Google Pixel 7 vs Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra
Side-by-side specifications, scores and verdict.
Quick Verdict
Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra dominates with a 6.8-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X display reaching 2600 nits brightness and 120Hz refresh versus Pixel 7's 6.3-inch OLED at 1400 nits and 90Hz. Camera capabilities diverge significantly: S24 Ultra features a 200MP main sensor with dual telephoto lenses (5x periscope and 3x), enabling 8K video recording, while Pixel 7 offers a more modest 50MP setup but leverages Google's computational photography excellence. Performance-wise, Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 for Galaxy with 12GB RAM edges out Google Tensor G2 with 8GB RAM in raw benchmarks. Battery capacity favors S24 Ultra at 5000mAh with 45W charging against Pixel 7's 4355mAh and 20W charging. At $1299.99 versus $599, the S24 Ultra justifies premium positioning through superior hardware specs and versatile zoom capabilities, though Pixel 7 remains exceptional value for consumers prioritizing computational photography and software experience over hardware specifications.
Full Specifications
| Specification | Google Pixel 7 | Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Software | Android 13 | Android 14, One UI 6.1 |
| Body | ||
| Weight | 197 g | 232 g |
| Material | Aluminum frame, Gorilla Glass Victus | Titanium frame, Gorilla Glass Armor |
| IP rating | IP68 | IP68 |
| Dimensions | 155.6 x 73.2 x 8.7 mm | 162.3 x 79.0 x 8.6 mm |
| Camera | ||
| Main camera | 50 MP, f/1.85, OIS | 200 MP, f/1.7, OIS |
| Front camera | 10.8 MP, f/2.2 | 12 MP, f/2.2 |
| Video | 4K@60fps | 8K@30fps, 4K@120fps |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP, f/2.2, 114-degree | 12 MP, f/2.2 |
| Telephoto | — | 50 MP 5x periscope + 10 MP 3x |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | 12 GB |
| Storage options | 128 GB, 256 GB | 256 GB, 512 GB, 1 TB |
| Battery | ||
| Capacity | 4355 mAh | 5000 mAh |
| Charging | 20W wired | 45W wired |
| Wireless charging | 20W (Pixel Stand 2nd gen) | 15W |
| Display | ||
| Size | 6.3 inches | 6.8 inches |
| Type | OLED | Dynamic AMOLED 2X LTPO |
| Resolution | 2400 x 1080 | 3120 x 1440 |
| Refresh rate | 90Hz | 120Hz |
| Brightness (nits) | 1400 | 2600 |
| Processor | ||
| CPU | Octa-core (2x2.85 GHz Cortex-X1 & 2x2.35 GHz Cortex-A78 & 4x1.80 GHz Cortex-A55) | Octa-core (1x3.39 GHz + 5x3.1 GHz + 2x2.9 GHz) |
| GPU | Mali-G710 MP7 | Adreno 750 |
| Chipset | Google Tensor G2 | Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 for Galaxy |
| 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 |
Category Scores
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 Ultra
Pros
- Flat titanium design with anti-reflective Gorilla Glass Armor
- Outstanding 200 MP camera with dual telephoto
- Built-in S Pen for productivity
- Bright 2600-nit display readable in sunlight
- Seven years of OS and security updates
Cons
- Very heavy at 232 g
- Expensive starting price
- Charging speed unchanged at 45W
- S Pen lost Bluetooth air actions
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