Google Pixel 8 Pro vs Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra
The Verdict
Both flagship phones deliver exceptional performance, but they prioritize different strengths. Samsung's Galaxy S24 Ultra commands a $300 premium with its 200MP main camera, superior 45W charging, and slightly brighter 2600-nit display with sharper 3120x1440 resolution. Its Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 offers marginally better performance than Tensor G3, and the periscope telephoto system excels at zoom photography. However, Google's Pixel 8 Pro counters with superior computational photography, more versatile 5x optical zoom, and faster 30W charging speeds that still deliver respectable battery performance from its 5050mAh capacity. Build quality favors Samsung with titanium construction versus aluminum, though both use premium glass. At $999, the Pixel 8 Pro provides outstanding value with nearly identical performance and arguably better everyday camera intelligence. Choose the S24 Ultra for hardware specifications and zoom capability; select the Pixel 8 Pro for software optimization and value.
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 Ultra if…
- →Flat titanium design with anti-reflective Gorilla Glass Armor
- →Outstanding 200 MP camera with dual telephoto
- →Built-in S Pen for productivity
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 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
Full Specifications
| Spec | Google Pixel 8 Pro | Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Software | Android 14 | Android 14, One UI 6.1 |
| Body | ||
| Weight | 213 g | 232 g |
| Material | Aluminum frame, Gorilla Glass Victus 2 | Titanium frame, Gorilla Glass Armor |
| IP rating | IP68 | IP68 |
| Dimensions | 162.6 x 76.5 x 8.8 mm | 162.3 x 79.0 x 8.6 mm |
| Camera | ||
| Main camera | 50 MP, f/1.68, OIS | 200 MP, f/1.7, OIS |
| Front camera | 10.5 MP, f/2.2 | 12 MP, f/2.2 |
| Video | 4K@60fps | 8K@30fps, 4K@120fps |
| Telephoto | 48 MP, f/2.8, 5x optical zoom | 50 MP 5x periscope + 10 MP 3x |
| Ultrawide | 48 MP, f/1.95, 125.5-degree | 12 MP, f/2.2 |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 12 GB | 12 GB |
| Storage options | 128 GB, 256 GB, 512 GB, 1 TB | 256 GB, 512 GB, 1 TB |
| Battery | ||
| Capacity | 5050 mAh | 5000 mAh |
| Charging | 30W wired | 45W wired |
| Wireless charging | 23W (Pixel Stand) | 15W |
| Display | ||
| Size | 6.7 inches | 6.8 inches |
| Type | LTPO OLED | Dynamic AMOLED 2X LTPO |
| Resolution | 2992 x 1344 | 3120 x 1440 |
| Refresh rate | 1-120Hz | 120Hz |
| Brightness (nits) | 2400 | 2600 |
| Processor | ||
| CPU | Nona-core (1x3.0 GHz Cortex-X3 & 4x2.45 GHz Cortex-A715 & 4x2.15 GHz Cortex-A510) | Octa-core (1x3.39 GHz + 5x3.1 GHz + 2x2.9 GHz) |
| GPU | Immortalis-G715s MC10 | Adreno 750 |
| Chipset | Google Tensor G3 | Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 for Galaxy |
| Connectivity | ||
| 5G | ||
| NFC | ||
| USB | USB-C 3.2 | USB-C 3.2 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.3 |
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This comparison is based on verified manufacturer specifications covering display, performance, camera, battery, and build quality. Scores are generated by analyzing specs across weighted categories on a 10-point scale. Learn more about our methodology.
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