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Google Pixel 7 vs Samsung Galaxy S24

Samsung Galaxy S24 delivers superior performance and display technology at a $200 premium. Its 120Hz Dynamic AMOLED 2X screen with 2600 nits brightness dramatically outshines Pixel 7's 90Hz OLED panel, while the Exynos 2400 processor provides noticeably faster performance than Google Tensor G2. Camera capabilities differ strategically: Galaxy S24 adds a 3x telephoto lens and shoots 8K video, whereas Pixel 7 compensates with computational photography excellence and superior low-light performance via its custom Tensor chip. Battery remains a concern for both—S24's 4000 mAh is smaller than Pixel 7's 4355 mAh, though S24 charges faster at 25W. Build quality favors S24 with lighter weight (167g vs 197g) and Gorilla Glass Victus 2. For users prioritizing display quality, processing speed, and optical zoom, Galaxy S24 justifies its premium. Pixel 7 remains the smarter choice for photography enthusiasts and budget-conscious buyers seeking genuine value.

Google Pixel 7
Google
Google Pixel 7
$599
8.1/10
VS
Samsung Galaxy S24
Samsung
Samsung Galaxy S24
$800
8.7/10
Winner

Full Specifications

SpecGoogle Pixel 7Samsung Galaxy S24
SoftwareAndroid 13Android 14, One UI 6.1
Body
Weight197 g167 g
MaterialAluminum frame, Gorilla Glass VictusAluminum frame, Gorilla Glass Victus 2
IP ratingIP68IP68
Dimensions155.6 x 73.2 x 8.7 mm147.0 x 70.6 x 7.6 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
Ultrawide12 MP, f/2.2, 114-degree12 MP, f/2.2
Telephoto10 MP 3x optical
Memory
RAM8 GB8 GB
Storage options128 GB, 256 GB128 GB, 256 GB, 512 GB
Battery
Capacity4355 mAh4000 mAh
Charging20W wired25W wired
Wireless charging20W (Pixel Stand 2nd gen)15W
Display
Size6.3 inches6.2 inches
TypeOLEDDynamic AMOLED 2X LTPO
Resolution2400 x 10802340 x 1080
Refresh rate90Hz120Hz
Brightness (nits)14002600
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 6E
Bluetooth5.35.3

Category Scores

Google Pixel 7
Samsung Galaxy S24
Value
8.8
8.1
Camera
8.8
8.4
Battery
7.8
7.2
Display
7.5
9.2
Performance
8.0
8.9

Pros & Cons

Google Pixel 7

Pros

  • Clean Android experience with guaranteed updates
  • Excellent main camera with Tensor G2 processing
  • Compact flagship form factor
  • IP68 water resistance
  • Competitively priced for a flagship

Cons

  • No telephoto lens
  • 90Hz is not adaptive (always-on)
  • Only 8 GB RAM
  • Slow 20W wired charging

Samsung Galaxy S24

Pros

  • Compact form factor with flagship features
  • Galaxy AI suite including live translate
  • Bright 2600-nit AMOLED display
  • Seven years of software updates
  • IP68 dust and water resistance

Cons

  • Only 8 GB RAM
  • Slow 25W charging
  • Wi-Fi 6E instead of Wi-Fi 7
  • Smaller battery than rivals

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