2, DisplayPort 1.2, OTG | USB Type-C |
| Infrared port | - | Yes |
| Features | ||
| Sensors | Fingerprint (under display, ultrasonic), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer | Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass |
| Features | Samsung DeX, Samsung Wireless DeX (desktop experience support) Ultra Wideband (UWB) support | - |
| Battery | ||
| Type | Li-Ion 5000 mAh | Li-Ion 5300 mAh, non-removable |
| Charging | 45W wired, PD3.0, 65% in 30 min 15W wireless (Qi) 4.5W reverse wireless | 18W wired, QC3 |
| Misc | ||
| Colors | Titanium Black, Titanium Gray, Titanium Violet, Titanium Yellow, Titanium Blue, Titanium Green, Titanium Orange | Gold, Matte Black |
| Models | SM-S928B, SM-S928B/DS, SM-S928U, SM-S928U1, SM-S928W, SM-S928N, SM-S9280, SM-S928E, SM-S928E/DS | MDE40, MDI40 |
| SAR | 1.26 W/kg (head) 0.62 W/kg (body) | 1.22 W/kg (head) 0.71 W/kg (body) |
| Price | $ 507.90 / € 573.22 / £ 494.00 / ₹ 104,999 | About 200 EUR |
| SAR EU | 1.06 W/kg (head) 1.30 W/kg (body) | - |
| Our Tests | ||
| Performance | AnTuTu: 1453497 (v9), 1823822 (v10) GeekBench: 7076 (v6) 3DMark: 4983 (Wild Life Extreme) | GeekBench: 2445 (v4.4) GFXBench: 3.5fps (ES 3.1 onscreen) |
| Display | 1447 nits max brightness (measured) | Contrast ratio: 1294:1 (nominal), 2.561 (sunlight) |
| Camera | Photo / Video | Photo / Video |
| Loudspeaker | -24.6 LUFS (Very good) | Voice 78dB / Noise 71dB / Ring 79dB |
| Audio quality | - | Noise -93.4dB / Crosstalk -98.8dB |
| Battery (old) | - | Endurance rating 126h |
| Battery | Active use score 13:49h | - |
| Win | Performance | — |
| Win | Display | — |
| Win | Camera | — |
| — | Battery | Win |
| Win | Charging | — |
| — | RAM | — |
| Win | 5G | — |
| — | Price | Win |
- Future-proof 5G network connectivity (limited to 4G on Mi Max 2)
- Adaptive LTPO display technology optimizing power efficiency
- Fluid 120Hz refresh rate providing much smoother motion than Mi Max 2'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 Max 2)
- Lacks 3.5mm headphone jack (available on Mi Max 2)
- 3.5mm analog headphone jack for lag-free wired audio listening
- 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)
Choosing between the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra and the Xiaomi Mi Max 2 requires looking past basic marketing sheets to examine real-world compute efficiency, visual fidelity, and daily ergonomics.
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 MSM8953 Snapdragon 625 (14 nm) inside the Xiaomi Mi Max 2.
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 Max 2.
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 Max 2.
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 5300mAh (18W) on the Xiaomi Mi Max 2.
Overall Verdict: The Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra emerges as our recommended champion in this matchup, clinching 5 category wins against 2 for the Xiaomi Mi Max 2. 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.
