Google Pixel 9 vs. Samsung Galaxy S24

Telephones have typically been getting larger and larger for some time now. Correct compact flagships are larger now than they’ve ever been.

At this time, we’re taking a look at Google’s present Pixel 9 in contrast on to the vanilla Samsung Galaxy S24. Each telephones are compact by right this moment’s requirements and do not reduce on any of the respective flagship options of their household. The Pixel 9 is the costlier of the 2 units, presently retailing for round € 750 for a base mannequin, in comparison with about € 650 for a base Galaxy S24.

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For starters, you possibly can evaluate the whole specs sheets or straight proceed with our editor’s evaluation within the following textual content.

Measurement comparability

As talked about, each telephones are thought-about compact flagships by fashionable requirements. Whereas they’re fairly related of their footprint, the Galaxy S24 remains to be smaller. It’s shorter, narrower and thinner. Regardless of that, the distinction within the show diagonal between the 2 telephones is not that main – 6.2 inches on the S24 vs. 6.3 inches on the Pixel 9. Granted, with barely completely different facet ratios, besides, the S24 arguably makes higher use of the area, with noticeably thinner show bezels than the Pixel 9.

Probably the most noticeable bodily distinction between the 2 telephones might be weight. The Galaxy S24 suggestions the dimensions at 167 grams, whereas the Pixel 9 is simply shy of 200 grams. That mentioned, the Pixel 9 packs a notably larger 4,700 mAh battery, in comparison with the 4,000 mAh pack of Galaxy S24. So, we will not precisely criticize the Pixel 9 an excessive amount of for being heavier.

Design-wise, the 2 telephones are literally surprisingly related, rocking what we might describe as a “non-offensive” fashionable styling. Properly rounded steel frames, glass backs and fronts, the same old. In our opinion, the digicam island on the Pixel 9 is a little more polarizing. It stands proud fairly a bit from the remainder of the cellphone’s physique if nothing else.

Relating to supplies, since we talked about these briefly, the 2 telephones are constructed fairly equally with an aluminum body and Gorilla Glass Victus 2 sheets on the back and front. Samsung has some lofty claims concerning its specific aluminum, however that is neither right here nor there. Each telephones have wonderful IP68 ingress safety.

Since that is nearly as good a time as any, let’s briefly evaluate the general connectivity of the 2 telephones as properly. Each have fairly stacked location companies, together with dual-band GPS assist. Each telephones additionally supply tri-band Wi-Fi, although the Pixel 9 helps the extra fashionable Wi-Fi 7 normal, whereas the S24 is caught on Wi-Fi 6e. Each telephones additionally supply Bluetooth 5.3 with LE assist and have NFC. Each telephones even have pretty succesful USB ports backed up by USB 3.2 Gen 1 connectivity (5 Gbps max), and although it isn’t properly documented on the Pixel 9, each telephones additionally assist Show Port video output. That mentioned, Samsung has its superior devoted DeX desktop surroundings.

Show comparability

As already talked about, the Pixel 9 has a barely bigger show of the 2, although not by quite a bit. You’re looking at a 6.3-inch diagonal at a 20:9 facet ratio on the Pixel 9 and a 6.2-inch diagonal at a 19.5:9 facet ratio on the S24.

Each panels even have very related resolutions at FullHD+ and, therefore, are equally sharp in pixel density. Each panels additionally assist a 120Hz dynamic refresh charge. That mentioned, there’s a small however doubtlessly huge distinction by way of effectivity right here, specifically that the Galaxy S24 makes use of LTPO tech for extra dynamic refresh charge switching, which is missing on the Pixel 9.

Each telephones promote very related show brightness figures. Nevertheless, our standardized testing found that the Pixel 9 Professional has a big brightness benefit over the Galaxy S24. It manages to go as excessive as 2,232 nits, whereas the Galaxy S24 tops out at round 1,401 nits.

Battery life

The Pixel 9 could be the marginally larger and heavier cellphone, nevertheless it additionally has a notably larger 4,700 mAh battery pack in comparison with 4,000 mAh on the Galaxy S24.

