S24 vs. Pixel 8 vs. iPhone 15: Which Should You Buy?

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Samsung's S24 is here and it's time to compare it to the other smaller flagships - Google's Pixel 8 and Apple's iPhone 15.
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[@kfx3907]

Pixel got the right price with that inferior specs, and normal iPhone is just bad overall. So i think the S24 is the right one to get for now.

[@usmxx]

What about Exynos and One UI? Is it worth the compromise over iOS or Pixel UI.

[@garner145]

Personal preference, but it blows my mind people accept 60hz screens in 2024

[@lorenz07]

since i got pixel 5 3 years ago i never want to go back to One UI @@usmxx

[@manojmhr]

​@@usmxxiOS can never be compared to Android be it pixel or One UI . iOS don't offer even basic features like t9 dial and notifications ☠️

[@KungFuWizardOfJesus]

@@manojmhr yet its the most bought shipped smartphone. Syas something about android doesn't it.

[@LOUISVILLECARDINALS]

Pixel 8 user here this device is amazing loveing mines

[@Karlenk0]

same

[@MilitantPoetry]

I returned mine as I could not stand that thick camera. Will wait for some good offers on S24 as it is also slightly smaller than Pixel 8.

[@LOUISVILLECARDINALS]

@@MilitantPoetry totally understandable

[@Cynara2468]

Watching with my Pixel 8. Love seeing it almost on par with those much more expensive phones ❤

[@yeetskeet3]

Very nice phone

[@padaveedan123]

Same ❤

[@fxxx5067]

Agreed 👍🏼

[@mrmohamed8400]

كيف الهاتف معك هل تنصحني به

[@cguralol]

Honestly, im loving my pixel 8. Its just perfect for me

[@jesmond5562]

Send a valentines card to your phone 😂😂😂 in love 😂😂😂😂😂😂 STUPID😂

[@YassD]

@@jesmond5562 and here we find a guy with mental problems. so cringe

[@cguralol]

@@jesmond5562 you're the stuping commenting here.

[@kaebrenwillis7442]

​@@jesmond5562it's a figure of speech, how are you getting offended by this. and before you say, "I'm laughing how am I offended" it obviously lit something under you enough to call them stupid for it, loser

[@joemamagae]

​​@@jesmond5562 not worth a laugh mate

[@zeeneds]

I'm getting an s24 tomorrow, and I'm happy to know it outperforms even the most recognized phone, the iPhone 15. This comparison was really clear and helpful, thank you. 🙏🙏

[@jevonsims900]

Missed a Golden opportunity to add Pixel 8 Pro new Mint Color in the line up.

[@chujackam]

too bad the comparison is about the base models, not the Pro/Ultra lineup.

[@anshudipkarn]

he could have added the green Pixel 8

[@ayouboughar4673]

Delete iPhone 15 from comparison. 60Hz ruins performance.

[@Denariio]

Leaks & rumors suggest even iphone 16 will come with a 60Hz display. I gotra say Apple... That's just embarrassing.

[@ayouboughar4673]

@@Denariio I don't know who this Fu..... Who Suggested that brilliant idea of a 60 hz panel for an 800$ phone.

[@Speedslays]

60hz in 2024 ? How embarrassing for apple

[@SmilingIslandRetreat-pn4dd]

@@Speedslaysi own a pixel 8 pro, s23 ultra, z fold 5, s24, etc...I just bought a second hand, mint condition iphone ELEVEN pro max and it's nearly as smooth at 60hz as some androids at 120hz. Is it a crying shame that the new base iphones don't have at least 90hz screens? Of course. But let's not kid ourselves. Iphone performance has been stellar for years.

[@Speedslays]

@SmilingIslandRetreat-pn4dd well thats interesting. Nice collection for sure! Been using my s21 ultra for a good couple years. Probably gonna snag up a pixel 8 when they go on sale agian. Maybe the s24 ultra. Who knows. I do pre prefer the smoothness of an adaptive screen.

[@tannerjack9520]

s24 for me simply because the snapdragon will last a long time!!!

[@Ashfu_r]

well if you could get a snapdragon chip and not exynos as the most

[@falcon7279]

@@Ashfu_r this years difference between exynos and snapdragon is only minimal and wont be noticed in day to day use

[@thelawyer95]

They say that every year ​@@falcon7279

[@ankurbhagat1261]

Day to day use is all fine..but what about year to year.. Exynos processors will slow after a year or soo..

