Google Pixel 9 Pro vs Samsung Galaxy S24+
The Google Pixel 9 Pro scores 7.9 in our rating, and the Samsung Galaxy S24+ scores 8.2. The Google Pixel 9 Pro leads in camera, while the Samsung Galaxy S24+ is ahead in performance, battery and value for money. The Google Pixel 9 Pro is the newer phone, announced Aug 13, 2024.
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Key differences
Why choose the Google Pixel 9 Pro
- Longer optical zoom 5× vs 3×
- Brighter screen 3,000 nits vs 2,600 nits
- Lower launch price $999 vs $999.99
- Newer model Aug 13, 2024 vs Jan 17, 2024
- Faster wireless charging 21 W vs 15 W
- More RAM 16 GB vs 12 GB
Why choose the Samsung Galaxy S24+
- Bigger battery 4,900 mAh vs 4,700 mAh
- Faster wired charging 45 W vs 27 W
- Bigger screen 6.7 inches vs 6.3 inches
- Lighter 197 g vs 199 g
- Thinner 7.7 mm vs 8.5 mm
- Higher screen resolution 1440 × 3120 px vs 1280 × 2856 px
PhoneRanked scores
Calculated from specs, relative to phones from the same year and price range. How we rate phones
Spec
Google Pixel 9 ProSamsung Galaxy S24+
Overall
7.9
8.2
Display
8.6
8.5
Performance
6.3
7.4
Camera
8.6
8.0
Battery
5.6
6.1
Design
8.6
8.7
Software support
9.2
9.2
Value for money
4.6
5.0
Display
Spec
Google Pixel 9 ProSamsung Galaxy S24+
Size
6.3 inches
6.7 inches
Type
OLED, Super Actua
OLED, Dynamic AMOLED 2X
Resolution
1280 × 2856 px
1440 × 3120 px
Pixel density
495 ppi
513 ppi
Refresh rate
120 Hz
120 Hz
Adaptive refresh
✓ Yes
✓ Yes
Peak brightness
3,000 nits
2,600 nits
HDR
—
HDR10+
Protection
Gorilla Glass Victus 2
Gorilla Glass Victus 2
Performance
Spec
Google Pixel 9 ProSamsung Galaxy S24+
Process
4 nm
4 nm
Max CPU clock
3.1 GHz
3.39 GHz
GPU
Mali-G715 MP7
Adreno 750
RAM
16 GB
12 GB
Storage
128 GB / 256 GB / 512 GB / 1 TB
256 GB / 512 GB
Storage type
UFS 3.1
—
microSD slot
✕ No
✕ No
Cameras
Spec
Google Pixel 9 ProSamsung Galaxy S24+
Main camera
50 MP, f/1.68, 1/1.31"
50 MP, f/1.8
Optical stabilization
✓ Yes
✓ Yes
Ultrawide
48 MP
12 MP
Telephoto
48 MP, 5× optical
10 MP, 3× optical
Optical zoom
5×
3×
Rear cameras
3
3
Rear video
8K@30
8K@30
Front camera
42 MP
12 MP
Front video
4K@60
4K@60
Battery and charging
Spec
Google Pixel 9 ProSamsung Galaxy S24+
Capacity
4,700 mAh
4,900 mAh
Battery type
—
Li-Ion
Wired charging
27 W
45 W
Wireless charging
21 W
15 W
Reverse wireless
✓ Yes
✓ Yes
Charger in box
✕ No
✕ No
Design and build
Spec
Google Pixel 9 ProSamsung Galaxy S24+
Dimensions
152.8 × 72 × 8.5 mm
158.5 × 75.9 × 7.7 mm
Thickness
8.5 mm
7.7 mm
Weight
199 g
197 g
Form factor
Bar
Bar
Frame
Aluminum
Aluminum
Back
Glass
Glass
Water resistance
IP68
IP68
Fingerprint
Under-display ultrasonic
Under-display ultrasonic
3D face unlock
✕ No
✕ No
SIM
Nano-SIM + eSIM
Nano-SIM + eSIM
Colors
Obsidian, Porcelain, Hazel, Rose Quartz
Onyx Black, Marble Gray, Cobalt Violet, Amber Yellow, Jade Green, Sapphire Blue, Sandstone Orange
Connectivity and features
Spec
Google Pixel 9 ProSamsung Galaxy S24+
5G
✓ Yes
✓ Yes
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi 7
Wi-Fi 6E
Bluetooth
5.3
5.3
USB
USB-C 3.x
USB-C 3.x
NFC
✓ Yes
✓ Yes
3.5 mm jack
✕ No
✕ No
Stereo speakers
✓ Yes
✓ Yes
Satellite
✓ Yes
—
IR blaster
✕ No
—
Software
Spec
Google Pixel 9 ProSamsung Galaxy S24+
OS at launch
Android 14
Android 14
Interface
—
One UI 6.1
OS updates
7 years
7 years
Security updates
7 years
7 years
Launch and price
Spec
Google Pixel 9 ProSamsung Galaxy S24+
Announced
Aug 13, 2024
Jan 17, 2024
Released
Sep 4, 2024
Jan 31, 2024
Status
Discontinued
Discontinued
US launch price
$999
$999.99
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