Whereas each telephones supply what we might take into account strong battery life, given their dimension, the Pixel 9 has a transparent benefit, scoring 13:05 hours of Energetic use rating, in comparison with 12:06 hours on the Galaxy S24.

Charging velocity

The 2 telephones are literally fairly related of their charging capabilities. The Pixel 9 helps as much as 27W wired by way of PD 3.0 + PPS, whereas the Galaxy S24 helps as much as 25W wired by way of Samsung Quick Cost, which is actually additionally PD 3.0 + PPS. Each telephones additionally assist as much as 15W of wi-fi charging and reverse wi-fi charging.

For one cause or one other (completely different charging curve, completely different battery capability), the Galaxy S24 really has a slight edge with regards to a full battery cost. It’s hardly an enormous distinction, although.

Speaker check

Each telephones use a hybrid stereo speaker system, with a devoted bottom-firing speaker and an amplified earpiece because the second channel. Each telephones appropriately deal with channel output by way of mentioned audio system primarily based on gadget orientation and do some intelligent tips for crosstalk cancellation.

The audio system on each telephones are fairly loud and sit within the Very Good class. As for the standard of audio output, we might say it is comparable, although the Pixel 9 might need a really slight edge thanks to higher mids and highs. Its lows are fairly skinny, although. Not that the Galaxy S24 is a bass champ itself.

Efficiency

Each the Google Pixel 9 and Samsung Galaxy S24 are flagship units with flagship chipsets. The Tensor G4 shouldn’t be performing nice in benchmarks.

The Galaxy S24, however, finds itself in a somewhat typical Samsung-constructed pickle of its personal. Relying on the place you buy your unit, it will likely be operating the Samsung Exynos 2400 chipset (like our overview unit) or Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 8 Gen 3. No matter which chipset the Galaxy S24 comes with, it is going to outscore the Tensor G4 closely in benchmarks. Actual-life efficiency in every day use, although, appears to be on par.

Neither cellphone has expandable storage, and each include 128GB of area as a base by way of UFS 3.1 storage chips. You too can get the Pixel 9 with 256GB of area however with the identical UFS 3.1 speeds. In the meantime, Samsung makes use of quicker UFS 4.0 chips for its 256GB and 512GB fashions.

The Pixel 9 is bought with 12GB of RAM in each configuration, whereas most Galaxy S24 items on the market solely have 8GB.

It’s arduous to say how a lot that impacts precise efficiency and usefulness right this moment. Presumably, Google went for the additional reminiscence to make sure the Pixel 9 can deal with higher AI duties and extra advanced native fashions.

Each corporations are leaning closely into AI in the meanwhile, and it’s arduous to say that Google or Samsung is “successful”. With the Pixel 9, you get a full 12 months of complimentary entry to Gemini Superior, which is Google’s most superior language mannequin.

At the least, you will not have to fret about software program assist no matter which of the 2 telephones you select since, presently, each are anticipated to stand up to a whopping seven main OS upgrades.

Digicam comparability

Each telephones have nice cameras. The Google Pixel 9 has a little bit of a lead in {hardware} because it makes use of a bigger sensor for its fundamental digicam and a higher-resolution sensor for its ultra-wide digicam with auto focus.

The Galaxy S24 has a ace up its sleeve too – the devoted 3x optical telephoto.

By way of video recording capabilities, solely the S24 can do 8K. Apart from that, each telephones can do 4K@30fps and 4K@60fps.

Picture high quality

Let’s begin with the principle digicam. Each telephones seize binned photographs – 12.5MP for the Pixel 9 and 12MP flat, for some cause, for the Galaxy S24. There isn’t any level in beating in regards to the bush right here; the Pixel 9 has a transparent benefit over the S24. The body has extra element, higher sharpness, much less noise and higher dynamic vary. The S24 maybe has barely extra practical colours, however not by quite a bit.

