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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.

Google Pixel 7 Pro
Google
Google Pixel 7 Pro
$899
8.6/10
Winner
VS
Samsung Galaxy S24+
Samsung
Samsung Galaxy S24+
$1,000
8.4/10

Full Specifications

SpecGoogle Pixel 7 ProSamsung Galaxy S24+
SoftwareAndroid 13Android 14, One UI 6.1
Body
Weight212 g196 g
MaterialAluminum frame, Gorilla Glass VictusAluminum frame, Gorilla Glass Victus 2
IP ratingIP68IP68
Dimensions162.9 x 76.6 x 8.9 mm158.5 x 75.9 x 7.7 mm
Camera
Main camera50 MP, f/1.85, OIS50 MP, f/1.8, OIS
Front camera10.8 MP, f/2.212 MP, f/2.2
Video4K@60fps8K@30fps, 4K@60fps
Telephoto48 MP, f/3.5, 5x optical zoom10 MP 3x optical
Ultrawide12 MP, f/2.2, 125.8-degree12 MP, f/2.2
Memory
RAM12 GB12 GB
Storage options128 GB, 256 GB, 512 GB256 GB, 512 GB
Battery
Capacity5000 mAh4900 mAh
Charging30W wired45W wired
Wireless charging23W (Pixel Stand 2nd gen)15W
Display
Size6.7 inches6.7 inches
TypeLTPO OLEDDynamic AMOLED 2X LTPO
Resolution3120 x 14403120 x 1440
Refresh rate1-120Hz120Hz
Brightness (nits)15002600
Processor
CPUOcta-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)
GPUMali-G710 MP7Xclipse 940
ChipsetGoogle Tensor G2Exynos 2400
Connectivity
5G
NFC
USBUSB-C 3.2USB-C 3.2
Wi-FiWi-Fi 6EWi-Fi 7
Bluetooth5.35.3

Category Scores

Google Pixel 7 Pro
Samsung Galaxy S24+
Value
8.5
7.8
Camera
9.1
8.3
Battery
8.3
7.9
Display
8.5
9.2
Performance
8.4
8.5

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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