Tech head-to-head
Google Pixel 8 ProvsSamsung Galaxy S24
8.3 against 8.4 overall, which settles nothing. Samsung Galaxy S24 takes Design 8.5 to 8.0, and that is the axis to decide on.
Google Pixel 8 Pro
8.3
Seven years of updates from a 2023 launch, a 5x telephoto, and a Tensor chip that runs warm under load.
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Samsung Galaxy S24
Samsung
8.4
Snapdragon in US units, seven years of Samsung updates, and the steadiest battery of the small phones here.
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Where they diverge
The widest gap is Design, Samsung Galaxy S24 ahead 8.5 to 8.0. They come closest on Ease of use, 8.4 to 8.3. Left of center is Google Pixel 8 Pro, right is Samsung Galaxy S24.
Which one to pick
Take the Google Pixel 8 Pro
Leads on Value and Ease of use.
- You want a real zoom lens and plan to keep the phone four more years
- Photos of kids, pets, or anything that moves are the main reason you upgrade
- You would rather have a stock Android build than a skinned one
Take the Samsung Galaxy S24
Leads on Performance, Durability and Design.
- You want a small phone that will still get security patches into the 2030s
- Battery life matters more to you than having the newest camera
- You use a Galaxy watch, earbuds, or tablet already
What each one gets wrong
Google Pixel 8 Pro
- Your phone spends long stretches on cellular in weak-signal areas, where Tensor's modem drains the battery fastest
- A 213-gram phone with a 6.7-inch screen is more than you want in a pocket
- The listing cannot show battery health or the unit has an aftermarket screen
Samsung Galaxy S24
- You dislike One UI's duplicate Samsung apps next to Google's
- The listing is a carrier model you cannot confirm is paid off and unlocked
Specs, side by side
| Spec | Google Pixel 8 Pro | Samsung Galaxy S24 |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.7-inch LTPO OLED, 1–120Hz | 6.2-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X, 1–120Hz |
| Chip | Google Tensor G3 | Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 for Galaxy (US models) |
| Memory | 12GB RAM | 8GB RAM |
| Battery | 5,050mAh typical | 4,000mAh |
| Cameras | 50MP main, 48MP ultrawide, 48MP 5x telephoto | 50MP main, 12MP ultrawide, 10MP 3x telephoto |
| Charging | 30W wired, 23W wireless (Pixel Stand 2) | 25W wired, 15W wireless |
| Water resistance | IP68 | IP68 |
| Updates | OS and security through October 2030 (Google) | Seven OS upgrades and seven years of security (Samsung) |
Rankings they both appear in
Questions
- Only 0.1 separates them. What breaks the tie?
- Design does, at 8.5 against 8.0. That axis covers build quality and how it sits in a room. Samsung Galaxy S24 leads on Performance, Durability and Design. If Value and Ease of use matter more to you, take the Google Pixel 8 Pro instead.
- Why are the totals this close?
- The total is the plain average of the 5 Tech axes, so opposite results cancel. Google Pixel 8 Pro averages 8.3 and Samsung Galaxy S24 averages 8.4, a gap of 0.1, while the individual axes run as far apart as 0.5.
- Which one ranks higher in "Used Android phones: the update date sets the order"?
- Samsung Galaxy S24 sits at #1 in "Used Android phones: the update date sets the order", Google Pixel 8 Pro at #2.