Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra vs Pixel 8 Pro: Which one to get?

The Galaxy S24 Ultra and Pixel 8 Pro are among the best cameraphones around, but they are also among the first to come out with serious onboard AI features. If you are looking to get one of the best phones on the market, you can't look much further. Check out this HEAD-TO-HEAD for the COMPLETE BREAKDOWN of how these two phones compare in terms of screen quality, battery life and charging speed, chipset performance, and camera image quality, all based on our extensive reviews.

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00:00 - Intro
00:23 - Design differences
01:17 - Screen specs, quality and features
02:15 - Stereo speakers quality
02:27 - User interface
03:15 - Chipset & Hardware
03:56 - Battery life and charging test
04:26 - Camera specs
04:54 - Photo quality
05:26 - Video quality
06:14 - Conclusion

[Abzug]

4:58 wow, the Pixel 8 pro actually made the trees have leafs again. AI is taking us to another level, I guess.

[ph]

Both phones are very good, I have both phones, for my daily driver I use the pixel, it's lighter, not as big and easier to hold in the hand, the form factor is better, and I like software better, it's very simple. If you're a gamer, and taking zoom photos the ultra is better, but for the price the pixel is a bargain.

[inpursuitofhappiness]

Guys thanks for including human samples in the web review
It really helps to see which one renders human subjects naturally

[lazzanna]

Thank you very much for that, it has helped in quite a few ways. I was trying to research the phones and the usual reviewers were not helping.

[ericbrink]

A bit of a lazy comparison. Most pictures or videos are not taken at the same time, 5:38 look at the leaves missing from the trees on de S24. At least use the phones at the same time, and take videos and pictures

[bobmartin]

This comparison is very weird. You make them at different times and when we see that 4K comparison the sky is totally different, dude! Even selfie videos were made very different times and that is not very trusting for us.

[nandakore]

Both is good, still better than iPhone

[jcepri]

Excellent review. I love the side by side by side pics!

[MrFreeze]

I have both these phones and I switched back to the pixel. The Pixel is lighter and more comfortable to hold and the camera is really good. I just wish it charged faster and had more processing power.

[Inrepair]

Whats that car racing game we're seeing in the video?

[jeffsviraltech]

U guys r getting more n more lazy in your video… what is the meaning of comparison photo or video if u took it at different timing?! U need to take it both at same timing so we can know what is the colour n contrast especially the sky or clouds colours or saturation… Just look at your comparison video of both where the Pixel have nice cloud colour & saturation but Ultra r all just blue n grainy… it’s not even a fair comparison at all… Pls don’t b lazy as u r one of the reputable site for mobile phones or just totally give up n don’t disappoint us guys…

[tstettnrjr]

I really like the anti glare on the S24 Ultra and the screen remains fully visible in full sun. I like larger screens because I take lots of pics and use photos for a garden club magazine so I need the best image representation. I use a case, so holding the device is minimally different.

[newfnshow]

personally I'm not even trying to spend $500 on an android phone anymore. I just don't care enough about any of these things you guys nitpick I would rather save some cash. Ultra phones with ultra prices and weak battery isn't my thing.

[ReadGameCraftCook]

What portrait mode game was that at 3:30? If I had one of these phones I’d circle and search lol.

[DominicanOps]

Wouldn't a more fair comparison be between S24+ vs Pixel Pro?

[majestikmoose]

One curious thing in these samples is that the S24 seems to have a lot more distortion, resulting in buildings and subjects sometimes having a warped look. The Pixel is still the clear winner when it comes to the cameras.

[nwlk]

Please review Knox security platform of Samsung

[FATHOLLYWOODB]

I tried switching from iPhone to Samsung, I loved the phone itself but hated the software, there is no need for 2 UI's. I absolutely hated how there were 2 apps for everything and 2 app stores, it's unnecessary. This year I will try switching to android again, and I will get the Pixel 9, hopefully I make the correct choice this time!

[backnu]

Nobody talks about the terrible choppiness of the Pixel when asking it to zoom.The stabilization is terrible ! The phone also easily overheats and shuts down the camera a lot. They also say the processor isn't important, but try taking "portrait photos" in series. It stutters a lot. Also, try taking video in direct sunlight. The phone overheats. And using any lens besides the primary lens, suffers from video that stutters.

There's a HUGE difference the reviewers aren't telling you. I returned mine, and went back to my S23 Ultra with a cracked screen. That should tell you something.

And they talk about "stock android." There's almost no difference now. The extra layers that Samsung adds, I missed. Samsung is a very different phone than it was 2 years ago. They don't have nearly the bloat ware they were notorious for.

And these people talking about the Pixel being lighter sounds like paid comments. It's literally a light phone. It's not like these phones weigh pounds. Let's be serious here.

Don't you find it funny he didn't mention any of the Samsungs strengths?

1) the S Pen
2) the pro camera options
3) the higher resolution photos
4) the better zoom and camera
5) how much cooler the Samsung runs

A lot of people need to do their own comparisons and test drives. The "YouTubers" don't want to bite the hands that feed them -so they have a tendency to gloss over important features to level the playing field.

Samsung all the way!

[jgn]

Get these phones now or wait for the s25 and Google 9?