Pixel 9 Pro XL vs Galaxy S24 Ultra
It depends
Too close to call outright
These two are within 2 points overall, so it depends on you: keep phones for years → Pixel 9 Pro XL (supported until Aug 2031); want maximum speed → Galaxy S24 Ultra (Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 for Galaxy).
Value Score: Pixel 9 Pro XL 68 · Galaxy S24 Ultra 70 — 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 Ultra's screen is the better one — 6.8-inch dynamic amoled 2x, qhd+ (3120×1440), 1–120hz, up to 2600 nits.
The Galaxy S24 Ultra's Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 for Galaxy is simply the faster chip.
The Galaxy S24 Ultra has the stronger camera system (4 real rear lenses vs 3).
Battery capacities are close enough not to decide this.
The Pixel 9 Pro XL is supported until Aug 2031 — 7 months longer than the Galaxy S24 Ultra.
Pound for pound, these two are equally good deals.
Full spec table
| Spec | Pixel 9 Pro XL | Galaxy S24 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Price (street) | $749 | $949 |
| Display | 6.8-inch Super Actua LTPO OLED, 1–120Hz, up to 3000 nits peak | 6.8-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X, QHD+ (3120×1440), 1–120Hz, up to 2600 nits |
| Chipset | Google Tensor G4 | Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 for Galaxy |
| RAM | 16GB | 12GB |
| Storage | 128GB/256GB/512GB/1TB | 256GB/512GB/1TB |
| Battery | 5,060 mAh | 5,000 mAh |
| Charging | 37W wired, 23W wireless (Pixel Stand) | 45W wired, 15W wireless |
| Rear cameras | 50MP main, 48MP ultra-wide, 48MP 5x telephoto | 200MP main, 12MP ultra-wide, 10MP telephoto 3x, 50MP telephoto 5x periscope |
| Dimensions | 162.8 × 76.6 × 8.5 mm | 162.3 × 79.0 × 8.6 mm |
| Weight | 221 g | 232 g |
| Water resistance | IP68 | IP68 |
| Supported until | Aug 2031 | Jan 2031 |
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