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Google Pixel 9 Pro XL vs Samsung Galaxy S24+

WINNER
Google Pixel 9 Pro XL
63.8Inno Score
VS
Samsung Galaxy S24+

Samsung

Samsung Galaxy S24+

$1,000

62.7Inno Score
50.8Performance60.1
65.3Display66.7
71Camera47.3
59.3Battery62.3
94.7Features94.7
9 spec wins — Google Pixel 9 Pro XL9 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy S24+

InnoReviews verdict

This one is close to a dead heat: Google Pixel 9 Pro XL scores 63.8 against 62.7 for Samsung Galaxy S24+. Pick by the categories that matter to you — Google Pixel 9 Pro XL edges ahead in camera, or by price.

Key differences

Reasons to pick the Google Pixel 9 Pro XL

  • Stronger camera score: 71 vs 47
  • 380% higher telephoto: 48 MP vs 10 MP
  • 300% higher Ultra-wide: 48 MP vs 12 MP
  • 250% higher Front camera: 42 MP vs 12 MP
  • 67% higher Optical zoom: 5 x vs 3 x

Reasons to pick the Samsung Galaxy S24+

  • Stronger performance score: 60 vs 51
  • Stronger battery score: 62 vs 59
  • 48% higher AnTuTu 10: 1,750,000 vs 1,180,000
  • 45% higher Geekbench 6 (multi): 6,900 vs 4,750
  • 22% higher Wired charging: 45 W vs 37 W

Display

Display comparison: Google Pixel 9 Pro XL versus Samsung Galaxy S24+
SpecGoogle Pixel 9 Pro XLSamsung Galaxy S24+
Screen size6.8 ″+1%6.7 ″
Panel typeLTPO OLEDDynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X
Resolution1344x29921440x3120
Pixel density486 ppi513 ppi+6%
Refresh rate120 Hz120 Hz
Peak brightness3,000 nits+15%2,600 nits
Screen-to-body89 %91.6 %+3%

Performance

Performance comparison: Google Pixel 9 Pro XL versus Samsung Galaxy S24+
SpecGoogle Pixel 9 Pro XLSamsung Galaxy S24+
ChipsetGoogle Tensor G4Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 for Galaxy
AnTuTu 101,180,0001,750,000+48%
Geekbench 6 (single)1,9802,250+14%
Geekbench 6 (multi)4,7506,900+45%
RAM (max)16 GB+33%12 GB
Storage options128/256/512GB/1TB256/512GB
Storage typeUFS 3.1UFS 4.0

Camera

Camera comparison: Google Pixel 9 Pro XL versus Samsung Galaxy S24+
SpecGoogle Pixel 9 Pro XLSamsung Galaxy S24+
Main camera50 MP50 MP
Main aperturef/1.68f/1.8
Ultra-wide48 MP+300%12 MP
Telephoto48 MP+380%10 MP
Optical zoom5 x+67%3 x
Max video4K@60fps8K@30fps
Front camera42 MP+250%12 MP
OISYesYes

Battery

Battery comparison: Google Pixel 9 Pro XL versus Samsung Galaxy S24+
SpecGoogle Pixel 9 Pro XLSamsung Galaxy S24+
Capacity5,060 mAh+3%4,900 mAh
Wired charging37 W45 W+22%
Wireless charging23 W+53%15 W
Active use endurance11 h12 h+9%

Design

Design comparison: Google Pixel 9 Pro XL versus Samsung Galaxy S24+
SpecGoogle Pixel 9 Pro XLSamsung Galaxy S24+
Weight221 g196 g+11%
Thickness8.5 mm7.7 mm+9%
IP ratingIP68IP68
Frame materialAluminumArmor Aluminum

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: Google Pixel 9 Pro XL versus Samsung Galaxy S24+
SpecGoogle Pixel 9 Pro XLSamsung Galaxy S24+
5GYesYes
Wi-FiWi-Fi 7Wi-Fi 6E
Bluetooth5.35.3
NFCYesYes
USBUSB-C 3.2USB-C 3.2
eSIMYesYes

Software

Software comparison: Google Pixel 9 Pro XL versus Samsung Galaxy S24+
SpecGoogle Pixel 9 Pro XLSamsung Galaxy S24+
OS at launchAndroid 14Android 14 (One UI 6.1)
OS update pledge7 years7 years

Audio

Audio comparison: Google Pixel 9 Pro XL versus Samsung Galaxy S24+
SpecGoogle Pixel 9 Pro XLSamsung Galaxy S24+
Stereo speakersYesYes
3.5mm jackNoNo

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