Pixel 9 vs Samsung S24: A REAL Day in the Life | Camera & Battery Test

[@zkdd23]

I love these outdoor tests. This is exactly how people use the phones - 5G network, a lot of heat from the sun (especially in summer), pushing the device to it's limits with recording in such conditions, cranking up the brightness and so on! Thank you!

[@greggski3710]

Totally. Other "reviewers" "test" phones on WiFi with airplane mode on and brightness calibrated to 300 nits 😂

[@realandtrueguys]

​​@@greggski3710 call me crazy but i usually have my phone at 300 or less nits even when outside

[@lggr2261]

Not real my use is only 30 % on 5g rest on wifi

[@ManinUtopia]

Exactly 💯

[@robertwilsoniii2048]

Not me. I usecmine exclusigely indoors, often in dark rooms.

[@sharvay]

appreciate you doing a real world test on 5G and outside, rather than just sitting in an AC room on Wifi

[@techmo2020]

Thanks mate. Joke on me, we don't have AC here in Austria, we like our sun RAW :))

[@serrael-182]

Arent you from italy or istanbul? ​@@techmo2020

[@official5ritualss]

@@serrael-182 He's from Austria

[@serrael-182]

​@@official5ritualss hm i always thought i saw a video where he is there or i mixed up venice with vienna (wien) or that singing girl sang in italien...

[@Jthall1990]

As an old owner of the Pixel 7. And switching over to the S24 snapdragon version. The weight of both phones is a huge difference. The Pixel felt like an rock on my pocket the S24 feels so light.

[@asianstud7]

the pixel 7 reals like a rock? bro got some weak arms. 😂

[@dhruvmisra5502]

Really good comparison! I was looking for one which covers daily realistic usage, thanks for this! If possible, can you also make one comparing the Pixel 9 Pro with the Samsung Galaxy S24+?

[@nazarottto]

You have the most detailed and informative reviews on youtube (:

[@twilight0057]

Fan of your work! You are doing a lot better quality content than some others out there with million subscribers! Keep doing these kind of videos ! Loving it❤

[@sparashsharma]

This was such a raw and genuine video-well done, sir! This is exactly the kind of real-life test we've been eager to see. Please keep sharing more content like this-it's truly appreciated!

[@ImmortaleVALO]

The Battery Drain on S24 Exynos is Disturbing.

[@aldwin360]

??? The S24 actually performs just fine since the Pixel 9 has more 700mah battery

[@heyitsmejm4792]

no shit, a phone with less performing CPU and bigger battery performs better 🤣🤣

[@thelonewolf70x7]

🎯 ​@@heyitsmejm4792

[@safetydoggo13]

Its probably because it uses the older Exynos 5300 modem instead of the much better 5400 modem on the Pixel 9.

[@Ti.a409]

Энергопотребление на Pixel 3100мА , на Samsung 3650мА , Samsung все равно оказывается хуже чем Pixel, Exynos оказалось не очень хорошей в плане энергоэффективности​@@aldwin360

[@imseein]

2:37 No offense but Pixel 9 actually only has (700/4000)x100=17.5% larger battery, just to point out

[@techmo2020]

Good Catch

[@chethaz]

From a user perspective, it doesn't matter which one has a bigger battery. They just want more juice.. no offense again, your point is right though

[@ErickVlazqz]

Yes, in a phone a little bit more larger. 4700mah in a 6.3" phone it's good.

[@robhughes8516]

@@chethazof course it matters!

[@chethaz]

@@robhughes8516 how does it? People just want more battery life at the end of the day. Let it be bigger or smaller battery

[@Uty-yo9np]

Nice organic comparison between the two smartphones. Good has delivered a great phone with this Pixel 9 base model

[@CustAndCode]

That is a very good video! Much better than all the Benchmark stuff.... Both phones are really good! 🤗

[@Saiyan6799]

We can assume that S24SD would perform a lot better

[@Crabby.1]

Maybe

[@Drone_zws]

But 85% of the people who has an s24/s24+ don't have that option.

[@yerroslawsum]

At this point I refuse to see the S24SD as anything but a local variant, and the main benchmark for S24 performance should be the Exynos, since they're far more plentiful lol.

[@justinwalker9006]

​@yerroslawsum I feel bad for yall because i have the base s24 with snapdragon 3 and I can confirm this phone is definitely one of best overalll phones this year. Having the power of the ultra in a compact version that has the pefect screen height ratio(in my opinion) when holding the phone feels so great

[@Lance.planes.and.more1]

Thanks for this video. Now I know I'm going for the Samsung S24+ for my driving and plane videos

[@simpsons0144]

Thanks for the detailed review. Hope the Pixel 9 Pro can receive the same level of review too, compared to the S24 Ultra.

