Head to head

Google Pixel 9 Pro vs Samsung Galaxy S24

Google Pixel 9 Pro leads 12 to 1 on the 13 rankable specs, but Samsung Galaxy S24 costs $200 less.

Catalog as of September 1, 2026

Why, in numbers

Weight: Google Pixel 9 Pro lists 199 g (Google sheet, 2026-09-02); Samsung Galaxy S24 lists 167 g (Samsung sheet, 2026-09-02).
Size: Google Pixel 9 Pro lists 6.3 inches (Google sheet, 2026-09-02); Samsung Galaxy S24 lists 6.2 inches (Samsung sheet, 2026-09-02).
Chipset: Google Pixel 9 Pro lists Google Tensor G4 (4 nm) + Titan M2 security (Google sheet, 2026-09-02); Samsung Galaxy S24 lists Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 for Galaxy (4 nm) (Samsung sheet, 2026-09-02).
RAM: Google Pixel 9 Pro lists 16 GB (Google sheet, 2026-09-02); Samsung Galaxy S24 lists 8 GB (Samsung sheet, 2026-09-02).
Max optical zoom: Google Pixel 9 Pro lists 5x optical (up to 30x Super Res Zoom) (Google sheet, 2026-09-02); Samsung Galaxy S24 lists 3x optical (30x digital Space Zoom) (Samsung sheet, 2026-09-02).

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Buying for

Every rankable spec counts once. Pick a lens to score only what matters for your phone.

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Straight answer

Overall: 12 to 1

Buy the Google Pixel 9 Pro.

Leads 12 of 13 rankable overall specs; Samsung Galaxy S24 takes 1.
Size: 6.3 inches vs 6.2 inches
RAM: 16 GB vs 8 GB
Samsung Galaxy S24 is $200 cheaper. Pay the difference only if size matters to you.

12 Google Pixel 9 Pro13 rankable of 48 specsSamsung Galaxy S24 1

Deal-breakers

tick what would make you walk away

No stylusrow
No pen input for handwritten notes or markup.
Trips:Google Pixel 9 Pro · NoTrips:Samsung Galaxy S24 · No
No headphone jackrow
Wired headphones need a USB-C dongle.
Trips:Google Pixel 9 Pro · NoTrips:Samsung Galaxy S24 · No
No charger in the boxrow
Budget another $20 to $40 for a fast charger.
Trips:Google Pixel 9 Pro · NoTrips:Samsung Galaxy S24 · No
No microSD slotrow
Storage is fixed at what you buy.
Trips:Google Pixel 9 Pro · NoTrips:Samsung Galaxy S24 · No

At a glance

The handful of numbers that decide most purchases in this category.

6 of 6 differ

Weight

Google

199 g

Samsung

167 g

Size

Google

6.3 inches

Samsung

6.2 inches

Chipset≠

Google

Google Tensor G4 (4 nm) + Titan M2 security

Samsung

Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 for Galaxy (4 nm)

RAM

Google

16 GB

Samsung

8 GB

Max optical zoom

Google

5x optical (up to 30x Super Res Zoom)

Samsung

3x optical (30x digital Space Zoom)

Capacity

Google

4,700 mAh

Samsung

4,000 mAh

True 3-Year Cost of Ownership (TCO)

Upfront price + 3 years of consumables, fees & essential add-ons

Google Pixel 9 Pro

Upfront list price$999

Essential add-ons (45W USB-C PPS charging brick (no charger in box))+$30

3-Year Estimated Total$1,029

Samsung Galaxy S24

Upfront list price$799

Essential add-ons (25W USB-C charging brick (no charger in box))+$25

3-Year Estimated Total$824

Pocket, Palm & Desk Usability Check

One-handed reachability, pocket weight, and table wobble when typing without a case.

Ergonomic & Spatial Check

One-Handed Palm Reach

Widths under 72mm allow thumb access to opposite screen edges without shifting grip.

Google

6.3" display with 72.0mm width (compact pro flagship)

Samsung

Standard smartphone width

Desk Typing Table Wobble

Horizontal visor cameras sit flat on desks without annoying rocking while typing.

Google

Horizontal camera visor spans full width: zero desk wobble!

Samsung

Corner camera bump causes minor wobble

Pocket Weight & Heft

Google

199g (sits completely flat and stable on tables)

Samsung

Standard phone weight

The 90-Day Owner Regret Check

Documented ergonomic quirks, hardware annoyances, and maintenance realities reported by real owners.

Post-Purchase Truths

Google: What to watch for

Hardware Quirk
Tensor G4 processor still throttles under sustained 3D mobile gaming.
While exceptional for camera processing and Google AI features, continuous 45-minute sessions in heavy games like Genshin Impact lead to frame drops and chassis warming.

Samsung: What to watch for

Hidden Cost
No wall charging adapter included in the retail box.
Packaging contains only a Type-C cable; high-speed wall charging bricks must be purchased separately if you do not already own one.

