@@நவீன்குமார்-ப5ன even though it is not the overall best phone he won't be disappointed. If you have nothing of value to add to a conversation just save yourself the comment.
I use a Samsung phone, a Pixel phone, and an Apple phone. My main phone is the Samsung because it does everything well. Plus, there is just something special about One UI that lets me multitask in a way I haven’t been able to with the Pixel or Apple. The Pixel sometimes takes better photos than the Samsung, and the Apple has good videos, but my overall favorite phone is the Samsung. I am planning to only use two phones for now, and that will be the Samsung and the Apple.
Love the s-pen and that's one reason why I use samsung and no other brand. It's not a gimmick even if you don't use it. It's a feature that not everyone uses, just like you don't use every bit of settings in the phone; does that make it a gimmick, he'll No!
Play store on the pixel did not have geekbench had to sideload it. Either way. It can easily be inferred that the SD8Gen3 is faster no? Plus I hate using benchmarks. It’s not he full story
@@CallMeKJOS yes it is slower, but not nearly the discrepancy you show. You should have side loaded geekbench 5 on Samsung as well to make a fair comparison. Pixel 6 is closer to 4500+ in geekbench, btw.
@@1shaggy123 its 70 percent the cpu performance bro and GPU is only half as powerful. You have to admit it. If you complain then only companies will listen. Snapdragon 8 gen four will being more than double the performance of this tensor.
@@aashishnakarmi1690 I know it is slower, but putting up numbers that are 2000 less than the accurate numbers is just misinformation at best or a straight up lie to try to get more views at worst.
I bullshit you not. I have the Pixel 9 pro xl. I'm coming from a 15 pro Max. I must say they got me leaving apple. This set up is buttery smooth. This phone feels just as fast as The S24 and 15 pro Max. The features are sick. I'm impressed. It took me a minute to adjust from apple. However, Im sold. The camera is Top notch and AI is on point. If you love I phone you will put it down for this. This phone is very capable.
Google was really targeting iPhone users with the Pixel 9. It feels like an iPhone when using it, but taken to the next level. Super smooth, very fast, and a simple yet refined software experience. That’s what a lot of people are looking for in a device
I had the s3, s5, and s7. before switching to the Pixel 2xl, 4xl, 7Pxl, and now the 9Pxl. Idk. Samsung has come a long way since back then, but Google experience is seamless, rewarding, and cutting edge on Pixels, especially when you invite all the other Google home devices into the the mix. Samsung has it's whole eco system too, but there's nothing enticing me to go back to Galaxy phones. All said, both companies are putting out amazing tech, and competition is great for consumers.
It would be good to remember that the S24 Ultra comes with 256G in UFS 4.0 and not 128G in UFS 3.1, But above all, the S24 Ultra has a processor that is 2 years ahead of the Tensor G4 and currently does not cost $1300, but $1000-$1100. These Pixel 9 Pro / 9 Pro XL are not bad smartphones, but they are actually way too expensive for what they are, they are are not even on par or compete with the iPhones 14 Pro / 14 Pro Max and S23 Ultra, so S24 Ultra / iPhone 15 Pro Max 🤷🏽♂️, they can try to compete with the S23 Plus / iPhone 14 Pro standard, and even then, the only thing they do better than the S23 Plus / iPhone 14 Pro is zoom, and above all, Gemini (Google Ai) is not even exclusive to the Pixel, so 🤷🏽♂️
Display would have been a tie if s24 ultra didnt come with Gorilla Armor, the extra scratch resistance and anti reflective coating is a greater deal on its own
The problem is that this pixel is not better than the samsung in all the ways, so it s not worth it, since the new samsung is released in a few months and until then, the s24 ultra, with 256gb, is 100€ cheaper
Its crazy i use a pixel 6 from an s21 and honestly its amazing and fast. I got my friends with iphones thinking of switching and you come and tell me pixel 9 is fast 😢 they really have no limit to where they are going
I stopped trying to keep up with the latest and greatest. I was just wasting money buying each year.. i now have a oneplus 12 pro and galaxy a35. I think I'll be satisfied with what I have for the next couple of years
Great video.. sidenote your music audio during transitions were super loud for some reason compared to your voice... found myself lowering my volume each time a transition came
Yeah , I was just about to mention that too , but otherwise a good video mate . This is a bit of a common thing on tube videos where background music is loud or overwhelming. In all honesty background music could be one third volume just enough to fill in silence and that would be fine .
