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 Xiaomi Mi A2 Lite |
 Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra |
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|---|---|---|
| Price (USD) | $145.82 | $507.90 |
| Network | ||
| Technology | 2G, 3G, 4G | GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE / 5G |
| 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 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps | HSPA, LTE (CA), 5G |
| 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 | 2018, July 30 | 2024, January 17 |
| Status | Available. Released 2018, July 30 | Available. Released 2024, January 24 |
| Body | ||
| Dimensions | - | 162.3 x 79 x 8.6 mm (6.39 x 3.11 x 0.34 in) |
| Weight | 178 grams | 232 g or 233 g (8.18 oz) |
| Build | Case: Metal Back: Metal | Glass front (Corning Gorilla Armor), glass back (Corning Gorilla Armor), titanium frame (grade 2) |
| 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 | IPS LCD | Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X, 120Hz, HDR10+, 2600 nits (peak) |
| Size | - | 6.8 inches, 113.5 cm2 (~88.5% screen-to-body ratio) |
| Resolution | 1080x2280 px (FHD+) | 1440 x 3120 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~505 ppi density) |
| Protection | Gorilla Glass | Corning Gorilla Armor |
| 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 | Android 14, up to 7 major OS updates, One UI 8.5 |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 625 MSM8953 | Qualcomm SM8650-AC Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 (4 nm) |
| CPU | Octa core, 2 GHz, Cortex A53 | 8-core (1x3.39GHz Cortex-X4 & 3x3.1GHz Cortex-A720 & 2x2.9GHz Cortex-A720 & 2x2.2GHz Cortex-A520) |
| GPU | Adreno 506 | Adreno 750 (1 GHz) |
| 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 | Yes, with stereo speakers |
| 3.5mm jack | 3.5 mm | No |
| Features | - | High-bitrate audio support |
| FM Radio | Yes | - |
| Alert Types | Vibration, MP3, WAV ringtones | - |
| Video | 1080p@30fps | - |
| Document Reader | Yes | - |
| Comms | ||
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 4 (802.11 a/b/g/n) 5GHz | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e/7, tri-band, Wi-Fi Direct |
| Bluetooth | v4.2 | 5.3, A2DP, LE |
| Positioning | Yes with A-GPS, Glonass | GPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO, QZSS |
| NFC | - | Yes |
| Radio | - | No |
| USB | Mass storage device, USB charging, microUSB 2.0 | USB Type-C 3.2, DisplayPort 1.2, OTG |
| 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 (Lithium Ion) 4000 mAh | Li-Ion 5000 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 |
Xiaomi Mi A2 Lite
1 category wins
Budget segment
VS
Our Winner
Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra
7 category wins
Upper Mid segment
Head-to-Head Breakdown
| — | Performance | Win |
| — | Display | Win |
| — | Camera | Win |
| — | Battery | Win |
| — | Charging | Win |
| — | RAM | Win |
| — | 5G | Win |
| Win | Price | — |
Xiaomi Mi A2 Lite — Pros & Cons
Pros
- Balanced hardware configuration tailored for reliable everyday operation
- Ergonomic physical construction with comfortable in-hand grip
Cons
- 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)
Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra — Pros & Cons
Pros
- 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)
Cons
- Premium flagship price tier represents a notable financial investment
Our Verdict
Both the Xiaomi Mi A2 Lite and the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra arrive with distinct engineering philosophies. Our head-to-head evaluation breaks down how each contender performs across critical daily benchmarks.
Processing horsepower tilts convincingly toward the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra, driven by its Qualcomm SM8650-AC Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 (4 nm). It outpaces the Qualcomm Snapdragon 625 MSM8953 in the Xiaomi Mi A2 Lite during resource-demanding workflows, offering greater headroom for complex gaming, video encoding, and rapid app switching.
Visual fidelity favors the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra, whose LTPO AMOLED display at 120Hz delivers enhanced sharpness, rich color depth, and fluid motion that outclasses the IPS LCD screen found on the Xiaomi Mi A2 Lite.
Imaging capabilities tilt toward the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra, highlighted by its 200MP primary camera with OIS stabilization and optical zoom capabilities. It produces crisper snapshots with lively color science and cleaner edge definition compared to the 12MP camera on the Xiaomi Mi A2 Lite.
Longevity and replenishment turnaround favor the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra, whose 5000mAh battery and 45W charging provide faster top-ups and reliable stamina compared to the 4000mAh (standard) configuration of the Xiaomi Mi A2 Lite.
Overall Verdict: The Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra earns the victory in this head-to-head comparison with 7 category wins versus 1 for the Xiaomi Mi A2 Lite. With decisive strengths in key hardware areas, the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra delivers greater overall capability and stronger value.