Google Pixel 9 Pro$99912 wins

Samsung Galaxy S24$7991 win

Body Display Platform Memory Rear camera Front camera Battery & charging Audio Connectivity Features

38 of 48 attributes differ. Identical rows are dimmed.

Body

leads 1-0

Body specifications. Middle column is Google Pixel 9 Pro, right column is Samsung Galaxy S24.
Dimensions	152.8 × 72.0 × 8.5 mm	147.0 × 70.6 × 7.6 mm
Weight	199 g	167 g (wins this row: lower)
Build	Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 front/back, polished aluminum frame	Gorilla Glass Victus 2 front/back, Armor Aluminum 2 frame
Water / dust rating	IP68 (1.5 m / 30 min)	IP68 (1.5 m / 30 min)
Colors	Obsidian, Porcelain, Hazel, Rose Quartz	Onyx Black, Marble Gray, Cobalt Violet, Amber Yellow
Stylus	No	No

Display

leads 4-0

Display specifications. Middle column is Google Pixel 9 Pro, right column is Samsung Galaxy S24.
Type	Super Actua LTPO OLED	Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X
Size	6.3 inches (wins this row: higher)	6.2 inches
Resolution	1280 × 2856 (wins this row: higher)	1080 × 2340 (FHD+)
Pixel density	~495 ppi (wins this row: higher)	~416 ppi
Refresh rate	1–120 Hz Smooth Display	1–120 Hz LTPO
Peak brightness	3,000 nits peak / 2,000 nits High Brightness Mode (wins this row: higher)	2,600 nits peak
HDR	HDR10, HDR10+, Ultra HDR	HDR10+
Protection	Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2	Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2
Always-on display	Yes	Yes

Platform

5 differences

Platform specifications. Middle column is Google Pixel 9 Pro, right column is Samsung Galaxy S24.
Operating system	Android 14 (upgradable)	Android 14, One UI 6.1
Software support	7 years of OS, security, and Feature Drops	7 major OS updates + 7 years security patches
Chipset	Google Tensor G4 (4 nm) + Titan M2 security	Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 for Galaxy (4 nm)
CPU	8-core (1× Cortex-X4 + 3× A720 + 4× A520)	8-core (1× Cortex-X4 + 5× A720 + 2× A520)
GPU	Mali-G715 MC7	Adreno 750

Memory

leads 2-0

Memory specifications. Middle column is Google Pixel 9 Pro, right column is Samsung Galaxy S24.
RAM	16 GB (wins this row: higher)	8 GB
Storage	256 GB UFS 3.1 (wins this row: higher)	128 GB UFS 3.1
Storage options	128 GB / 256 GB / 512 GB / 1 TB	128 GB / 256 GB
microSD	No	No

Rear camera

leads 3-0

Rear camera specifications. Middle column is Google Pixel 9 Pro, right column is Samsung Galaxy S24.
Main	50 MP Octa PD, f/1.68, 25 mm, 1/1.31", OIS	50 MP, f/1.8, 24 mm, 1/1.56", Dual Pixel PDAF, OIS
Ultrawide	48 MP Quad PD with Macro Focus, f/1.7, 123° (wins this row: higher)	12 MP, f/2.2, 13 mm, 120°
Telephoto	48 MP Quad PD, f/2.8, 113 mm, 5x optical zoom, OIS (wins this row: higher)	10 MP, f/2.4, 67 mm, 3x optical zoom, PDAF, OIS
Max optical zoom	5x optical (up to 30x Super Res Zoom) (wins this row: higher)	3x optical (30x digital Space Zoom)
Stabilization	OIS on wide and telephoto lenses	OIS on main and telephoto lenses
Video	8K 30 fps (via Video Boost), 4K 24/30/60 fps, 10-bit HDR	8K 30 fps, 4K 60 fps, 1080p 240 fps

Front camera

leads 1-0

Front camera specifications. Middle column is Google Pixel 9 Pro, right column is Samsung Galaxy S24.
Selfie camera	42 MP Dual PD with autofocus, f/2.2, 103° ultrawide (wins this row: higher)	12 MP, f/2.2, 26 mm, Dual Pixel PDAF
Selfie video	4K 60 fps	4K 60 fps

Battery & charging

leads 2-0

Battery & charging specifications. Middle column is Google Pixel 9 Pro, right column is Samsung Galaxy S24.
Capacity	4,700 mAh (wins this row: higher)	4,000 mAh
Wired chargingNot on the official sheet	27 W fast charging (50% in ~30 min) (wins this row: higher)	25 W fast wired (50% in 30 min)
Wireless charging	21 W fast wireless with Pixel Stand / Qi	15 W Fast Wireless
Reverse wireless	Yes (Battery Share)	4.5 W Wireless PowerShare
Charger in box	No	No

