Perfect timing to find this video. I feel like everyone always just does iPhone vs Google or iPhone vs Samsung, but I definitely know I don't want an iPhone so those comparisons don't help me. And I could of course watch two seperate videos to compare them, but this is much more handy
@@abhaytyagi6108 me personally, galaxy would be better if you have a galaxy ecosystem. while pixel is just a phone with buffs and s24 is just more stylishs buffs.
I have been a lifelong Samsung and Google Pixel user. I have owned Samsung Note 2, Samsung Note 3, and Samsung Note 9. I have also owned pixel 2 XL and the pixel 6. Right now Verizon has a great deal on the pixel 9 pro XL, so I will be upgrading my pixel 6 for a very reasonable price. Did like having the S pen when I had my note, but given what a good deal I'm getting on the 9xl, for me it was a bit of a no-brainer. Both are very good though.
Had the Pixel 6 and still use it. Love that device. I use a garbage Nokia as my daily driver. We all make mistakes. Got a Pixel 9 XL Pro on the way and looking very much forward to getting that phone.
I am 65 years old and have had Pixel phones right from the beginning. They have been excellent without exception. My son is a Samsung user, so I might give that a try just to change things up. I am a fan of the new Galaxy Buds3 Pro, which I use on my Pixel 8, and want to explore their full potential in the Samsung ecosystem.
Both are great and I think you will be happy with either choice. Me personally I'm team Pixel and have been the last few years and never looked back! I was huge team Samsung and bought the Notes every year! For me the Pixel is just better and camera is better IMO and it's just a smooth experience all around! Both phones deliver it really just comes down to preference!
5:57 DeX doesn't require a HDMI connection, it can be used wirelessly AND can be controlled with the TV remote. I can confirm that works with LG C1, C2 and G3 controllers. The TV remote acts like a mouse with DeX when using DeX Wirelessly. This also works with older Galaxy phones. I used this with my previous Note20 Ultra and now with my S23 Ultra
@@H4554Nx it turns your phone into a computer with a desktop interface. When my motherboard died a few years ago, DeX basically saved me for two weeks. Another good thing, at least for me, is that with Retroarch I can go to any of my friends houses and play a lot of games using my controllers + theirs on their TVs. You can have browsers that fully supports Chrome extensions and use exactly like your usual desktop browser... You can also remotely access your computer when you're far from home... There's a lot that you can do, try for yourself
@H4554Nx i use it to emulate wii games with the wii motes and actual motion controls, ps vita games and a bunch of other upscaled enulators, i make power points on Microsoft office that i can convert into desktop mode, run flash programs on the internet, and I can use it to stream movies and tv shows to any mirrorcast tv. You can still use your phone at 60 hz while you wirelessly cast movies and tv shows to the tv and split the sounds from each app. Dex is one of the best phone features.
@@jindajatt4545 it makes no sense what you're saying. We're talking about +1000$ phones here, people who can afford high end phones, can afford a PC or media box just fine
A flagship should charge faster than 27w. Google tries to get away with calling this "fast charging". Samsung S24 (even the S23, non -ultra) charges 2X as fast at 45w! For this point alone, Samsung wins.
In a world where your phone lasts the entire day without a problem at all there is no reason for 45 w charging. All you're doing is decreasing the life expectancy of your battery.
I switched from an S23 Ultra to a Pixel 9 Pro last week and have no regrets. Finally a smartphone that I can use completely with one hand and is handy. Never a brick like that again. I don't miss anything either, on the contrary. I bought the Pixel Watch 3 and am thrilled with it. In contrast to my Galaxy Watch 5 Pro, the Pixel Watch runs so smoothly and without any stutters or delays. Never again Samsung!
I am considering selling my s24 Ultra for the Pixel 9 Pro XL. I got to use one for 3 weeks and I fell in love with it. for one thing, I got a bad right wrist do to an accident years ago and the pixel just for me anyway feels so good one handed, I just can't do it with the s24 ultra. But people tell me, no one sells an s24 ultra for any pixel phones. But I am thinking about it.
I’m an iphone user and have stuck with them, was on android in the past but just prefer the apple ecosystem, for the pixel it’s the rounder design which I much prefer over the box of the s24, such as the iphone 6-11, my favorite feeling phone in hand
no one sells an s24 ultra for pixel phones because the smart ones already made the right decision and bought the pixel the first time. don't trust those people, trust your own guts. if you can't make that decision, you probably don't deserve a pixel phone anyways.
@ethanfreeman1106 exactly, if you have s24 ultra which more powerful and better in many ways it will be silly to get pixel just for a reviewer said or whatever. You are the only one knows your usage.
I like the seemingly endless customizability of the S24 Ultra. Coming from Pixels over the years and dealing with Google, eliminating or sometimes messing up software, I feel Samsung is a little more careful in this regard. Also, the top hardware that Samsung has should seemingly withstand the test of time over the life of the phone. I have no regrets switching, although I do miss some of the smoothness of Pixel software.
I buy the Ultra every year, and then get hand-weary because of how wide it is. I am 6ft tall and my hands are fairly large. But the Ultra is just a bit too much. I have a good pixel 9 pro xl. It is much more comfortable to use. However, I have dual SIM with my work and personal numbers both as ESIMs on the Pixel. The dual sim support on Android and especially the Pixel is HORRENDOUS to say the least. 1. No RCS support for both lines. Only 1 line 2. Google dialer does not let you choose the SIM you want to use on the fly. So if I have my personal number set up as primary number and I receive a work call and I miss it, if I want to call back, I do not have the option to choose the SIM I want to use. So stupid. 3. Samsung lets you choose the SIM you want. But the haptics and voice to text is FAR superior on the Pixel. It's crazy, but Apple has all of these basics PERFECTLY ironed out. Dual sim support, all lines on the phone supported by imessage, etc. Seriously thinking of switching back to ios, especially after ios 18 theming. The dark mode icons are really cool. I can't believe Apple beat Google to the punch when it comes to theming.
