Google Pixel 9 Pro XL vs Samsung Galaxy S24
The Verdict
Pixel 9 Pro XL dominates with a larger 6.8-inch LTPO OLED display (3000 nits vs 2600), superior 48MP telephoto with 5x zoom compared to Galaxy S24's 10MP 3x, and vastly more RAM (16GB vs 8GB) with up to 1TB storage. Google's Tensor G4 chipset excels at computational photography and AI tasks, while Samsung's Exynos 2400 handles everyday performance adequately. Battery capacity heavily favors Pixel (5060mAh vs 4000mAh), though Samsung's lighter 167g design offers better portability. Camera systems both capture excellent 8K video, but Pixel's quad-camera setup with superior ultrawide and main sensors provides more versatility. Galaxy S24 delivers exceptional value at $300 less and suffices for typical users prioritizing compactness. However, Pixel 9 Pro XL's premium features, display quality, and computational photography prowess justify the investment for photography enthusiasts and power users.
Who Should Buy
Buy the Google Pixel 9 Pro XL if…
- →Exceptional 3000-nit display brightness
- →Best-in-class computational photography
- →Seven years of OS and security updates
Buy the Samsung Galaxy S24 if…
- →Compact form factor with flagship features
- →Galaxy AI suite including live translate
- →Bright 2600-nit AMOLED display
Category Scores
Pros & Cons
Google Pixel 9 Pro XL
Pros
- Exceptional 3000-nit display brightness
- Best-in-class computational photography
- Seven years of OS and security updates
- 16 GB RAM enables on-device Gemini AI features
- Premium build with flat aluminum frame
Cons
- Slow 37W wired charging compared to rivals
- Tensor G4 lags Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 in raw performance
- Expensive starting price
- Runs warm under sustained load
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
Full Specifications
| Spec | Google Pixel 9 Pro XL | Samsung Galaxy S24 |
|---|---|---|
| Software | Android 14 | Android 14, One UI 6.1 |
| Body | ||
| Weight | 221 g | 167 g |
| Material | Aluminum frame, Gorilla Glass Victus 2 | Aluminum frame, Gorilla Glass Victus 2 |
| IP rating | IP68 | IP68 |
| Dimensions | 162.8 x 76.6 x 8.5 mm | 147.0 x 70.6 x 7.6 mm |
| Camera | ||
| Main camera | 50 MP, f/1.68, OIS | 50 MP, f/1.8, OIS |
| Front camera | 42 MP, f/2.2 | 12 MP, f/2.2 |
| Video | 8K@30fps (Video Boost), 4K@60fps | 8K@30fps, 4K@60fps |
| Telephoto | 48 MP, f/2.8, 5x optical zoom | 10 MP 3x optical |
| Ultrawide | 48 MP, f/1.7, 123-degree | 12 MP, f/2.2 |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 16 GB | 8 GB |
| Storage options | 128 GB, 256 GB, 512 GB, 1 TB | 128 GB, 256 GB, 512 GB |
| Battery | ||
| Capacity | 5060 mAh | 4000 mAh |
| Charging | 37W wired | 25W wired |
| Wireless charging | 23W (Pixel Stand) | 15W |
| Display | ||
| Size | 6.8 inches | 6.2 inches |
| Type | LTPO OLED | Dynamic AMOLED 2X LTPO |
| Resolution | 2992 x 1344 | 2340 x 1080 |
| Refresh rate | 1-120Hz | 120Hz |
| Brightness (nits) | 3000 | 2600 |
| Processor | ||
| CPU | Octa-core (1x3.1 GHz Cortex-X4 & 3x2.6 GHz Cortex-A720 & 4x1.92 GHz Cortex-A520) | Deca-core (1x3.2 GHz + 2x2.9 GHz + 3x2.6 GHz + 4x1.95 GHz) |
| GPU | Mali-G715 MC7 | Xclipse 940 |
| Chipset | Google Tensor G4 | Exynos 2400 |
| 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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