Google Pixel 10 Pro XL / Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra

Google Pixel 10 Pro XL: Pixel 10 Pro XL; 16 GB RAM with 256 GB, 512 GB or 1 TB. SIM and band details on this page belong to the UK model; SIM layout and bands can differ in other markets. The smaller Pixel 10 Pro, the Pixel 10 Pro Fold and the Pixel 11 series are separate models.

Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra: SM-S928B (international, Nano-SIM + eSIM); 12 GB RAM with 256 GB, 512 GB or 1 TB. The US model is SM-S928U. Titanium Gray, Black, Violet and Yellow; extra online colours. The Galaxy S25 Ultra and S23 Ultra are separate models.

SpecificationGoogle Pixel 10 Pro XLSamsung Galaxy S24 Ultra
Release year20252024
Display6.8-inch (171 mm) Super Actua LTPO OLED; 1344 × 2992, 486 ppi; 1–120 Hz; 2,200 nits HDR, 3,300 nits peak

An LTPO panel can drop to 1 Hz, so static content and the always-on display use less power; it rises to 120 Hz when scrolling.

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6.8-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X; 3120 × 1440 (QHD+); 1–120 Hz adaptive; Vision Booster

The refresh rate drops as low as 1 Hz depending on content; Vision Booster adjusts tone and contrast in bright light to keep the screen readable.

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Glass and bodyCorning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 front and back (silky matte back); aluminium frame; IP68 Google—
ProcessorGoogle Tensor G5; Titan M2 security coprocessor GoogleSnapdragon 8 Gen 3 for Galaxy; eight cores, 3.39 / 3.1 / 2.9 / 2.2 GHz Samsung
Memory and storage16 GB RAM; 256 GB, 512 GB or 1 TB (Zoned UFS)

The 128 GB option exists only on the smaller Pixel 10 Pro. Zoned UFS writes data in zones to improve write efficiency on the large capacity.

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12 GB RAM; 256 GB, 512 GB or 1 TB (varies by region) Samsung
Rear cameras50 MP wide (ƒ/1.68, 1/1.3-inch, Octa PD); 48 MP ultrawide (ƒ/1.7, 123°, macro focus); 48 MP 5x telephoto (ƒ/2.8, OIS); Pro Zoom up to 100x

Optical quality is given at 0.5x, 1x, 2x, 5x and 10x; Pro Zoom up to 100x is AI-assisted digital zoom.

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200 MP wide (ƒ/1.7, OIS); 12 MP ultra wide (ƒ/2.2, 120°); 50 MP 5× telephoto (ƒ/3.4, OIS); 10 MP 3× telephoto (ƒ/2.4, OIS)

Two separate telephoto lenses give optical quality at 3× and 5×; values in between are produced by cropping and processing.

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Video8K 24/30 fps (with Video Boost, processed in the cloud); 4K 24/30/60 fps; 10-bit HDR video

Video Boost uploads the clip to Google Photos and processes it on servers, so it needs a connection and some waiting time.

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Front camera42 MP (ƒ/2.2, 103°, autofocus) Google12 MP, ƒ/2.2, 80° Samsung
Battery and charging5,200 mAh (typical), 5,079 mAh minimum; about 70% in 30 minutes with a 45 W or higher USB-C PPS adapter; Pixelsnap Qi2 wireless charging up to 25 W

No adapter is in the box. Pixelsnap means built-in magnets align the phone with Qi2 chargers and accessories; the smaller Pro is limited to 15 W wireless.

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5000 mAh (typical); about 65% in 30 minutes with a 45 W adapter; Fast Wireless Charging 2.0; Wireless PowerShare

The 45 W adapter is sold separately. Wireless PowerShare lets the back of the phone wirelessly charge a device such as a watch or earbuds.

Samsung
SoftwareLaunched with Android 16; seven years of OS, security and Pixel Drop updates Google—
Connectivity5G Sub-6; Wi-Fi 7 (2x2 MIMO); Bluetooth 6; NFC; UWB; dual-band GNSS; Thread; USB-C 3.2

The UWB chip finds the direction and distance of compatible tags and devices more precisely; Thread is a low-power mesh network for smart-home devices.

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5G; Wi-Fi 7 (2.4 + 5 + 6 GHz); Bluetooth 5.3; USB Type-C (USB 3.2 Gen 1)

Wi-Fi 7 speeds need a Wi-Fi 7 router and vary by market. USB 3.2 Gen 1 means 5 Gb/s wired transfer.

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SIMNano SIM + eSIM (UK model) Google—
SensorsProximity, ambient light, accelerometer, gyroscope, magnetometer, barometer, temperature sensor; multi-zone laser autofocus (LDAF) Google—
AudioStereo speakers; three microphones; spatial audio Google—
Size and weight162.8 × 76.6 × 8.5 mm; 232 g Google162.3 × 79 × 8.6 mm; 232 g (sub-6) / 233 g (mmWave) Samsung
ColoursMoonstone, Jade, Porcelain, Obsidian Google—
Model code—SM-S928B (Nano-SIM + eSIM; dual eSIM option) Samsung
Front glass—Corning Gorilla Armor

According to Corning and Samsung it cuts reflection by up to 75% versus typical glass, with improved scratch resistance.

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S Pen—Built-in S Pen Samsung
Operating system—Shipped with Android 14 and One UI 6.1; seven generations of OS upgrades and seven years of security updates

Samsung notes that update timing and availability may vary by model and market.

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Security—Samsung Knox, Knox Vault, Auto Blocker; setting that limits AI processing to the device

With the Advanced Intelligence setting enabled, only the Galaxy AI features that run on the device are used.

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Durability—IP68 (up to 1.5 m in fresh water for 30 minutes); titanium frame

Samsung advises against beach and pool use.

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