Google Pixel 7 Pro vs Samsung Galaxy S24+
Both flagship phones deliver excellent performance, but they excel in different areas. Pixel 7 Pro's 5x telephoto lens and superior computational photography via Tensor G2 remain unmatched for creative zoom and night photography. Galaxy S24+ counters with a brighter 2600-nit display, faster 45W charging, and more future-proof Wi-Fi 7 connectivity. Performance is comparable between Tensor G2 and Exynos 2400, though the Samsung edges slightly in raw benchmarks. Battery capacity favors Pixel (5000 mAh vs 4900 mAh), while the S24+ charges significantly faster. Camera versatility leans Pixel with its 5x telephoto versus Samsung's 3x, making telephoto photography more practical on Google's device. At $100 more, S24+ justifies the cost through display brightness and charging speed, but Pixel 7 Pro remains the better choice for photography enthusiasts who value zoom range and AI processing. Choose Pixel for camera excellence; select S24+ for display quality and charging convenience.
Full Specifications
| Spec | Google Pixel 7 Pro | Samsung Galaxy S24+ |
|---|---|---|
| Software | Android 13 | Android 14, One UI 6.1 |
| Body | ||
| Weight | 212 g | 196 g |
| Material | Aluminum frame, Gorilla Glass Victus | Aluminum frame, Gorilla Glass Victus 2 |
| IP rating | IP68 | IP68 |
| Dimensions | 162.9 x 76.6 x 8.9 mm | 158.5 x 75.9 x 7.7 mm |
| Camera | ||
| Main camera | 50 MP, f/1.85, OIS | 50 MP, f/1.8, OIS |
| Front camera | 10.8 MP, f/2.2 | 12 MP, f/2.2 |
| Video | 4K@60fps | 8K@30fps, 4K@60fps |
| Telephoto | 48 MP, f/3.5, 5x optical zoom | 10 MP 3x optical |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP, f/2.2, 125.8-degree | 12 MP, f/2.2 |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 12 GB | 12 GB |
| Storage options | 128 GB, 256 GB, 512 GB | 256 GB, 512 GB |
| Battery | ||
| Capacity | 5000 mAh | 4900 mAh |
| Charging | 30W wired | 45W wired |
| Wireless charging | 23W (Pixel Stand 2nd gen) | 15W |
| Display | ||
| Size | 6.7 inches | 6.7 inches |
| Type | LTPO OLED | Dynamic AMOLED 2X LTPO |
| Resolution | 3120 x 1440 | 3120 x 1440 |
| Refresh rate | 1-120Hz | 120Hz |
| Brightness (nits) | 1500 | 2600 |
| Processor | ||
| CPU | Octa-core (2x2.85 GHz Cortex-X1 & 2x2.35 GHz Cortex-A78 & 4x1.80 GHz Cortex-A55) | Deca-core (1x3.2 GHz + 2x2.9 GHz + 3x2.6 GHz + 4x1.95 GHz) |
| GPU | Mali-G710 MP7 | Xclipse 940 |
| Chipset | Google Tensor G2 | Exynos 2400 |
| Connectivity | ||
| 5G | ||
| NFC | ||
| USB | USB-C 3.2 | USB-C 3.2 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.3 |
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Pros & Cons
Google Pixel 7 Pro
Pros
- Excellent 5x periscope telephoto at this price point
- Best-in-class computational photography with Magic Eraser
- LTPO display drops to 1Hz to save battery
- Guaranteed five years of OS updates
- Large 5000 mAh battery with wireless charging
Cons
- Tensor G2 trails Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 in raw performance
- Slow 30W wired charging vs Chinese rivals
- Runs warm under sustained gaming loads
- Heavy at 212 g
Samsung Galaxy S24+
Pros
- Upgraded QHD+ display with 2600-nit peak brightness
- Galaxy AI features like Circle to Search
- 12 GB RAM standard
- Strong battery life from 4900 mAh cell
- Seven years of software updates
Cons
- Exynos 2400 runs hotter than Snapdragon variants
- No telephoto improvement over S23+
- Heavier than the Pixel 8 Pro alternatives
- 45W charging unchanged
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