Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra VS Google Pixel 9 Pro XL
We are comparing the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra ( Samsung ) head-to-head with the Google Pixel 9 Pro XL ( Google ) . You'll get the key pros and cons of each phone, in-depth specs, and performance highlights.
Note: This comparison of Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra vs. Google Pixel 9 Pro XL is based on Comparigon's analysis and is for informational purposes only.
Overall Comparison
KEY DIFFERENCES OF Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra AND Google Pixel 9 Pro XL
Here’s how Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra and Google Pixel 9 Pro XL stack up against each other in their most impactful areas. Use these bullets to see at a glance which phone excels where.
Reasons to consider the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra
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Superior display technology (Dynamic AMOLED)
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Higher Main Camera Resolution of 200 MP
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48% higher AnTuTu v11 score (2341394 vs 1585585)
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13% higher single-core Geekbench score (2259 vs 2001)
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Higher resolution (1440 x 3088)
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49% higher multi-core Geekbench score (7330 vs 4932)
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22% faster charging (45 W vs 37 W)
Reasons to consider the Google Pixel 9 Pro XL
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1% larger battery (5060 mAh vs 5000 mAh)
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33% more RAM (16GB vs 12GB)
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Higher Selfie Camera Resolution of 42 MP
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15% brighter (3000 nits vs 2600 nits)
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5% lighter at 221g
SPECIFICATION TABLE COMPARISON OF Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra AND Google Pixel 9 Pro XL
Below is the detailed specification table comparing Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra and Google Pixel 9 Pro XL.
Note: Highlighted specs mean that Phone wins that spec row.
If neither side is highlighted, it is a tie or there is not enough data for both specs.
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra | Google Pixel 9 Pro XL |
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General Information
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| Brand: | Samsung | |
| Release Date: | January 1, 2024 | August 1, 2024 |
| Mobile SoC: | Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | Tensor G4 |
| GPU: | Adreno 750 | Mali-G715 MP7 |
| Operating System: | Android 16 | Android 16 |
| Weight: | 232 g | 221 g |
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Display
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| Display Size: | 6.8 inches | 6.8 inches |
| Display Resolution: | 1440 x 3088 | 1344 x 2992 |
| Display Pixels Per Inch: | 501 | 486 |
| Display Technology: | Dynamic AMOLED | OLED |
| Display Refresh Rate: | 120 | 120 |
| Display Brightness: | 2600 nits | 2000 nits (HDR), 3000 nits (peak) |
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Camera
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| Main Camera Setup: | Quad Camera | Triple Camera |
| Main Camera: | 200 MP | 50 MP |
| Main Camera Features: | LED flash, bokeh mode, pro mode, RAW support | Dual LED flash, bokeh mode, pro mode, RAW support |
| Main Camera Video: | 8K at 30 fps, 4K at 120 fps, 1080p at 240 fps, 1080p slow motion at 240 fps | 8K at 30 fps, 4K at 60 fps, 1080p at 60 fps, 1080p slow motion at 240 fps |
| Selfie Camera: | 12 MP | 42 MP |
| Selfie Camera Video: | 4K at 60 fps | 4K at 60 fps |
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Standard Lens
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| Megapixels | 200 MP | 50 MP |
| Image Resolution | 16320 x 12240 | 8160 x 6144 |
| Aperture | f/1.7 | f/1.7 |
| Focal Length | 23 mm | 25 mm |
| Sensor | Samsung ISOCELL HP2 | Samsung GN1 |
| Sensor Size | 1/1.3" | 1/1.31" |
| Pixel Size | 0.6 micron | 1.2 micron |
| Autofocus | Laser Autofocus | Laser Autofocus |
| Stabilization | Optical | Optical |
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Telephoto Lens
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| Megapixels | 50 MP | 48 MP |
