Pixel 10 Pro XL vs Galaxy S24 Ultra
It depends
Too close to call outright
These two are within 1 point overall, so it depends on you: keep phones for years → Pixel 10 Pro XL (supported until Aug 2032); want maximum speed → Galaxy S24 Ultra (Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 for Galaxy).
Value Score: Pixel 10 Pro XL 69 · Galaxy S24 Ultra 70 — methodology
The lifespan decider
When specs are close, support length decides it — this is what each phone costs per month of safe use.
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The Galaxy S24 Ultra's screen is the better one — 6.8-inch dynamic amoled 2x, qhd+ (3120×1440), 1–120hz, up to 2600 nits.
The Galaxy S24 Ultra's Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 for Galaxy is simply the faster chip.
The Galaxy S24 Ultra has the stronger camera system (4 real rear lenses vs 3).
5,200mAh vs 5,000mAh — the Pixel 10 Pro XL lasts longer between charges.
The Pixel 10 Pro XL is supported until Aug 2032 — 19 months longer than the Galaxy S24 Ultra.
Pound for pound, these two are equally good deals.
Full spec table
| Spec | Pixel 10 Pro XL | Galaxy S24 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Price (street) | $1099 | $949 |
| Display | 6.8-inch Super Actua LTPO OLED, 1–120Hz, up to 3000 nits peak | 6.8-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X, QHD+ (3120×1440), 1–120Hz, up to 2600 nits |
| Chipset | Google Tensor G5 | Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 for Galaxy |
| RAM | 16GB | 12GB |
| Storage | 256GB/512GB/1TB | 256GB/512GB/1TB |
| Battery | 5,200 mAh | 5,000 mAh |
| Charging | Fast wired charging, 25W Qi2.2 wireless | 45W wired, 15W wireless |
| Rear cameras | 50MP main, 48MP ultra-wide, 48MP 5x telephoto | 200MP main, 12MP ultra-wide, 10MP telephoto 3x, 50MP telephoto 5x periscope |
| Dimensions | 162.8 × 76.6 × 8.5 mm | 162.3 × 79.0 × 8.6 mm |
| Weight | 232 g | 232 g |
| Water resistance | IP68 | IP68 |
| Supported until | Aug 2032 | Jan 2031 |
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