Pixel 9 Pro XL vs Galaxy S24 Ultra

Google Pixel 9 Pro XL 512GB

AED 5,499

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Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra 512GB

AED 5,299

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Best Camera

Galaxy S24 Ultra

Best Battery

Pixel 9 Pro XL

Our Verdict

Pixel 9 Pro XL vs Galaxy S24 Ultra

The Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra wins overall due to its superior 200MP main camera and longer 13:49h battery life, delivering better real-world performance for demanding users. Buy the Google Pixel 9 Pro XL if you're a computational photography enthusiast who prioritizes AI-driven image processing, Night Sight performance, and guaranteed 7 years of Android updates over raw megapixels. Buy the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra if you're a power user or mobile gamer who demands the fastest Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 chipset, brighter 2600-nit display with 120Hz LTPO AMOLED, and the most versatile camera system with dual telephoto lenses. In both UAE and India, the Galaxy S24 Ultra offers better value at AED 5299 and ₹144999 versus the Pixel's AED 5499 and ₹149999, combining flagship specs with Snapdragon performance and longer battery endurance at a lower price point.

Full Specs Comparison

Spec

Pixel 9 Pro XL

Galaxy S24 Ultra

Android 14, upgradable to Android 16, up to 7 major Android upgrades

Android 14, up to 7 major Android upgrades, One UI 8.0

Chipset

Google Tensor G4 (4 nm)

Qualcomm SM8650-AC Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 (4 nm)

Screen Size

6.8 inches, 109.7 cm2 (~88.0% screen-to-body ratio)

6.8 inches, 113.5 cm2 (~88.5% screen-to-body ratio)

Display Type

Li-Ion 5060 mAh

Li-Ion 5000 mAh

Resolution

1344 x 2992 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~486 ppi density)

1440 x 3120 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~505 ppi density)

Main Camera

50 MP, f/1.7, 25mm (wide), 1/1.31", 1.2µm, dual pixel PDAF, OIS 48 MP, f/2.8, 113mm (periscope telephoto), 1/2.55", dual pixel PDAF, OIS, 5x optical zoom 48 MP, f/1.7, 123˚ (ultrawide), 1/2.55", dual pixel PDAF,

200 MP, f/1.7, 24mm (wide), 1/1.3", 0.6µm, multi-directional PDAF, OIS 10 MP, f/2.4, 67mm (telephoto), 1/3.52", 1.12µm, PDAF, OIS, 3x optical zoom 50 MP, f/3.4, 111mm (periscope telephoto), 1/2.52", 0.7µm, PDAF, OIS, 5x optical zoom 12 MP, f/2.2, 13mm, 120˚ (ultrawide), 1/2.55", 1.4µm, dual pixel PDAF, Super Steady video

Storage

512

Battery

5060 mAh mAh

5000 mAh mAh

Charging

37W wired, PD3.0, PPS, 70% in 30 min 23W wireless (w/ Pixel Stand) 12W wireless (w/ Qi compatible charger) Reverse wireless Bypass charging

45W wired, PD3.0, 65% in 30 min 15W wireless (Qi) 4.5W reverse wireless

NFC

Yes

GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G

GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE / 5G