Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra vs Google Pixel 10 Pro

Here we compared two flagship smartphones: the 6.8-inch Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra (with Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 (for Galaxy)) that was released on January 17, 2024, against the Google Pixel 10 Pro, which is powered by Google Tensor G5 and came out 1 year and 7 months after. On this page, you will find tests, full specs, strengths, and weaknesses of each of the devices.

Price Difference

Model	Launch / Base Price (US)
Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra	US$1,299.99 for the 256 GB variant. (Tom’s Guide)
Google Pixel 10 Pro	US$999.00 for the 128 GB variant. (Tom’s Guide)

Key Differences

Reasons to consider the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra	Reasons to consider the Google Pixel 10 Pro
55% longer battery life – lasts up to 26:30 hrs vs 17:04 hrs on Pixel 10 Pro	63% higher peak brightness – 2343 nits vs 1435 nits, making it easier to view outdoors
Larger screen size – 0.5 inches bigger, giving more immersive visuals	Newer Bluetooth 6.0 – more efficient, better connectivity than Galaxy’s version
24% better AnTuTu performance – 1918K vs 1547K, smoother multitasking and gaming	More RAM – 16GB vs 12GB, improving multitasking and heavy app performance
Faster charging support – 45W vs 30W, charges quicker	Newer device – released 1 year 7 months later, benefits from fresher design & features
Dolby Atmos sound – richer audio experience with surround effect	Latest OS – Android 16 vs Android 15, more updated features and security
	Slimmer body – 7 mm narrower, providing a better grip in hand
	Lighter weight – 25 g less, making it easier to hold and carry

Tests and specifications

Comparison table of technical specifications and tests

Display (Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra vs Google Pixel 10 Pro)

Feature	Galaxy S24 Ultra	Pixel 10 Pro	Notes
Type	Dynamic AMOLED	OLED	AMOLED delivers deeper blacks; both support HDR10+
Size	6.8″	6.3″	Samsung’s screen is larger (+0.5″)
Resolution	1440 x 3088	1280 x 2856	Both are sharp, Samsung slightly higher
PPI	501	495	Practically identical
Refresh rate	120Hz (1-120 adaptive)	120Hz (1-120 adaptive)	Smooth scrolling on both
Brightness (max)	2600 nits	3300 nits	Pixel wins for outdoor use
HDR peak brightness	–	2200 nits	Pixel stronger in HDR
Touch sampling	240Hz	–	Faster touch response on Galaxy
Protection	Gorilla Glass Armor	Gorilla Glass Victus 2	Galaxy has newer protection
Screen-to-body ratio	88.5%	87.1%	Galaxy slightly higher
Extras	DCI-P3, AOD, DC Dimming	DCI-P3, AOD	Samsung has DC Dimming
Screen space	17.6 in²	14.9 in²	Galaxy has ~18% more screen area

Design & Build (Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra vs Google Pixel 10 Pro)

Feature	Galaxy S24 Ultra	Pixel 10 Pro	Notes
Dimensions	162.3 × 79 × 8.6 mm	152.8 × 72 × 8.5 mm	Pixel is more compact
Weight	232 g	207 g	Pixel is lighter (-25 g)
Materials	Glass + Metal	Glass + Metal	Premium build on both
Waterproof	IP68	IP68	Equal durability
Cooling	Vapor chamber	Vapor chamber	Same
Colors	7 options	4 options	Samsung more variety

Performance (Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra vs Google Pixel 10 Pro)

Feature	Galaxy S24 Ultra	Pixel 10 Pro	Notes
Chipset	Snapdragon 8 Gen 3	Google Tensor G5	Snapdragon stronger in GPU
Lithography	4 nm	3 nm	Pixel’s chip more power-efficient
CPU cores	8 (1+3+2+2)	8 (1+5+2)	Similar, Pixel has newer Cortex cores
GPU	Adreno 750 (1536 units)	PowerVR DXT-48 (768 units)	Samsung’s GPU much stronger
Geekbench 6 SC	2271	2317	Pixel slightly faster single-core
Geekbench 6 MC	7119	6183	Galaxy stronger multi-core (+15%)
AnTuTu 10	1.92M	1.55M	Galaxy +24% higher overall
3DMark WL	16026	n/a	Samsung has better gaming scores

Memory & Storage (Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra vs Google Pixel 10 Pro)

Feature	Galaxy S24 Ultra	Pixel 10 Pro	Notes
RAM	12 GB (LPDDR5X)	16 GB (LPDDR5)	Pixel has more RAM
Storage	256 GB (UFS 4.0)	128 GB (UFS 4.0)	Galaxy starts with bigger storage
Expandable	No	No	Neither supports microSD

Software (Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra vs Google Pixel 10 Pro)

