Google Pixel 9 vs Samsung Galaxy S24
47.2Performance56.8
58.1Display60.7
57.4Camera47.3
53.3Battery48.4
94.7Features94.7
7 spec wins — Google Pixel 98 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy S24
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: Google Pixel 9 scores 57.4 against 57.8 for Samsung Galaxy S24. Pick by the categories that matter to you — Samsung Galaxy S24 edges ahead in performance and display, or by price.
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Google Pixel 9
- Stronger camera score: 57 vs 47
- Stronger battery score: 53 vs 48
- 300% higher Ultra-wide: 48 MP vs 12 MP
- 50% higher RAM (max): 12 GB vs 8 GB
- 18% higher capacity: 4,700 mAh vs 4,000 mAh
Reasons to pick the Samsung Galaxy S24
- Stronger performance score: 57 vs 47
- 55% higher AnTuTu 10: 1,700,000 vs 1,100,000
- 50% higher Optical zoom: 3 x vs 2 x
- 47% higher Geekbench 6 (multi): 6,750 vs 4,600
- 16% lower weight: 167 g vs 198 g
Display
| Spec | Google Pixel 9 | Samsung Galaxy S24 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.3 ″+2% | 6.2 ″ |
| Panel type | OLED | Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X |
| Resolution | 1080x2424 | 1080x2340 |
| Pixel density | 422 ppi+1% | 416 ppi |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 2,700 nits+4% | 2,600 nits |
| Screen-to-body | 86.5 % | 90.5 %+5% |
Performance
| Spec | Google Pixel 9 | Samsung Galaxy S24 |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Google Tensor G4 | Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 for Galaxy |
| AnTuTu 10 | 1,100,000 | 1,700,000+55% |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 1,940 | 2,200+13% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 4,600 | 6,750+47% |
| RAM (max) | 12 GB+50% | 8 GB |
| Storage options | 128/256GB | 128/256/512GB |
| Storage type | UFS 3.1 | UFS 3.1/4.0 |
Camera
| Spec | Google Pixel 9 | 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 | — | 10 MP |
| Optical zoom | 2 x | 3 x+50% |
| Max video | 4K@60fps | 8K@30fps |
| Front camera | 11 MP | 12 MP+14% |
| OIS | Yes | Yes |
Battery
| Spec | Google Pixel 9 | Samsung Galaxy S24 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 4,700 mAh+18% | 4,000 mAh |
| Wired charging | 27 W+8% | 25 W |
| Wireless charging | 15 W | 15 W |
| Active use endurance | 11 h | 11 h |
Design
| Spec | Google Pixel 9 | Samsung Galaxy S24 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 198 g | 167 g+16% |
| Thickness | 8.5 mm | 7.6 mm+11% |
| IP rating | IP68 | IP68 |
| Frame material | Aluminum | Armor Aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | Google Pixel 9 | 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 | 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 | Samsung Galaxy S24 |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |
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