PhoneLifespan

Pixel 8 Pro vs Galaxy S24 FE

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Too close to call outright

These two are within 4 points overall — it genuinely depends on price on the day. The Galaxy S24 FE edges both longevity and performance, so prefer it when prices are close.

Value Score: Pixel 8 Pro 69 · Galaxy S24 FE 73 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 FE $499
Safe to buy$7.84/mo
2024◆ Buy-by Oct 20292031

Category by category

Display
Pixel 8 Pro 80Galaxy S24 FE 70

The Pixel 8 Pro's screen is the better one — 6.7-inch super actua ltpo oled, 1–120hz, up to 2400 nits peak.

Performance
Pixel 8 Pro 70Galaxy S24 FE 82

The Galaxy S24 FE's Exynos 2400e is simply the faster chip.

Camera
Pixel 8 Pro 79Galaxy S24 FE 79

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

Battery
Pixel 8 Pro 81Galaxy S24 FE 74

5,050mAh vs 4,700mAh — the Pixel 8 Pro lasts longer between charges.

Software longevity
Pixel 8 Pro 62Galaxy S24 FE 76

The Galaxy S24 FE is supported until Oct 2031 — 12 months longer than the Pixel 8 Pro.

Value
Pixel 8 Pro 69Galaxy S24 FE 73

Overall value goes to the Galaxy S24 FE at $7.84 per month of safe use.

Full spec table
SpecPixel 8 ProGalaxy S24 FE
Price (street)$480$499
Display6.7-inch Super Actua LTPO OLED, 1–120Hz, up to 2400 nits peak6.7-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X, FHD+, up to 120Hz, up to 1900 nits
ChipsetGoogle Tensor G3Exynos 2400e
RAM12GB8GB
Storage128GB/256GB/512GB/1TB128GB/256GB/512GB
Battery5,050 mAh4,700 mAh
Charging30W wired, 23W wireless25W wired, 15W wireless
Rear cameras50MP main, 48MP ultra-wide, 48MP 5x telephoto50MP main, 12MP ultra-wide, 8MP telephoto 3x
Dimensions162.6 × 76.5 × 8.8 mm162.0 × 77.3 × 8.0 mm
Weight213 g213 g
Water resistanceIP68IP68
Supported untilOct 2030Oct 2031

Scores and verdicts are computed from our verified database — see exactly how. Specs from manufacturer documentation; prices reflect major US retailers.