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Google Pixel 9 Pro XL vs Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra

The Google Pixel 9 Pro XL comes out ahead on 6 counts and the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra on 2.

Which should you buy?

Pick the Google Pixel 9 Pro XL for

  • Faster wireless charging: 23 W vs 15 W
  • Lighter: 221 g vs 233 g (12 g less)
  • Brighter display: 3,000 vs 2,600 nits peak
  • OS updates for longer, until Aug 2031
  • More RAM: up to 16 GB vs 12 GB
  • Newer: launched August 2024

Pick the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra for

  • Faster wired charging: 45 W vs 37 W
  • Higher-resolution main camera: 200 MP vs 50 MP

Size comparison

The Google Pixel 9 Pro XL is 0.5 mm taller, 2.4 mm narrower and 12 g lighter than the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra.

  • Google Pixel 9 Pro XL162.8 × 76.6 × 8.5 mm
  • Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra162.3 × 79 × 8.6 mm

Specs side by side

LaunchGoogle Pixel 9 Pro XLSamsung Galaxy S24 Ultra
AnnouncedAugust 13, 2024January 17, 20241
ReleasedAugust 22, 2024January 31, 20241
Launch price$1,099—
BodyGoogle Pixel 9 Pro XLSamsung Galaxy S24 Ultra
Size162.8 × 76.6 × 8.5 mm162.3 × 79 × 8.6 mm
Thickness8.5 mm8.6 mm
Weight221 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 Pro XLSamsung Galaxy S24 Ultra
Size6.8"?6.8"
TypeLTPO OLEDDynamic AMOLED 2X
Resolution1344 × 29921440 × 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 Pro XLSamsung 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 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 Ultra
RAM16 GB (better)12 GB
Storage128 GB / 256 GB / 512 GB / 1 TB256 GB / 512 GB / 1 TB
CamerasGoogle Pixel 9 Pro XLSamsung 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 Pro XLSamsung Galaxy S24 Ultra
Capacity5,060 mAh5,000 mAh
Wired charging37 W45 W1 (better)
Wireless charging23 W (better)15 W1
Reverse wirelessYes1Yes1
ConnectivityGoogle Pixel 9 Pro XLSamsung 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 Pro XLSamsung 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 XL and Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra pages.

Quick answers

Is the Google Pixel 9 Pro XL bigger than the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra?
The Google Pixel 9 Pro XL is 0.5 mm taller, 2.4 mm narrower and 12 g lighter than the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra.
Which has the bigger battery, the Google Pixel 9 Pro XL or the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra?
The Google Pixel 9 Pro XL has the bigger battery: 5,060 mAh against 5,000 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 Ultra.

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