@@osoifamf Limited? I'll agree with you there. I used to do a bit o theming and custom roms when android was still new. So I get it. But I need to phone to be a good communication device primarily and which is where Apple is rock solid. Android is lagging there for the reasons listed above. Another reason that I didn't list, when you have dual sim on android, the visual voicemail on pixels don't work for both lines. Just too many of these important things that are left out.
I agree with most of what you've shared, but I've never had a good experience with iOS and talk to text or their swipe. Plus, it's plain Jane is boring
@@millville444 thanks. Already got S24+ because it was available so much cheaper (eBay refurb $670). But might go p9p for the wife’s as she’s also on a 5yr old phone.
@@PramkLuna P9P is the best phone I've ever used personally. Had it a little over a month now and I love just about everything about it. I also like how much smaller it is than the Ultras. It just fits my taste
A great video brother. I own the S24 Ultra 5G and I'm so glad and happy coming from he S21 Ultra 5G in August. My S21 Ultra 5G screen went black on a Virgin Voyages cruise this past August from humidity in the Bahamas, have a great Thanksgiving brother. Samsung in my opinion the clear winner here.
I love Samsung's hardware and software features, but I HATE the look of OneUI... While I hate the look of the Pixel, but I LOVE the look of the Pixel Experience. How I wish Samsung would just ditch OneUI and go with stock Android.
Googles still far ahead in that category overall, I mean you can literally flash a different more customisable version of the software or modules to change it. Can't really do either on the iPhone. Plus you can completely change the home screen launcher.
@@sweetsweet4390 yes, you can, you can literally root the phone and remove it completely, or change the launcher in its entirety, two things you physically cannot do on iPhone lmao.
@@katinasoutherland7693why the hell would Android wants to be an IPhone, I mean the whole point of Android is to be different than IOS and more Creative for different kinds of people.
Had a Pixel 6 Pro since launch. Got the 24 Ultra a couple of months back and... it's a great phone, but it didn't improve on much compared to the P6Pro, so I i returned it. Upgrades aren't what they used to be.
Just got the Google Pixel 9 Pro XL and was disappointed when I got screen protector in it coz the finger print ain't working and had to removed it to register, though face recognition is working fine but this is the only phone I got with issues with screen protectors. That's just my only concern but I prefer the google pixel 9 pro XL as it feels like you belong in an ecosystem as a person who uses google applications most of the time. Just my personal preference.
The thing I don't get about the screenshots app is that the Google Photos app already does most of the same stuff. You can already search for objects or texts across all photos and screenshots on your phone. Some of the extra AI search and summarization features are cool, but it seems like they could just build everything into the Photos app.
me to, ive dipped my toes back into ios this past year, and while it has worked flawlessly almost, its gone stale and boring and I want a pixel again !
I like how this phone comes with the read aloud option when surfing the web browser. I'm not sure but I believe that I have ADHD and when I try to stay tuned to reading something it ends up with my attention being carried off to something else. So I have installed (read aloud) apps in my phones in the past but they seemed to only work in the app through copy and paste which is useless to me. With this phone I don't have to do that. I know this is small to someone but it's a win for me my iPhone 13 doesn't have that capability. lol I hope this is the start of my breakthrough to finally conquer this gift/curse.
TLDR: They're both flagship phones, they're both great. I've had 2 Samsung Galaxy phones and the glass was extremely prone to cracking, scratching, and shattering at the smallest seemingly insignificant impacts, despite the claimed Gorilla glass. In 2021 I switched to Pixel 6 pro and I just upgraded to the Pixel 9 pro. The new phone is yet to be seen but the Pixel 6 pro after 3 years of use does not even have a noticeable micro scratch on the screen, and I have never used a protector with it.
Sony ult wear vs jbl tour m2 which ones do u think is better choice and why. I am really confused between the 2 plz clarify. + Should i save money and get jbl live 770 ? What r ur thoughts.
It's not the regular 9 pro. This guys video features a 9 pro XL in th whole video. Apparently he doesn't think the size would make a difference to people. Since most people buy bigger phones nowadays. Doesn't justify his being very very wrong. But I have a feeling thats why he misnamed the video and went ahead with the "comparison" .
Pixel 9pro xl is very nice, but I ended up taking it back and getting the s24 ultra back. The aesthetics and screen of Samsung just make it seem more Flagship.
How long do u think the tensor g4 will last ? I will probably use this phone for 4 years .. will it last for four years? And also have u tried Spatial Audio from pixel buds pro 2? I don’t get the effect when streaming with compatible sources?!
Had an issue with my pixel watch 3 few weeks ago they replaced it with no issues courier brought a new one and I exchanged it with the courier at my front door no hassle at all but I have dealt with Samsung's bull shit before and it puts me off buying one of their devices again
@14:30 he says the Samsung has a more scratch resistant display but when compared side to side with the Pixel you see Samsung's display cracked like a spider web, Lol.
hey, could you please please please do a comparison of all foldables? i like your deep dives like with the headphones and watches more than any other creator out here. great quality more power to your channel
Yeah I love foldables. I use them all the time. I just haven't made many foldable videos because they tend to not gain much viewership. With that said, I think it's finally time
The Google looks like a copy of an iPhone. Funny how with the Pixel 9 people are saying how exciting the design looks, whereas Apple gets criticized for staying with a design that works for them.
