PhoneLifespan

Pixel 9 Pro vs Galaxy S24+

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Too close to call outright

These two are within 2 points overall, so it depends on you: keep phones for years → Pixel 9 Pro (supported until Aug 2031); want maximum speed → Galaxy S24+ (Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 for Galaxy (US)).

Value Score: Pixel 9 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 9 Pro $649
Safe to buy$10.45/mo
2024◆ Buy-by Aug 20292031
Samsung Galaxy S24+ $699
Safe to buy$12.61/mo
2024◆ Buy-by Jan 20292031

Category by category

Display
Pixel 9 Pro 90Galaxy S24+ 100

The Galaxy S24+'s screen is the better one — 6.7-inch dynamic amoled 2x, qhd+ (3120×1440), 1–120hz, up to 2600 nits.

Performance
Pixel 9 Pro 76Galaxy S24+ 92

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

Camera
Pixel 9 Pro 79Galaxy S24+ 79

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

Battery
Pixel 9 Pro 74Galaxy S24+ 78

4,900mAh vs 4,700mAh — the Galaxy S24+ lasts longer between charges.

Software longevity
Pixel 9 Pro 74Galaxy S24+ 66

The Pixel 9 Pro is supported until Aug 2031 — 7 months longer than the Galaxy S24+.

Value
Pixel 9 Pro 69Galaxy S24+ 71

Pound for pound, these two are equally good deals.

Full spec table
SpecPixel 9 ProGalaxy S24+
Price (street)$649$699
Display6.3-inch Super Actua LTPO OLED, 1–120Hz, up to 3000 nits peak6.7-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X, QHD+ (3120×1440), 1–120Hz, up to 2600 nits
ChipsetGoogle Tensor G4Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 for Galaxy (US)
RAM16GB12GB
Storage128GB/256GB/512GB/1TB256GB/512GB
Battery4,700 mAh4,900 mAh
Charging27W wired, 21W wireless (Pixel Stand)45W wired, 15W wireless
Rear cameras50MP main, 48MP ultra-wide, 48MP 5x telephoto50MP main, 12MP ultra-wide, 10MP telephoto 3x
Dimensions152.8 × 72 × 8.5 mm158.5 × 75.9 × 7.7 mm
Weight199 g196 g
Water resistanceIP68IP68
Supported untilAug 2031Jan 2031

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