[@PollyDollyBabe]

@@Ashfu_rS24 ultra 💭

[@stillwater5053]

The video is so clean and detailed. keep up the good work

[@barryallen119]

Liked this review a lot!

[@HumbertoCristobal]

Yes!! The Pixels volume has always been weird glad you mentioned that. You would think Google would have fixed that by now. I’ve also noticed that some videos sound lower than others on the Pixel only.

[@Infinity028mc]

Really good video! concise and not boring - can't wait for this same video next year!

[@droetkaar]

Great comparison, very straightforward!

[@carver9312]

Love this guy reviews

[@anthonywilliams9415]

Me too

[@PollyDollyBabe]

Ok lets see ehh. We're deciding.

[@thekreativekid9333]

watch the whole video, liked and subscribed instantly as you were spot on with these unbiased reviews! love it! commenting from Huawei nova 2 😭😭😭😭😭😭😭

[@zigzag00]

More than happy with my S24 :)

[@MizanAhmad26]

Great analysis.

[@user-di2oe1nk6z]

Good review loved wathing it.

[@ronneltiongco5781]

More comparison videos like this where you really pick a choice. Thanks for the great video.

[@rasheedlandi2151]

Great video as always 👌🏽💯👍🏽

[@meroinheroin]

Pixel 8 is definitely the winner for me.

[@amelanisti]

agree

[@LOUISVILLECARDINALS]

Hell yeah

[@pill7880]

Not with the shitty Exynos modified chip. Maybe in 2025 when they go back to TSMC.

[@meroinheroin]

@@pill7880 no issues for me

[@beerman204]

Except for over sharpening issues. Anyone else agree?

[@Tableturn]

Great review. Thanks. I’m about to upgrade and deciding between S23 Plus and the Pixel 8 Pro. So bored of iPhone having been a user since the 4, and I fancy a change.

[@Banggeek]

Be aware of viruses on chatting n scammers of Apk file bro..gluck

[@jamminout7671]

Same, couldn't pay 1100 for the same phone 4 years later

[@Bandz1of1]

Bought the 6a to test out Google Pixel after being with iPhone since the 4 and I will never switch back. Gonna pick up the 8 or 8 Pro and continue to shop with Google for phones.

[@JG90984]

How is the blurriness and speed of capture on the S24?

[@michaelh6237]

Watch out for Pxiel's Tensor G3 paired with Exynos 5300 modem when you are on the go. Prone to overheating and battery drain...

[@vikhneshar104]

Great video

[@zhadowblade]

This was an Excellent video IMO opinion sir. ⭐️

[@RyanxDunn]

Great comparison. You can't really go wrong with any of them objectively. They'll all get the job done more than enough, and the differences are negligible in everyday use. At this price point, it comes down more to what your brand and OS preferences are, in my opinion.

[@J-qp3mv]

As someone who is currently using an iPhone 12, the galaxy or pixel looks enticing.

[@danielc3321]

Switched from iPhone 14 to pixel 7 about six months ago. I'm an android convert. It was a bit of a pain in the neck thanks to iMessage, but ultimately worth it.

[@jamminout7671]

switching from 12 pro, pixel 8a looks amazing and I just wanna be able to leave a case off my phone

[@nathansebati490]

You make the best Videos We appreciate yu ❤️

[@thejake754]

Great shots of St. John's!

[@jejunamja]

Nice job on the video ....

[@HansGunterVelesPhilips]

Software preference matters too

[@pleiadesneptunes]

thanks, great comparison, presented the important points!! going for the 24 ultra…..

[@champion007able]

Spot on review. clean and detailed. Made my decision | I guess I have to go ahead with s24

[@Jacob-hl3gt]

Really not sure which one to get. It's either P8 or Gs24. I know they both have 7 years of updates. My concern is will the phones last that long?

[@jakubsadera7411]

Are androids any good for social media Such as Instagram? Think about getting pixel 8 pro or iphone 15 pro

[@LessThanSammy]

Are you going to do a Pro/Ultra comparison?

[@plushieangela]

you should do this again when the pixel 9 comes out, the visual comparison is going to be even harder with the flat sides

[@TheOriginalRiddim]

@Mark Spurrell, which phone do you own as your main and mostly used?

[@danielc3321]

I loved how concise yet detailed your video was. The color ways featured for each of these phones are the worst 😅

[@wethepeoplegh]

Can you do a comparison between Samsung S23 plus vrs S24 plus (exynos variant)?

[@devenwoodlin5988]

Does anyone know that you can adjust the sound on samsungs if you go into the eq and set the 500 hz sound to 0 the tin sound will go away and make the phone sound a lot more better

[@GlennWatson71]

Dumping my iphone 13 pro max and going back to Google Pixel 8 Pro. I hate being stuck in the apple eco system.

