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Google Pixel 9 Pro XL vs Samsung Galaxy S24

The Google Pixel 9 Pro XL comes out ahead on 10 counts and the Samsung Galaxy S24 on 3.

Which should you buy?

Pick the Google Pixel 9 Pro XL for

  • Bigger battery: 5,060 vs 4,000 mAh (27% more)
  • Faster wired charging: 37 W vs 25 W
  • Faster wireless charging: 23 W vs 15 W
  • Bigger screen: 6.8" vs 6.2"
  • Brighter display: 3,000 vs 2,600 nits peak
  • Longer optical zoom: 5× vs 3×
  • OS updates for longer, until Aug 2031
  • More RAM: up to 16 GB vs 12 GB
  • More storage: up to 1 TB vs 512 GB
  • Newer: launched August 2024

Pick the Samsung Galaxy S24 for

  • Lighter: 168 g vs 221 g (53 g less)
  • Thinner: 7.6 mm vs 8.5 mm
  • More compact: 15.8 mm shorter

Size comparison

The Google Pixel 9 Pro XL is 15.8 mm taller, 6 mm wider, 0.9 mm thicker and 53 g heavier than the Samsung Galaxy S24. Its screen is 0.6" larger.

  • Google Pixel 9 Pro XL162.8 × 76.6 × 8.5 mm
  • Samsung Galaxy S24147 × 70.6 × 7.6 mm

Specs side by side

LaunchGoogle Pixel 9 Pro XLSamsung Galaxy S24
AnnouncedAugust 13, 2024January 17, 20241
ReleasedAugust 22, 2024January 31, 20241
Launch price$1,099—
BodyGoogle Pixel 9 Pro XLSamsung Galaxy S24
Size162.8 × 76.6 × 8.5 mm147 × 70.6 × 7.6 mm
Thickness8.5 mm7.6 mm (better)
Weight221 g168 g (better)
Framepolished metalaluminum
Backmatte glassmatte glass1
Water resistanceIP68IP681
ColoursPorcelain, Rose Quartz, Hazel, ObsidianCobalt Violet, Amber Yellow, Onyx Black, Marble Gray
DisplayGoogle Pixel 9 Pro XLSamsung Galaxy S24
Size6.8"?6.2"
TypeLTPO OLEDDynamic AMOLED 2X
Resolution1344 × 2992 (better)1080 × 23401
Refresh rate120 Hz120 Hz
Peak brightness3,000 nits (better)2,600 nits
ProtectionGorilla Glass Victus 2Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 21
Performance and softwareGoogle Pixel 9 Pro XLSamsung Galaxy S24
ChipsetGoogle Tensor G4Samsung Exynos 2400 (worldwide); Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 (North America, East Asia)
CPU1x 3.1 GHz Cortex-X4 + 3x 2.6 GHz Cortex-A720 + 4x 1.9 GHz Cortex-A5201Exynos: 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
Process—4 nm1
Ships withAndroid 14Android 14 with One UI 6.11
OS updates7 years (to Aug 2031) (better)7 years (to Jan 2031)1
Security updates7 years (to Aug 2031) (better)7 years (to Jan 2031)1
MemoryGoogle Pixel 9 Pro XLSamsung Galaxy S24
RAM16 GB (better)8 GB / 12 GB
Storage128 GB / 256 GB / 512 GB / 1 TB (better)128 GB / 256 GB / 512 GB
CamerasGoogle Pixel 9 Pro XLSamsung Galaxy S24
Rear50 MP Main 48 MP Ultrawide 48 MP Telephoto (5× optical)50 MP Main, OIS 10 MP Telephoto (3× optical) 12 MP Ultrawide
Main camera50 MP50 MP
Optical zoom5× (better)3×
Front42 MP12 MP
Video8K at 30 FPS—
BatteryGoogle Pixel 9 Pro XLSamsung Galaxy S24
Capacity5,060 mAh (better)4,000 mAh1
Wired charging37 W (better)25 W
Wireless charging23 W (better)15 W
Reverse wirelessYes1Yes1
ConnectivityGoogle Pixel 9 Pro XLSamsung Galaxy S24
5GYesYes1
Wi-FiWi-Fi 7Wi-Fi 6E1
Bluetooth5.35.31
NFCYesYes1
USBUSB-C 3.2USB-C 3.2 (5Gbps)1
eSIMYesYes1
Satellite messagingYes—
FeaturesGoogle Pixel 9 Pro XLSamsung Galaxy S24
FingerprintFingerprint Unlock1ultrasonic under-display1
Stereo speakersYesYes1

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

Quick answers

Is the Google Pixel 9 Pro XL bigger than the Samsung Galaxy S24?
The Google Pixel 9 Pro XL is 15.8 mm taller, 6 mm wider, 0.9 mm thicker and 53 g heavier than the Samsung Galaxy S24. Its screen is 0.6" larger.
Which has the bigger battery, the Google Pixel 9 Pro XL or the Samsung Galaxy S24?
The Google Pixel 9 Pro XL has the bigger battery: 5,060 mAh against 4,000 mAh. Real battery life also depends on the chip and screen.
Which gets software updates for longer?
The Google Pixel 9 Pro XL: its maker promises OS updates until around August 2031, against January 2031 for the Samsung Galaxy S24.

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