Pixel 9 Pro XL vs Galaxy S24 Ultra: DON’T Make a Mistake

[@PhoneArena]

Which one comes out on top: Pixel 9 Pro XL or Galaxy S24 Ultra?

[@Avner-sj2ky]

Hey I have the tab s9 plus and the battery isn't good I ordered the one plus pad 2 for my second tablet just in case could you please compare this 2 tablets or at least start comment more on tablets almost most KZbinrs don't comment on them Thanks sir

[@latingringo89]

Feel is important though... not everyone rocks a case. I much prefer the s24u feel over the plasticy feel of the Pixel aluminum rails.

[@officialdon_julio]

S24ultra all day in America 😊

[@ThomasNowicki-m5s]

the better question is why you take the S24 Ultra and not the S24 Plus vs Pixel 9. and than pointless wastet time about design is gone. S24 Plus and Pixel 9 are 2 x the same case. so the only relevat matters what hardware you get from both companys. samung offers from the CPU side ~50-100% more performance from the GPU hardware side ~200% more performance from the NPU side ~400% more performance from the modem side thats handles all conectivity aspects 2x times better hardware. what you get from google in hardware? an SOC thats match the performance from 300% phones.

[@fromann09]

@@PhoneArena The Galaxy is the better phone.

[@ndmukuk]

Click bait title. There is no content here to suggest either phone is a "mistake".

[@wethepeoplegh]

Why do reviewers talk about the feel of the phone when we end up slapping a case on them?

[@jermainec2462]

not everybody wears protection 😂😂😂😂

[@wethepeoplegh]

@@jermainec2462 well, that is true.

[@DreamMaker_23]

Mine is actually buck naked, as well as my open and pro xl.

[@wethepeoplegh]

@@DreamMaker_23 aren't you afraid you might drop it and shatter it into pieces?

[@ChasingState]

​@@wethepeoplegh, that's what insurance is for.

[@ginobaldisseri2663]

It feels like all high end phones that came up since 2022, you won't notice the difference on day to day use. All are fast and have good cameras. We just watch these kinds of videos to justify our reason to get the newest device.

[@BananaBlooD9517]

Midranges from 22 seems to do alright & there is no point changing your flagship. My Pixel 6 Pro is still good, I only got the newer Pixel because my mom was starting to hate her phone (A71) & because the battery life was too short for the few days I use it a lot. I'm planning to keep my P9P XL for at least 5 years.

[@GurlDreamer50]

I can't justify upgrading from the S 22 Ultra to the S24 or Pixel 9 pro. This Pros RAM is appealing and the S24 Ultra is only slightly better than the S22 Ultra. Plus, I still have 3 more years of updates and just got the latest Samsung UI update which gave me most features the S24 has.

[@DBAMAN7]

Going to get flamed for this... I traded in my S24 Ultra for the Pixel 9 Pro XL basically got it for free with the promos and extra incentives, but man 4 hours in I was missing my S24 Ultra. Long story short, I couldn't get my trade in back - so had to sell the Pixel 9 Pro XL due to the promotions being cancelled out and having to be returned... and I paid an extra $250 just to get another S24 Ultra. Lesson learned, Pixel 9 Pro XL has its own niche, and not a bad device but definitely not an S24 Ultra. That's what I get for pulling the trigger and getting excited lol

[@srbell67]

what were you missing?

[@DayvonGrey]

Haha I am the opposite lol. I did the same as you with the promo but I love the pixel more. It's slower, yes. But phones don't need to be as fast as the s24 ultra to perform with little to no lag. If you're a gamer I understand. But if not there really isn't a noticeable difference day to day.

[@DBAMAN7]

@@DayvonGrey I agree mostly, but a few things turned me away... one of the biggest was playing my local HDR, HDR10+ files through VLC, KODI and another app - the Pixel struggled to play the files smoothly. Something I don't have an issue with my S24 Ultra (I don't know if it was just the Pixel I had) Another was the random disconnects with bluetooth (not too bad) but when coming from a flagship device you don't expect to have to deal with this. Taste in device design is subjective but I just feel the aluminum frame/rails on the Pixel make a great device look cheap... just my opinion though, as I feel the brushed titanium and matte glass back just look better. I'm looking forward to the Pixel 10 though

[@DayvonGrey]

@@DBAMAN7 that's very fair. I haven't run into the video play back issue yet and hopefully I don't haha. You are correct. That's inexcusable for a flagship if that's a consistent behavior. I like the aluminum. I miss when the iPhone has more shiny aluminum, but that is definitely subjective.