[@SwampyPanda3]

Just want to convey I appreciate the work you've been doing here. Quality reviews👌🏻

[@Austria002]

Danke für das gute Review! Ein Fazit am Ende, ev. mit graphischer Darstellung wär noch cool gewesen. Aber trotzdem Daumen hoch für diesen realitätsnahen Test. Mein nächstes Phone wird wohl das Pixel 9, dann sende ich mein Huawei P30 in den Ruhestand.

[@sbashir9460]

Really enjoyed watching this , great tests and we get to have a tour of Vienna too. That donner looks good!

[@prnva_]

This is what is a real comparison is, none of that benchmarks nonsense. Raw performance doesn't matter much. From the initial reviews Pixel 9 seems to be an all round improvement over the Pixel 8. Hopefully this is carried over to the 9a.

[@oldbot64]

Unfortunately the pixel 9a is going to use the less efficient modem found in earlier pixels instead of the newer modem.

[@PedroGarcia-go5ob]

This was a great comprehensive real world comparison. Probably the best I've seen on KZbin. I'm typing this on my Pixel 6 looking to upgrade soon. Would you please do a comparison between the Pixel 9 pro and the XL? Google claims everything is the same except for the battery and display size so I'd like to see if that makes much of a difference before I upgrade. Or maybe just wait another year for the TSMC made chips for the Pixel 10 series?

[@techmo2020]

Sure thing, the problem is Pixel 9 Pro will be released mid Sept and I'm waiting for mine. Other channels get the phone from Google directly, so maybe check their reviews first. I had Pixel 6, Pixel 9 is a significant jump in terms of quality, camera, and battery since your phone is a bit old. At the same time I agree the real value will be with Pixel 10, it depends if you need a phone now or can wait a year :) Also if you wanna get one, go for Pro, better cooling, better camera, and better LTPO display.

[@akashsxo]

Thanks for this video,much appreciated 😊

[@enrico307]

Danke dir, für deinen ausführlichen Vergleich.📱vs.📱👍😉

[@Natomac]

6.3 inches is massive. Phones are getting crazily bigger and bigger. Back in 2019 the Pixel 4XL is at 6.3 inches already.

[@darkguset]

Unfortunately we are not left with many options in the Android world and I am definitely not going to Apple any time soon (if ever). It might have to do with the fact that the population globally is ageing (people live for longer whilst birthrates are going down, hence more older people in the world) and people need bigger screens to see better.

[@realiascailt]

@@darkgusetdoesn’t matter anyway, the new smallest pro iPhone is 6.3“ too

[@MR12AMAZING]

The Pixel 4XL had massive bezels though. If you go by the overall dimensions, it's actually similar to the iPhone 15 Pro Max.

[@HighlineX7]

The Pixel 9 is smaller than the Pixel 6 and only 2.5 mm wider than the Pixel 1, while the display size increased from 5“ to 6.3”.

[@__Marc__]

Did you leave the HDR setting on for the photos with the S24?

[@Manuel-rl6um]

I wonder what battery life can be achieve with the Pixel 9 by tweaking some settings. I achieve more than 6h of SoT with my Pixel 6a, and I can use it fro more than 2 days with less SoT. I have this setup: - Solid black background - Black and white colours accent - Theme icon - Dark theme - Hey Google off - Now Playing off - Notify for Public networks off - AoD off - Notifications on lock screen off - wake up screen with notifications off

[@kornenator]

That is a big difference in usage time between the two. I was hoping for the S24 to be more efficient, but i guess the much smaller battery does matter. Wish they would make it just slightly thicker to fit in a 4500 at least in the S25.

[@avibortnick]

Thanks Mo. Great real-world test, and huge bonus points for using the base models! Do you think the S24's battery is just a bit older, hence not a fully fair test?

[@oldbot64]

Nope. It's just smaller in size.

[@justentertainment2989]

An amazing test, as always. I assume that battery life would be much better if I used 4G instead of 5G?

[@RajR2000]

Yes, it will last longer.

[@rolins3279]

Yes

[@whatsonyourwrist]

really love your comparisons videos like this

[@BloodhawkVak]

Will you do a comparaison between the Pixel 9 pro and S24+ Exynos ?

[@bking82]

S24 and s24+ are the same phone

[@twilight0057]

​@@bking82s24 plus has almost 20% larger battery than s24! Also large size phone have less heating issues

[@George-iy8dd]

Thanks for taking the time to make this video. Very informative.

