Google Pixel 9 Pro / Samsung Galaxy S24+ (SM-S926B)

Google Pixel 9 Pro: 16 GB RAM, 128 GB–1 TB; rest-of-world model GEC77 (5G Sub-6), US model GR83Y (adds mmWave), Japan GWVK6. The Pixel 9 Pro XL offers the same hardware with a 6.8-inch display and a larger battery.

Samsung Galaxy S24+ (SM-S926B): SM-S926B/DS (Europe and many international markets), 12 GB RAM; 256 GB or 512 GB. The US/Canada SM-S926U/W models with a different chip, the 6.2-inch S24 and the S24 Ultra are separate models.

Specification	Google Pixel 9 Pro	Samsung Galaxy S24+ (SM-S926B)
Release year	2024	2024
Display	6.3-inch (161 mm) Super Actua LTPO OLED; 1280 × 2856, 495 ppi, 20:9; HDR support It is a higher-resolution panel in the same body as the Pixel 9; 495 ppi renders text and photo edges more sharply. Because the corners are rounded, the visible area is slightly smaller than the measured diagonal. Google	6.7-inch (6.5-inch with rounded corners) Dynamic AMOLED 2X; 3120 × 1440 (QHD+); adaptive 1–120 Hz; Vision Booster QHD+ is sharper than the FHD+ panel of the regular S24. The 1–120 Hz range drops to 1 Hz on static content to save battery and rises to 120 Hz for scrolling. Vision Booster adjusts colour and contrast in sunlight to improve readability. Samsung
Refresh rate	Smooth Display, 1–120 Hz (LTPO) The LTPO panel drops as low as 1 Hz for static content and the always-on display to save power, and rises to 120 Hz when scrolling. Google notes 120 Hz is not available in every app. Google	—
Brightness and contrast	Up to 2,000 nits (HDR) and up to 3,000 nits peak; >2,000,000:1 contrast HDR brightness is measured with the whole screen lit and peak brightness with only 5% lit; the peak applies to small bright areas in sunlight. Google	—
Cover glass and build	Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 front and back (silky matte back); polished aluminium frame The finishes are the reverse of the Pixel 9, which has a glossy back and a matte frame. The aluminium in the housing is 100% recycled. Google	—
Durability	IP68 dust and water resistance (IEC 60529) Google notes the protection can diminish with wear, repair or drops and that liquid damage voids the warranty. Google	IP68 (up to 1.5 m in fresh water for up to 30 minutes) Samsung does not advise beach or pool use; rinse and dry after it gets wet. Samsung
Processor	Google Tensor G4; Titan M2 security coprocessor It is the same chip as the Pixel 9 and Pixel 9 Pro XL; there is no performance difference. Google	10 cores; 3.2 GHz, 2.9 GHz, 2.6 GHz and 1.95 GHz clusters Samsung UK does not name the chip; the core layout and clocks belong to the SM-S926B. US models (SM-S926U) using a different chip by region are a separate variant. Samsung
Memory and storage	16 GB RAM; 128 GB, 256 GB, 512 GB or 1 TB storage There is no card slot; storage and colour options vary by region. Google	12 GB RAM; 256 GB (about 231.2 GB available) or 512 GB There is no memory card slot; capacity options can vary by country and carrier. Samsung
Main camera	50 MP Octa PD wide; f/1.68, 82° field of view, 1/1.31-inch sensor; optical + electronic stabilisation Pro controls allow full 50 MP capture; the Pixel 9 only saves binned 12.5 MP photos. Optical quality is offered at 0.5x, 1x, 2x, 5x and 10x. Google	—
Ultrawide camera	48 MP Quad PD; f/1.7, 123° field of view, 1/2.55-inch sensor, autofocus, Macro Focus Google	—
Telephoto camera	48 MP Quad PD; f/2.8, 22° field of view, 5x optical zoom, 1/2.55-inch sensor, optical stabilisation; Super Res Zoom up to 30x Magnification beyond 5x is done in software; Google says 10x still gives near-optical quality. A multi-zone laser (LDAF) sensor assists focusing. Google	—
Front camera	42 MP Dual PD with autofocus; f/2.2, 103° ultrawide Google	12 MP, ƒ/2.2, 80° Samsung
Video	Rear: 8K 30 fps with Video Boost, 4K and 1080p at 24/30/60 fps, 10-bit HDR, Super Res Zoom Video up to 20x, Night Sight Video; front: 4K 30/60 fps Video Boost processes recorded video on Google’s cloud servers to improve colour, lighting and stabilisation, so the result is not available immediately and an internet connection is needed. 8K and Super Res Zoom Video are only available with Video Boost on. Google	8K (7680 × 4320) at 30 fps; slow motion UHD 120 fps, FHD 240 fps Samsung
