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Google Pixel 9 Pro vs Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra

The Google Pixel 9 Pro comes out ahead on 7 counts and the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra on 4.

Which should you buy?

Pick the Google Pixel 9 Pro for

  • Faster wireless charging: 21 W vs 15 W
  • Lighter: 199 g vs 233 g (34 g less)
  • More compact: 9.5 mm shorter
  • Brighter display: 3,000 vs 2,600 nits peak
  • OS updates for longer, until Sep 2031
  • More RAM: up to 16 GB vs 12 GB
  • Newer: launched September 2024

Pick the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra for

  • Bigger battery: 5,000 vs 4,700 mAh (6% more)
  • Faster wired charging: 45 W vs 27 W
  • Bigger screen: 6.8" vs 6.3"
  • Higher-resolution main camera: 200 MP vs 50 MP

Size comparison

The Google Pixel 9 Pro is 9.5 mm shorter, 7 mm narrower and 34 g lighter than the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra. Its screen is 0.5" smaller.

  • Google Pixel 9 Pro152.8 × 72 × 8.5 mm
  • Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra162.3 × 79 × 8.6 mm

Specs side by side

LaunchGoogle Pixel 9 ProSamsung Galaxy S24 Ultra
AnnouncedAugust 13, 2024January 17, 20241
ReleasedSeptember 4, 2024January 31, 20241
Launch price$999—
BodyGoogle Pixel 9 ProSamsung Galaxy S24 Ultra
Size152.8 × 72 × 8.5 mm162.3 × 79 × 8.6 mm
Thickness8.5 mm8.6 mm
Weight199 g (better)233 g
Framepolished metal—
Backmatte glass—
Water resistanceIP68IP68
ColoursPorcelain, Rose Quartz, Hazel, ObsidianTitanium Black, Titanium Grey, Titanium Violet, Titanium Yellow, Titanium Blue, Titanium Green, Titanium Orange1
DisplayGoogle Pixel 9 ProSamsung Galaxy S24 Ultra
Size6.3"6.8"
TypeLTPO OLEDDynamic AMOLED 2X
Resolution1280 × 28561440 × 3120 (better)
Refresh rate120 Hz120 Hz
Peak brightness3,000 nits (better)2,600 nits
ProtectionGorilla Glass Victus 2Corning Gorilla Glass Armor1
Performance and softwareGoogle Pixel 9 ProSamsung Galaxy S24 Ultra
ChipsetGoogle Tensor G4Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3
CPU1x 3.1 GHz Cortex-X4 + 3x 2.6 GHz Cortex-A720 + 4x 1.9 GHz Cortex-A5201Octa-core (1x3.3 GHz Cortex-X4 & 5x3.2 GHz Cortex-A720 & 2x2.3 GHz Cortex-A520)
Process—4 nm
Ships withAndroid 14Android 14 (One UI 6.1)
OS updates7 years (to Sep 2031) (better)7 years (to Jan 2031)1
Security updates7 years (to Sep 2031) (better)7 years (to Jan 2031)1
MemoryGoogle Pixel 9 ProSamsung Galaxy S24 Ultra
RAM16 GB (better)12 GB
Storage128 GB / 256 GB / 512 GB / 1 TB256 GB / 512 GB / 1 TB
CamerasGoogle Pixel 9 ProSamsung Galaxy S24 Ultra
Rear50 MP Main 48 MP Ultrawide 48 MP Telephoto (5× optical)200 MP Main, OIS 50 MP Periscope telephoto (5× optical), OIS 10 MP Telephoto (3× optical), OIS 12 MP Ultrawide
Main camera50 MP200 MP (better)
Optical zoom5×5×
Front42 MP12 MP
Video8K at 30 FPS8K@24/30fps1
BatteryGoogle Pixel 9 ProSamsung Galaxy S24 Ultra
Capacity4,700 mAh5,000 mAh (better)
Wired charging27 W45 W1 (better)
Wireless charging21 W (better)15 W1
Reverse wirelessYesYes1
ConnectivityGoogle Pixel 9 ProSamsung Galaxy S24 Ultra
5GYesYes
Wi-FiWi-Fi 7Wi-Fi 71
Bluetooth5.35.3
NFCYesYes1
USBUSB-C 3.2USB-C 3.2 (5Gbps)
Headphone jack—No1
eSIMYesYes
Satellite messagingYes—
FeaturesGoogle Pixel 9 ProSamsung Galaxy S24 Ultra
FingerprintFingerprint Unlock1Ultrasonic under-display1
Stereo speakersYesYes
Stylus—Yes1

Highlighted: the better value where one is clearly better. Sources for each phone are listed on the Google Pixel 9 Pro and Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra pages.

Quick answers

Is the Google Pixel 9 Pro bigger than the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra?
The Google Pixel 9 Pro is 9.5 mm shorter, 7 mm narrower and 34 g lighter than the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra. Its screen is 0.5" smaller.
Which has the bigger battery, the Google Pixel 9 Pro or the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra has the bigger battery: 5,000 mAh against 4,700 mAh. Real battery life also depends on the chip and screen.
Which gets software updates for longer?
The Google Pixel 9 Pro: its maker promises OS updates until around September 2031, against January 2031 for the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra.

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