The specifications below compare the two flagship smartphones across their design, displays, processors, cameras, storage, connectivity, battery capacity, charging, and practical features for photography, gaming, productivity, and entertainment.
General
The Pixel 9 Pro is a compact flagship with 5G connectivity, 16GB RAM and 7 years of updates, while the Galaxy S24 Ultra adds S Pen support, 12GB RAM and a larger form factor for productivity.
| Component | Google Pixel 9 Pro | Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra |
|---|
| Model | Pixel 9 Pro | Galaxy S24 Ultra |
| Brand | Google | Samsung |
| SIM | Dual SIM, Nano-SIM + eSIM | Dual SIM, Nano-SIM + eSIM |
| Network | 5G, 4G, 3G, 2G | 5G, 4G, 3G, 2G |
| Dimensions | 152.8 x 72 x 8.5 mm | 162.3 x 79 x 8.6 mm |
| Weight | 199 g | 232 g |
| Operating system | Android v14 | Android v14 |
| Custom UI | Stock Android with Pixel UI | Samsung One UI 6.1 |
| OS updates | 7 years | 7 years |
| Security updates | 7 years | 7 years |
| Warranty | 1 year | 1 year |
Display and design
The Pixel 9 Pro suits users seeking a compact, high-brightness display, while the Galaxy S24 Ultra provides a larger QHD+ panel, Gorilla Glass Armor and S Pen support for drawing, note-taking and large-screen viewing.
| Component | Google Pixel 9 Pro | Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra |
|---|
| Display type | LTPO OLED | Dynamic AMOLED 2X |
| Screen size | 6.3-inch | 6.8-inch |
| Resolution | 1280 x 2856 pixel | 1440 x 3120 pixel |
| Aspect ratio | 20:9 | 19.5:9 |
| Pixel density | 497 ppi | 505 ppi |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 3,000 nits | 2,600 nits |
| HBM brightness | 2,000 nits | 1,500 nits |
| Screen protection | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 | Corning Gorilla Glass Armor |
| HDR | HDR10+ | HDR10+ |
| S Pen support | No | Yes |
| Water and dust resistance | IP68 | IP68 |
Performance and software
Tensor G4 pairs a 1 + 3 + 4 core configuration with Mali-G715 MP7 for AI tasks and everyday use, while Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 for Galaxy uses Adreno 750 for demanding gaming, graphics and multitasking.
| Component | Google Pixel 9 Pro | Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra |
|---|
| Processor | Google Tensor G4 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 for Galaxy |
| CPU | 1 x Cortex-X4 + 3 x Cortex-A720 + 4 x Cortex-A520 | 1 x Cortex-X4 + 5 x Cortex-A720 + 2 x Cortex-A520 |
| CPU clock speed | Up to 3.1 GHz | Up to 3.39 GHz |
| Architecture | 64-bit | 64-bit |
| Fabrication | 4 nm | 4 nm |
| Graphics | Mali-G715 MP7 | Adreno 750 |
| Co-processor | Titan M2 | — |
| RAM | 16GB | 12GB |
| RAM type | LPDDR5X | LPDDR5X |
| Cooling | Vapor chamber | Hybrid cooling system |
| AnTuTu score | 1,179,756 | 1,770,105 |
| Fingerprint sensor | Ultrasonic, in-display | Ultrasonic, in-display |
| Audio | Stereo speakers, USB Type-C audio | Stereo speakers, USB Type-C audio |
| S Pen | No | Yes |
Camera features
The Pixel 9 Pro combines 50MP, 48MP and 48MP cameras with a 5x telephoto lens, while the Galaxy S24 Ultra adds a 200MP primary camera and two telephoto cameras for varied focal lengths and high-resolution zoom photography.
| Component | Google Pixel 9 Pro | Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra |
|---|
| Rear camera setup | 50MP + 48MP + 48MP | 200MP + 50MP + 12MP + 10MP |
| Primary camera | 50MP, f/1.68, OIS | 200MP, f/1.7, OIS |
| Ultra-wide camera | 48MP, f/1.7 | 12MP, f/2.2 |
| Telephoto camera | 48MP, f/2.8, 5x optical zoom, OIS | 10MP, f/2.4, 3x optical zoom, OIS |
| Secondary telephoto | — | 50MP, f/3.4, 5x optical zoom, OIS |
| Digital zoom | Up to 30x | Up to 100x |
| Autofocus | Yes | Yes |
| OIS | Yes | Yes |
| Flash | Dual LED | LED |
| Front camera | 42MP, f/2.2 | 12MP, f/2.2 |
| Rear video recording | Up to 4K at 60 fps | Up to 8K at 30 fps |
| Front video recording | Up to 4K at 60 fps | Up to 4K at 30 fps |
Storage and connectivity
The Pixel 9 Pro combines 256GB storage, Wi-Fi 7 and Bluetooth 5.3 for cloud-focused users, while the Galaxy S24 Ultra offers up to 1TB storage, Wi-Fi 7, UWB and USB 3.2 for large files and connected productivity.
| Component | Google Pixel 9 Pro | Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra |
|---|
| Internal storage | 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB |
| Storage type | UFS 3.1 | UFS 4.0 |
| Expandable storage | No | No |
| SIM | Nano-SIM + eSIM | Nano-SIM + eSIM |
| Network support | 5G, 4G | 5G, 4G |
| VoLTE | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.3 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| GPS | GPS, GLONASS, QZSS | GPS, GLONASS, Beidou, Galileo, QZSS |
| USB | USB Type-C 3.2 | USB Type-C 3.2 |
| Audio port | USB Type-C | USB Type-C |
| UWB | Yes | Yes |
Battery and other features
The Pixel 9 Pro has a 4,700 mAh battery with 27 W wired and 21 W wireless charging, while the Galaxy S24 Ultra uses a 5,000 mAh battery with 45 W wired and 15 W wireless charging for different charging priorities.
| Component | Google Pixel 9 Pro | Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra |
|---|
| Battery capacity | 4,700 mAh | 5,000 mAh |
| Battery type | Li-ion | Li-ion |
| Quick charging | 27 W fast charging | 45 W fast charging |
| Wireless charging | 21 W | 15 W |
| Reverse charging | Yes | Yes, 4.5 W wireless |
| Battery life | 11h 54m PCMark | 16h 18m PCMark |
| Charging time | 1h 16m, 20% to 100% | 2h 5m 4s, 20% to 100% |
| Stereo speakers | Yes | Yes |
| Water and dust resistance | IP68 | IP68 |
| Fingerprint sensor | Ultrasonic, in-display | Ultrasonic, in-display |
| Sensors | Accelerometer, barometer, compass, gyroscope, proximity, light, temperature | Accelerometer, barometer, compass, gyroscope, proximity, light, Hall sensor |