Given that I feel the Pixel 9 pro is an overpriced upper midrange phone. I think a better comparison would be against the S24+. Until the Pixel line gets a comparable soc to the Flagships of Apple or Samsung it will remain an AI vector. Even the cameras on the competition have caught up significantly to the Pixel line. Tensor is the fatal Achilles heel of the Pixel line.
Samsung S24 Ultra all day. With the Pixel getting more expensive and getting in the iPhone and Samsung flagship price point, it makes it lose the value proposition it enjoyed. Especially when you consider hardware and processor in Samsung demolishes the Pixel.
Just my opinion but it is less of a gimmick than all this AI stuff on the Pixel 9s. The spen is usefull for some very often for others just from time to time. But this AI stuff.....you try it once, think it is ok and then never use it agaim because the features are EXTREMELY niche and not reliable enough.
They would never because the reason google uses the g4 isn’t for speed. They specially design the tensor chips for pixel phones to make ai integration the tightest and fastest of any smartphones (you can see that with the on device ai which processes far faster than any other device). A major selling point of the pixel is these ai features and removing them takes away from a major distinguishing factor for the phone.
@@hyperone1356 gonne be sad for Google when they finally realize that people don't buy phones just for gimmicks which are not relevant in everyday life.
I'm fortunate to not be a busy person. Once upon a time I was caregiver for my husband's sister and for him. They both had several health issues, which meant several doctor appointments. And, during covid, the cell phone had to be topped off before I went anywhere because, in the city I live in, we had to park, call the desk to check in, wait for someone to come out to the car to ask the usual list of questions, zap our foreheads for our temperatures, then abandon us until the desk called us to say, "come on in". I also found it easier and faster to keep track of appointments in the calendar app, and keep the necessary information required for both my sister-in-law and husband in a notes app. So, faster charge times would have been a plus back in 2020, but I managed by plugging in every evening so as not to worry about running out of juice. Now they are both gone so I no longer have to worry about keeping my phone charged to the max daily. In fact, my S22 Ultra usually has to get plugged in every three days or so now! I am (obviously) starting to look at the newer phones, and the Pixel has piqued my interest for a while. But, I'm afraid I will miss the stylus that I am used to having going back to my Note 9, so this new search is taking me more time then I anticipated.
How are you taking Pictures using the full 50 mp on the Pixel but only 12 on the S24 Ultra? No surprise there is shutter lag??? If you did the with the S24 Ultra's 200 mp mode you'd be able to make a cup of tea while it process. This is definitely not a FAIR comparison :/
I just can't deal with Samsung's software and prefer pure android. I tried Samsung, but having multiple contact apps, etc, just weighs down the premium hardware
Does Samsung bug you to open stuff using their app? Like their internet app instead of chrome, or their photo or messages app instead of Google photos? I haven't used a Samsung since the galaxy S8.... I currently own a pixel 7 pro, Im waiting for the pixel 10, in the meantime I'm considering a Samsung pre owned phone when my data plan expires in a few months.
@@Gspec5you are not forced to use any of Samsungs Apps (besides for example Good Lock or Samsung gear but this is understandable). You can just deactivate or delete Samsungs apps and you are good👍
@@Gspec5 Samsung's camera default to their own app for editing and viewing, so it's cumbersome and not as good. For instance their app doesn't have the same photo search capabilities. You'll have two contacts apps, and the only difference is colour, so you may accidentally add people to Samsung's. You'll have two app stores. Plus the software just isn't as good. I loved the quality of the hardware and have had their phones twice now. S22 ultra and an older note. I now have a pixel 8, and getting a pixel 9 pro fold.