[@LTEAndroid]

Man, I just ordered a Pixel 9 Pro XL cause of all the hype (currently have the S24 Ultra😅) the phone looks beautiful and miss pixel UI, I've also been enticed by the AI features, BUT I do play Honkai Star Rail and Zenless Zone Zero soo wanted to see if it atleast can run it at decent FPS and high graphic settings. I guess I will have to see when I get it in

[@user-ij8no5zw6u-]

It's not the right way to look at gaming capabilities - 3d mark is 100% load, when you game the load is less, maybe 80% on average, so Samsung will hold on to a lot more power when not pushed to the absolute limit. It wont be a 15% difference after throttling, but maybe like 30-40%.

[@rolins3279]

Just a reminder, all these media, youtubers who are currently selling you the Pixel 9s as the 8th wonder of the world, will go back to their iPhones or switch to the next iPhone 16s, Galaxy S25s, you, you will be with a smartphone that you will not be able to change for 2-3 year, think really carefully before taking the plunge. 🚶🏽‍♂️🚶🏽‍♂️🚶🏽‍♂️

[@yg.mathieu]

C'est vrai. Vaut mieux se fier à soi-même mdr

[@JulioJimenez-ys8zd]

Are you mad because he basically picked the pixel even though European and Asian reviewers 99% of the time pick Samsung

[@rolins3279]

@@JulioJimenez-ys8zd No, I'm not mad, coming from this channel it doesn't surprise me, they have always been fundamentally antiSamsung 🤷🏽‍♂️ It's just a reminder, a piece of advice I gave, but, don't hurry, you'll see how after the Apple Event on September 9th, this channel and all the channels that are currently promoting the Pixel 9s, will explain to you why because of its "power", the iPhone is the best smartphone in the world, much better than the Pixel 9.

[@jvcarter21]

@@JulioJimenez-ys8zd Bro stop gaslighting.

[@Pomacat]

I have both of them. I kind of like the pixel better the s pen was not really used on the s24 Ultra. The OnePlus 12 is also a great phone to use.

[@MIKE_IS_SO_DOPE]

These are my three options, and I'm undecided on which one to choose. I'm considering trying the Pixel because I've never owned one before.

[@Pomacat]

OnePlus 12 good phone lower price point. Pixel XL lots of AI goodies. S24 Ultra do you need a s pen?

[@MIKE_IS_SO_DOPE]

@@Pomacat I got the Pixel 9 Pro XL

[@tawsiaislam2855]

​@@MIKE_IS_SO_DOPEgo for pixel if you need better cameras. Go for Samsung if you need multitasking. Go for OnePlus if you want a cheaper phone

[@k_rimi3.455]

I prefer Pixel design but the fact that its memories are way slower despite it being priced at 1200€ it makes s24 ultra a no brainer for me

[@ashyouknow7420]

@@k_rimi3.455 Exactly.

[@jerrysighfeld]

​@@ashyouknow7420 speed really isn't an issue and these benchmarks don't really (I'm on the P9) reflect that tensor is optimized around different priorities.

[@ThomasNowicki-m5s]

if you prefer design why not take teh S24 plus what have the same body/case. overall this compare is a fail in many therms.

[@k_rimi3.455]

@@jerrysighfeld Im talking about ufs memories

[@gladis5744]

The difference in photos is night and day imo. The pixel's photos have much more vitality, more vibrance and don't look that washedout and dull as the S24

[@gwalt1985]

Lol, I was thinking the same thing.

[@jordanjackson8873]

Crazy how we went from hating the vibrant and saturated colors on Samsung, to asling them to go back to it.

[@victorrumyantsev3718]

Disagree. Galaxy photos look natural and well balanced for the first time. Pixel photos look synthetic, over processed.

