Google Pixel 9 Pro XL Obsidian 128GB
Google
86 Overall Score
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Samsung Galaxy S24 Onyx Black 128GB
Samsung
86 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Google Pixel 9 Pro XL Obsidian 128GB
88 out of 100 medium confidence 13 reviews
The Google Pixel 9 Pro XL is highly praised for its stunning display, excellent camera system, and clean software with useful AI features. Users appreciate the long battery life and fast charging, though some note it can get warm during heavy use and charging speeds could be faster. Overall, it's considered a top-tier flagship, especially for photography enthusiasts and those invested in the Google ecosystem.
Pros
- Stunning display
- Excellent camera system
- Clean software with AI features
- Long battery life
- Fast charging
Cons
- Gets warm during heavy use
- Charging speed could be faster
- Slightly heavy
- Fingerprint magnet on sides
- Pricey
Camera quality 5
Display quality 4
Battery life 4
Performance 4
Software and ai 4
Charging speed 3
Samsung Galaxy S24 Onyx Black 128GB
No customer feedback yet
Scores
Budget
Gaming
Photography
Flagship
Foldable
Battery Life
Business
Rugged
Compact
Specifications
| Google Pixel 9 Pro XL | Samsung Galaxy S24 | |
|---|---|---|
| Display | ||
| Screen Size | 6.8 | 6.2 |
| Display Type | LTPO OLED | Dynamic AMOLED★ |
| Resolution | 1344 x 2992 | 1080 x 2340 |
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Brightness | 3000 nits★ | 2600 nits |
| HDR | ✓ | ✓ |
| Performance | ||
| Processor | Google Tensor G4 (4 nm) | Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 |
| Processor Model | Google Tensor G4 | Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 |
| CPU Cores | 8 | 8 |
| CPU Speed | 3.10 | 3.40★ |
| RAM | 16 GB★ | 8 GB |
| Storage | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| Storage Type | — | UFS 4.0★ |
| Expandable | — | ✓★ |
| Camera | ||
| Main Camera | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Camera Count | 3 | 3 |
| Ultrawide | 48 MP★ | 12 MP |
| Telephoto | 48 MP★ | 10 MP |
| Front Camera | 42 MP★ | 12 MP |
| Optical Zoom | 5x★ | 3x |
| Video | 8K | 8K@30fps |
| OIS | — | ✓★ |
| Battery & Charging | ||
| Battery | 5,060 mAh★ | 4,000 mAh |
| Wired Charging | 37W★ | 25W |
| Wireless Charging | ✓ | ✓ |
| Fast Charging | PD3.0, PPS | Super Fast Charging |
| Connector | USB-C | USB-C |
| Connectivity | ||
| 5G | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7★ | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.3 |
| NFC | ✓ | ✓ |
| USB | USB-C 3.2★ | USB-C |
| SIM | Dual-SIM | Nano-SIM and/or eSIM |
| eSIM | ✓ | ✓ |
| Design & Build | ||
| Water Resistance | IP68 | IP68 |
| Form Factor | bar | bar |
| Weight | 0.22 kg | 0.17 kg★ |
| Fingerprint | in-display | in-display |
| Face Recognition | ✗ | ✓★ |
| OS | Android | Android |
| Headphone Jack | ✗ | ✗ |
| Stereo Speakers | ✗ | ✓★ |
Pros & Cons
Google Pixel 9 Pro XL Obsidian 128GB
- Strong display (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong social proof (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong connectivity (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong camera (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Below average affordability (19th percentile)19th %ile
Samsung Galaxy S24 Onyx Black 128GB
- Strong social proof (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong feature (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
- Strong build (89th percentile)89th %ile
- Strong connectivity (89th percentile)89th %ile
Verdict
Tie
Both products are closely matched - Google Pixel 9 Pro XL wins 10 specs while Samsung Galaxy S24 wins 8.