[@srinivasguptha9538]

Congratulations on your upgrade! 🎉

[@ezquiet]

Just the video I needed. Literally the 3 phones I was looking into.

[@PollyDollyBabe]

Only after snapdragon

[@arnavbansal986]

me too. which one did you go for at last?

[@fart2003]

I really wanted a Pixel 8, but since I live in the Philippines, there are just too many drawbacks to owning one. Unless the device is rooted, 5g, VoWifi, and VoLTE are all not supported. Also, since Google does not officially sell Pixels in the Philippines, would have to course the warranty overseas, which a headache in and of itself. All these reasons led me to settle with the S24 which I got brand new for around $470 after discounts, and which will be delivered to me sometime tomorrow.

[@BelyaevStas]

Как ваш опыт? Я бы тоже хотел купить его за такую цену 😮

[@amerzing]

hey, how was your experience with your s24? I've been wanting to buy s24 and been watching a lot of reviews. I was also considering pixel 8 but I have the same sentiments with you. I also live in the Philippines btw..

[@papaweigs]

The beta update android 15 now has 5g, currently for globe and smart

[@fart2003]

@@amerzing Hey, sorry for the late reply. It's been great, what can I say (even with the Exynos chipset). No complaints. Been using Samsung phones for almost 10 years now and they were all consistent performers. I wanted to buy the Pixel because the thought of getting another Samsung bored me, but the drawbacks of using a Pixel in the PH were just too big.

[@Mohamed_SaZID]

Bruh do you live in st john's? I see some signal hill shots, quite surprised haha

[@pranavdupati9164]

I came across your channel for the first time, damn that was a great review. Sadly, S24 here in India ships with Exynos 2400 and costs the most. Pixel 8 is the cheapest on sale here, and then the iPhone 15.

[@kevin123kevin1]

exynos is good

[@TheBorz0]

Exynos 2400 is good

[@frankreynolds9930]

S24 isn't expensive than iphone 15.

[@kiranmudnaney]

I have the pixel 8 and s24... And I'm very confused which one to keep..! I love both of them.. The thing is my s24 has 256gb storage and pixel has 128...! But the UI on pixel is ❤.... Cameras are at par now coz s24 has vastly better image processing surprisingly close to pixel than the s23 had..!! So its like they are so similarly gorgeous that its very difficult to decide which one to keep...! And i have the exynos version of s24, so even processors are very similar...

[@cascarification]

128 gb es suficiente en un pixel . Con google fotos tienes almacenamiento.

[@zigzag00]

@@cascarification Keep in mind the S24 will last longer for sure since the S24 has better hardware

[@jffrsnx]

How’s the Exynos S24 ? Are you facing any heating and throttling issues ?

[@kiranmudnaney]

@@zigzag00 this is the only reason I'm mostly keeping my s24..

[@kiranmudnaney]

@@jffrsnx no heating or stutter/lag... It's smooth as butter...

[@willmannering]

Your comments on screen brightness betweem the three don't hold up compared to GSMArena's measurements. They measured the 15 to have 1643 nits in auto vs the s24's 1401 nits.

[@keerthan7558]

wouldn't it make more sense to let the viewers see/ hear more subjective matters like sound quality of speakers and mic and decide themselves ?

[@parkwang4881]

cannot wait to see pro models comparison for these 3 brands

[@blueSMOX]

Dude i just found your channel, when i seen cabot tower i was like.. is he a newfie too??

[@ChristianBungert]

Had s23 and it had ui and camera issues. Pixel 8 is not perfect but great so far ✅👍🏼

[@kfx3907]

What kind of camera issues? Can you explain?

[@jordanjackson8873]

​@@kfx3907 he won't. Usually, when you ask people to explain what issues they had with samsung, they go silent.

[@thatboiii620]

​@@kfx3907I have an s23 ultra and the camera sucks at semi low light. It's a blurry mess. And no camera assistant doesn't do anything. Also it's so laggy at times when unlocking the phone from not using it in a few hours. When you've been in a app for a while and swipe to go home it also lags for a while to go home. I also own a pixel 8 and it also has issues but the camera and ui are more responsive.

