1. Size and Build:
Galaxy S24 is smaller, thinner, and lighter (167g vs. 198g) but has a smaller 4,000mAh battery compared to the Pixel 9's 4,700mAh.
Both phones have aluminum frames and Gorilla Glass Victus 2 with IP68 protection.
2. Display:
Pixel 9: 6.3" OLED, 120Hz, 1080x2424 (422 ppi).
Galaxy S24: 6.2" LTPO OLED, 120Hz, 1080x2340 (416 ppi).
Pixel 9 has higher peak brightness (2,232 nits vs. 1,401 nits on S24).
3. Battery Life & Charging:
Pixel 9 offers longer active usage (13:05h vs. 12:06h).
Charging speeds are similar: Pixel 9 fully charges in 85 min, Galaxy S24 in 75 min.
4. Performance:
Pixel 9: Google Tensor G4 (12GB RAM).
Galaxy S24: Exynos 2400 or Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 (8GB RAM in base models).
Galaxy S24 performs better in benchmarks; Pixel 9 excels in AI tasks.
5. Camera:
Pixel 9 has better main camera hardware and excels in photo quality, especially in low light.
Galaxy S24 is more versatile, offering 3x optical zoom and 8K video recording.
Ultrawide cameras are similar, with Pixel 9 providing slightly better dynamic range.
6. Connectivity:
Both phones support NFC, tri-band Wi-Fi, and Bluetooth 5.3.
Pixel 9 includes Wi-Fi 7; Galaxy S24 has Wi-Fi 6e and DeX desktop environment.
7. Software Support:
Both devices promise up to 7 major OS updates.
Summary:
Pixel 9: Better display brightness, battery life, and photography quality.
Galaxy S24: Compact design, versatile cameras, and superior performance in benchmarks.
