Pixel 9 vs Galaxy S24+
It depends
Too close to call outright
These two are within 1 point overall, so it depends on you: keep phones for years → Pixel 9 (supported until Aug 2031); want maximum speed → Galaxy S24+ (Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 for Galaxy (US)).
Value Score: Pixel 9 72 · 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.
The Galaxy S24+ has the stronger camera system (3 real rear lenses vs 2).
4,900mAh vs 4,700mAh — the Galaxy S24+ lasts longer between charges.
The Pixel 9 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 | Galaxy S24+ |
|---|---|---|
| Price (street) | $449 | $699 |
| Display | 6.3-inch Actua OLED, 60–120Hz, up to 2700 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 | 12GB | 12GB |
| Storage | 128GB/256GB | 256GB/512GB |
| Battery | 4,700 mAh | 4,900 mAh |
| Charging | 27W wired, 15W wireless (Qi) | 45W wired, 15W wireless |
| Rear cameras | 50MP main, 48MP ultra-wide | 50MP main, 12MP ultra-wide, 10MP telephoto 3x |
| Dimensions | 152.8 × 72.0 × 8.5 mm | 158.5 × 75.9 × 7.7 mm |
| Weight | 198 g | 196 g |
| Water resistance | IP68 | IP68 |
| Supported until | Aug 2031 | Jan 2031 |
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