Google Pixel 8 Pro vs Samsung Galaxy S24 FE
The Verdict
Pixel 8 Pro delivers superior imaging with its triple camera system, featuring a larger 48MP telephoto with 5x optical zoom versus Galaxy S24 FE's modest 8MP 3x option. Display quality favors Google's 2992x1344 LTPO OLED with 2400 nits brightness over Samsung's 2340x1080 Dynamic AMOLED at 1900 nits. Performance differs meaningfully: Tensor G3 with 12GB RAM provides better computational photography and AI features, while Exynos 2400e with 8GB handles daily tasks adequately. Battery capacity (5050mAh vs 4700mAh) and charging speeds (30W vs 25W) slightly favor Pixel. Storage reaches 1TB on Pro versus 512GB max on FE. Galaxy S24 FE justifies its $350 price difference through Samsung's refined One UI software and acceptable performance for budget-conscious buyers. Pixel 8 Pro's advanced computational photography, superior optics, and premium build justify the premium for photography enthusiasts. Choose Pixel 8 Pro for flagship features and camera excellence.
Who Should Buy
Buy the Google Pixel 8 Pro if…
- →Outstanding camera system with 5x telephoto
- →Seven years of OS and security updates
- →Bright 2400-nit Super Actua display
Buy the Samsung Galaxy S24 FE if…
- →Galaxy AI features at a lower price point
- →Larger 6.7-inch AMOLED display
- →Seven years of software updates
Category Scores
Pros & Cons
Google Pixel 8 Pro
Pros
- Outstanding camera system with 5x telephoto
- Seven years of OS and security updates
- Bright 2400-nit Super Actua display
- Built-in temperature sensor
- On-device AI features
Cons
- Tensor G3 prone to thermal throttling
- Slow 30W wired charging
- Heavy at 213 g
- Expensive at launch
Samsung Galaxy S24 FE
Pros
- Galaxy AI features at a lower price point
- Larger 6.7-inch AMOLED display
- Seven years of software updates
- Includes 3x telephoto camera
- IP68 rated
Cons
- Heavier than the standard S24 lineup
- Exynos 2400e is detuned versus the S24
- Only 25W charging
- Plastic-feeling build at this price
Full Specifications
| Spec | Google Pixel 8 Pro | Samsung Galaxy S24 FE |
|---|---|---|
| Software | Android 14 | Android 14, One UI 6.1 |
| Body | ||
| Weight | 213 g | 213 g |
| Material | Aluminum frame, Gorilla Glass Victus 2 | Aluminum frame, Gorilla Glass Victus+ |
| IP rating | IP68 | IP68 |
| Dimensions | 162.6 x 76.5 x 8.8 mm | 162.0 x 77.3 x 8.0 mm |
| Camera | ||
| Main camera | 50 MP, f/1.68, OIS | 50 MP, f/1.8, OIS |
| Front camera | 10.5 MP, f/2.2 | 10 MP, f/2.4 |
| Video | 4K@60fps | 4K@60fps |
| Telephoto | 48 MP, f/2.8, 5x optical zoom | 8 MP 3x optical |
| Ultrawide | 48 MP, f/1.95, 125.5-degree | 12 MP, f/2.2 |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 12 GB | 8 GB |
| Storage options | 128 GB, 256 GB, 512 GB, 1 TB | 128 GB, 256 GB, 512 GB |
| Battery | ||
| Capacity | 5050 mAh | 4700 mAh |
| Charging | 30W wired | 25W wired |
| Wireless charging | 23W (Pixel Stand) | 15W |
| Display | ||
| Size | 6.7 inches | 6.7 inches |
| Type | LTPO OLED | Dynamic AMOLED 2X |
| Resolution | 2992 x 1344 | 2340 x 1080 |
| Refresh rate | 1-120Hz | 120Hz |
| Brightness (nits) | 2400 | 1900 |
| Processor | ||
| CPU | Nona-core (1x3.0 GHz Cortex-X3 & 4x2.45 GHz Cortex-A715 & 4x2.15 GHz Cortex-A510) | Deca-core (1x3.1 GHz + 2x2.9 GHz + 3x2.6 GHz + 4x1.95 GHz) |
| GPU | Immortalis-G715s MC10 | Xclipse 940 |
| Chipset | Google Tensor G3 | Exynos 2400e |
| Connectivity | ||
| 5G | ||
| NFC | ||
| USB | USB-C 3.2 | USB-C 3.2 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.3 |
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