Google Pixel 9 vs Samsung Galaxy S24
The Google Pixel 9 (2024) runs on the Google Tensor G4, while the Samsung Galaxy S24 (2024) runs on the Samsung Exynos 2400; estimated prices are $737 and $317. By overall MobileRank rating, the Google Pixel 9 leads — 69/100 vs 61/100 (a 8-point difference). Key differences: the Google Pixel 9 has the bigger battery (4700 mAh vs 4000); the Samsung Galaxy S24 is faster in AnTuTu (1,888,350 vs 1,561,427); the Samsung Galaxy S24 is noticeably lighter (167g vs 198g).
Google Pixel 9
Samsung Galaxy S24
- Bigger battery: 4700 vs 4000 mAh
- Faster charging: 27W vs 25W
- Better camera (75/100 vs 40/100)
- Longer battery life (46/100 vs 31/100)
- Better display (82/100 vs 81/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 1888350 vs 1561427
- Better Geekbench Single: 2085 vs 1850
- Better Geekbench Multi: 6507 vs 4900
- Lighter: 167g vs 198g
- Cheaper: $317 vs $737
- Higher performance (78/100 vs 73/100)
- Better portability (82/100 vs 55/100)
- Better value for money (64/100 vs 50/100)
Comparing the Google Pixel 9 vs the Samsung Galaxy S24, the Google Pixel 9 scores 8 points higher (69/100 vs 61/100). In the "camera" category, the Google Pixel 9 leads (75/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Google Pixel 9 leads (46/100 vs 31/100). In the "value for money" category, the Samsung Galaxy S24 leads (64/100 vs 50/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S24 is a bit better (78/100 vs 73/100). In the "display" category, the Google Pixel 9 and the Samsung Galaxy S24 are nearly equal (82/100 vs 81/100). In the "camera" category, the Google Pixel 9 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S24 (75/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Google Pixel 9 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S24 (46/100 vs 31/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S24 notably outperforms the Google Pixel 9 (82/100 vs 55/100). In the "value for money" category, the Samsung Galaxy S24 is a bit better (64/100 vs 50/100).
| Specification | Google Pixel 9 | Samsung Galaxy S24 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Google Tensor G4 | Samsung Exynos 2400 | |
| AnTuTu | 1561427 | 1888350 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1850 | 2085 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4900 | 6507 | |
| Display | 6.3" Actua OLED | 6.2" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2424x1080 | 1080x2340 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4700 mAh | 4000 mAh | |
| Charging | 27W | 25W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 15W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 143 | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 48 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 10 MP | |
| Front camera | 10 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 14 | Android 14, up to 7 major Android upgrades, One UI 8.0 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2700 nits | 2600 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 152.8×72.0×8.5 mm | 158.5×75.9×7.7 mm | |
| Weight | 198 g | 167 g | |
| Price | $737 | $317 |
Google Pixel 9
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.68
- Ultrawide: 48MP
- Front: 10MP
Samsung Galaxy S24
- Main: 50MP
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 10MP
- Front: 12MP
Google Pixel 9
- 6.3" Actua OLED
- Resolution: 2424x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy S24
- 6.2" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Google Pixel 9
- 4700 mAh
- Wired: 27W
- Wireless: 15W
Samsung Galaxy S24
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- Wireless: 15W
We compared Google Pixel 9 and Samsung Galaxy S24, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy S24 leads Google Pixel 9 by 17.3% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $420. Samsung Galaxy S24 is cheaper by $420.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S24 is a bit better (78/100 vs 73/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Google Pixel 9 and the Samsung Galaxy S24 are nearly equal (82/100 vs 81/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Google Pixel 9 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S24 (75/100 vs 40/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Google Pixel 9 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S24 (46/100 vs 31/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S24 notably outperforms the Google Pixel 9 (82/100 vs 55/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Samsung Galaxy S24 is a bit better (64/100 vs 50/100).
Which is better: the Google Pixel 9 or the Samsung Galaxy S24?
The Google Pixel 9 edges out the Samsung Galaxy S24 by just 8 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Google Pixel 9 and the Samsung Galaxy S24?
The Google Pixel 9 has a MobileRank rating of 69/100, the Samsung Galaxy S24 — 61/100.
Which has the better camera: the Google Pixel 9 or the Samsung Galaxy S24?
The Google Pixel 9 leads on camera score (75/100 vs 40/100).
Which is more powerful: the Google Pixel 9 or the Samsung Galaxy S24?
The Samsung Galaxy S24 leads on performance (78/100 vs 73/100).
Should you choose the Google Pixel 9 over the Samsung Galaxy S24?
The Google Pixel 9 is a better fit for active users. The Samsung Galaxy S24 is a better fit for active users.