Smartphone photography enthusiasts are always on the lookout for the next best camera on the market. In a recent comparison, the Xiaomi 14 Ultra and the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra faced off in what has been described as one of the toughest smartphone camera battles to date.

The Xiaomi 14 Ultra, boasting a 50MP main camera and a partnership with Leica for lens supply and camera performance tuning, has raised the bar for smartphone photography. On the other hand, the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra, equipped with a 200MP main camera and a range of telephoto and wide-angle lenses, is a formidable competitor.

When it comes to camera capabilities, the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra features a 200MP main camera, a 50MP telephoto camera with 5x optical zoom, a 10MP telephoto with 3x optical zoom, and a 12MP wide-angle camera. The Xiaomi 14 Ultra, on the other hand, boasts a 50MP main camera, a 50MP telephoto with 3.2x optical zoom, a 50MP periscope telephoto with 5x optical zoom, and a 50MP wide-angle camera.

Leica’s involvement in the Xiaomi 14 Ultra’s camera setup adds a unique character to the photos captured, while the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra is known for its consistent and excellent performance. The test between these two smartphones will not only focus on image quality but also on the distinct style and consistency each camera offers.

Both phones were tested in automatic mode, with the Xiaomi 14 Ultra set to the Leica Natural color profile. The results were then examined on a monitor to evaluate the overall performance of each camera.