Pixel 9 Pro XL vs Galaxy S24 Ultra: DON’T Make a Mistake

We compare Google’s latest Pixel 9 Pro XL against the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra across various categories including the performance, camera quality, battery life and more. The one that comes out on top is likely to get the Android phone of the year title!

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[PhoneArena]

Which one comes out on top: Pixel 9 Pro XL or Galaxy S24 Ultra?

[ndmukuk]

Click bait title. There is no content here to suggest either phone is a "mistake".

[wethepeoplegh]

Why do reviewers talk about the feel of the phone when we end up slapping a case on them?

[ginobaldisseri]

It feels like all high end phones that came up since 2022, you won't notice the difference on day to day use. All are fast and have good cameras. We just watch these kinds of videos to justify our reason to get the newest device.

[DBAMAN]

Going to get flamed for this...

I traded in my S24 Ultra for the Pixel 9 Pro XL basically got it for free with the promos and extra incentives, but man 4 hours in I was missing my S24 Ultra. Long story short, I couldn't get my trade in back - so had to sell the Pixel 9 Pro XL due to the promotions being cancelled out and having to be returned... and I paid an extra $250 just to get another S24 Ultra. Lesson learned, Pixel 9 Pro XL has its own niche, and not a bad device but definitely not an S24 Ultra. That's what I get for pulling the trigger and getting excited lol

[ijnozwu-]

It's not the right way to look at gaming capabilities - 3d mark is 100% load, when you game the load is less, maybe 80% on average, so Samsung will hold on to a lot more power when not pushed to the absolute limit. It wont be a 15% difference after throttling, but maybe like 30-40%.

[Lruiz]

I think nowadays AI features were something catchy but let's be honest, how many times would you use the "Pixel studio" app as a common user?

I think people want to decide what kind of features they want to see o their devices but mske sure their current phone is able to run those tasks 🤷‍♂️

[Pomacat]

I have both of them. I kind of like the pixel better the s pen was not really used on the s24 Ultra. The OnePlus 12 is also a great phone to use.

[fromann]

I'm a Samsung Ultra fan, as I use the zoom lenses to help me see things in everyday life. And based on the tests that I've seen, the Pixel does not keep up with the Samsung in the longer zoom ranges.

[rolins]

Just a reminder, all these media, youtubers who are currently selling you the Pixel 9s as the 8th wonder of the world, will go back to their iPhones or switch to the next iPhone 16s, Galaxy S25s, you, you will be with a smartphone that you will not be able to change for 2-3 year, think really carefully before taking the plunge.

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[NerdLifeChoice]

Is he related to Gru from Despicable me? Something sounds very familiar the way he talks.

[duncangrixti]

Once a samsung note user always a samsung note user 👊

[k_rimi.]

I prefer Pixel design but the fact that its memories are way slower despite it being priced at 1200€ it makes s24 ultra a no brainer for me

[jonhansen]

They're both great phones. That said, I looked @ all the options last week & bought the one that ticks all the right boxes for me. The Pixel 9 Pro XL is my 3rd Pixel phone.

[WeAsOneRise]

I would love to see some videos on short film making or movie making on the pixel 9 Pro like you can see on Samsung's phones there's so many videos of people making movies or short films with the Samsung s22 Ultra and up, but I can't find any with the actual pixel being used. Maybe that speaks for itself and is letting us know it's not so good for filmmaking, I don't know?

[gladis]

The difference in photos is night and day imo. The pixel's photos have much more vitality, more vibrance and don't look that washedout and dull as the S24

[ashyouknow]

2:00 The 30% difference is not massive!??

[janvollgod]

the bias toward the google device is very noticeable. The Pixel 9 is a good phone, but the excellent camera is not worth the high price. Many of the features are not hardwired and come with the software. Same as the AI feature. This means, that the S24 and any other Phone with google service can do nearly the same. The s24 ultra on the other side, has the flagship hardware and features in hardware. This is what the money goes into. Watch the review from MB, or if you can, try out both of the phones in real life. You will very fast learn the difference between usable features and gimmicks who look good on paper.

[WeAsOneRise]

I had to return my pixel 9 Pro XL due to a faulty camera and a scratch on the lens underneath the lens protector. But also I have not noticed anyone talk about the lens flares that is very apparently a problem and for some reason no one is talking about this the pixel 9 Pro not too sure about the bass phone, has horrible lens flares when taking photos if there's any light source in the same frame or shot that you are taking, and I know lens flares can be normal but I mean it is absolutely horrible like horrible enough to ruin your video or photo. I hope this is something they can fix with a patch because I really wanted to stick with Google but I'm just not too impressed with quality of the device

[callmeNeno]

Waiting for Pixel 10 ; sticking to my iPhone 13 Pro one more year