[@ChristianBungert]

​@@jordanjackson8873 Sure i will 😊

[@ChristianBungert]

​@@kfx3907 no photo was sharp over the whole picture. Always a blurry, unsharp area. Sometimes on the edges but sometimes even in the middle. Could be easily seen on texts for example. My S23 was not the only device, others complain it aswell and call it "Banana Effect". And in Addition to that there was a lot of noise (graininess) going on. Three days gone and i couldn't search for apps.. i sent it back and pixel 8 is good 😊

[@Woay2dh]

on my samsung s24 how do i get that little small rectangle looking thing that all iphones 10's n up have like the home button but not regular home buttons i want that one the iphones have

[@MarkSpurrell]

Search for navigation bar in settings.

[@sidsid6380]

You also need to account for the OS and ecosystem which is enough to sway many considering a new phone.

[@didiask3356]

samsung has an insane ecosystem, on par with apple. pixel does also have an ecosystem but it’s on on par with

[@vikhneshar104]

Does the pixel overheats?

[@sachinhj9910]

Who is waiting for the pixel 9??

[@Mathew1985mathew]

Nobody

[@sachinhj9910]

@@Mathew1985mathew as in knock knock??

[@richcardst-surin916]

Me ✌🏿

[@amberatkinson4230]

Me too

[@dwstudiostamil8339]

Me

[@user-ce3zr8qk7z]

I know the widget you are using. Love to know the wallpaper and icon pack.

[@thekathrynwest]

I went from an iPhone 13 pro to a Pixel 7, and honestly the only thing I've noticed is improved battery life and in my opinion, the camera is better. Plus the fact pixels are cheaper than iPhones for very comparable phones

[@chancesareshewears]

Watched multiple reviews and the Pixel 8 PRO seems the more enjoyable device. Cheaper too at around $750 at Best Buy today.. I bought. Been using pixels since Nexus.

[@lanzilongTv]

I feel sorry for who ever own an i phone 15 that has 60hz and charge for two hrs then can use for 5hrs😂😂😂 like that's super apple ecosystem

[@_daniel_6375]

I charged it today and it took just 1hour and 39 min . Also did i use it for 7,5 hours .

[@jagpreetsingh3221]

your samsung pictures had a green tint. Pixel had the perfect colors. I color grade my videos quite a lot and I could immediately notice the difference. Pixel was better in the pictures you showed.

[@JoaLootens]

Pixel 8 Pro was on sale recently. I was wondering if I should buy it, as it was cheaper than my regular iPhone 15 and it would probably outperform it.

[@shreyasthula3933]

What I feel is an android device can be used as a hybrid like u can do anything but when it comes to an iPhone limited apps everything paid tight ecosystem everything restricted it's like the possibility of restricting every feature in a phone takes away the freedom the way we use a phone proud user of s24 ultra after switching from 13 pro max now after a month I'm loving my ultra the best android I ever had no regrets.

[@VM.7]

where I can find those wallpapers please tell me

[@sanderhaverkamp]

Changed from a one plus 8 to a iPhone 15. And after 14 years android use I must say I’m definitely not regretting it, love the iPhone experience and how everything works so fine, the 60hz took a few days to get used to again haha. But the s24 is definitely the winner in a lot of extra things, the family has it except me, I wanted to try something different this time 😂

[@akshayaksis36]

Same here shifted from one plus 8 pro just to feel a new experience.getting used to 60hz refresh rate

[@tomh2176]

great review, however, you didn't talk about calls, reception quality, speed of wifi. From what I've gathered from some research, s24 has the superior modem but I would love a confirmation

[@cromyjr1592]

These are hard to do, especially reception could take days of testing, so nobody does this. Phones nowadays are mostly cameras and social media browsing devices.

[@yukanda3103]

Im really wanting the Pixel 8, herer in the EU we got the Exynos S24 and that really isnt great.

[@Eyedocijazkhan]

Pixel 8 has heating issue when i use hotspot S24 never heat when i use hotspots and also use phone that time

[@kierenkd]

If you plan to take your phone outside, probably not the Pixel. The iPhone seems to have the best modem (signal strength dam seek, and power draw). [Not even use here - screen off, keeping reception]

[@LVTHORAscending]

People still glazing Apple in 2024. 60Hz screen? 2015 anyone? 😂

[@mqproductions]

My daughter's iPhone 15 looks like a joke next to my S24. 😂

[@zeldamage001]

I don't think the S24 comes in an 12 GB version. I can't find it here in Europe anyway.

[@rohanpunj8655]

After using s23 and 14 pro before that i can say that my iphone is 15 plus’s screen is slower to respond but it is not that matters. We use phone as a tool and my current phone is just about a fine one.