A lot of info but in the end it is what do you think ? I did not learn anything new. With these phones as it has been for awhile . A toss up. Best to check Costco to see if they give you the 30 day trial.
I had to return my Samsung due to the post processing you can't turn off. Without it the pictures are amazing, with it are by far the worst pics ever. So Samsung destroyed itself here
As someone who went from Samsung to Pixel, the amount of features certainly is amazing, but Samsung does a HORRIBLE job of organizing those features; to the point where everything just feels haphazard and messy. If you have a feature in mind you can find it on Samsung phones... Eventually. The menus are messy, the settings are messy, everything just feels tacked on without any forethought. For me it was absolutely miserable. Google at the very least thinks about where to put things so they don't feel like they were just dumped into a menu to be forgotten. I'm also not sure advocating for a closed ecosystem on Android is a good thing. The whole REASON I use android over Apple is because most devices can be used across the android lineup.
Always loved the screen real estate and industrial design of the iphone 12 and above but the OS made it unusable for a power user. But now that GOOGLE somewhat copied the look and feel of the device, i think i might swap the S23u for the new pixel. I am only bothered by the significantly underperforming cpu in the pixel.
Loving my Pixel 9 Pro XL. Also have a Galaxy S23+ for my work phone. I cannot stand OneUI. I have always been more of a Pixel fan when it comes to my personal phone.
I never heard of replacing oleophobic coatings with any success. Regardless , the coating on the Samsung is alot more vulnerable to wear than the pixel. Jerryrigs showed that Samsung uses such a small amount of titanium on the phone it wasn't even worth measuring. It mostly aluminum and plastic. Disappointing compared to Apple 🍎
Samsung is very fun w no limitations , they both have incredible AI and one thing I love about Samsung is the new one ui 6.1.1 sketch to image with my s pen
Nice review-but I found the Galaxy's rounded edges actually made it _harder_ to hold onto, and easier to slip out of your hand, than the Pixel's square edges. Most of us will have our phones in cases anyway, which makes the edge shapes moot. You also failed to mention something that I, and many other people, consider quite important: Google's phones come with a clean, simple implementation of the Android operating system, where you can install just the apps you actually want. By contrast, Samsung's phones continue to be loaded down with dozens of "bloatware" apps (by both Samsung, and third parties with whom Samsung has made bundling deals) that you CAN'T UNINSTALL, and which most of us will never, ever use. If you check these bundled apps' reviews in the Samsung Store software app, you'll see many complaints from users who resent having no choice about all this extra, unwanted stuff cluttering their own phones. (Samsung never replies, BTW.) Isn't life complicated enough? 😬
@@yashsoni7614 your boyfriend likes your hands I’m sure. Some people actually have active lives and don’t want a brick sized phone. They are going out of style too except for basement nerds.
Im upgrading my phone at the end of this year and ive currently got an oppo reno 8 pro and im just wondering what would people suggest out of these 2. After i get an upgrade im wanting to keep the phone for at least 4 years and i use my phone mostly social media, youtube and a few other standard apps nothing major. So just wondering what people would suggest please?
In my opinion there isn't any reason to buy a top phone, they add just random items that you will use 4 time in a year. Idk what kind of use you do with your phone but i never needed any of the new feature that all this new phones have
These two premium flagships look awesome in terms of design and their respective screen displays! When it comes to camera photography, they both look great! But, in the end, it would always come down to personal preference.
I have used both iPhones and Samsung Galaxy phones in fact I have a iPhone 16 Pro Max right now but I was thinking I might go over to Android again for my next phone and I was thinking about Samsung again but thought I might consider Google Pixel as well but my farther is an Apple person and keeps telling me "iPhone is the best option it would be stupid to get anything else"
I got both the S24 Ultra and the Pixel 9 Pro XL. Google has definitely closed the gap with Samsung (and Apple) with the new Pixel 9 series. But as my daily driver, I'm sticking with the tried and true S24 Ultra.
Don’t be delusional. Google is not even a match for Apple. Android can easily be hacked, full of malware, unnecessary, uselessness features, suckish chip and so much shit
I'm in the same boat except the opposite been using the Pixel 9 Pro XL as my daily but wish Google would add the edge panel to the larger Pixels. I use the edge panels on the S24 Ultra all the time for multitasking and productivity purposes.
I much prefer the Pixel and its pure Android experience! Also we get the updates before anyone else. , I hate the S pen and would never use it. Also I got my pixel 9 pro for $999 not $1200
Hello, Mike. I've watched some of your videos in the past and they were informative. This is one of my favorites of your's so far. I went ahead and Subscribed to your Channel. Thank you for the great content. What are your thoughts about next year's Pixels, the Google Pixel 10?? I currently have the Pixel 8 Pro. I am hoping Google knocks it out of the park with the 10 in 2025.
Pixels are unlocked and are so much more fun once you begin to root it with Magisk. Samsung locking a simple feature like video calling "for security reasons" was enough for me to stop being a fan of their phones and move to Pixel.
@junosgladius i don't know. Doing split screen on a pixel is such as task. On samsung with good lock and one handed operation, a simple long swipe to the left brings up split screen instantly. And it's just a tip of the iceberg as to how much you can do with it. No rooting required
@Obsidianconcubine except Samsung has Dex along with Link to Windows, Microsoft office, Webcam mode for zoom calls, split-screening, swipe gestures customization, etc. Entertainment is only 1 facet of what Samsung does.