[@janvollgod7221]

the bias toward the google device is very noticeable. The Pixel 9 is a good phone, but the excellent camera is not worth the high price. Many of the features are not hardwired and come with the software. Same as the AI feature. This means, that the S24 and any other Phone with google service can do nearly the same. The s24 ultra on the other side, has the flagship hardware and features in hardware. This is what the money goes into. Watch the review from MB, or if you can, try out both of the phones in real life. You will very fast learn the difference between usable features and gimmicks who look good on paper.

[@DJ-ru4im]

The AI features are remarkable really. The video boost feature, as tested by DXOMark, makes the pixel 9 pro the top video phone in the world - far above the iPhone/Samsung and Huawei. The super res zoom and zoom enhance feature make this one of the best zoom camera phones, above the Samsung. The on-device Gemini blows every other AI assistant out of the water. The camera hardware is just as good as Samsung and better than Apple 15 Pro Max. So, really, Google has just as good hardware, and better software, which is what makes it the better phone in my opinion. People make issue about the Tensor chip, but this chip actually beat the iPhone 15 Pro Max and the S24 Ultra in a 30 minute stress test with gaming and multiple background apps. So clearly Google knows how to optimize the G4 chip to provide better results than the best hardware from Qualcomm or Apple. If I were Samsung or Apple, I would be very worried

[@Gadgetonomy]

This is iPhone Arena don't forget. They tend to choose every opportunity to downrate Samsung and promote Apple. So a Pixel has Apple vibes and pitting against a Samsung device is going to reveal their usual bias.

[@jordanjackson8873]

​​@@DJ-ru4imlmao, Pixel has no real features. You still missed the point. It's a bare bones android experience with very niche features. The Gemini assistant is also only good for conversing with the AI to map out plans. No one does that really, and most people just ask others for suggestions or look up whatever they need to. There arent a mass of people lining up to talk to an AI.

[@DJ-ru4im]

@@jordanjackson8873 hmmm.. imo, from user experience, the pixel 9 pro has more practical features, and better implementation, than the S24 Ultra. Outside of Samsung bloatware, the Pixel certainly has more features and better AI integration.

[@jordanjackson8873]

@@DJ-ru4im whatever helps you sleep at night.

[@NerdLifeChoice]

Is he related to Gru from Despicable me? Something sounds very familiar the way he talks.

[@fromann09]

I'm a Samsung Ultra fan, as I use the zoom lenses to help me see things in everyday life. And based on the tests that I've seen, the Pixel does not keep up with the Samsung in the longer zoom ranges.

[@DJ-ru4im]

That is definitely false. I have tested both, and I the 9 Pro is superior in zoom. The super res zoom feature takes super crisp zoom photos. And then, after the photo is taken, there is an on-device AI feature called "zoom enhance" which allows you to zoom even further and add detail with AI. It is really quite incredible, and blows the Samsung out of the water. Both the Samsung and the Google have the same optical zoom level in their telephoto lens, but the Google has better software

[@jordanjackson8873]

​@@DJ-ru4im literally was able to do that on the s23 series as well. Its definitley not better at zooming. It also doesnt have the same audio zoom or the 360° audio recording.

[@DJ-ru4im]

@@jordanjackson8873 the S23 has a 10x zoom telephoto, and the S24 Ultra has a 5x zoom telephoto. I am not talking about the S23. The S24 Ultra has a substantially less powerful zoom lens than the previous generation.

[@jordanjackson8873]

@@DJ-ru4im the s24 U still has 100x zoom and does a way better job than Pixel. They already tested this on multiple channels.

[@stevendemayo3631]

You need to see things at 100x zoom in everyday life?

[@ashyouknow7420]

2:00 The 30% difference is not massive!??

[@Kenny.1979]

It's massive when comparing in benchmarks but day to day use, basically everything apart from gaming, there won't be much difference and both will feel fast and snappy.

[@ashyouknow7420]

@@Kenny.1979 True, I experienced it myself the day it was launched and it was very snappy. But Google has increased its price by $100 twice in the last 2 generations and so having sub par raw performance doesn't look good especially for a phone which promises 7 years of updates. With that performance today, it will struggle in the future. Pixels aren't for even a not too heavy user several performance app optimisation issues and GPU just being underwhelming. The SoC is the only thing holding it back, they curbed the overheating significantly so props to them. With the Pixel 10 Tensor G5 fab by TSMC, I think the next gen will be a much more all round experience.

