Galaxy S24 Ultra vs. Xiaomi 14 Ultra camera test: unbelievably close

The Xiaomi 14 Ultra is making a strong case for having the best smartphone camera this year, even in the face of tough competition. But how does it stack up against the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra?

In a comparison battle, the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra has already proven itself against its predecessor and the Google Pixel 8 Pro. Now, it faces a new challenge from the impressive Xiaomi phone.

The Cameras

Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra: Features a 200MP main camera, 50MP telephoto zoom, 10MP telephoto zoom, and 12MP wide-angle camera. Offers “optical quality” photos at 10x zoom.

Xiaomi 14 Ultra: Boasts a 50MP main camera, 50MP telephoto zoom, 50MP periscope telephoto zoom, and 50MP wide-angle camera. Leica partnership enhances camera performance and adds a unique style to photos.

Leica’s involvement adds character to Xiaomi’s camera, while Samsung’s camera excels in consistency. Each phone was tested in automatic mode for fair comparison.

Main Camera Comparison