Certain things with Pixel are just unmatched in my opinion despite the weaker processor. Things like the keyboard just work better with a Pixel. It's hard to explain until you've used Gboard with a Google device. The way that they've tweaked the experience is just so much more precise compared with other phones.
Here's the thing, I am a Samsung customer since the S8+, S10+, S21U, S23U and now the S24U. My wife has been a Google fan all along, but realized that I constantly get great reception while she doesn't, so now she has made the jump to a Samnsung S24+. Not enough people are paying attention to the modem/radio in their smart phones. After all, it is a phone and you got to have the best reception available, Qualcom modem can not be beat yet.
I still have an S8 non + lol, I was thinking of switching to the Pixel 9 Pro XL because I can keep my same plan and it will only cost me $5 more a month until I pay of the extra $200. *Update* I got the Pixel 9 Pro for free, only paying tax and a service fee. My wife got the Pixel 9 Pro XL and in reality the size difference is negligible to me. Anyways we both love our new phones and are glad to be rid of the dreaded Bixby button lol.
If someone makes timestamps, I will add them to the video. Thanks!
R u lazy bro
Can’t the pixel 9 pro you’re reviewing do that for you? Gemini will analyze the RUclips video and give you a summary and time stamps I thought.
Hi from the UK Mike,
I sent my S24 Ultra back for 9 Pro XL, no regrets and a better camera! ❤😊
MikeOLazyBrienMedia
If someone makes interesting video- I will put it on my channel 🤣
0:42 Pixel key features
5:45 Galaxy key features
9:28 Photo comparison, zoom
11:07 Video features
12:37 Design differences, specs
17:14 Prices
18:16 Conclusion
So he said something by saying nothing
So to summarise, after an 18 minute video it comes down to personal preference
No one is gonna mess up the bag bro.. this is America
Lol. Good point
As all reviews on the internet, if you want a direct Comparison just read the specs for both phones
Thank you, this video is uniquely uninformative.
Exactly. I didn't make it to the end. I'm interested in the equipment, not what the author likes.
I'm going to wait until the two companies merge then I'll get the
Google Galaxy Ultra Samsung Pro Pixel S249
😅
XL!
flip & fold
Perfect timing to find this video. I feel like everyone always just does iPhone vs Google or iPhone vs Samsung, but I definitely know I don't want an iPhone so those comparisons don't help me. And I could of course watch two seperate videos to compare them, but this is much more handy
So What have you figured out now?
@@abhaytyagi6108 me personally, galaxy would be better if you have a galaxy ecosystem. while pixel is just a phone with buffs and s24 is just more stylishs buffs.
My pixel 8 pro works as good as my s21u in the Galaxy ecosystem so.....@@Saton24
Why is 8k video even a thing?
It's only good for movie productions. They don't use smartphones though.
pro photos for enthusiasts
@@TemperedWambat *videos
They use a proper camera. @@TemperedWambat
I watch videos at 480p 😂
I have been a lifelong Samsung and Google Pixel user. I have owned Samsung Note 2, Samsung Note 3, and Samsung Note 9. I have also owned pixel 2 XL and the pixel 6. Right now Verizon has a great deal on the pixel 9 pro XL, so I will be upgrading my pixel 6 for a very reasonable price. Did like having the S pen when I had my note, but given what a good deal I'm getting on the 9xl, for me it was a bit of a no-brainer. Both are very good though.
Had the Pixel 6 and still use it. Love that device. I use a garbage Nokia as my daily driver. We all make mistakes. Got a Pixel 9 XL Pro on the way and looking very much forward to getting that phone.
So, did you like having the s pen?
Just daily the pixel 6@@carrotcrow13
I am 65 years old and have had Pixel phones right from the beginning. They have been excellent without exception. My son is a Samsung user, so I might give that a try just to change things up. I am a fan of the new Galaxy Buds3 Pro, which I use on my Pixel 8, and want to explore their full potential in the Samsung ecosystem.
Wouldn't bother
The "back tap" feature can open ANY app, including camera or take a screenshot. No idea why this guy said anything about Snapchat 🧐
Thank you for clarifying that.. I was wondering about that.
I wondered that too. Thank you
Both are great and I think you will be happy with either choice. Me personally I'm team Pixel and have been the last few years and never looked back! I was huge team Samsung and bought the Notes every year! For me the Pixel is just better and camera is better IMO and it's just a smooth experience all around! Both phones deliver it really just comes down to preference!
"Amen"...Well said and same here...(Team-Pixel)...here !!! 😎😎😎🤙🏼🤙🏼🤙🏼
5:57 DeX doesn't require a HDMI connection, it can be used wirelessly AND can be controlled with the TV remote. I can confirm that works with LG C1, C2 and G3 controllers. The TV remote acts like a mouse with DeX when using DeX Wirelessly. This also works with older Galaxy phones. I used this with my previous Note20 Ultra and now with my S23 Ultra
So what is dex useful for i got an s24 u
@@H4554Nx it turns your phone into a computer with a desktop interface. When my motherboard died a few years ago, DeX basically saved me for two weeks. Another good thing, at least for me, is that with Retroarch I can go to any of my friends houses and play a lot of games using my controllers + theirs on their TVs. You can have browsers that fully supports Chrome extensions and use exactly like your usual desktop browser... You can also remotely access your computer when you're far from home... There's a lot that you can do, try for yourself
@@H4554Nxwhen you're too poor to buy a media box or a pc. But it can't do most things a pc can.