Google Pixel 9: ultrawide • fundamental • zoom • portrait

Samsung Galaxy S24: ultrawide • fundamental • telephoto • portrait

Neither cellphone has a very spectacular ultrawide digicam. We like the colour rendition and dynamic vary higher on the Pixel 9. The distinction is marginal, although.

Whereas the Pixel 9 captures wonderful 2x zoomed pictures with its fundamental digicam, these will not be actually corresponding to the 3x pictures from the telephoto of the S24. The additional element and sharpness you get are clearly noticeable with the S24.

Therefore, we might say that the Pixel 9 has the extra highly effective digicam setup, whereas the S24 has the extra versatile one if that makes any sense.

The 2 fundamental cameras are seemingly a bit nearer in lowlight efficiency, particularly with regards to element and dynamic vary. Nevertheless, the Pixel 9 lowlight photographs are a lot cleaner, with virtually no noise and quite a bit sharper. One other win for the Pixel 9.

Neither ultrawide manages to impress in low mild. The S24 has a extra pure look with loads of noise left behind. The Pixel 9 does some heavy processing, which exposes the darker areas quite a bit higher, virtually unnaturally so, however would not end in extra element. All the things simply seems to be a bit synthetic.

The Pixel 9 is able to some very clear and overly spectacular 2x zoom crop photographs from its fundamental digicam. There’s loads of element in these pictures and virtually no noise. The S24 and its devoted 3x telephoto nonetheless handle to seize extra element. Samsung is preserving issues extra pure and fewer processed, which is why there may be loads of noise on surfaces.

Google Pixel 9: ultrawide • fundamental • zoom

Samsung Galaxy S24: ultrawide • fundamental • telephoto

Each telephones have fairly spectacular selfie cameras with autofocus. The standard race between the 2 is a little bit of a toss-up. We type of just like the pores and skin texture higher on the Pixel 9, however we choose the extra pure pores and skin tones on the S24.

Google Pixel 9: selfies

Samsung Galaxy S24: selfies

Video high quality

The Galaxy S24 appears to have a slight edge with regards to 4K video seize on the principle digicam. There’s extra element than on the Pixel 9, and all the things simply seems to be sharper. We additionally like the colour rendition extra.

As with photographs, ultrawide movies are a little bit of a toss-up. Neither cellphone impressed us on this division. Maybe the S24 has a slight edge.

With regards to zoomed movies, there may be merely no competitors. The devoted 3x telephoto on the S24 blows the Pixel 9 out of the water.

Under we have now a couple of framegrabs from the movies taken by the 2 telephones at every focal size so it is simpler to check to at least one one other.

Google Pixel 9: ultrawide • fundamental • zoom • low-light

Samsung Galaxy S24: ultrawide • fundamental • telephoto • low-light

The principle digicam on the Galaxy S24 appears to seize barely higher 4K lowlight movies. They’re a bit extra detailed, sharper, and cleaner than these from the Pixel 9.

Verdict

Now we have to say that the selection between the Google Pixel 9 and the Samsung Galaxy S24 is a very powerful one. Each are wonderful and well-rounded flagships.

issues purely quantitatively, the S24 appears to be the victor right here. It has extra “execs”, even when a few of these are fairly subjective. You may get higher efficiency out of it than the Pixel 9. The devoted 3x telephoto digicam is an undisputable benefit, and the video recording high quality is significantly better throughout all three cameras, to not point out it goes as much as 8K. It is also the lighter and extra compact cellphone of the 2. And Google’s telephones haven’t got a substitute for Samsung’s Dex performance. And it is comparably cheaper – you may get the 256GB model on the worth of the 128GB Pixel 9.

The Pixel 9, nonetheless, isn’t any slouch both. The photograph picture high quality of the principle digicam was higher in all eventualities, and also you get AF on the ultrawide. It additionally has higher battery life and a noticeably brighter show for a extra snug out of doors expertise, so you possibly can say it beats the Galaxy within the areas the place it counts essentially the most.

Frankly, selecting between the 2 will rely in your priorities. Both cellphone goes to be a terrific choose and one that may certainly final a very long time, due to each corporations promising as much as seven main OS upgrades.