Phone Comparisons: Google Pixel 9 Pro vs Samsung Galaxy S24 (www.androidheadlines.com)

This time around, we’ll be

two compact members of a flagship smartphone lineup, the Google Pixel 9 Pro vs Samsung Galaxy S24. These are the most powerful compact phones Google and Samsung have to offer, respectively. The Galaxy S24 is the smaller one here, but the difference is not that big. Both of them are considered to be compact, which makes this an ideal comparison.

As per usual, we’ll first list the specifications of both smartphones and take it from there. We’ll also be comparing their designs, displays, performance, battery life, cameras, and audio output. These two phones are quite different overall, but there are some similarities as well. With that being said, let’s get down to it, there’s plenty to talk about here.

Specs

Google Pixel 9 Pro vs Samsung Galaxy S24, respectively

– Screen size:
6.3-inch QHD+ OLED (120Hz, HDR, 3,000 nits)
6.2-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X (flat, 120Hz, 2,600 nits max brightness)
– Display resolution:
2856 x 1280
2340 x 1080
– SoC:
Google Tensor G4
Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3/Samsung Exynos 2400
– RAM:
16GB (LPDDR5X)
8GB (LPDDR5X)
– Storage:
128GB/256GB/512GB/1TB (UFS 3.1)
128GB (UFS 3.1)/256GB/512GB (UFS 4.0)
– Rear cameras:
50MP (wide, f/1.7 aperture, 1.2um pixel size, OIS, EIS), 48MP (ultrawide, f/1.7 aperture, 123-degree FoV), 48MP (periscope telephoto, f/2.8 aperture, OIS, EIS, 5x optical zoom)
50MP (wide, f/1.8 aperture, OIS, Dual Pixel PDAF), 12MP (ultrawide, 120-degree FoV, f/2.2 aperture, 1.4um pixel size), 10MP (telephoto, f/2.4 aperture, OIS, PDAF, 3x optical zoom)
– Front cameras:
42MP (f/2.2 aperture)
12MP (wide, f/2.2 aperture, Dual Pixel PDAF, 22mm lens)
– Battery:
4,700mAh
4,000mAh
– Charging:
27W wired, 21W wireless (Pixel Stand), 12W Qi wireless, 5W reverse wireless (no charger)
25W wired, 15W wireless, 4.5W reverse wireless (charger not included)
– Dimensions:
152.8 x 72 x 8.5 mm
147 x 70.6 x 7.6mm
– Weight:
199 grams
167/168 grams
– Connectivity:
5G, LTE, NFC, Wi-Fi, USB Type-C, Bluetooth 5.3
– Security:
Ultrasonic in-display fingerprint scanner
– OS:
Android 14
Android 14 with One UI 6.1
– Price:
$999+
$799.99+
– Buy:
Google Pixel 9 Pro (Best Buy, Google Store)
Samsung Galaxy S24 (Best Buy)

Google Pixel 9 Pro vs Samsung Galaxy S24: Design

Both devices are made out of metal and glass. Not only that, but both of them have similar corner curvature, flat frame all around, and flat front and back sides. In that regard, they are quite similar. The frame is flat on both phones, though it does curve a bit towards the edges, so that it doesn’t cut into your hand when you hold the phones. You’ll notice a centered display camera hole at the top of both displays, though the one on the Pixel 9 Pro sits lower in comparison. Both smartphones also have very thin bezels around the display, and those bezels are uniform.

The physical buttons are located only on the right side of both smartphones. They don’t sit in the same spot, though. The Pixel 9 Pro has a power/lock button above the volume up…