@@jordanjackson8873 google and Samsung both have contact apps. If you're a long time google user, it sucks to be intercepted by Samsung in certain situations without the ability to uninstall. Why would you want to have contacts dispersed across two platforms? I've had multiple Samsung and Google phones and design apps. Perhaps you misunderstood
I am upgrading from my beloved Note 10+. I love this phone so much it has gotten damaged over the years. It's going to be hard to let it retire. I was offered an amazing deal on the pixel 9 pro xl from Verizon. I couldn't turn it down since i was in the market for an upgrade. I wanted the s24 ultra. There are no good deals and they are so expensive. Even refurbished one. So I have to go back to not having a sPen 😢. Thats my biggest hesitation. I have watched many reviews on these phones. I really liked yours. I personly played with the phones at the store compared them side by side. I like the feel of the round corners better. I loved the pixel cameras. It's not over processes and amazing quality. I buy smart phones for the camreas. I think the Pixel has the better camrea set up. I will miss the Spen. I will not miss all the stupid samsung apps. I look foward to pure Android. I also heard the Pixels plays nice with Apple. Samsung and Apple do not play nice together.
I didnt like the large rounded edges at first, noticed the phone doesnt stab you when bending over anymore 😅👍 Only issue is U.I. related. Because of the rounded edge it cuts off corner buttons on some apps like Snapchat
Pixel is a great phone and better than S24 ultra as Pixel has Slower storage, less baseline storage, reflective screen, one less camera, unnecessary temperature sensor instead of depth sensor, only 1 year AI advance , poor camera (check other vloggers), less zoom capabilities, weaker chip set (check comparisons), no Spen (even if you take selfie you can use pen to click), using older back glass, no titanium .....
As the owner of a clothing brand, I find the S Pen on my S23 Ultra to be an invaluable tool for quick and efficient design work. It is a great asset for designers who need to work quickly and efficiently.
Unfortunately it seems maybe* you are sponsored by Samsung or something. Looking at your benchmarks you are using Geekbench 5.5.1 on the Pixel vs 6.3.0 on Samsung S24 U. Actual scores from Pixel on version 6.3.0 are 1894 Single and 4512 Multi. Still behind Snapdragon but not that exaggerated. I think most of people want fair and honest reviews. So your tittle of Brutally honest is not that honest at all. Thank you but can't follow.
I dont like the fact that you can't unlock the pixel with fingerprint when idle without waking it up, then battery king is actually honor magic 6 pro for Androids beating the ip15pro max also. I see the portrait is still awful on pixel and Google need to start investing on improving their camera hardware, it's showing its age with over processed photos sometimes or hard situations. Compared to like xiaomi 14 ultra or vivo x100 pro. Video boost also is not going to typical for everyone cause it requires internet, large storage and patience😂. Well overall it's a decent phone that still needs to improve. For i have to say its overpriced especially with 128gb starting storage size. Also the zoom transition between lenses is terrible compared to the iPhone. I don't know when they would fix that together with social media camera integration
@@CallMeKJOS That's another battery killer, I can unlock my phone from idle on my xiaomi 11 ultra without touching the power button or AOD. Does it allow to set a double tap to wake?
I like the fact that you are practical in your reviews and get real about features. While some things sound great, in reality, it really can be gimmicky and that is what people need to know. I was on the fence about the Pixel 9 Pro XL vs S24 Ultra. I'm still not 100% sure but you've definitely pushed me more into Samsung's camp. Nice video. Subscribed.
Thanks for being honest. Nobody has that spare time to waste on 3 to 7 hours just for a 10-minute video boost. Come on, it ain't worth the for those people who are here in the United States.
Hmmm. I was really optimistic about the video quality. I was hoping this is the year the pixel would do the same, if not better than the iPhone in video shooting quality. It seems for a creator who uses his phone to create social media video content on the go, the iPhone is still the way to go. But I have used android for the most part of my life. I love the pixels so much even tho I have never owned one. Off I have all the money to spend, I would get a pixel 9 pro as my main device, and an iPhone for social media and video production. Thanks for this review KJ
@@CallMeKJOSThe transition between lenses is way too dramatic, they need to find a way to fix that, although if video boost is applied it becomes way smoother tho, but they should make it on device
I would get a pixel 9 pro for my girl friend just so I can see this phone. I'm fighting hard not to get this as a third phone don't need 3 phones. I got the S24 Ultra and Z Fold 6. The pixel is still nice love the build quality.
Im a pixel and a samsung fan, the xl is a really good phone but the 24 ultra is a great phone. It just does more and dthingsst things better in my opinion. what im really curious about is.if the pixel fold 2 can dethrone the fold 6 as foldable king. That is going to be much closer i think, wish my pixel fold 2 would hurry up and get here so i can see for myself lol (had the fold 6 since launch). Really great video, fair and very concise and your production is very clean!