[@BananaBlooD9517]

​@@ashyouknow7420In 4-5 years it will still be good for users that don't game a lot/play demanding game or do other heavy tasks like video editing. The 7y update will boost its resell value.

[@weekendwarrior8179]

The Samsung might drop performance more, but it’s still even at its lowest is higher than the pixel at its best

[@Ronaldo_shorts666]

S24 ultra for sure

[@duncangrixti181]

Once a samsung note user always a samsung note user 👊

[@mollypage1549]

The Tensor 4 is just a shame. There's literally zero reason to compare both of these phones when considering raw performance. I have both. The only thing the Pixel has going for it is the excellent camera, and the fact that it will convert iPhone users over to Android. It's way too Apple-y. Just my honest opinion.

[@dustin829]

I just got my hands on both in store. I did internet speed tests with both on T mobile 5 g in store and no wifi. Pixel was like 130 down and 3 up lol. S24 ultra was almost 400 down and well over 100 up

[@Lruiz3865]

I think nowadays AI features were something catchy but let's be honest, how many times would you use the "Pixel studio" app as a common user? I think people want to decide what kind of features they want to see o their devices but mske sure their current phone is able to run those tasks 🤷‍♂️

[@QAZ2453]

ive had both, traded s24 ultra for 9 pro xl.. i got to say i missed stock android from back in the days. yes the s24 ultra is smooth but the pixel is next level smooth and the camera on the samsung was a major disappointment. the rounded edges are welcome the reason for the trade was i had to send back the s24 ultra because of the crappy screen, flickering, visible colour gradients and random total powerloss with oled bleed no regrets at all getting a pixel

[@jonhansen4745]

They're both great phones. That said, I looked @ all the options last week & bought the one that ticks all the right boxes for me. The Pixel 9 Pro XL is my 3rd Pixel phone.

[@gblockboy1]

The pixel camera is kicking Samsungs ass

[@victorrumyantsev3718]

I would pick up the Galaxy because I like the rectangular screen ( Pixel's one corners are too rounded), smaller selfie hole, Titanium and less processed, more natural photos and more versatile camera overall. Also the Galaxy is available literally everywhere whereas Pixels aren't (Google ignored New Zealand, 👎 for that). For this reason here in NZ the Galaxy S24 Ultra 256GB with 2 years warranty costs less than parallel imported with no warranty Pixel 9 Pro Max. So the choice is obvious.

[@WeAsOneRise]

I had to return my pixel 9 Pro XL due to a faulty camera and a scratch on the lens underneath the lens protector. But also I have not noticed anyone talk about the lens flares that is very apparently a problem and for some reason no one is talking about this the pixel 9 Pro not too sure about the bass phone, has horrible lens flares when taking photos if there's any light source in the same frame or shot that you are taking, and I know lens flares can be normal but I mean it is absolutely horrible like horrible enough to ruin your video or photo. I hope this is something they can fix with a patch because I really wanted to stick with Google but I'm just not too impressed with quality of the device

[@CREEBANDZ510]

Can't help but notice he said that there wasn't a significant difference in gaming between the two and then continued to point out how the Galaxy is 30% better at it lol😂😂

[@tharunthejusjp]

Many of the details were left out and it looked like just a marketing for Pixel 9 Pro XL here. For example, 1. With the front camera, yes it is wide but how about the microphone, that wasn't even touched upon. Not only that, the color tone on Galaxy is close to real life unlike the washed out look on Pixel. 2. Even though many don't use 8k, Pixel still lacks a direct 8k recording. And many more.

[@hannesh.3024]

Exactly. You take a 4k video send it to a server which upscakes it to 8k which can take up to over an hour. I don't know what Google has shoved up so many reviewers asses for them to make unobjective reviews.

[@yacinesan]

Yeah when you start seeing 50% performance differences in supposedly newer chip, 30% is not massive in comparison.but a generation of 3 years CPU if the difference is 20% it's considered a good performance increase for a generational leap. So google is trying to sell internal development prototypes to the masses maybe to cover the cost of on going development,but as a customer ,do you Really want the experience of a 3 years old performance where the Snapdragon 8 gen 4 is months away? Keep what ever phone you have now and wait for the cheapest Snapdragon 8 gen 4 phone you can get in 3 months it will probably miss a thing or two of "high end" features but it will be the wiser choice.

