PhoneLifespan

Pixel 8 Pro vs Galaxy S24

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Too close to call outright

These two are within 2 points overall — it genuinely depends on price on the day. The Galaxy S24 edges both longevity and performance, so prefer it when prices are close.

Value Score: Pixel 8 Pro 69 · Galaxy S24 71 methodology

The lifespan decider

When specs are close, support length decides it — this is what each phone costs per month of safe use.

Google Pixel 8 Pro $480
Safe to buy$9.24/mo
2023◆ Buy-by Oct 20282030
Samsung Galaxy S24 $549
Safe to buy$9.87/mo
2024◆ Buy-by Jan 20292031

Category by category

Display
Pixel 8 Pro 80Galaxy S24 90

The Galaxy S24's screen is the better one — 6.2-inch dynamic amoled 2x, fhd+ (2340×1080), 1–120hz, up to 2600 nits.

Performance
Pixel 8 Pro 70Galaxy S24 92

The Galaxy S24's Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 for Galaxy (US) is simply the faster chip.

Camera
Pixel 8 Pro 79Galaxy S24 79

Camera systems are comparable on paper — pick by sample photos.

Battery
Pixel 8 Pro 81Galaxy S24 60

5,050mAh vs 4,000mAh — the Pixel 8 Pro lasts longer between charges.

Software longevity
Pixel 8 Pro 62Galaxy S24 66

The Galaxy S24 is supported until Jan 2031 — 4 months longer than the Pixel 8 Pro.

Value
Pixel 8 Pro 69Galaxy S24 71

Pound for pound, these two are equally good deals.

Full spec table
SpecPixel 8 ProGalaxy S24
Price (street)$480$549
Display6.7-inch Super Actua LTPO OLED, 1–120Hz, up to 2400 nits peak6.2-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X, FHD+ (2340×1080), 1–120Hz, up to 2600 nits
ChipsetGoogle Tensor G3Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 for Galaxy (US)
RAM12GB8GB
Storage128GB/256GB/512GB/1TB128GB/256GB/512GB
Battery5,050 mAh4,000 mAh
Charging30W wired, 23W wireless25W wired, 15W wireless
Rear cameras50MP main, 48MP ultra-wide, 48MP 5x telephoto50MP main, 12MP ultra-wide, 10MP telephoto 3x
Dimensions162.6 × 76.5 × 8.8 mm147.0 × 70.6 × 7.6 mm
Weight213 g167 g
Water resistanceIP68IP68
Supported untilOct 2030Jan 2031

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