Head to head

Google Pixel 9 vs Samsung Galaxy S24

Google Pixel 9 leads 7 to 3 on the 10 rankable specs.

Catalog as of September 1, 2026

Why, in numbers

Weight: Google Pixel 9 lists 198 g (Google sheet, 2026-09-02); Samsung Galaxy S24 lists 167 g (Samsung sheet, 2026-09-02).
Size: Google Pixel 9 lists 6.3 inches (Google sheet, 2026-09-02); Samsung Galaxy S24 lists 6.2 inches (Samsung sheet, 2026-09-02).
Chipset: Google Pixel 9 lists Google Tensor G4 (4 nm) (Google sheet, 2026-09-02); Samsung Galaxy S24 lists Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 for Galaxy (4 nm) (Samsung sheet, 2026-09-02).
RAM: Google Pixel 9 lists 12 GB (Google sheet, 2026-09-02); Samsung Galaxy S24 lists 8 GB (Samsung sheet, 2026-09-02).
Max optical zoom: Google Pixel 9 lists 2x optical quality crop (8x digital) (Google sheet, 2026-09-02); Samsung Galaxy S24 lists 3x optical (30x digital Space Zoom) (Samsung sheet, 2026-09-02).

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Buying for

Every rankable spec counts once. Pick a lens to score only what matters for your phone.

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Straight answer

Overall: 7 to 3

Buy the Google Pixel 9.

Leads 7 of 10 rankable overall specs; Samsung Galaxy S24 takes 3.
Size: 6.3 inches vs 6.2 inches
RAM: 12 GB vs 8 GB
Same list price, so the spec lead is the whole story.

7 Google Pixel 910 rankable of 48 specsSamsung Galaxy S24 3

Deal-breakers

tick what would make you walk away

No stylusrow
No pen input for handwritten notes or markup.
Trips:Google Pixel 9 · NoTrips:Samsung Galaxy S24 · No
No headphone jackrow
Wired headphones need a USB-C dongle.
Trips:Google Pixel 9 · NoTrips:Samsung Galaxy S24 · No
No charger in the boxrow
Budget another $20 to $40 for a fast charger.
Trips:Google Pixel 9 · NoTrips:Samsung Galaxy S24 · No
No microSD slotrow
Storage is fixed at what you buy.
Trips:Google Pixel 9 · NoTrips:Samsung Galaxy S24 · No

At a glance

The handful of numbers that decide most purchases in this category.

6 of 6 differ

Weight

Google

198 g

Samsung

167 g

Size

Google

6.3 inches

Samsung

6.2 inches

Chipset≠

Google

Google Tensor G4 (4 nm)

Samsung

Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 for Galaxy (4 nm)

RAM

Google

12 GB

Samsung

8 GB

Max optical zoom

Google

2x optical quality crop (8x digital)

Samsung

3x optical (30x digital Space Zoom)

Capacity

Google

4,700 mAh

Samsung

4,000 mAh

True 3-Year Cost of Ownership (TCO)

Upfront price + 3 years of consumables, fees & essential add-ons

Google Pixel 9

Upfront list price$799

Essential add-ons (45W USB-C PPS charging brick (no charger in box))+$30

3-Year Estimated Total$829

Samsung Galaxy S24

Upfront list price$799

Essential add-ons (25W USB-C charging brick (no charger in box))+$25

3-Year Estimated Total$824

Pocket, Palm & Desk Usability Check

One-handed reachability, pocket weight, and table wobble when typing without a case.

Ergonomic & Spatial Check

One-Handed Palm Reach

Widths under 72mm allow thumb access to opposite screen edges without shifting grip.

Google

6.3" display with 72.0mm width (comfortable one-hand hold)

Samsung

Standard smartphone width

Desk Typing Table Wobble

Horizontal visor cameras sit flat on desks without annoying rocking while typing.

Google

Horizontal camera bar spans across back: zero desk wobble!

Samsung

Corner camera bump causes minor wobble

Pocket Weight & Heft

Google

198g (completely stable when typing on flat desks)

Samsung

Standard phone weight

The 90-Day Owner Regret Check

Documented ergonomic quirks, hardware annoyances, and maintenance realities reported by real owners.

Post-Purchase Truths

Google: What to watch for

Hidden Cost
No wall charging adapter included in the retail box.
Packaging contains only a Type-C cable; high-speed wall charging bricks must be purchased separately if you do not already own one.

Samsung: What to watch for

Hidden Cost
No wall charging adapter included in the retail box.
Packaging contains only a Type-C cable; high-speed wall charging bricks must be purchased separately if you do not already own one.