[@WeAsOneRise]

I would love to see some videos on short film making or movie making on the pixel 9 Pro like you can see on Samsung's phones there's so many videos of people making movies or short films with the Samsung s22 Ultra and up, but I can't find any with the actual pixel being used. Maybe that speaks for itself and is letting us know it's not so good for filmmaking, I don't know?

[@MarishaEdwards-mc2qd]

Guys if any of you have the pixel what is the display like? I have one and the colours seem washed out? Is that normal?

[@ChuckFickens1972]

I've got one and the display seems great, not washed out at all, I have changed mine to use the full screen resolution and not high resolution which is the default, but that didn't seem to change that much. I do find the adaptive brightness can be a little slow on occasion and don't think putting the light sensor on the camera module on the back was a good choice! as if you have the rear cameras covered by either your hand or if you have a wallet/flip case the screen dims even in bright sunlight.

[@amazingman333]

Definitely not washed out to me. Go to display settings and see if you have it set to " natural" or " adaptive".

[@Pomacat]

@@MarishaEdwards-mc2qd mine either looks fine

[@somedaywellknow1811]

The s24 wins

[@yamahass66]

3:36 absolutly dusgusting hdr halos on samsung.

[@cw1161]

One UI7 will fix it

[@yamahass66]

@@cw1161 No.

[@hannesh.3024]

​@@yamahass66oh you come from the future! Awesome!

[@yamahass66]

@@hannesh.3024 older phones have same problem. You 2036 soon there is an update

[@stevendemayo3631]

@@hannesh.3024 does the person they replied to? no? then how would they know it fixes it?

[@elwittinio2865]

Didn't upgrade from 8 pro. Just hate the button placement. Oppo is my favourite ❤

[@skyler_017]

No hatter here but like we get it Pixel Is better in every way or should I say much better ... everything is so much better with Pixel 🙄... everything is so amazing with Pixel... if its something better on the samsung, the explanation is so short .... l mean everything ends with Pixel is better like it sounds so biased

[@akodonateakolakas4051]

Pure marketing bullcrap, this is just pure marketing.

[@איתי-מ8ר]

Amazing review, the pixel get hot?

[@m1nhhoang]

S23 Ultra was great. S24 Ultra has so many issues. Not recommended at all. This year, the Pixel is a winner.

[@VenkatA-fr3tw]

Man , The review is too biased. The front Camera video on Pixel look3d okay, but the clarity and details are way better on S24 Ultra. Still you say Pixel has better front Camera video? Sounded lol to me.

[@Ignozi]

You're Bulgarian, right?

[@dutchmapper6314]

Currently in dilemma, up to get a new phone in November. Pixel 9 Pro XL or S24 Ultra. Optionally my now 3 year old OnePlus 9 Pro gets a bit more life if I decide to wait the extra 2-3 months for the S25 Ultra

[@AS_Sanu2]

Good choice

[@AS_Sanu2]

Can you suggest me which one should I buy upcoming s25 ultra or iPhone 16 pro max

[@AS_Sanu2]

Currently I am using Vivo x 100 pro

[@hannesh.3024]

​@@AS_Sanu2just wait and compare yourself in the end. Patience always passt off.

[@Сунђербобан]

It's ALUMINIUM damn it, not aluminum

[@RemixerUltimate]

No one cares

[@lucaswallo8127]

I care

[@ecole146]

It's spelled aluminum in American English - which was the original spelling before the British decided to change it.

[@jondonnelly3]

Both are valid.

[@richardoglesby2997]

​@@ecole146this is correct.

[@callmeNeno]

Waiting for Pixel 10 ; sticking to my iPhone 13 Pro one more year

[@a-terrible-fate532]

there is somehting about the pixel software that keeps me wanting to come back, i just wish they would spec the tensor up in power a bit more.

[@prabhatn]

I am planning to upgrade my phone as my S20FE 5G is still Android 13 and my company need Android 14. Can you help if Samsung will provide 7yrs or major OS update like Pixel? I am thinking between Pixel 9 Pro XL vs S24 Plus.