@H4554Nx i use it to emulate wii games with the wii motes and actual motion controls, ps vita games and a bunch of other upscaled enulators, i make power points on Microsoft office that i can convert into desktop mode, run flash programs on the internet, and I can use it to stream movies and tv shows to any mirrorcast tv. You can still use your phone at 60 hz while you wirelessly cast movies and tv shows to the tv and split the sounds from each app. Dex is one of the best phone features.
@@jindajatt4545 it makes no sense what you're saying. We're talking about +1000$ phones here, people who can afford high end phones, can afford a PC or media box just fine
Wanting to get one of them. Thank you Brien. This will help and will wait for s25 ultra.
Me too
Pixel screen is one of the best screens on the market. Last time I was impressed with a phone screen was the s21u.
A flagship should charge faster than 27w. Google tries to get away with calling this "fast charging".
Samsung S24 (even the S23, non -ultra) charges 2X as fast at 45w!
For this point alone, Samsung wins.
In a world where your phone lasts the entire day without a problem at all there is no reason for 45 w charging. All you're doing is decreasing the life expectancy of your battery.
@MICROMAN51301 so you replace the battery. They're cheap.
Pixel 9 pro XL charges at 37W Fast charging.
You're wrong, S23 and S24 charge at a maximum of 25W.
@MICROMAN51301 u also get the option to charge slowly u know
I switched from an S23 Ultra to a Pixel 9 Pro last week and have no regrets. Finally a smartphone that I can use completely with one hand and is handy. Never a brick like that again. I don't miss anything either, on the contrary. I bought the Pixel Watch 3 and am thrilled with it. In contrast to my Galaxy Watch 5 Pro, the Pixel Watch runs so smoothly and without any stutters or delays. Never again Samsung!
bro i got a galaxy watch 5 pro imao, I feel the same exact way..
I am considering selling my s24 Ultra for the Pixel 9 Pro XL. I got to use one for 3 weeks and I fell in love with it. for one thing, I got a bad right wrist do to an accident years ago and the pixel just for me anyway feels so good one handed, I just can't do it with the s24 ultra. But people tell me, no one sells an s24 ultra for any pixel phones. But I am thinking about it.
I sold my s24 ultra, bought the pro 9 xl, and it’s so much better. No more hand pain and a pleasure to hold. No issues since I’ve had it
I’m an iphone user and have stuck with them, was on android in the past but just prefer the apple ecosystem, for the pixel it’s the rounder design which I much prefer over the box of the s24, such as the iphone 6-11, my favorite feeling phone in hand
no one sells an s24 ultra for pixel phones because the smart ones already made the right decision and bought the pixel the first time.
don't trust those people, trust your own guts. if you can't make that decision, you probably don't deserve a pixel phone anyways.
@@ethanfreeman1106 I did, great phone, however, too heavy and the corners are too pointed
@ethanfreeman1106 exactly, if you have s24 ultra which more powerful and better in many ways it will be silly to get pixel just for a reviewer said or whatever.
You are the only one knows your usage.
I like the seemingly endless customizability of the S24 Ultra. Coming from Pixels over the years and dealing with Google, eliminating or sometimes messing up software, I feel Samsung is a little more careful in this regard. Also, the top hardware that Samsung has should seemingly withstand the test of time over the life of the phone. I have no regrets switching, although I do miss some of the smoothness of Pixel software.
I buy the Ultra every year, and then get hand-weary because of how wide it is. I am 6ft tall and my hands are fairly large. But the Ultra is just a bit too much. I have a good pixel 9 pro xl. It is much more comfortable to use. However, I have dual SIM with my work and personal numbers both as ESIMs on the Pixel. The dual sim support on Android and especially the Pixel is HORRENDOUS to say the least.
1. No RCS support for both lines. Only 1 line
2. Google dialer does not let you choose the SIM you want to use on the fly. So if I have my personal number set up as primary number and I receive a work call and I miss it, if I want to call back, I do not have the option to choose the SIM I want to use. So stupid.
3. Samsung lets you choose the SIM you want. But the haptics and voice to text is FAR superior on the Pixel.
It's crazy, but Apple has all of these basics PERFECTLY ironed out. Dual sim support, all lines on the phone supported by imessage, etc.
Seriously thinking of switching back to ios, especially after ios 18 theming. The dark mode icons are really cool. I can't believe Apple beat Google to the punch when it comes to theming.
Apple is so limited it's a joke
@@osoifamf Limited? I'll agree with you there. I used to do a bit o theming and custom roms when android was still new. So I get it. But I need to phone to be a good communication device primarily and which is where Apple is rock solid. Android is lagging there for the reasons listed above. Another reason that I didn't list, when you have dual sim on android, the visual voicemail on pixels don't work for both lines. Just too many of these important things that are left out.
Nah man I have it and the iPhone theming is nothing special. Doesn't look very good. @@PR-tq8yo
I agree with most of what you've shared, but I've never had a good experience with iOS and talk to text or their swipe. Plus, it's plain Jane is boring
What’s up with the super cracked S24 Ultra screen at 14:24?
More scratch resistance. Not crack resistance 😂
I’m debating between p9p and S24+.
P9P > S24+
S24U > P9P
IMO
@@millville444 thanks. Already got S24+ because it was available so much cheaper (eBay refurb $670). But might go p9p for the wife’s as she’s also on a 5yr old phone.
Same, how is it so far?
@@PramkLuna P9P is the best phone I've ever used personally. Had it a little over a month now and I love just about everything about it. I also like how much smaller it is than the Ultras. It just fits my taste
Is there any added benefits to having a Samsung phone and a Samsung smart TV?
