Side-by-side technical data
Google Pixel 9 Pro XL vs Samsung Galaxy S24 Plus
Comparison between Google Pixel 9 Pro XL and Samsung Galaxy S24 Plus: camera, battery, fast charging, display, performance and colors, side by side. More phones from Google and Samsung.
The verdict
Your pick: Samsung Galaxy S24 Plus, ahead on Design & display and Performance & hardware. Unless Camera decides it for you.
| Category | Pixel 9 Pro XL | Galaxy S24 Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 8.4 | 8.8 |
| Performance & hardware | 7.8 | 8.5 |
| Camera | 8.5 | 7.8 |
| Connectivity | 9.2 | 9.0 |
| Battery & charging | 8.5 | 8.2 |
Which one is for you?
Google Pixel 9 Pro XL, if you care about…
- Battery Capacity
- 5,060 mAh
- against 4,900 mAh
- RAM Capacity
- 16 GB
- against 12 GB
- Wi-Fi Standards
- Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6E, Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be)
- against Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 6E
- Display Technology
- LTPO OLED
- against Dynamic AMOLED 2X
Samsung Galaxy S24 Plus, if you care about…
- AnTuTu Score
- 1,935,000
- against 1,499,303
- Storage Type
- UFS 4.0
- against UFS 3.1
- Display Pixel Density
- 513 ppi
- against 486 ppi
- Weight
- 197 g
- against 221 g
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | Pixel 9 Pro XL | Galaxy S24 Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | Google Tensor G4 | Samsung Exynos 2400 |
| Processor Process Size | 4 nm | 4 nm |
| Graphics GPU | Mali-G715 MC7 | Xclipse 940 |
| Storage Type | UFS 3.1 | UFS 4.0 Best value |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 3.1 GHz | 3.39 GHz Best value |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 1 TB Best value | 512 GB |
| AnTuTu Score | 1,499,303 | 1,935,000 Best value |
| Geekbench 6 Single-Core | 1,600 | 2,192 Best value |
| Geekbench 6 Multi-Core | 4,500 | 7,003 Best value |
| CPU Description | Octa-core CPU with 1×3.1 GHz Cortex-X4, 3×2.6 GHz Cortex-A720, and 4×1.92 GHz Cortex-A520. | Octa-core or deca-core CPU configurations are listed depending on region. |
| Processor Type | Octa-Core | Deca-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 16 GB Best value | 12 GB |
| RAM Type | LPDDR5X | LPDDR5X |
| AnTuTu version | v11 | v11 |
| 3DMark Wild Life Extreme | 2,540 | 4,365 Best value |
Design
| Specification | Pixel 9 Pro XL | Galaxy S24 Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Black, White, Gold, Grey, Green, Beige, Pink | Black, Grey, Purple, Yellow, Green, Orange, Cyan, Blue |
| Body Thickness | 8.5 mm | 7.7 mm Best value |
| Body Width | 76.6 mm | 75.9 mm |
| Body Height | 162.8 mm | 158.5 mm |
| Weight | 221 g | 197 g Best value |
| Usable Surface | 88 % | 91.6 % Best value |
| Body Materials | Glass, Aluminium Alloy | Glass, Aluminium Alloy |
| Resistance Features | IP68 | IP68 |
| Waterproof Depth | 1.5 m | 1.5 m |
| Drop Resistance Class | A | — |
| Repairability Class | C | — |
| Drop Test Count | 270 | — |
Battery
| Specification | Pixel 9 Pro XL | Galaxy S24 Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Efficiency Rating | B | — |
| Battery Capacity | 5,060 mAh Best value | 4,900 mAh |
| Battery Type | Li-Ion | Li-Ion |
| Fast Charge Power | 37 W | 45 W Best value |
| Battery Features | Fast Charging, Wireless Charging, Reverse Wireless Charging, Reverse Charging, Bypass Charging, Rechargeable, Non-Removable, Battery Level Indicator | Non-Removable, Fast Charging, Wireless Charging, Reverse Wireless Charging, Reverse Charging, Bypass Charging, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator |
| Battery Endurance | 49 h 30 min | — |
| Wireless charging power | 23 W Best value | 15 W |
| Charge cycles | 1,000 | — |
| Reverse wireless charging power | — | 4.5 W |
Display
| Specification | Pixel 9 Pro XL | Galaxy S24 Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 19.5:9 |
| Display Technology | LTPO OLED Best value | Dynamic AMOLED 2X |
| Peak Display Brightness | 3,000 nits Best value | 2,600 nits |
| Display Diagonal | 6.8″ Best value | 6.7″ |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 1,344 px | 1,440 px Best value |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 2,992 px | 3,120 px Best value |
| Display Pixel Density | 486 ppi | 513 ppi Best value |
| Display Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Touch Sampling Rate | 120 Hz | 240 Hz Best value |
| Display Contrast Ratio | 2,000,000 :1 | — |
| Display Features | Hole-Punch Notch, Gorilla Glass Victus 2, Mohs Level 4, HDR10+, Always-On Display, LTPO, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Scratch Resistant, Frameless, DCI-P3 | Hole-Punch Notch, Gorilla Glass Victus 2, HDR10, HDR10+, Always-On Display, Variable Refresh Rate, LTPO, DC Dimming, DCI-P3, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Scratch Resistant, Frameless |
Sensors
| Specification | Pixel 9 Pro XL | Galaxy S24 Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Under Display | Under Display |