| Aperture | f/3.4 | f/2.8 |
| Focal Length | 111 mm | 113 mm |
| Sensor | Sony IMX854 | Samsung S5KGM5 |
| Sensor Size | 1/2.52" | 1/2.55" |
| Pixel Size | 0.7 micron | 0.7 micron |
| Stabilization | Optical | Optical |
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Ultra-wide Lens
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| Megapixels | 12 MP | 48 MP |
| Aperture | f/2.2 | f/1.7 |
| Focal Length | 13 mm | 12 mm |
| Sensor | Sony IMX564 | Samsung S5KGM5 |
| Sensor Size | 1/2.55" | 1/2.55" |
| Pixel Size | 1.4 micron | 0.7 micron |
| Stabilization | Digital | Digital |
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Selfie Lens
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| Megapixels | 12 MP | 42 MP |
| Image Resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 3648 x 2736 |
| Aperture | f/2.2 | f/2.2 |
| Focal Length | 26 mm | 17 mm |
| Sensor | Samsung S5K3LU | Sony IMX858 |
| Sensor Size | 1/3.2" | 1/2.51" |
| Pixel Size | 1.12 micron | 0.7 micron |
| Autofocus | Dual Pixel PDAF | Phase Autofocus |
| Stabilization | Digital | Digital |
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Battery & Charging
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| Battery Capacity: | 5000 mAh | 5060 mAh |
| Battery Life (in hours tested): | 27 | 22 |
| Battery Type: | Li-Ion | Li-Ion |
| Charging Speed: | 45W | 37W |
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Performance
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| RAM: | 12 GB | 16 GB |
| Storage: | 1 TB, 512 GB, 256 GB | 1 TB, 512 GB, 256 GB, 128 GB |
| DxOMark Score: | 144 | 158 |
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GEEKBENCH V6
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| Single-Core (V6) | 2259 | 2001 |
| Multi-Core (V6) | 7330 | 4932 |
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ANTUTU SCORE
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| Overall (AnTuTu V11) | 2341394 | 1585585 |
| CPU | 717970 | 612931 |
| GPU | 790073 | 417149 |
| MEM | 341284 | 228674 |
| UX | 492067 | 326831 |
| Overall (AnTuTu V10) | 2052015 | 1291119 |
| CPU | 436420 | 387719 |
| GPU | 870679 | 456122 |
| MEM | 392296 | 207898 |
| UX | 352620 | 239380 |
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Connectivity
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| Network Technology: | 5G | 5G |
| SIM Type: | Nano-SIM + eSIM | Nano-SIM + eSIM |
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| USB: | USB Type-C 3.2 | USB Type-C 3.2 |
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Extras & Build
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| Fingerprint Sensor Type: | Under Display | Under Display |
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| Speaker: | Stereo Speakers | Stereo Speakers |
| Audio Jack: | No | No |
Tip: ▲ indicates a higher-is-better spec advantage, while ▼ indicates a lower-is-better advantage.
PERFORMANCE CHART COMPARISON OF Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra AND Google Pixel 9 Pro XL
The charts below visualize how Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra and Google Pixel 9 Pro XL stack up in key performance metrics.
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SCREEN SIZE COMPARISON OF Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra AND Google Pixel 9 Pro XL
Here’s a proportional visualization of the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra’s 6.8 inches screen compared to the Google Pixel 9 Pro XL’s 6.8 inches display. Each rectangle is scaled so you can see at a glance which phone offers a larger viewing area.
Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra
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Release Timeline of Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra and Google Pixel 9 Pro XL
Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra was released 7 months earlier than Google Pixel 9 Pro XL.
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Domain Score Summary
Note: Scores (0 to 100) are generated by Comparigon’s scoring algorithm and are intended as a high-level guide. They may not map 1-to-1 with the individual spec-by-spec comparisons shown in the table.
Our Verdict
In conclusion, the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra has a narrow overall lead compared to the Google Pixel 9 Pro XL. Its strongest advantages are in Performance, Display and Battery. The Google Pixel 9 Pro XL is the better fit if your top priority is Camera.
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