A great video brother. I own the S24 Ultra 5G and I'm so glad and happy coming from he S21 Ultra 5G in August. My S21 Ultra 5G screen went black on a Virgin Voyages cruise this past August from humidity in the Bahamas, have a great Thanksgiving brother. Samsung in my opinion the clear winner here.
I love Samsung's hardware and software features, but I HATE the look of OneUI... While I hate the look of the Pixel, but I LOVE the look of the Pixel Experience. How I wish Samsung would just ditch OneUI and go with stock Android.
It seems unfortunate how Apple is opening their OS up for more customization while Google is removing customization features
Barely opening
Well it's making a lot of Android users switch to iOS including myself @@emmanuelezeagwula7436
Googles still far ahead in that category overall, I mean you can literally flash a different more customisable version of the software or modules to change it. Can't really do either on the iPhone. Plus you can completely change the home screen launcher.
@@Samsonfs All I want to say about pixel customization is this, I can't even remove the google search bar with the default UI on Pixel 6.
@@sweetsweet4390 yes, you can, you can literally root the phone and remove it completely, or change the launcher in its entirety, two things you physically cannot do on iPhone lmao.
I think the oneplus should be in this convo. Yes it does have a tone of AI feats but it is the smoothiest software and hardware optimized phone
Oh definitely. Foldables as well. This isn't the last video I am making regarding the best android phone
I agree when it comes to smoothness and animations. I've always said OnePlus is the true Android of iPhone.
OnePlus 13 has just entered the chat 💪🏽
@@katinasoutherland7693why the hell would Android wants to be an IPhone, I mean the whole point of Android is to be different than IOS and more Creative for different kinds of people.
Had a Pixel 6 Pro since launch. Got the 24 Ultra a couple of months back and... it's a great phone, but it didn't improve on much compared to the P6Pro, so I i returned it. Upgrades aren't what they used to be.
Just got the Google Pixel 9 Pro XL and was disappointed when I got screen protector in it coz the finger print ain't working and had to removed it to register, though face recognition is working fine but this is the only phone I got with issues with screen protectors. That's just my only concern but I prefer the google pixel 9 pro XL as it feels like you belong in an ecosystem as a person who uses google applications most of the time. Just my personal preference.
The thing I don't get about the screenshots app is that the Google Photos app already does most of the same stuff. You can already search for objects or texts across all photos and screenshots on your phone. Some of the extra AI search and summarization features are cool, but it seems like they could just build everything into the Photos app.
Just got a pixel after years and years and years on Samsung
So true about the "Close All" on pixel being in inconvenient
I’m switching back to android. I’ve been locked into iOS. The now playing feature is sick. I used it constantly when I had my pixel.
me to, ive dipped my toes back into ios this past year, and while it has worked flawlessly almost, its gone stale and boring and I want a pixel again !
Thermometer is great for cooking.
double tap for any app, not just snapchat.
Enjoy the rest of your day wherever you are god bless you your family and your friends I love you all ❤
I like how this phone comes with the read aloud option when surfing the web browser. I'm not sure but I believe that I have ADHD and when I try to stay tuned to reading something it ends up with my attention being carried off to something else. So I have installed (read aloud) apps in my phones in the past but they seemed to only work in the app through copy and paste which is useless to me. With this phone I don't have to do that. I know this is small to someone but it's a win for me my iPhone 13 doesn't have that capability. lol I hope this is the start of my breakthrough to finally conquer this gift/curse.
The best comparison review I can ever remember seeing. Very introspective! Great Review Mike. Keep them coming, and I did Like and Subscribe.
Finally I may be making the switch! Yay! This display looks so so good this year. Color and everything. Like wow
Great video Mike. I really like both of those phones. Please send me one of them. Either one is okay. Thank you.
Yeah send me too Mike. I don't care if it's got cracked like @14:24
Google has call XYZ ONLY in US and other few countries. I think you should try changing country once to see what features are available
This is the battle I've been waitin for!
Photos on pixel look real, which I like. I'm so used to samsung functionality, though.
TLDR: They're both flagship phones, they're both great.
I've had 2 Samsung Galaxy phones and the glass was extremely prone to cracking, scratching, and shattering at the smallest seemingly insignificant impacts, despite the claimed Gorilla glass. In 2021 I switched to Pixel 6 pro and I just upgraded to the Pixel 9 pro. The new phone is yet to be seen but the Pixel 6 pro after 3 years of use does not even have a noticeable micro scratch on the screen, and I have never used a protector with it.
On the Pixel .. can you assign camera functions (start recording / take a photo) to the buttons on the SIDE of the phone ?
was the pixel the 9 PRO or PRO XL?
XL
Sony ult wear vs jbl tour m2 which ones do u think is better choice and why. I am really confused between the 2 plz clarify.
+ Should i save money and get jbl live 770 ? What r ur thoughts.
Love your videos
Thank you for the support!
Related your vdo related the size of S24 Ultra, I think that is Pixel 9 Pro XL not 9 Pro. Could you confirm?
It's not the regular 9 pro. This guys video features a 9 pro XL in th whole video.
Apparently he doesn't think the size would make a difference to people. Since most people buy bigger phones nowadays.
Doesn't justify his being very very wrong. But I have a feeling thats why he misnamed the video and went ahead with the "comparison" .
Oh Mike why will you break the display on the on the 24Ultra?
How’s the shutter speed on the s24 camera. Have they fixed it?
Pixel 9pro xl is very nice, but I ended up taking it back and getting the s24 ultra back. The aesthetics and screen of Samsung just make it seem more Flagship.