[@pseudoAndy]

Thanks for the comparison, waiting for my Pixel 9 Pro! The basic dürüm kebab in my area (Prague), which I have just across the street, is 5.20 EUR and with cheese it's 5.60 EUR, so pretty much the same, but with the average salary in Vienna being double that of Prague, you can probably afford twice as many :D.

[@techmo2020]

That's a solid price 😊

[@espadasensei]

Very good comparison 👍

[@Zmeyuk]

Hey! thx for the comparsion. But i think it will be more appropriate to compare base s24 to pixel 9 base 6.2' versieon, due to battery size

[@oldbot64]

This are both base models

[@watson1212]

solid 7-8 hours pixel 9, good from last years pixels

[@gowthamm8402]

What was the name of the application which u used to measure temperature ?

[@tiyreks]

The camera cut out on the Pixel 9 is absolutely massive and it drives me crazy

[@AsifZed69]

Agree. It's lower and horrible. S24 is much more classy.

[@Gopinathk17]

You don't feel anything different from Galaxy while using it

[@DayvonGrey]

You better never get an iPhone then lol they have the "George Jefferson" forehead notch 😂

[@rolins3279]

​@@DayvonGrey😅😂🤣

[@Jon_zherka_77]

Its too much contrast

[@AMarozRoseB]

Great test. I'm glad to see reviews with S24 Exynos as most of the N.America reviews are comparisons with SD. Israel 12Euro for a doner.

[@techmo2020]

They better put some gold in that Döner lol

[@kobesaa]

Who needs doner when you can feed on the blood of palestinian babies 🤔

[@asianstud7]

what app os that you were using that showed the temperature of each device? thanks 👍

[@frp64]

Hi, thanks for the video. WHat's the App that you use to mesure temperature ??

[@zk4929]

Did you not hear, he is using a custom app that he himself wrote.

[@alexandrgr]

You are the best smartphone reviewer

[@captaincollector2997]

Awesome real world tests! Way better than others who just reiterate the specs. Donor kebabs are $14 in California/USA😜

[@11313j]

nice review, I will go for pixel 9, due to battery although S24 camera is better, Thanks

[@AndrzejHeller]

Thanks for another great outdoor test. I'd love to see comparison between Pixel 9 Pro and Samsung S24+ Snapdragon version, I'm really curious how those two perform against each other.

[@vaibhavanand4720]

Totally loved the authentic review ❤

[@gioinrl]

Perfect video!!! Thanks a lot for this

[@Jon_zherka_77]

S24 snapdragon vs Pixel 9 video please

[@robertwilsoniii2048]

s25 vs Pixel 9 would be even better.

[@johnathanblade1]

The Tensor's NPU is something like 3 1/2 times as performant as the Snapdragon's. That is probably the ML editing difference that you are seeing.

[@yamahass66]

Also like this real outdoor test. All techreviewers talking about how many nits the displays have but they forgett the most important thing. Could you please test the displays in sunshine for a longer time? Most of the phones are utterly useless after 5 min because the displays dimming.

[@shubhamspd2002]

Great video as usual. I just wanted to ask one question. Was the S24 on light mode or normal mode(performance mode)?

[@techmo2020]

Thanks mate. Normal

[@shubhamspd2002]

@@techmo2020 thank you for responding!

[@gouthamvivekanand8687]

What were the screen refresh rates of the phones during the test?

[@andreajiang1530]

Any recommendation of s24plus (exynos) vs s24ultra vs pixel9 vs oneplus12? Main requirements are camera and battery, i am really towards the s24+ but the exynos is off putting, and not sure whether the 200eur more for the ultra are worth it

[@techmo2020]

Go for Ultra :) Pixel 9 or even better Pixel 9 Pro XL should also be nice, I should test it though.

[@rolins3279]

S23 Plus

[@andreajiang1530]

Thanks, keep it up with the great videos!

[@Dante_Resoru]

Great video ! I wonder how do you keep such a good battery usage on the S24, I got the same in Germany and it sucks battery a lot, SOT average of 3.5-4h on light performance with the majority of apps on Sleep and some deep sleep :(

[@covre4420]

What is the name of the widget app that shows battery and temperature?

[@Jerodemortal]

Which case are you using for the S24.

[@totti581]

Should I buy s23 or meizu 21 note or oppo Find X6 Pro ?

[@4Exploro]

Awesome test, thank you!

[@lights2925]

Appreciate your videos and for writing that Android app for the measurements.

[@sonaldubey6470]

Great comparison, although exynos is not perfect but still has improved, and so did tensor.

[@Elijah_Lopez]

When I pull up to Austria, I'm copping that doner.