[@robertoness142]

After 2 update pixel 9 could be used as paperweight with that obscene cpu

[@jonm6wro589]

yes 7 years of each on my s24 ultra

[@Garret141076]

Spoiler Alert. Both phones are great and it’s about personal preference.

[@syedsheralisha9012]

Why not even single One is comparing with S23 Ultra

[@DJ-ru4im]

Why would they??

[@blackassassin8900]

Many reviews mentioned that pixel has minimal stuttring in transition from app to app So, I think Soc isn't only weaker in games but in every daily task & this is brand new phone not 2 years old phone , how is it going to age ? & Why there is no mention for type of memory nor storage type.

[@JRAnalyzes]

What reviewer said this? I have the 9 Pro Xl and don't have that stutter...

[@malekinception]

I haven't seen any reviews mention this but I read on Reddit a few users complained about stutters.

[@blackassassin8900]

@@JRAnalyzes look at speed tests from xeetechare & nickackerman In both of their veideos animation is stuttery & this isn't acceptable from 1100 💵 phone & Put in consideration this is brand new phone how will it age over time ?

[@blackassassin8900]

@@malekinception look at speed tests from xeetechare & nickackerman In both of their veideos animation is stuttery & this isn't acceptable from 1100 💵 phone & Put in consideration this is brand new phone how will it age over time ?

[@JRAnalyzes]

​@@malekinception So not really many reviews but reddit comments? I am on Reddit but I do not see many comments like that... I definitely do not have any issues, and swapping between open apps is very very smooth for me. Other critiques can be said about pixel 9 but not that.

[@walterwagenleithner9233]

I don't like the red tint on the photos of the pixel camera.

[@CREEBANDZ510]

At 4:46 the colors from the front facing video cameras of the Google Pixel 9 Pro XL look so washed out and terrible in comparison to the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra. Look at how washed out and inaccurate his skin tone is in comparison.

[@MegaJustice]

What is with the film artifacts?

[@mlzs_]

Idk why I should pick a pixel vs the s24u with gcam

[@malekinception]

Oneplus 12 is the go to phone for value and performance.

[@mlzs_]

Finally someone talking about the sensor size

[@dejedejsson]

You should inform that all AI features won't work in EU!

[@littyentertainment6032]

I wouldn't take Samsung the green screen of death is real

[@sopeyan1068]

Love pixel but its expensive than s24u and only 128$

[@yamahass66]

None. Wait for S28

[@LydiaWalsh-s7f]

I like it..

[@ricardopinto7326]

S22 U still better than pixel

[@a-terrible-fate532]

I had an s22 u it was a good phone but the camera was awful.

[@AbdelhafidSidiYahla-v8s]

Soyez honnête et claires les photos de pixel 9 pro on voit bien ils sont fausse trop clair à la réalité 😂 mais Galaxy s24 ultra les photos ils sont magnifiques 😻 n’importe qu’elles conditions❤

[@BAbivaJr]

S24 Ultra FTW!

[@venividivici1982]

Samsung is really messy and not at all polished. Camera is a winner for Pixel,hands down. All the hardware crappy details comparison don't make sense

[@hannesh.3024]

Seems mire like pixel bias.

[@Hopiiya]

For me better go with the OP 12 its an overall phone on my opinion. Camera quality isnt that far also

[@Salty_Biscuitz88]

No. OP12 is not there yet.

[@stevanb.2590]

Shutter lag on S24U makes it worthless. Phone of the year ? LoL

[@simmysharma6845]

😊👍🙏

[@MartinTeerly]

Samsung interface looks exactly the same for last 10 years. It's boring and over featured.

[@Gadgetonomy]

Really? OneUI wasn't even around 10 years ago. Pixel uses bare Android, so how much more boring can that get? You need to check out the latest Samsung phones and how powerful and customisable OneUI is before making an uneducated comment.

[@MartinTeerly]

@@Gadgetonomy uneducated comment 😂😂😂 I'm dead

[@stevendemayo3631]

@@MartinTeerly You're dead? Explains how outdated your opinion is I guess

[@MartinTeerly]

@@stevendemayo3631 it's not o my my opinion.

[@WilliamDixon-q5s]