The Galaxy S24 Ultra and the new Pixel 9 Pro XL are among the best Android phones. Which one emerges as the better option? Here's what you should know.
The Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra is indisputably one of the best Android phones you can buy in 2024. It has great cameras, one of the biggest and brightest displays, a slick titanium and glass design, and the unique proposition of a stylus that can be used to activate the nifty AI features. However, the freshly announced Google Pixel 9 Pro XL challenges its authority with an equally stunning display, stellar cameras, and exclusive Gemini AI features. Can all of these new features on the Pixel 9 Pro XL match the Galaxy S24 Ultra's charm? Let's find out in our comparison below. Recommended Videos Google Pixel 9 Pro XL vs. Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra: specs Google Pixel 9 Pro XL Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra Size 162.8 x 76.6 x 8.5 mm (6.4 x 3.0 x 0.3 inches) 162.5 × 79 × 8.6mm (6.40 x 3.11 x 0.34 inches) Weight 221 grams (7.8 ounces) 233 grams (8.22 ounces) Screen 6.8-inch Super Actua LTPO 1344 x 2992 pixels 1-120Hz Dynamic refresh rate HDR10+ 3,000 nits peak brightness Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 6.8 inches LTPO OLED 1440 x 3120 pixels 1-120Hz dynamic refresh rate HDR10+ 2,600 nits peak brightness Corning Gorilla Glass Armor protection Operating system Android 14 One UI 6.1 based on Android 14 RAM & Storage 16GB + 128GB UFS 3.1 16GB + 256GB UFS 4.0 16GB + 512GB UFS 4.0 16GB + 1TB UFS 4.0 12GB + 256GB UFS 4.0 12GB + 512GB UFS 4.0 12GB + 1TB UFS 4.0 Processor Google Tensor G4 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 Camera Triple rear cameras: 50-megapixel primary, f/1.68 aperture, 1/1.31-inch sensor size, OIS, 48MP ultrawide, f/1.7, 123° field of view, and 48MP telephoto, f/2.8, 5x optical zoom, 1/2.55-inch sensor 42MP selfie camera, autofocus, 123° field of view Quad rear cameras: 200MP primary, f/1.7, 85° FOV, OIS, 12MP ultrawide, f/2.2, 120° FOV, 10MP portrait telephoto, 3x optical zoom, f/2.4, and 50MP periscope telephoto, 5x optical zoom, f/3.4 12MP selfie camera Video Rear: Up to 8K@30fps or 4K@60fps Front: Up to 4K@60fps Rear: Up to 8K@24fps, 4K@60fps, or 1080p@240fps Front:…