Google Pixel 9$7997 wins

Samsung Galaxy S24$7993 wins

Body Display Platform Memory Rear camera Front camera Battery & charging Audio Connectivity Features

34 of 48 attributes differ. Identical rows are dimmed.

Body

leads 1-0

Body specifications. Middle column is Google Pixel 9, right column is Samsung Galaxy S24.
Dimensions	152.8 × 72.0 × 8.5 mm	147.0 × 70.6 × 7.6 mm
Weight	198 g	167 g (wins this row: lower)
Build	Gorilla Glass Victus 2 front and back, satin metal frame	Gorilla Glass Victus 2 front/back, Armor Aluminum 2 frame
Water / dust rating	IP68 (1.5 m / 30 min)	IP68 (1.5 m / 30 min)
Colors	Obsidian, Porcelain, Wintergreen, Peony	Onyx Black, Marble Gray, Cobalt Violet, Amber Yellow
Stylus	No	No

Display

leads 3-0

Display specifications. Middle column is Google Pixel 9, right column is Samsung Galaxy S24.
Type	Actua OLED	Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X
Size	6.3 inches (wins this row: higher)	6.2 inches
Resolution	1080 × 2424	1080 × 2340 (FHD+)
Pixel density	~422 ppi (wins this row: higher)	~416 ppi
Refresh rate	60–120 Hz Smooth Display	1–120 Hz LTPO
Peak brightness	2,700 nits peak / 1,800 nits HBM (wins this row: higher)	2,600 nits peak
HDR	HDR10, HDR10+, Ultra HDR	HDR10+
Protection	Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2	Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2
Always-on display	Yes	Yes

Platform

5 differences

Platform specifications. Middle column is Google Pixel 9, right column is Samsung Galaxy S24.
Operating system	Android 14 (upgradable)	Android 14, One UI 6.1
Software support	7 years of OS, security, and Feature Drops	7 major OS updates + 7 years security patches
Chipset	Google Tensor G4 (4 nm)	Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 for Galaxy (4 nm)
CPU	8-core (1× Cortex-X4 + 3× A720 + 4× A520)	8-core (1× Cortex-X4 + 5× A720 + 2× A520)
GPU	Mali-G715 MC7	Adreno 750

Memory

leads 1-0

Memory specifications. Middle column is Google Pixel 9, right column is Samsung Galaxy S24.
RAM	12 GB (wins this row: higher)	8 GB
Storage	128 GB UFS 3.1	128 GB UFS 3.1
Storage options	128 GB / 256 GB	128 GB / 256 GB
microSD	No	No

Rear camera

6 differences

Rear camera specifications. Middle column is Google Pixel 9, right column is Samsung Galaxy S24.
Main	50 MP Octa PD, f/1.68, 25 mm, 1/1.31", OIS	50 MP, f/1.8, 24 mm, 1/1.56", Dual Pixel PDAF, OIS
Ultrawide	48 MP Quad PD with Macro Focus, f/1.7, 123° (wins this row: higher)	12 MP, f/2.2, 13 mm, 120°
Telephoto	None (Super Res Zoom up to 8x)	10 MP, f/2.4, 67 mm, 3x optical zoom, PDAF, OIS
Max optical zoom	2x optical quality crop (8x digital)	3x optical (30x digital Space Zoom) (wins this row: higher)
Stabilization	OIS on main wide lens	OIS on main and telephoto lenses
Video	4K 24/30/60 fps, 10-bit HDR	8K 30 fps, 4K 60 fps, 1080p 240 fps

Front camera

leads 1-0

Front camera specifications. Middle column is Google Pixel 9, right column is Samsung Galaxy S24.
Selfie camera	10.5 MP Dual PD with autofocus, f/2.2	12 MP, f/2.2, 26 mm, Dual Pixel PDAF (wins this row: higher)
Selfie video	4K 60 fps	4K 60 fps

Battery & charging

leads 2-0

Battery & charging specifications. Middle column is Google Pixel 9, right column is Samsung Galaxy S24.
Capacity	4,700 mAh (wins this row: higher)	4,000 mAh
Wired chargingNot on the official sheet	27 W fast charging (wins this row: higher)	25 W fast wired (50% in 30 min)
Wireless charging	15 W wireless with Pixel Stand / Qi	15 W Fast Wireless
Reverse wireless	Yes (Battery Share)	4.5 W Wireless PowerShare
Charger in box	No	No

