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Google Pixel 9 vs Samsung Galaxy S24

The Samsung Galaxy S24 comes out ahead on 5 counts and the Google Pixel 9 on 3.

Which should you buy?

Pick the Google Pixel 9 for

  • Bigger battery: 4,700 vs 4,000 mAh (18% more)
  • OS updates for longer, until Aug 2031
  • Newer: launched August 2024

Pick the Samsung Galaxy S24 for

  • Lighter: 168 g vs 198 g (30 g less)
  • Thinner: 7.6 mm vs 8.5 mm
  • More compact: 5.8 mm shorter
  • Optical zoom (3×), which the other lacks
  • More storage: up to 512 GB vs 256 GB

Size comparison

The Google Pixel 9 is 5.8 mm taller, 1.4 mm wider, 0.9 mm thicker and 30 g heavier than the Samsung Galaxy S24. Its screen is 0.1" larger.

  • Google Pixel 9152.8 × 72 × 8.5 mm
  • Samsung Galaxy S24147 × 70.6 × 7.6 mm

Specs side by side

LaunchGoogle Pixel 9Samsung Galaxy S24
AnnouncedAugust 13, 2024January 17, 20241
ReleasedAugust 22, 2024January 31, 20241
Launch price$799—
BodyGoogle Pixel 9Samsung Galaxy S24
Size152.8 × 72 × 8.5 mm147 × 70.6 × 7.6 mm
Thickness8.5 mm7.6 mm (better)
Weight198 g168 g (better)
FramePolished metalaluminum
BackSilky matte glassmatte glass1
Water resistanceIP68IP681
ColoursPeony, Wintergreen, Porcelain, Obsidian1Cobalt Violet, Amber Yellow, Onyx Black, Marble Gray
DisplayGoogle Pixel 9Samsung Galaxy S24
Size6.3"6.2"
TypeActuaDynamic AMOLED 2X
Resolution1080 × 24241080 × 23401
Refresh rate120 Hz120 Hz
Peak brightness2,700 nits12,600 nits
ProtectionGorilla Glass Victus 2Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 21
Performance and softwareGoogle Pixel 9Samsung 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 9Samsung Galaxy S24
RAM12 GB8 GB / 12 GB
Storage128 GB / 256 GB128 GB / 256 GB / 512 GB (better)
Card slotNo1—
CamerasGoogle Pixel 9Samsung Galaxy S24
Rear50 MP Main 48 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—
BatteryGoogle Pixel 9Samsung Galaxy S24
Capacity4,700 mAh (better)4,000 mAh1
Wired charging27 W125 W
Wireless charging15 W15 W
Reverse wirelessYes1Yes1
ConnectivityGoogle Pixel 9Samsung Galaxy S24
5GYes1Yes1
Wi-FiWi-Fi 7Wi-Fi 6E1
Bluetooth5.35.31
NFCYesYes1
USBUSB-C 3.2USB-C 3.2 (5Gbps)1
Headphone jackNo1—
eSIMYesYes1
Satellite messagingYes—
FeaturesGoogle Pixel 9Samsung Galaxy S24
FingerprintUnder display1ultrasonic under-display1
Stereo speakersYes1Yes1

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

Quick answers

Is the Google Pixel 9 bigger than the Samsung Galaxy S24?
The Google Pixel 9 is 5.8 mm taller, 1.4 mm wider, 0.9 mm thicker and 30 g heavier than the Samsung Galaxy S24. Its screen is 0.1" larger.
Which has the bigger battery, the Google Pixel 9 or the Samsung Galaxy S24?
The Google Pixel 9 has the bigger battery: 4,700 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: its maker promises OS updates until around August 2031, against January 2031 for the Samsung Galaxy S24.

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