Pixel 9 Pro XL vs Galaxy S24+
It depends
Too close to call outright
These two are within 3 points overall, so it depends on you: keep phones for years → Pixel 9 Pro XL (supported until Aug 2031); want maximum speed → Galaxy S24+ (Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 for Galaxy (US)).
Value Score: Pixel 9 Pro XL 68 · 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.
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The Galaxy S24+'s screen is the better one — 6.7-inch dynamic amoled 2x, qhd+ (3120×1440), 1–120hz, up to 2600 nits.
The Galaxy S24+'s Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 for Galaxy (US) is simply the faster chip.
Camera systems are comparable on paper — pick by sample photos.
5,060mAh vs 4,900mAh — the Pixel 9 Pro XL lasts longer between charges.
The Pixel 9 Pro XL is supported until Aug 2031 — 7 months longer than the Galaxy S24+.
Pound for pound, these two are equally good deals.
Full spec table
| Spec | Pixel 9 Pro XL | Galaxy S24+ |
|---|---|---|
| Price (street) | $749 | $699 |
| Display | 6.8-inch Super Actua LTPO OLED, 1–120Hz, up to 3000 nits peak | 6.7-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X, QHD+ (3120×1440), 1–120Hz, up to 2600 nits |
| Chipset | Google Tensor G4 | Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 for Galaxy (US) |
| RAM | 16GB | 12GB |
| Storage | 128GB/256GB/512GB/1TB | 256GB/512GB |
| Battery | 5,060 mAh | 4,900 mAh |
| Charging | 37W wired, 23W wireless (Pixel Stand) | 45W wired, 15W wireless |
| Rear cameras | 50MP main, 48MP ultra-wide, 48MP 5x telephoto | 50MP main, 12MP ultra-wide, 10MP telephoto 3x |
| Dimensions | 162.8 × 76.6 × 8.5 mm | 158.5 × 75.9 × 7.7 mm |
| Weight | 221 g | 196 g |
| Water resistance | IP68 | IP68 |
| Supported until | Aug 2031 | Jan 2031 |
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