Feature	Galaxy S24 Ultra	Pixel 10 Pro	Notes
OS at launch	Android 14 → 15	Android 16	Pixel ships with newer version
UI	One UI 7.0	Stock Android	Preference-based (Samsung adds features, Pixel cleaner)

Battery (Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra vs Google Pixel 10 Pro)

Feature	Galaxy S24 Ultra	Pixel 10 Pro	Notes
Capacity	5000 mAh	4870 mAh	Very close
Charging	45W wired	30W wired	Samsung faster
Wireless	15W	12W	Samsung higher
Reverse wireless	Yes	Yes	Both
Charging time	1:05 h	1:40 h	Samsung significantly faster
Battery life (overall)	26:30 h	17:04 h	Samsung +55% better
Usage tests	Web: 10:18h vs 8:12h	Video: 18h vs 11:43h	Gaming: 5:51h vs 4:19h

Cameras (Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra vs Google Pixel 10 Pro)

Feature	Galaxy S24 Ultra	Pixel 10 Pro	Notes
Main	200 MP	50 MP	Galaxy higher resolution
Telephoto	50 MP (5x)	48 MP (5x)	Similar zoom
Ultra-wide	12 MP	48 MP	Pixel higher MP ultrawide
Video	8K@30fps, 4K@120fps	8K@30fps, 4K@60fps	Samsung supports higher frame rates
Selfie	12 MP	42 MP	Pixel has much higher resolution
DxOMark	144 (photo), 137 (video)	n/a	Galaxy officially tested

Connectivity (Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra vs Google Pixel 10 Pro)

Feature	Galaxy S24 Ultra	Pixel 10 Pro	Notes
Wi-Fi	Wi-Fi 7	Wi-Fi 7	Both latest
Bluetooth	5.3	6.0	Pixel newer
USB	Type-C 3.2	Type-C 3.2	Same
DisplayPort	Yes	Yes	Both support
GPS	Multi-band	Multi-band	Both

Sound (Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra vs Google Pixel 10 Pro)

Feature	Galaxy S24 Ultra	Pixel 10 Pro	Notes
Stereo speakers	Yes	Yes	Both
Dolby Atmos	Yes	No	Galaxy advantage
Loudness	93 dB	n/a	Samsung measured louder

Price & Launch (Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra vs Google Pixel 10 Pro)

Feature	Galaxy S24 Ultra	Pixel 10 Pro
Launch price	$1299	$999
Launch date	Jan 2024	Aug 2025
Category	Flagship	Flagship

FAQs (Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra vs Google Pixel 10 Pro)

1. Which phone has the better display?

• The Pixel 10 Pro offers higher peak brightness (3300 nits vs 2600 nits), making it better for outdoor use.
• The Galaxy S24 Ultra has a larger screen (6.8″ vs 6.3″) and ~18% more screen space.

2. Which performs better in benchmarks and gaming?

• The Galaxy S24 Ultra wins in AnTuTu (+24%), multi-core CPU (+15%), and GPU performance (almost 2× more shading units).
• The Pixel 10 Pro is slightly ahead in single-core CPU but not in graphics-heavy tasks.

3. Which phone lasts longer on battery?

• Galaxy S24 Ultra: ~26:30 hrs total battery life.
• Pixel 10 Pro: ~17:04 hrs total.
  The Samsung lasts 55% longer and also charges faster (1:05h vs 1:40h).

4. Which phone has the better cameras?

• Galaxy S24 Ultra: 200 MP main, versatile quad setup, higher zoom quality, tested by DxOMark.
• Pixel 10 Pro: 50 MP main, 48 MP ultra-wide, 42 MP selfie camera (better for front-facing shots).
  Samsung leads in main + telephoto + video recording, while Pixel is stronger in selfies and ultrawide.

5. Which is lighter and easier to hold?

• Pixel 10 Pro is 25 g lighter and 7 mm narrower, offering better grip and comfort.

6. Which has more RAM and storage?

• Pixel 10 Pro: 16 GB RAM, but starts at 128 GB storage.
• Galaxy S24 Ultra: 12 GB RAM, but starts at 256 GB storage.
  Pixel = more RAM, Galaxy = more storage.

7. Which software is more future-proof?

• Pixel 10 Pro launches with Android 16.
• Galaxy S24 Ultra launched on Android 14, upgradeable to 15.
  Pixel has a longer software runway being newer by 1 year 7 months.

8. What about audio quality?

• Galaxy S24 Ultra supports Dolby Atmos and has measured louder speakers (93 dB).
• Pixel 10 Pro lacks Dolby Atmos.

9. Which phone is cheaper?

• Galaxy S24 Ultra (Jan 2024): $1299
• Pixel 10 Pro (Aug 2025): $999
  Pixel is $300 cheaper at launch.