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Google Pixel 8 vs Samsung Galaxy S24

The Samsung Galaxy S24 comes out ahead on 8 counts and the Google Pixel 8 on 2.

Which should you buy?

Pick the Google Pixel 8 for

  • Bigger battery: 4,575 vs 4,000 mAh (14% more)
  • Faster wireless charging: 18 W vs 15 W

Pick the Samsung Galaxy S24 for

  • Lighter: 168 g vs 187 g (19 g less)
  • Thinner: 7.6 mm vs 8.9 mm
  • More compact: 3.5 mm shorter
  • Brighter display: 2,600 vs 2,000 nits peak
  • Optical zoom (3×), which the other lacks
  • More RAM: up to 12 GB vs 8 GB
  • More storage: up to 512 GB vs 256 GB
  • Newer: launched January 2024

Size comparison

The Google Pixel 8 is 3.5 mm taller, 1.3 mm thicker and 19 g heavier than the Samsung Galaxy S24.

  • Google Pixel 8150.5 × 70.8 × 8.9 mm
  • Samsung Galaxy S24147 × 70.6 × 7.6 mm

Specs side by side

LaunchGoogle Pixel 8Samsung Galaxy S24
AnnouncedOctober 4, 2023January 17, 20241
ReleasedOctober 12, 2023January 31, 20241
Launch price$699—
BodyGoogle Pixel 8Samsung Galaxy S24
Size150.5 × 70.8 × 8.9 mm147 × 70.6 × 7.6 mm
Thickness8.9 mm7.6 mm (better)
Weight187 g168 g (better)
Framesatin metalaluminum
Backpolished glassmatte glass1
Water resistanceIP68IP681
ColoursHazel, Obsidian, Rose, Mint, Bay, PorcelainCobalt Violet, Amber Yellow, Onyx Black, Marble Gray
DisplayGoogle Pixel 8Samsung Galaxy S24
Size6.2"6.2"
TypeActuaDynamic AMOLED 2X
Resolution1080 × 24001080 × 23401
Refresh rate120 Hz120 Hz
Peak brightness2,000 nits12,600 nits (better)
ProtectionGorilla Glass Victus1Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 21
Performance and softwareGoogle Pixel 8Samsung Galaxy S24
ChipsetGoogle Tensor G3Samsung Exynos 2400 (worldwide); Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 (North America, East Asia)
CPUNona-core (1x3.0 GHz Cortex-X3 & 4x2.45 GHz Cortex-A715 & 4x2.15 GHz Cortex-A510)Exynos: Deca-core (1x3.2GHz Cortex-X4 & 2x2.9GHz Cortex-A720 & 3x2.6GHz Cortex-A720 & 4x1.95GHz Cortex-A520); Snapdragon: Octa-core (1x3.3 GHz Cortex-X4 & 5x3.2 GHz Cortex-A720 & 2x2.3 GHz Cortex-A520)1
Process4 nm14 nm1
Ships withAndroid 14Android 14 with One UI 6.11
OS updates7 years (to Oct 2030)7 years (to Jan 2031)1
Security updates7 years (to Oct 2030)7 years (to Jan 2031)1
MemoryGoogle Pixel 8Samsung Galaxy S24
RAM8 GB8 GB / 12 GB (better)
Storage128 GB / 256 GB128 GB / 256 GB / 512 GB (better)
CamerasGoogle Pixel 8Samsung Galaxy S24
Rear50 MP Main 12 MP Ultrawide50 MP Main, OIS 10 MP Telephoto (3× optical) 12 MP Ultrawide
Main camera50 MP50 MP
Optical zoomNone3× (better)
Front10.5 MP12 MP
Video4K video at 24, 30, or 60 FPS—
BatteryGoogle Pixel 8Samsung Galaxy S24
Capacity4,575 mAh (better)4,000 mAh1
Wired charging27 W125 W
Wireless charging18 W1 (better)15 W
Reverse wirelessYes1Yes1
ConnectivityGoogle Pixel 8Samsung Galaxy S24
5GYesYes1
Wi-FiWi-Fi 71Wi-Fi 6E1
Bluetooth5.35.31
NFCYesYes1
USBUSB-C 3.2USB-C 3.2 (5Gbps)1
Headphone jackNo1—
eSIMYesYes1
FeaturesGoogle Pixel 8Samsung Galaxy S24
FingerprintYes1ultrasonic under-display1
Stereo speakersYesYes1

Highlighted: the better value where one is clearly better. Sources for each phone are listed on the Google Pixel 8 and Samsung Galaxy S24 pages.

Quick answers

Is the Google Pixel 8 bigger than the Samsung Galaxy S24?
The Google Pixel 8 is 3.5 mm taller, 1.3 mm thicker and 19 g heavier than the Samsung Galaxy S24.
Which has the bigger battery, the Google Pixel 8 or the Samsung Galaxy S24?
The Google Pixel 8 has the bigger battery: 4,575 mAh against 4,000 mAh. Real battery life also depends on the chip and screen.
Which gets software updates for longer?
The Samsung Galaxy S24: its maker promises OS updates until around January 2031, against October 2030 for the Google Pixel 8.

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