[@oooahrl4998]

This is awesome! THANKS!

[@-vh6xs]

Are the problems still there in the Galaxy S24 Exynos variant after updates? Please make a updated video about the changes in camera , heating , battery life etc. if there is any change.

[@jordanjackson8873]

I've seen nothing but good reviews on the s24 Exynos on the threads.

[@-vh6xs]

@@jordanjackson8873 can you send me link of the threads?

[@jullegaard90]

Excellent and thorough video! Any plans to publish your app soon? (I presume it's your own development)

[@techmo2020]

Thanks. I added some new functionalities, I plan to publish it this year but still need some adjustments.

[@jullegaard90]

@@techmo2020 Thank you for a quick reply! Very much looking forward to try it out. Now I'll go watch some more of your videos.

[@rolins3279]

Every time I see this standard Pixel 9, I can't get it out of my head that it's just a Pixel 8 Pro in a new chassis and a compact size, but mostly without the 5X zoom sensor and without the Pro Camera 📸 features 🤔 And as much as I can't justify the iPhone 15 with its 60 hertz screen in 2024, I can't justify this Pixel 9 at its price with its processor at the level of processors dating back 3 years (8 Gen 1 / 8+ Gen 1 / A14) . And for me, iPhone 14 Pro / Pro Max and S23 / S23 Plus are currently much better deals than both smartphones I mentioned above, especially the S23 Plus whose size (unlike the standard S23 and iPhone 14 Pro / Pro Max) is much closer to that of the standard Pixel 9. 🙏🏽 Ps: use the Google Photo magic eraser on any other smartphone and you will have the same result and speed as on the Pixel 9, it's not a matter of processor, but rather of software.

[@adrianbunescu519]

Surprised about the new Samsung modem of Pixel 9 (hence the battery difference), seems that the next TSMC Pixel will be a beast. 5-6 Euros a doner in Bucharest.

[@chianglin-un9wt]

fabulous job. Thank you

[@HasanAlKharfan]

Are you processing the ai things on the s24 on-device? There is a setting where you can get much faster and more accurate results by using cloud computing. Google pixel uses cloud computing for ai stuffs, unlike Samsung you can't really control what is sent and what is on device

I use the same Index, especially that my country (Croatia) started using EUR a in 2023. In Zagreb Doner is between 7 - 10 EUR which is insane price.

[@TruthAdv]

Does the s24 still have the infamous shutter lag with the camera? I've had S20FE and the S21FE and both phones suffer from it, so I'm looking to moving to pixel 9 pro for it.

[@AlexJ02021]

Please take a breath on your notes : ) Great video my brother.

[@thedigitallens]

Much required. Thank you

[@david-par]

Thank you Mo. Excellent real-world test. I love your technical vibe. This monitoring app of yours is very useful. Could you perhaps share a beta/early access apk? ;)

[@davelaymon6282]

The samsung s24 had a M13 display and the pixel 9 has the newer M14 display = brighter and more power efficiency

[@donaldud-deen7604]

Regular pixel 9 will be better with vapor chamber. Not for games. At least lets users record highest res and fps for longer duration

[@NeptuneSega]

The Pixel 9 next to the S24 looks like one of those free government handout phones. The bezels and the camera hole are huge in comparison

[@Router5585]

I like the design of pixel 9. This phone looks like from the future. Samsung absolutely messed up s24 by giving it exnos processor. Exnos does run hotter

[@ramr7051]

Döner in Dresden is usually at least 6 euros, more commonly closer to 7. A Dürum is like 8-9

[@techmo2020]

That's decent. I love Dresen architecture, lovely city.

[@sauravrex]

Day 2 of aksing to release that power consumption monitoring app you developed.

[@techmo2020]

It's a bit hectic these days, I'm preparing curriculum for my students since new uni semester starting soon, but it's definitely in my plans :)

[@Ali4u_nep]

According you which one is better between s23 Snapdragon and s24 exynos?? Please let me know .

[@MrOsstis]

Have both, s23 is better in terms of battery life and strength of network signal

[@T.Sh-Youtube]

S-23

[@davelaymon6282]

Best buy is the s23 256gb ! Fast and cheaper. But if you can wait, then wait about 4/5 months. The s25 will be a banger, even with a exynos 2500 (dreamchip ??) M14 screen, new design and so on...😊

[@pamelaalberto462]

Hace meses decidi comprarme el s24 SnapDragon ya que en españa estaba s24 Ex una caca , y lo compre por Aliexpress , gracias a las comparaciones de este canal , he de decir que ha sido una de las mejores compras , la bateria es brutaaaallll en todo este tiempo solo he podido descargarlo unas 6 veces del todo , esta muy bien optimizada , S24 SD el mejor🎉

[@ahareally]

So no issues at all with dropped calls? I did the grave mistake of making my parents switch to Pixel 7 and Pixel 7a and (in Vienna with Drei, and YESSS) they constantly drop calls in areas where NO other phones has/had any problems. (They do show fine signal but the calls just drop).