Audio

1 differences

Audio specifications. Middle column is Google Pixel 9, right column is Samsung Galaxy S24.
Speakers	Stereo speakers	Stereo speakers tuned by AKG
Headphone jack	No	No

Connectivity

3 differences

Connectivity specifications. Middle column is Google Pixel 9, right column is Samsung Galaxy S24.
Cellular	5G (sub-6 + mmWave)	5G (sub-6 + mmWave)
Wi-Fi	Wi-Fi 7	Wi-Fi 6E
Bluetooth	Bluetooth 5.3	Bluetooth 5.3
NFC	Yes	Yes
USB	USB-C 3.2	USB-C 3.2 Gen 1
SIM	Single Nano-SIM + eSIM	Dual nano-SIM + eSIM

Features

2 differences

Features specifications. Middle column is Google Pixel 9, right column is Samsung Galaxy S24.
Biometrics	Ultrasonic in-display fingerprint + Face Unlock	Ultrasonic in-display fingerprint + Face unlock
Extra controls	Power and Volume keys	Power and Volume keys
Standout features	Gemini Live AI, Pixel Screenshots app, Add Me, Clear Calling	Circle to Search, Live Translate, Note Assist, Samsung DeX

Most rows are from the official spec sheet. Marked rows are other published figures or our summary, not lab tests we ran.

Google Pixel 9 source Samsung Galaxy S24 source

Which one should you buy

Pick this one if

Google Pixel 9

Standard Pixel with 120Hz Actua OLED display, Tensor G4 processor, and 12GB of RAM.

Smooth 120Hz Actua display with 2,700 nits peak brightness
Generous 12GB RAM for snappy on-device Gemini AI
Industry-leading 7 years of full software support

What you give up

No telephoto zoom lens
Slower charging compared to Chinese brand rivals

Full Google Pixel 9 specs →

Pick this one if

Samsung Galaxy S24

Compact Android powerhouse with 6.2-inch 120Hz LTPO display, 3x telephoto, and Galaxy AI suite.

Extremely lightweight and compact 167g pocket-friendly design
Dedicated 3x optical telephoto camera on a base model
Bright 2,600 nit 1-120Hz LTPO display

What you give up

Charging capped at 25W wired
Base model starts with 128GB UFS 3.1 storage

Full Samsung Galaxy S24 specs →

Best for each use

Photos

Camera first: zoom reach, sensors, stabilisation and video

For photos, buy the Samsung Galaxy S24.

Leads 2 of 3 rankable photos specs; Google Pixel 9 takes 1.
Max optical zoom: 3x optical vs 2x optical quality crop
Selfie camera: 12 MP, f/2.2, 26 mm, Dual Pixel PDAF vs 10.5 MP Dual PD with autofocus, f/2.2
Same list price, so the spec lead is the whole story.

Battery & updates

All-day battery, fast top-ups and years of software support

For battery & updates, buy the Google Pixel 9.

Leads 2 of 2 rankable battery & updates specs.
Capacity: 4,700 mAh vs 4,000 mAh
Wired charging: 27 W fast charging vs 25 W fast wired
Same list price, so the spec lead is the whole story.

Games & video

Games and streaming: chip, refresh rate, brightness, speakers

For games & video, buy the Google Pixel 9.

Leads 3 of 3 rankable games & video specs.
RAM: 12 GB vs 8 GB
Size: 6.3 inches vs 6.2 inches
Same list price, so the spec lead is the whole story.

Every answer above is scored from published figures. A lens uses only the rows that matter for that use, including marked rows that are not on the official sheet. Switch lenses interactively in the panel above.

Done deciding?

Open the full standalone spec sheet for either device.

Google Pixel 9 spec sheet Samsung Galaxy S24 spec sheet

Manufacturer pages: Google Pixel 9 ↗ · Samsung Galaxy S24 ↗

Common questions

Which is cheaper, the Google Pixel 9 or the Samsung Galaxy S24?

Both list at the same price.

What is the biggest catch with the Google Pixel 9 or Samsung Galaxy S24?

Both has this deal-breaker: no stylus. No pen input for handwritten notes or markup.

Which is better for photos, the Google Pixel 9 or the Samsung Galaxy S24?

For photos, buy the Samsung Galaxy S24. Leads 2 of 3 rankable photos specs; Google Pixel 9 takes 1. Max optical zoom: 3x optical vs 2x optical quality crop

What cannot be compared from spec sheets?

Of the 48 specs tracked here, 38 are descriptive and cannot be ranked on numbers alone. Spec sheets also cannot measure subjective factors like build quality, real-world performance, or comfort.

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