You mean this 🏳️ 🚢
Is the Samsung ring better with the Samsung phone?
Tested both in a store yesterday. Pixel felt a lot smoother and cleaner just swiping around. Also the haptics while typing were better.
How long do u think the tensor g4 will last ? I will probably use this phone for 4 years .. will it last for four years? And also have u tried Spatial Audio from pixel buds pro 2? I don’t get the effect when streaming with compatible sources?!
I found that Samsung customer care sucks when you have an issue. Anyone had experiences with Samsung/Google customer care?
Had an issue with my pixel watch 3 few weeks ago they replaced it with no issues courier brought a new one and I exchanged it with the courier at my front door no hassle at all but I have dealt with Samsung's bull shit before and it puts me off buying one of their devices again
@14:30 he says the Samsung has a more scratch resistant display but when compared side to side with the Pixel you see Samsung's display cracked like a spider web, Lol.
Rushed to the comments when I saw that 😅
does 8k preform better enough than 4k when zooming in at concerts?
camera features 9:33
so i wanna know how is customizing on the google pixel like is it like samsung???
Ultra is too big, Pixel wins. The fact that almost all "Pro" and "Ultra" phones on the market are 6'7 inches or more is stupid
hey, could you please please please do a comparison of all foldables? i like your deep dives like with the headphones and watches more than any other creator out here. great quality more power to your channel
Yeah I love foldables. I use them all the time. I just haven't made many foldable videos because they tend to not gain much viewership. With that said, I think it's finally time
@@MikeOBrienMedia that'll be great thanks in advance mike
I dont know about your s24 ultra prices but in middle east it's less than 950$ for 256GB model
If you have a Google Pixel already the trade in value can be really good sometimes and you can get the newest Pixel for almost free!
What about camera quality in social media?
But the dex feature is about to be released with android 15 and since pixel now supports video stream over usb-c
The Google looks like a copy of an iPhone. Funny how with the Pixel 9 people are saying how exciting the design looks, whereas Apple gets criticized for staying with a design that works for them.
The new rounded pixel is bleh
Mike Great Video really enjoyed.I've been wondering why they didn't have Satellite Years ago.On all.Always Enjoy.💯✌️
WHich one does he pick overall ?
A lot of info but in the end it is what do you think ? I did not learn anything new. With these phones as it has been for awhile . A toss up. Best to check Costco to see if they give you the 30 day trial.
Gemini available for how much time ? is it like samsung AI which only till end of 25
I wanted to buy me the 24 Ultra but I think it could be worth it to wait till the release of the 25 Ultra. What do you think?
I had to return my Samsung due to the post processing you can't turn off. Without it the pictures are amazing, with it are by far the worst pics ever. So Samsung destroyed itself here
Please make a comparison bwn pixel and one plus... I ve been thinking about buying one of them but am confused. Thanks
Please add chapters.
Waiting to see if S25+ will have SD chip in UK or if we will get inferior Exynos
I just really like the way the pixel looks
As someone who went from Samsung to Pixel, the amount of features certainly is amazing, but Samsung does a HORRIBLE job of organizing those features; to the point where everything just feels haphazard and messy. If you have a feature in mind you can find it on Samsung phones... Eventually. The menus are messy, the settings are messy, everything just feels tacked on without any forethought. For me it was absolutely miserable. Google at the very least thinks about where to put things so they don't feel like they were just dumped into a menu to be forgotten.
I'm also not sure advocating for a closed ecosystem on Android is a good thing. The whole REASON I use android over Apple is because most devices can be used across the android lineup.
I do not like all of the Samsung bloatware and I refuse to use Bixby. Therefore I prefer the pure Android experience of the Google Pixel phone.
As someone who rarely uses alexa/siri/hey google, having a dedicated Bixby button rather than a home button is annoying
s24 ultra all the way !
Always loved the screen real estate and industrial design of the iphone 12 and above but the OS made it unusable for a power user.
But now that GOOGLE somewhat copied the look and feel of the device, i think i might swap the S23u for the new pixel. I am only bothered by the significantly underperforming cpu in the pixel.
Loving my Pixel 9 Pro XL. Also have a Galaxy S23+ for my work phone. I cannot stand OneUI. I have always been more of a Pixel fan when it comes to my personal phone.
I never heard of replacing oleophobic coatings with any success. Regardless , the coating on the Samsung is alot more vulnerable to wear than the pixel. Jerryrigs showed that Samsung uses such a small amount of titanium on the phone it wasn't even worth measuring. It mostly aluminum and plastic. Disappointing compared to Apple 🍎
What did Jerry say about the Pixel's frame? Was it durable, or just fluff like Samsung's?
Samsung is very fun w no limitations , they both have incredible AI and one thing I love about Samsung is the new one ui 6.1.1 sketch to image with my s pen
Nice review-but I found the Galaxy's rounded edges actually made it _harder_ to hold onto, and easier to slip out of your hand, than the Pixel's square edges. Most of us will have our phones in cases anyway, which makes the edge shapes moot.
You also failed to mention something that I, and many other people, consider quite important:
Google's phones come with a clean, simple implementation of the Android operating system, where you can install just the apps you actually want. By contrast, Samsung's phones continue to be loaded down with dozens of "bloatware" apps (by both Samsung, and third parties with whom Samsung has made bundling deals) that you CAN'T UNINSTALL, and which most of us will never, ever use.
If you check these bundled apps' reviews in the Samsung Store software app, you'll see many complaints from users who resent having no choice about all this extra, unwanted stuff cluttering their own phones. (Samsung never replies, BTW.) Isn't life complicated enough? 😬
The 9 pro, the s24 ultra is waaay too big. It’s like carrying a brick.
