Pixel 8 vs Galaxy S24
It depends
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 73 · 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.
Category by category
The Galaxy S24's screen is the better one — 6.2-inch dynamic amoled 2x, fhd+ (2340×1080), 1–120hz, up to 2600 nits.
The Galaxy S24's Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 for Galaxy (US) is simply the faster chip.
The Galaxy S24 has the stronger camera system (3 real rear lenses vs 2).
4,575mAh vs 4,000mAh — the Pixel 8 lasts longer between charges.
The Galaxy S24 is supported until Jan 2031 — 4 months longer than the Pixel 8.
Pound for pound, these two are equally good deals.
Full spec table
| Spec | Pixel 8 | Galaxy S24 |
|---|---|---|
| Price (street) | $320 | $549 |
| Display | 6.2-inch Actua OLED, FHD+, 60–120Hz, up to 2000 nits peak | 6.2-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X, FHD+ (2340×1080), 1–120Hz, up to 2600 nits |
| Chipset | Google Tensor G3 | Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 for Galaxy (US) |
| RAM | 8GB | 8GB |
| Storage | 128GB/256GB | 128GB/256GB/512GB |
| Battery | 4,575 mAh | 4,000 mAh |
| Charging | 27W wired, 18W wireless | 25W wired, 15W wireless |
| Rear cameras | 50MP main, 12MP ultra-wide | 50MP main, 12MP ultra-wide, 10MP telephoto 3x |
| Dimensions | 150.5 × 70.8 × 8.9 mm | 147.0 × 70.6 × 7.6 mm |
| Weight | 187 g | 167 g |
| Water resistance | IP68 | IP68 |
| Supported until | Oct 2030 | Jan 2031 |
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