Sensor
| Specification | Pixel 9 Pro XL | Galaxy S24 Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Barometer, Light Sensor, Ultrasonic Proximity Sensor, Cooling System, Thermometer Sensor | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Barometer, Compass, Gyroscope, Hall Sensor, Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor |
Software
| Specification | Pixel 9 Pro XL | Galaxy S24 Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | — | Android 14 |
| OS Family | — | Android |
| OS Version | — | 14 |
| OS Update Support | 7 years Best value | 4 years |
| Direct OS Updates | Yes Best value | No |
| Google Services | Yes | Yes |
| Widevine L1 | Yes | Yes |
Connectivity
| Specification | Pixel 9 Pro XL | Galaxy S24 Plus |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Nano-SIM + eSIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby | Dual Nano-SIM, Nano-SIM + eSIM, Dual Nano-SIM + eSIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby, Dual SIM, eSIM Best value |
| Cellular Bands | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B1, 3G UMTS B2, 3G UMTS B3, 3G UMTS B4, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B6, 3G UMTS B8, 3G UMTS B19, 3G UMTS B20, 3G UMTS B21, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B2, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B12, 4G LTE B13, 4G LTE B14, 4G LTE B17, 4G LTE B18, 4G LTE B19, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B21, 4G LTE B25, 4G LTE B26, 4G LTE B28A, 4G LTE B28B, 4G LTE B29, 4G LTE B30, 4G LTE B32, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B39, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 4G LTE B42, 4G LTE B48, 4G LTE B66, 4G LTE B71, 4G LTE B75, 5G NR n1, 5G NR n2, 5G NR n3, 5G NR n5, 5G NR n7, 5G NR n8, 5G NR n12, 5G NR n14, 5G NR n20, 5G NR n25, 5G NR n26, 5G NR n28a, 5G NR n28b, 5G NR n29, 5G NR n30, 5G NR n38, 5G NR n40, 5G NR n41, 5G NR n48, 5G NR n66, 5G NR n70, 5G NR n71, 5G NR n75, 5G NR n76, 5G NR n77, 5G NR n78, 5G NR n79, 5G NR n258, 5G NR n260, 5G NR n261 | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B1, 3G UMTS B2, 3G UMTS B3, 3G UMTS B4, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B8, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B2, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B12, 4G LTE B13, 4G LTE B17, 4G LTE B18, 4G LTE B19, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B25, 4G LTE B26, 4G LTE B28A, 4G LTE B28B, 4G LTE B32, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B39, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 4G LTE B66, 5G NR n1, 5G NR n2, 5G NR n3, 5G NR n5, 5G NR n7, 5G NR n8, 5G NR n12, 5G NR n20, 5G NR n25, 5G NR n26, 5G NR n28a, 5G NR n28b, 5G NR n38, 5G NR n40, 5G NR n41, 5G NR n66, 5G NR n75, 5G NR n77, 5G NR n78 |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, HSPA, UMTS, LTE, 5G | GSM, CDMA, HSPA, EVDO, LTE, 5G |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6E, Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) Best value | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 6E |
| Wi-Fi Features | Tri-Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display, MIMO, Dual Band | Tri-Band, Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display, MIMO |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 5.3 | Bluetooth 5.3 |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, LE, aptX HD | A2DP, LE, EDR, HID |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS, NavIC Best value | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS |
| Connectivity Features | USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB OTG, USB Type-C, NFC, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, eSIM, UWB, VoLTE, Satellite Connectivity, USB Host 3.2 | Samsung DeX, UWB, NFC, USB Type-C, DisplayPort output, USB OTG, eSIM, VoLTE, VoWiFi, Tethering, OTA Sync, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, Computer Sync, Satellite Connectivity |
| USB Version | USB 3.2 | USB 3.2 Gen 1 |
| SAR American Head | — | 1.16 W/kg |
| SAR American Body | — | 0.84 W/kg |
| SAR (EU) head | 0.99 W/kg | 0.74 W/kg Best value |
| SAR (EU) body | 1.4 W/kg | 1.25 W/kg Best value |
| Max. download speed | — | 9,640 Mbps |
| Max. upload speed | — | 2,550 Mbps |
Audio
| Specification | Pixel 9 Pro XL | Galaxy S24 Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Microphone Count | 3 | 3 |
| Audio Features | Stereo Speakers, Noise-Cancellation Microphone, A2DP, LE, aptX HD | Stereo Speakers, Noise-Cancellation Microphone, A2DP, LE, HID, EDR |
Technical
| Specification | Pixel 9 Pro XL | Galaxy S24 Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Launch price | 1,199 € | 1,159 € Best value |
| Model numbers | GGX8B, GZC4K, GQ57S | SM-S926B, SM-S926B/DS, SM-S926U, SM-S926U1, SM-S926W, SM-S926N, SM-S9260, SM-S926E, SM-S926E/DS |
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