Audio

1 differences

Audio specifications. Middle column is Google Pixel 9 Pro, right column is Samsung Galaxy S24.
Speakers	Stereo speakers	Stereo speakers tuned by AKG
Headphone jack	No	No

Connectivity

4 differences

Connectivity specifications. Middle column is Google Pixel 9 Pro, right column is Samsung Galaxy S24.
Cellular	5G (sub-6 + mmWave)	5G (sub-6 + mmWave)
Wi-Fi	Wi-Fi 7	Wi-Fi 6E
Bluetooth	Bluetooth 5.3	Bluetooth 5.3
NFC	Yes (Google Pay)	Yes
USB	USB-C 3.2	USB-C 3.2 Gen 1
SIM	Single Nano-SIM + eSIM	Dual nano-SIM + eSIM

Features

3 differences

Features specifications. Middle column is Google Pixel 9 Pro, right column is Samsung Galaxy S24.
Biometrics	Ultrasonic in-display fingerprint + Face Unlock (Class 3)	Ultrasonic in-display fingerprint + Face unlock
Extra controls	Power, Volume, Thermometer sensor	Power and Volume keys
Standout features	Gemini Live AI, Best Take, Magic Editor, Add Me, Temperature sensor	Circle to Search, Live Translate, Note Assist, Samsung DeX

Most rows are from the official spec sheet. Marked rows are other published figures or our summary, not lab tests we ran.

Google Pixel 9 Pro source Samsung Galaxy S24 source

Which one should you buy

Pick this one if

Google Pixel 9 Pro

Compact pro flagship with Google Tensor G4, Gemini Nano AI, and Super Res Zoom camera system.

Compact form factor with uncompromised triple-camera system
7 years of Android OS, security, and Pixel Feature Drops
Class-leading computational photography and AI tools

What you give up

Tensor G4 benchmark scores trail Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 in heavy games
Charging speeds capped at ~27W

Full Google Pixel 9 Pro specs →

Pick this one if

Samsung Galaxy S24

Compact Android powerhouse with 6.2-inch 120Hz LTPO display, 3x telephoto, and Galaxy AI suite.

Extremely lightweight and compact 167g pocket-friendly design
Dedicated 3x optical telephoto camera on a base model
Bright 2,600 nit 1-120Hz LTPO display

What you give up

Charging capped at 25W wired
Base model starts with 128GB UFS 3.1 storage

Full Samsung Galaxy S24 specs →

Best for each use

Photos

Camera first: zoom reach, sensors, stabilisation and video

For photos, buy the Google Pixel 9 Pro.

Leads 4 of 4 rankable photos specs.
Max optical zoom: 5x optical vs 3x optical
Ultrawide: 48 MP Quad PD with Macro Focus, f/1.7, 123° vs 12 MP, f/2.2, 13 mm, 120°
Samsung Galaxy S24 is $200 cheaper. Pay the difference only if max optical zoom matters to you.

Battery & updates

All-day battery, fast top-ups and years of software support

For battery & updates, buy the Google Pixel 9 Pro.

Leads 2 of 2 rankable battery & updates specs.
Capacity: 4,700 mAh vs 4,000 mAh
Wired charging: 27 W fast charging vs 25 W fast wired
Samsung Galaxy S24 is $200 cheaper. Pay the difference only if capacity matters to you.

Games & video

Games and streaming: chip, refresh rate, brightness, speakers

For games & video, buy the Google Pixel 9 Pro.

Leads 3 of 3 rankable games & video specs.
RAM: 16 GB vs 8 GB
Size: 6.3 inches vs 6.2 inches
Samsung Galaxy S24 is $200 cheaper. Pay the difference only if ram matters to you.

Every answer above is scored from published figures. A lens uses only the rows that matter for that use, including marked rows that are not on the official sheet. Switch lenses interactively in the panel above.

Done deciding?

Open the full standalone spec sheet for either device.

Google Pixel 9 Pro spec sheet Samsung Galaxy S24 spec sheet

Manufacturer pages: Google Pixel 9 Pro ↗ · Samsung Galaxy S24 ↗

Common questions

Which is cheaper, the Google Pixel 9 Pro or the Samsung Galaxy S24?

Samsung Galaxy S24 costs $200 less at list price.

What is the biggest catch with the Google Pixel 9 Pro or Samsung Galaxy S24?

Both has this deal-breaker: no stylus. No pen input for handwritten notes or markup.

Which is better for photos, the Google Pixel 9 Pro or the Samsung Galaxy S24?

For photos, buy the Google Pixel 9 Pro. Leads 4 of 4 rankable photos specs. Max optical zoom: 5x optical vs 3x optical

What cannot be compared from spec sheets?

Of the 48 specs tracked here, 35 are descriptive and cannot be ranked on numbers alone. Spec sheets also cannot measure subjective factors like build quality, real-world performance, or comfort.

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