Battery	4,700 mAh typical (minimum 4,558 mAh); 24+ hours, up to 100 hours with Extreme Battery Saver The battery matches the Pixel 9’s capacity. Figures come from pre-production tests in the US using a median user profile. Google	—
Charging	Wired up to 27 W (about 55% in 30 minutes with the Google 45 W USB-C charger); Qi wireless charging, 21 W with Pixel Stand (2nd gen), 12 W with Qi EPP; Battery Share reverse wireless charging No charger is included. 37 W wired charging is only on the larger Pixel 9 Pro XL. Google	—
Wireless	Wi-Fi 7 (2.4/5/6 GHz, 2x2 + 2x2 MIMO; Wi-Fi 6 in India); Bluetooth 5.3 with dual antennas; NFC; Google Cast; ultra-wideband (UWB) chip The UWB chip measures distance and direction to compatible devices and tags with centimetre-level precision; the standard Pixel 9 lacks it. Google	—
Location	Dual-band GNSS: GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou, QZSS, NavIC (GPS, GLONASS, Galileo on the US model) Google	—
Cellular and SIM	5G Sub-6 (rest-of-world model GEC77, Japan GWVK6 with FeliCa); the US model GR83Y adds mmWave; single nano-SIM + eSIM Google	—
Sensors	Proximity, ambient light, accelerometer, gyrometer, magnetometer, barometer, temperature sensor; spectral and flicker sensor The rear temperature sensor measures surface temperatures of objects through the Thermometer app; the standard Pixel 9 lacks it. Google	—
USB and audio	USB-C 3.2; stereo speakers, three microphones, audio zoom Google	—
Software and updates	Launched with Android 14; seven years of OS, security and Pixel Drop updates The period counts from the first sale date on the US Google Store. Satellite SOS works only in the US. Google	—
Dimensions and weight	152.8 × 72.0 × 8.5 mm; 199 g The size matches the Pixel 9; it weighs 1 g more. Google	—
Colours and warranty	Obsidian, Porcelain, Hazel, Rose Quartz; one-year warranty in the US, Canada, Japan and some Asian countries, two years in EU countries and the UK Google	—
Model code	—	SM-S926B/DS; Nano-SIM + eSIM, dual Nano-SIM or dual eSIM Samsung UK lists SIM 1 + SIM 2, SIM 1 + eSIM and dual eSIM layouts; eSIM needs operator support. Samsung
Rear cameras	—	50 MP wide (ƒ/1.8, OIS, 85°); 10 MP telephoto (3x optical, ƒ/2.4, 36°); 12 MP ultra-wide (ƒ/2.2, 120°); up to 30x digital zoom Samsung UK says the Adaptive Pixel sensor enables optical-quality 2x zoom by cropping the centre of the 50 MP sensor. The 3x telephoto is a separate camera. Samsung
Battery and charging	—	4,900 mAh typical (4,755 mAh rated); about 65% in 30 minutes with a 45 W adapter and 5 A cable; Fast Wireless Charging 2.0; Wireless PowerShare Wired charging is USB PD compatible; 45 W speed needs a 5 A USB-C cable, and the adapter and cable are sold separately. Wireless PowerShare charges accessories such as earbuds or watches from the back of the phone. Samsung
Battery life claim	—	Up to 31 hours video playback, 27 hours Wi‑Fi internet use, 92 hours audio playback Samsung’s figures are lab measurements; real-world time depends on network and usage. Samsung
Connectivity	—	5G (sub-6); Wi-Fi 6E (2.4 + 5 + 6 GHz, 160 MHz); Bluetooth 5.3; NFC; UWB; USB Type-C (USB 3.2 Gen 1) USB 3.2 Gen 1 means up to 5 Gbit/s wired transfer to a computer; Samsung DeX lets you connect a monitor for a desktop interface. There is no 3.5 mm headphone jack. Samsung
Location and sensors	—	GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS; accelerometer, barometer, fingerprint, gyro, geomagnetic, Hall, light and proximity sensors Samsung
Operating system	—	Launched with Android 14 and One UI 6.1; security updates until 31 January 2031 Samsung UK support lists user manuals for Android 15, 16 and 17, so the phone can be upgraded to these versions. Timing can vary by country and carrier. Samsung
Size and weight	—	158.5 × 75.9 × 7.7 mm; 196 g Samsung lists 197 g for the mmWave model; weight can vary by market. Samsung