Google Pixel 9 Pro XL vs Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra
The Google Pixel 9 Pro XL scores 8.0 in our rating, and the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra scores 8.3. The Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra leads in performance. At launch in the US, the Google Pixel 9 Pro XL cost $200.99 less ($1,099 vs $1,299.99). The Google Pixel 9 Pro XL is the newer phone, announced Aug 13, 2024.
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Key differences
Why choose the Google Pixel 9 Pro XL
- Bigger battery 5,060 mAh vs 5,000 mAh
- Brighter screen 3,000 nits vs 2,600 nits
- Lower launch price $1,099 vs $1,299.99
- Newer model Aug 13, 2024 vs Jan 17, 2024
- Faster wireless charging 23 W vs 15 W
- More RAM 16 GB vs 12 GB
Why choose the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra
- Faster wired charging 45 W vs 37 W
- Higher screen resolution 1440 × 3120 px vs 1344 × 2992 px
- Sharper display 505 ppi vs 486 ppi
PhoneRanked scores
Calculated from specs, relative to phones from the same year and price range. How we rate phones
Spec
Google Pixel 9 Pro XLSamsung Galaxy S24 Ultra
Overall
8.0
8.3
Display
8.5
8.4
Performance
6.3
7.4
Camera
8.6
8.4
Battery
6.2
6.2
Design
8.5
8.6
Software support
9.2
9.2
Value for money
4.6
4.7
Display
Spec
Google Pixel 9 Pro XLSamsung Galaxy S24 Ultra
Size
6.8 inches
6.8 inches
Type
OLED, Super Actua
OLED, Dynamic AMOLED 2X
Resolution
1344 × 2992 px
1440 × 3120 px
Pixel density
486 ppi
505 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
Corning Gorilla Armor
Performance
Spec
Google Pixel 9 Pro XLSamsung Galaxy S24 Ultra
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 / 1 TB
Storage type
UFS 3.1
—
microSD slot
✕ No
✕ No
Cameras
Spec
Google Pixel 9 Pro XLSamsung Galaxy S24 Ultra
Main camera
50 MP, f/1.68, 1/1.31"
200 MP, f/1.7, 1/1.3"
Optical stabilization
✓ Yes
✓ Yes
Ultrawide
48 MP
12 MP
Telephoto
48 MP, 5× optical
50 MP, 5× optical, periscope
Optical zoom
5×
5×
Rear cameras
3
4
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 Pro XLSamsung Galaxy S24 Ultra
Capacity
5,060 mAh
5,000 mAh
Battery type
—
Li-Ion
Wired charging
37 W
45 W
Wireless charging
23 W
15 W
Reverse wireless
✓ Yes
✓ Yes
Charger in box
✕ No
✕ No
Design and build
Spec
Google Pixel 9 Pro XLSamsung Galaxy S24 Ultra
Dimensions
162.8 × 76.6 × 8.5 mm
162.3 × 79 × 8.6 mm
Thickness
8.5 mm
8.6 mm
Weight
221 g
233 g
Form factor
Bar
Bar
Frame
Aluminum
Titanium
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
Titanium Gray, Titanium Black, Titanium Violet, Titanium Yellow, Titanium Blue, Titanium Green, Titanium Orange
Connectivity and features
Spec
Google Pixel 9 Pro XLSamsung Galaxy S24 Ultra
5G
✓ Yes
✓ Yes
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi 7
Wi-Fi 7
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 Pro XLSamsung Galaxy S24 Ultra
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 Pro XLSamsung Galaxy S24 Ultra
Announced
Aug 13, 2024
Jan 17, 2024
Released
Aug 22, 2024
Jan 31, 2024
Status
Discontinued
Discontinued
US launch price
$1,099
$1,299.99
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