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Pixel 8 ProStarting at £274See options
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5.0/5 (2 reviews)
5.0/5 (2 reviews)

In a nutshell

They share the same 120Hz refresh rate and the same IP68 rating. The Pixel 8 Pro has the lower launch price, a lighter 213g body and a smaller 6.7-inch screen. The Galaxy S24 Ultra counters with longer OS support until about 2031 (est.), faster 45W wired charging and a bigger 6.8-inch screen.

At 256GB, the Pixel 8 Pro launched at £1059 and the Galaxy S24 Ultra at £1249.

Available models

Pixel 8 Pro

Capacity

Condition grades in stock

Excellent, Great, Good

Galaxy S24 Ultra

Capacity

Condition grades in stock

Pristine, Excellent, Great, Good

Durability

Pixel 8 Pro 76/100
Galaxy S24 Ultra 88/100

The Galaxy S24 Ultra should be supported for longer, with OS updates until about 2031 (est.) against 2030 on the Pixel 8 Pro.

Software support:The Pixel 8 Pro should get OS updates until 2030 and the Galaxy S24 Ultra until about 2031 (est.). That gives the Galaxy S24 Ultra the longer support window.

Frame:The Pixel 8 Pro has an aluminium frame and the Galaxy S24 Ultra a titanium one.

Front glass:The Pixel 8 Pro has Gorilla Glass Victus 2 on the front and the Galaxy S24 Ultra Gorilla Armor.

Weight:The Pixel 8 Pro weighs 213g and the Galaxy S24 Ultra 232g, so the Pixel 8 Pro is the lighter phone.

Released

2023
2024Newer

Updates until (est.)

2030
2031Supported for longer

Water resistance

IP68
IP68

Frame

Aluminium
Titanium

Weight

213gLighter
232g

Release date

12 October 2023
31 January 2024

Front glass

Gorilla Glass Victus 2
Gorilla Armor

Dimensions

162.6 x 76.5 x 8.8 mm
162.3 x 79 x 8.6 mm

Biometrics

Fingerprint; Face Unlock
–

Security updates until

2030
2031

Performance

Pixel 8 Pro 81/100
Galaxy S24 Ultra 88/100

The Pixel 8 Pro runs the Google Tensor G3 and the Galaxy S24 Ultra the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 for Galaxy.

AI features:The Pixel 8 Pro supports Google's AI features and the Galaxy S24 Ultra supports Galaxy AI.

Storage:The Pixel 8 Pro launched in 128GB, 256GB and 512GB and the Galaxy S24 Ultra in 256GB, 512GB and 1TB.

Memory:Both have the same 12GB of RAM.

Chip

Google Tensor G3
Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 for Galaxy

RAM

12GB
12GB

Storage options

128GB, 256GB, 512GB
256GB, 512GB, 1TB

AI features

Yes
Yes

Screen quality

Pixel 8 Pro 94/100
Galaxy S24 Ultra 96/100

The Galaxy S24 Ultra has the bigger screen, at 6.8 inches.

Size:The Galaxy S24 Ultra's 6.8-inch screen is bigger than the 6.7-inch screen on the Pixel 8 Pro.

Panel:The Pixel 8 Pro uses a Super Actua LTPO OLED panel at 2992 x 1344 and the Galaxy S24 Ultra a Dynamic AMOLED 2X panel at 3120 x 1440.

Brightness:The Galaxy S24 Ultra peaks at 2600 nits against 2400 on the Pixel 8 Pro, by the makers' figures, so it is easier to read in bright sun.

Smoothness:Both refresh at the same 120Hz.

Screen size

6.7"
6.8"Bigger screen

Screen type

Super Actua LTPO OLED
Dynamic AMOLED 2X

Refresh rate

120Hz
120Hz

Resolution

2992 x 1344
3120 x 1440

Peak brightness

2400 nits (maker figure)
2600 nits (maker figure)

Camera

Pixel 8 Pro 81/100
Galaxy S24 Ultra 75/100

The Galaxy S24 Ultra has the higher-resolution 200MP main camera.

Main camera:The Galaxy S24 Ultra has a 200MP main camera against 50MP on the Pixel 8 Pro, which leaves more detail to crop into.

Ultrawide:The Pixel 8 Pro has a 48MP ultrawide and the Galaxy S24 Ultra a 12MP one.

Selfies:The Galaxy S24 Ultra has a 12MP selfie camera against 10.5MP on the Pixel 8 Pro.

Video:The Pixel 8 Pro records video at up to 4K 60fps 10-bit HDR and the Galaxy S24 Ultra at up to 8K 30fps.

Main camera

50MP
200MPMore megapixels

Ultrawide

48MPMore megapixels
12MP

Telephoto

48MP
50MPBetter telephoto

Optical zoom

5x
5x

Front camera

10.5MP
12MPSharper selfies

Video recording

4K 60fps 10-bit HDR
8K 30fps

Battery

Pixel 8 Pro 85/100
Galaxy S24 Ultra 77/100

The Galaxy S24 Ultra charges faster over a cable, at up to 45W.

Wired charging:The Galaxy S24 Ultra charges at up to 45W over a cable against 30W on the Pixel 8 Pro.

Wireless charging:For wireless charging, the Pixel 8 Pro supports Pixel Stand 23W, Qi 12W and the Galaxy S24 Ultra Qi, Fast Wireless Charging 2.0.

Battery

5050mAhBigger battery
5000mAh

Wired charging

30W
45WFaster charging

Wireless charging

Pixel Stand 23W, Qi 12W
Qi, Fast Wireless Charging 2.0

Video playback (maker)

–
Up to 30 hours

Connectivity

Pixel 8 Pro 91/100
Galaxy S24 Ultra 86/100

Both have 5G and the same Wi-Fi 7.

Port:The Pixel 8 Pro has USB-C (USB 3.2 Gen 2) and the Galaxy S24 Ultra USB-C (USB 3.2 Gen 1). The Pixel 8 Pro's port moves files faster over a cable.

SIM:The Pixel 8 Pro takes Nano-SIM + eSIM and the Galaxy S24 Ultra Dual Nano-SIM or Nano-SIM + eSIM.

Bluetooth:Both have the same Bluetooth 5.3.

5G

Yes
Yes

Port

USB-C (USB 3.2 Gen 2)
USB-C (USB 3.2 Gen 1)

Wi-Fi

Wi-Fi 7
Wi-Fi 7

SIM

Nano-SIM + eSIM
Dual Nano-SIM or Nano-SIM + eSIM

Bluetooth

Bluetooth 5.3
Bluetooth 5.3

Our verdict

Buy the Pixel 8 Pro if you want the lower launch price and a lighter 213g body. Buy the Galaxy S24 Ultra if you want longer OS support until about 2031 (est.) and faster 45W wired charging.

Buy the Pixel 8 Pro if

  • You want the lower launch price
  • You want a lighter 213g body
  • You want a smaller 6.7-inch screen
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Buy the Galaxy S24 Ultra if

  • You want longer OS support until about 2031 (est.)
  • You want faster 45W wired charging
  • You want a bigger 6.8-inch screen
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FAQs

The Pixel 8 Pro should get OS updates until 2030 and the Galaxy S24 Ultra until about 2031 (est.). That gives the Galaxy S24 Ultra the longer support window.

The Galaxy S24 Ultra's 6.8-inch screen is bigger than the 6.7-inch screen on the Pixel 8 Pro.

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