Google Pixel 9 Pro XL vs Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra
The Verdict
Both flagship devices excel in different areas, each commanding premium pricing. Pixel 9 Pro XL impresses with its 3000-nit display, superior wireless charging (23W vs 15W), and more versatile camera setup featuring a 48MP ultrawide and advanced computational photography via Tensor G4. Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra counters with a higher 200MP main sensor, faster wired charging (45W), superior video capabilities at 4K@120fps, and the refined Snapdragon 8 Gen 3. Display quality favors Pixel with its brighter LTPO OLED panel (3000 nits vs 2600), while S24 Ultra edges ahead in raw resolution and frame rates. Camera systems differ philosophically,Pixel prioritizes versatility and software processing; Samsung emphasizes megapixels and optical zoom flexibility. Battery capacities are nearly identical, though Pixel's faster wireless charging provides daily convenience. Value slightly favors Pixel given identical base storage starts at 128GB versus 256GB for Samsung, though S24 Ultra justifies its $200 premium with professional video capabilities and titanium construction. Choose Pixel 9 Pro XL for superior everyday performance and display; select Galaxy S24 Ultra for videography and raw sensor power.
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 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 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 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 9 Pro XL | Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Software | Android 14 | Android 14, One UI 6.1 |
| Body | ||
| Weight | 221 g | 232 g |
| Material | Aluminum frame, Gorilla Glass Victus 2 | Titanium frame, Gorilla Glass Armor |
| IP rating | IP68 | IP68 |
| Dimensions | 162.8 x 76.6 x 8.5 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 | 42 MP, f/2.2 | 12 MP, f/2.2 |
| Video | 8K@30fps (Video Boost), 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/1.7, 123-degree | 12 MP, f/2.2 |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 16 GB | 12 GB |
| Storage options | 128 GB, 256 GB, 512 GB, 1 TB | 256 GB, 512 GB, 1 TB |
| Battery | ||
| Capacity | 5060 mAh | 5000 mAh |
| Charging | 37W wired | 45W wired |
| Wireless charging | 23W (Pixel Stand) | 15W |
| Display | ||
| Size | 6.8 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) | 3000 | 2600 |
| Processor | ||
| CPU | Octa-core (1x3.1 GHz Cortex-X4 & 3x2.6 GHz Cortex-A720 & 4x1.92 GHz Cortex-A520) | Octa-core (1x3.39 GHz + 5x3.1 GHz + 2x2.9 GHz) |
| GPU | Mali-G715 MC7 | Adreno 750 |
| Chipset | Google Tensor G4 | 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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