[@DennisHecox]

can you review the exynos 2400 versiok please?😢

[@Truthseeker71]

An important point to note was with the biometric inputs of these phones. The S24 uses ultrasonic fingerprint recognition vs the Pixel's inferior optical fingerprint recognition. I had the Pixel 8 and the fingerprint scanner was terrible. I sold it because of this problem. Of course the iPhone has Face ID, which is awesome.

[@user-qn6ri8xz9w]

Surely the Samsung (and likely pixel) also have face ID. My galaxy S10E has facial recognition and it's 5 yrs old.

[@Cryosxify]

Have a pixel 8, phone won't quick charge if the battery heats up beyond 38c and it does that easily. So charging and using the phone to do things like watch KZbin isn't going to let charge beyond 5 watts which is really slow. However i don't have a pps charger so maybe once i get one it'll be different.

[@christopher480]

until pixel has a desktop mode like samsung dex then the s24 hands down but if you dont need that then the pixel.....its a no brainer. Ppl tend to only look at specs instead of thinking long term like after they break a screen , how easy is it to fix and where do i get a replacement or how long do i get updates for.

[@robertcalgary]

why did yo not compare to pixel 8 pro with tele photo camera with these other 2 phones?

[@oscarcordon6435]

I like both Android and Iphones. I have one of each but when it comes to value I would say that goes to iphone. Yes i think you get more for your buck for your use but when it is time to resale or trade in the iphone carries more value. I just got an estimate to trade my pixel 7 at $150 while I am getting $300 for my iphone 12 pro. The 12 came out like 2 years priort to the pixel 7. Needless to say I am not trading in either until they crap out.

[@tsm5831]

6:41 Mind you Samsung S24 has Exynos 2400 SoC chip and not the Snapdragon Gen 3

[@mastervivek2210]

Watching on my S24 😊 but in Exynos variant

[@khaldrogo4122]

Samsung with Exynos in other regions is doubtful

[@lggr2261]

Not realy exynos 2400 is more stable than 8gen3

[@tuunaes]

​@@lggr2261 While Exynos certainly 2400 has very good performance making no difference to normal users, modem/network connectivity parts are still weaker. In GSMArena's tests talk time dropped 20% from S23 despite of slightly bigger battery. And really Techmo has one of the rare side by side tests and Exynos is behind Sd8 Gen3 in most tests.

[@mohammedabdulmuqsit2669]

Are the heating issues on pixel 8 really bad?

[@MarkSpurrell]

Not that I've noticed, no.

[@maximalniy]

Yes, a lot of heating when you use it in car as a navigation and the phone starts to glitch and freeze you can't work with it

[@Eyedocijazkhan]

Yes heating issue is still there when brightness is maximum in sunlight or use hotspot while using phone. S24 has never these issues

[@serkaninrehberi]

Can you make xiaomi 14 ultra vs iphone 15 pro vs s24 ultra?

[@nipunmehra3766]

Would have been great if you had the new mint colour for the pixel. Would have matched the other two.

[@S_2_7]

No

[@AzVfL]

What's the color of the S24 called?

[@jakeozzy4776]

Sapphire blue

[@newfjuice6691]

Fellow Newfie? Didn’t expect that from a random review video lol

[@nsroy4u]

You didn't consider AI features of S24. It's awesome. It's light years ahead of others.

[@shudderranz5919]

pixel wallpaper link?

[@jamarri7340]

I would put these phones in order first place s24 second place Pixel 8, Third Place iPhone 15 I'll Would Pick The s24 I Think Bigger Phones Are Not Always Better But Expensive with More Features I Prefer Any Small Phone With Power So I'll Go With The S24

[@rockberrychick]

Missed opportunity to put a mint pixel in the mix

[@jakeabbang3561]

I like the s24, but it is still expensive. I will wait for the discounted price.😊

[@elmin2323]

Didn't mention software

[@boralugoda.]

The only reason to buy iphone is, its shape. I love the rounded edges and its thickness

[@mlzs_]

Compare the cameras with sensor size not mp

[@tuandanial_]

Wait a minute, the regular s24 has a snapdragon 8 gen 3? I thought it was powered by exynos chipset (just curious🙂)

[@MarkSpurrell]

Depends on the market. Here in Canada/US it's the 8 gen 3. Overseas its the exynos.

[@aungkaungpaing517]

Is S24 good for long term like 5 or 6 years?

[@didiask3356]

yes, but specifically get the snapdragon verison

[@uszyk]

About speakers .I had samsung s21 and speakers are amazing .many times i was looking around house looking where to sound coming from but ....came from phone .