Intro
Of course, as the Pixel 9 family is not official yet, our information is based on all the leaks we’ve gathered and summarized. We will tweak the comparison and add some hard numbers when we get the Pixel 9.
Pixel 9 vs Galaxy S24 expected differences:
| Pixel 9* | Galaxy S24 |
|---|---|
| Still larger despite sporting a smaller screen | A more compact phone |
| Smaller 6.1-inch display, 120Hz refresh rate | A larger 6.2-inch screen, 120Hz refresh rate |
| Dual camera with the typical wide-ultrawide combination | Triple camera system with the addition of a telephoto lens |
| Base memory configuration is 12GB RAM | 8GB of RAM onboard |
| Equal native storage (128GB), there’s a probability to get 256GB as a baseline | 128GB of storage in here as well |
| Larger 4,588mAh battery that will potentially deliver better battery life | A smaller 4,000mAh battery |
| 30W wired charging, 23W wireless | Slower 25W wired charging, wireless charging |
*-based on leaks and rumors
Table of Contents:
Design and Display Quality
The new compact norm
Design-wise, the Pixel 9 series takes a radical turn, well, compared to what we normally see between different generations. The Camera Bar design is gone, and we have a more traditional, abeit horizontal, camera bump on the back, a flat body with flat sides.
To be completely honest, the overall body design of the Pixel 9, compared to the Galaxy S24, and even the iPhone 15, looks very similar and familiar. We’ve arrived at this conformity, where the only design difference is the way the camera looks.
There’s not much else to be said here, we expect the overall size and weight of the Pixel 9 to be very similar to the Galaxy S24, and from the front, both phones should look almost indestinguishable with their punch-hole front cameras.
The materials are also the same: an aluminum frame with glass on the front and back—nothing out of the ordinary.
Moving to the screens, we find more similarities, even though the Galaxy S24 seems to have a 0.1-inch larger diagonal. It’s a bit misleading, as if you try and measure the diagonal from one curved edge to the other, the real size comes at six inches, and it all depends on the curvature of the corners.
The Pixel 9 is expected to have a 6.1-inch screen, but again, these two will be very similar in look and feel, when it comes to the display. We expect the brightness figures to be close as well, and the resolution to be almost identical between these two. Both the Pixel 9 and the Galaxy S24 offer a 120Hz refresh rate.
Stay tuned for our tests in order to discern the tinniest differences and dive into things like color accuracy, minimum brightness, etc.
Performance and Software
It’s a hardware battle, but an AI war
On the other hand, the Pixel 9 is set to have Google’s own Tensor G4 processor. It might not be as speedy as the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 in benchmarks, but Google has put a lot of work into making it great at machine learning, which could give it an AI edge.
When it comes to AI, the Galaxy S25 shines with the Galaxy AI Suite, a top-notch set of tools to make life easier. While others are trying to catch up, Samsung’s AI features are the most polished right now.
But don’t count out the Pixel 9 just yet. Google is busy integrating its Large Language Model, Gemini, into Android and older Pixel phones. So, we can expect some cool AI features on the Pixel 9, meaning the competition is still wide open, even if the Galaxy S24 has the hardware edge.
As for RAM and storage, the Galaxy S24 comes with 8GB of RAM and 128GB of storage. The Pixel 9, however, is expected to up the game with 12GB of RAM and might start with 256GB of storage, setting it apart even more from the regular Pixel 9.
Stay tuned for benchmarks and some hard numbers here soon.
Camera
Three is more than two?
The Galaxy S24, on the other hand, has one additional camera, a 3x telephoto lens, which might be considered an advantage, even though nowadays you can get a decent 2x crop from the main sensor, and the difference shouldn’t be that big. There are rumors that Samsung is considering removing the telephoto from the S25, so there’s that.
But, as we said above, samples speak louder than words, so we’ll see how it goes when the Pixel 9 goes official and falls into our testy hands.
Battery Life and Charging
Conservative as always
The Galaxy S24, on the other hand, features a smaller 4,000mAh battery cell inside, and while we can’t evaluate the battery life of the Pixel 9 (we need to run all the tests), we expect a slight advantage for the Google phone here.
When it comes to charging, both of these phones aren’t going to blow your mind with speed. The Galaxy S24 comes with a rather uninspiring 25W wired charging support, and Google will probably offer 30W wired charging support on the Pixel 9.
Specs Comparison
| Specs | Pixel 9* | Galaxy S24 |
|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | 152.8 x 71.9 x 8.5 mm | 147 x 70.6 x 7.6 mm |
| Weight | – | 167g |
| Screen | 6.1-inch OLED 120Hz |
6.2-inch Super AMOLED 120Hz |
| Processor | Google Tensor G4 (3nm) | Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 (for Galaxy) |
| RAM, Storage and Price | 12/128GB for $699 | 8/128GB for $799 |
| Cameras | 50MP main 48MP ultra-wide 10.5MP front |
50MP main 12MP ultra-wide 10MP telephoto, 3x zoom 12MP front |
| Battery Size | 4,588 mAh | 4,000 mAh |
| Charging Speeds | 30W wired 23W wireless |
25W wired |
*-rumored specs
Which one should you buy?
These two phones should tick many of the boxes that compact phone aficionados need to be ticked to pull the trigger on buying one, and minor details will most likely be the deciding factor. Whether or not you need a dedicated telephoto lens. Galaxy AI versus Gemini. Battery life and synthetic performance vs real-life features.
We’ll be adding all the tests and samples once the Pixel 9 goes official, and you’ll get a final verdict soon after. Until then, stay tuned.
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