Google Pixel 9 Pro XL vs Samsung Galaxy S24
50.8Performance56.8
65.3Display60.7
71Camera47.3
59.3Battery48.4
94.7Features94.7
11 spec wins — Google Pixel 9 Pro XL6 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy S24
InnoReviews verdict
Google Pixel 9 Pro XL wins this phone face-off, 63.8 to 57.8, pulling ahead mainly in camera (+24) and battery (+11). Samsung Galaxy S24 still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Google Pixel 9 Pro XL
- Stronger display score: 65 vs 61
- Stronger camera score: 71 vs 47
- Stronger battery score: 59 vs 48
- 380% higher telephoto: 48 MP vs 10 MP
- 300% higher Ultra-wide: 48 MP vs 12 MP
Reasons to pick the Samsung Galaxy S24
- Stronger performance score: 57 vs 51
- 44% higher AnTuTu 10: 1,700,000 vs 1,180,000
- 42% higher Geekbench 6 (multi): 6,750 vs 4,750
- 24% lower weight: 167 g vs 221 g
- 11% higher Geekbench 6 (single): 2,200 vs 1,980
- Lower launch price: $800 vs $1,099
Display
| Spec | Google Pixel 9 Pro XL | Samsung Galaxy S24 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.8 ″+10% | 6.2 ″ |
| Panel type | LTPO OLED | Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X |
| Resolution | 1344x2992 | 1080x2340 |
| Pixel density | 486 ppi+17% | 416 ppi |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 3,000 nits+15% | 2,600 nits |
| Screen-to-body | 89 % | 90.5 %+2% |
Performance
| Spec | Google Pixel 9 Pro XL | Samsung Galaxy S24 |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Google Tensor G4 | Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 for Galaxy |
| AnTuTu 10 | 1,180,000 | 1,700,000+44% |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 1,980 | 2,200+11% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 4,750 | 6,750+42% |
| RAM (max) | 16 GB+100% | 8 GB |
| Storage options | 128/256/512GB/1TB | 128/256/512GB |
| Storage type | UFS 3.1 | UFS 3.1/4.0 |
Camera
| Spec | Google Pixel 9 Pro XL | Samsung Galaxy S24 |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Main aperture | f/1.68 | f/1.8 |
| Ultra-wide | 48 MP+300% | 12 MP |
| Telephoto | 48 MP+380% | 10 MP |
| Optical zoom | 5 x+67% | 3 x |
| Max video | 4K@60fps | 8K@30fps |
| Front camera | 42 MP+250% | 12 MP |
| OIS | Yes | Yes |
Battery
| Spec | Google Pixel 9 Pro XL | Samsung Galaxy S24 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 5,060 mAh+27% | 4,000 mAh |
| Wired charging | 37 W+48% | 25 W |
| Wireless charging | 23 W+53% | 15 W |
| Active use endurance | 11 h | 11 h |
Design
| Spec | Google Pixel 9 Pro XL | Samsung Galaxy S24 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 221 g | 167 g+24% |
| Thickness | 8.5 mm | 7.6 mm+11% |
| IP rating | IP68 | IP68 |
| Frame material | Aluminum | Armor Aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | Google Pixel 9 Pro XL | Samsung Galaxy S24 |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.3 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| USB | USB-C 3.2 | USB-C 3.2 |
| eSIM | Yes | Yes |
Software
| Spec | Google Pixel 9 Pro XL | Samsung Galaxy S24 |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 14 | Android 14 (One UI 6.1) |
| OS update pledge | 7 years | 7 years |
Audio
| Spec | Google Pixel 9 Pro XL | Samsung Galaxy S24 |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |
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