[@techmo2020]

I didn't experience it with A1 for two days. They are using the new Samsung modem so it's on paar with S24. But simultaneously my test was limited.

[@ahareally]

@@techmo2020 Thanks! Seems promising :)

[@gwapaulo]

what about the speed test?

[@DmytroBogdan]

Exynos 2400 and 2200 run very hot and that mean faster battery drain. I bet SD cpu would run more power efficiently.

[@derekreece5991]

I like your composition, but I think the S24 should be compared to the Pixel 9 Plus. These two phones are similarly priced.

[@dushyanthatti1]

First one to comment. Great video as always ❤

[@diegosantana4924]

Great video

[@dixieflatline1189]

Oneplus 12 is the best bag for buck Android phone - and it's 7 months older than the Pixel 9

[@justinberenato9807]

Great review, i loved the kebab lore part. I appreciate the hard work :)

[@KKSVIBES]

Fantastic video. I want to ask you a question. My goal is to get a smartphone that will serve me well for four years. I want excellent cameras, fluidity, stability, and batteries. Which would be a wise choice? My spending limit is $600-900.

[@Bajaju]

I would recommend an s24+ from a marketplace sealed usually go for around 700-800 bucks

[@rolins3279]

S24 Plus Snapdragon or S23 Plus

[@desmotssurlesmauxdmslm2117]

S24 Plus Snapdragon 8Gen3

[@Jry088]

I got S23+ renewed from Amazon for $560. It's in excellent condition and it looks brand new. It also checks all your boxes

[@KKSVIBES]

@@desmotssurlesmauxdmslm2117 thats the only problem. We have Exynos version only available

[@stevanb.2590]

Shutter lag alone (not that there aren't many other camera problems) and weak vibration on S24 series makes those devices pretty much worthless. Unusable photos of moving subjects and a lot of missed calls and notifications. On "flagship" devices. In 2024. Should not be acceptable.

[@KianFloppa]

pixel 9 is best phone

[@sarfarazshaikh8888]

The front camera size is big on pixel 9 compared to samsung 24.

[@raphaelsandersrs1]

Hi Techmo, which photo settings do you use for S24? I have it but was a bit shocked about some of the post processing it applies (sometimes you think the colors look good, just to watch the processing cirle turn around for a few seconds and then the final result is worse. And it can't be toogled off completely it seems). Between the different settings the results are extremely inconsistent. I tried to find the best settings but there are almost too many to keep track of the resulting photos... (intelligent optimizing Max, Mid, Minimum; scene optimization on/off; Pro mode, Expert Raw-which has its own set of settings...). I just have a feeling the iPhone as point&shoot camera is still far ahead...

[@techmo2020]

I shoot in manual mode, I had the same problem, photos are extremely artificial no matter what setting. Manual mode is slightly better but I don't like the white balance and color science of it. Nowadays I got to the habit of carrying a small camera (Sony ZV1 II) in my pocket.

[@stevanb.2590]

Shutter lag and weird processing of photos are still (and have been for years) present on Samsung phones. Could not get a decent photo of any moving subject with my S23U. Pixel 4a I used then was miles ahead when it comes to cameras. Tried S24U this year - it's pretty much the same thing. All of those settings are just placebo (I've been using Samsung phones for 7 years straight). Switched to Iphone - zero problems. Finally I can almost always predict outcome when it comes to pictures and videos.

[@2002R7]

The Pixel design this year is amazing!

[@andrejkrusic372]

Never ever again buying a phone with Exynos chip. And yes, I consider a tensor chip just a repacked Exynos. The only android phone I would/will buy is Samsung with snapdragon or Oneplus

[@RedPanda_00806]

well done friend.

[@alpacamale2909]

"better and more expensive".. Man those are just the characteristics I was looking for.

[@LONKALUKSV]

Can you do something with the Motorola edge 50 ultra?

[@abhikgorai6626]

Can anyone please suggest in terms of camera which phone i should buy pixel 9 or sumsung s24 please reply me asap thank in advance

[@JackMadell-b5d]

Can't go by bars for signal strength. All bars are not created equal between different manufacturers gotta go by db.

[@pudinichigo91]

S24 will be will be better option for me since it has more cheaper price & also got addition lens for rear camera & ltpo display