No it's not lol
Lol kid your hands are small
@@yashsoni7614no I just have an active life and don’t want a brick bouncing around. Not all of us live in the basement.
@@jamesbudd9987 It's brick only for those who have small hands like yours lmao... keep joking
@@yashsoni7614 your boyfriend likes your hands I’m sure. Some people actually have active lives and don’t want a brick sized phone. They are going out of style too except for basement nerds.
Im upgrading my phone at the end of this year and ive currently got an oppo reno 8 pro and im just wondering what would people suggest out of these 2. After i get an upgrade im wanting to keep the phone for at least 4 years and i use my phone mostly social media, youtube and a few other standard apps nothing major. So just wondering what people would suggest please?
I already have an iPhone 15 pro max. Which of these should I pick up as a second phone?
In my opinion there isn't any reason to buy a top phone, they add just random items that you will use 4 time in a year. Idk what kind of use you do with your phone but i never needed any of the new feature that all this new phones have
Pixels are chill phones
These two premium flagships look awesome in terms of design and their respective screen displays!
When it comes to camera photography, they both look great!
But, in the end, it would always come down to personal preference.
Using both, I am an engineer and amateur photographer. The S24Ultra is for me a much more useful phone.
Do you use the S24 for line tracing or drawings ? If so, what's your review on it ? I was thinking of getting one for the same reason
@@justin-marcmotilal7193 notations and documentation with photos. I find it very useful to annotate drawings and now photos of issues or projects.
I have used both iPhones and Samsung Galaxy phones in fact I have a iPhone 16 Pro Max right now but I was thinking I might go over to Android again for my next phone and I was thinking about Samsung again but thought I might consider Google Pixel as well but my farther is an Apple person and keeps telling me "iPhone is the best option it would be stupid to get anything else"
I got both the S24 Ultra and the Pixel 9 Pro XL. Google has definitely closed the gap with Samsung (and Apple) with the new Pixel 9 series.
But as my daily driver, I'm sticking with the tried and true S24 Ultra.
@@effend446 they closed the hardware gap a bit
Don’t be delusional. Google is not even a match for Apple. Android can easily be hacked, full of malware, unnecessary, uselessness features, suckish chip and so much shit
I'm in the same boat except the opposite been using the Pixel 9 Pro XL as my daily but wish Google would add the edge panel to the larger Pixels. I use the edge panels on the S24 Ultra all the time for multitasking and productivity purposes.
samaung always coming with super offers . You can find the ultra for 900 . at that price it is a no brainer
In my country, S24U is a 840$ phone
Just for context...my old LG V60 can shoot 8K video no problem
I much prefer the Pixel and its pure Android experience! Also we get the updates before anyone else. , I hate the S pen and would never use it. Also I got my pixel 9 pro for $999 not $1200
Hello, Mike. I've watched some of your videos in the past and they were informative. This is one of my favorites of your's so far.
I went ahead and Subscribed to your Channel. Thank you for the great content. What are your thoughts about next year's Pixels, the Google Pixel 10?? I currently have the Pixel 8 Pro. I am hoping Google knocks it out of the park with the 10 in 2025.
Secure folders were just added in Android 15
Not exactly! Secure folder in android 15 is straight garbage. It makes you make an entirely new account. Poor implementation.
Pixel's OS is clean but boring. Samsung with good lock is so much more fun.
When it works it's awesome
It gave me anxiety pixel os is for grown up android users .... I'm sorry 😅
Pixels are unlocked and are so much more fun once you begin to root it with Magisk. Samsung locking a simple feature like video calling "for security reasons" was enough for me to stop being a fan of their phones and move to Pixel.
@junosgladius i don't know. Doing split screen on a pixel is such as task. On samsung with good lock and one handed operation, a simple long swipe to the left brings up split screen instantly. And it's just a tip of the iceberg as to how much you can do with it. No rooting required
@Obsidianconcubine except Samsung has Dex along with Link to Windows, Microsoft office, Webcam mode for zoom calls, split-screening, swipe gestures customization, etc. Entertainment is only 1 facet of what Samsung does.
Certain things with Pixel are just unmatched in my opinion despite the weaker processor. Things like the keyboard just work better with a Pixel. It's hard to explain until you've used Gboard with a Google device. The way that they've tweaked the experience is just so much more precise compared with other phones.
Here's the thing, I am a Samsung customer since the S8+, S10+, S21U, S23U and now the S24U. My wife has been a Google fan all along, but realized that I constantly get great reception while she doesn't, so now she has made the jump to a Samnsung S24+. Not enough people are paying attention to the modem/radio in their smart phones. After all, it is a phone and you got to have the best reception available, Qualcom modem can not be beat yet.
I still have an S8 non + lol, I was thinking of switching to the Pixel 9 Pro XL because I can keep my same plan and it will only cost me $5 more a month until I pay of the extra $200.
*Update* I got the Pixel 9 Pro for free, only paying tax and a service fee. My wife got the Pixel 9 Pro XL and in reality the size difference is negligible to me. Anyways we both love our new phones and are glad to be rid of the dreaded Bixby button lol.
What do you mean by modem/radio? Any phone I had had a fine connection… what difference would I notice?
@@synop4538
As you know, any phone has to have this to be able to make calls or access data, that is where the modem comes into play.
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All I'm saying is that the Qualcomm chip supplies you with great reception and clearer call.
S24 ultra gang ❤with galaxy watch ultra and buds 3 pro best combination ❤