I have a few questions. Please help me find answers. 1. Does Pixel outputs images in 50 MP or 12 MP? Pixel 8 images were Pixel binned 12 MP images. Even though sensor is 50 MP. I have found the images losing clarity on Zooming compared to my iPhone. 2. Can the telephoto be used to take portraits? iPhones have this option to take beautiful portraits using 5x/3x lens, which no one talks about 3. Do they support HEIF/HEIC format? It is sad the none of the previous Pixels supported HEIF, which is half the file size of a regular JPG file... I am currently using iPhone 15 and is planning to make a switch to the P9Pro
1. Yes, but only the Pro models in pro camera mode. 2. No, only with the main camera. For me, the tele camera with natural bokeh is good enough. There is an option to enable a similar effect in Google Photos after you took the picture. 3. Pretty sure not.
I’m an iPhone 15 Pro user and I agree with you. The S-Pen I really believe is what predominantly separates this phone from the Google phone. I believe it says a lot about the demographics between the users of both phones. Pixels users may be more AI/ social media driven, whereas S24 Ultra users are more multitasking/ power users.
all cameras look like dslr across the market is see from the time where i buyed a huawai P10 lite no more differences over the last years . any photo from any phone looks amazing. to talk at this times to tell anyone about any imaginäry difference is not serious at all. 10 years ago was teh time where every year you got and see improvment but at the moment they reach a point where phone photos look outstanding .... there are a lot video on youtube where people make blind test compare phones vs phones. the rsult nobody can say photo x y or z is what phone , ist not posssible. similar in a blind test any phone kamera vs dslr... no posible. so about cams there is nothing to talk all are outstanding not importend if the phone cost 300 or 1000$...
I have a. Iphone a s24 ultra and the 6 fold. Was thinking bout getting the pixel 9 xl but I think u just sold me on not sending the fold back n getting the pixel. I like the pixels design but like u said the s24 is a beast
GREAT review!! My personal pixel journey... I got the 4a back when it came out, and I loved it! Stellar little budget camera. I finally upgraded to the 8 pro when THAT came out, and I was EXTREMELY disappointed. NOT worth the price imo. So many broken/failed promises as well. Google really needs to innovate their camera more... Oh well, at least I (hopefully) have 6 more years of updates 😂
In Canada it's the opposite, the S24U 256gb msrp is $1799.99 while the P9P XL 256gb msrp is $1629. Google phones also go on sales much more often than Samsung phones.
This is an excellent opinion / review of these two phones, thank you for taking the time to create this comparison! Curious.. what do you use for a daily driver?
I recently bought the 24 ultra. I didnt even know pixel 9 is about to eb released. I would have bought a pixel if it had free 1 year youtube premium and offered 60-90 watt fast charging. As it stands, the inferior chipset and ufs 3.1 for pixels are turnoffs.
@anuragprasad8924 with my usage, i charge once aday. I have about 20 percent left on 4G all day, dual sim, and about 2 hours of video calls. Maybe 2-3 hours of watching videos or movies.
I use temperature sensor alot...Ex. I was traveling around country and i was looking for lake and rivers to swim in. I was able to see what the temp of the water was before i jumped in. When you are in Montana this is important especially if you dont live in the area.
You mentioned changing the USB cable for fast charging but that is redundant. You need to be using a fast charging power brick. 45W min otherwise your results are not accurate. A good overall review and comparison though.
Shutter lag makes Samsung phones pretty much worthless when it comes to cameras. If you're ok with 2024. flagship that can't (just like any other Samsung couldn't in past years) take decent pic of any moving subject, you should consider midrangers or budget phones
Can't get away from the fact that the Pixel 9 Pro looks better than the S24 Ultra and Google UI is way easier to use and cleaner than Samsung. I've been a Samsung buyer for years. The small advantages Samsung have are not enough when Google gets their hardware on the same level there will be no reason to buy Samsung anymore especially if you are in America. Pixel 9 just looks professional.
Samsung would only have serious competition when Google switches to Qualcomm's SnapDragon SoCs. Unltil that's done, its just delulu pro max to think that Google is close to Samsung. Have the S22 Ultra and Pixel 7 Pro. No way the Pixel can even match the raw, hard power that the Samsung pushes. Samsung's Display is also THE BEST. LIke, the best. Nothing comes close. The colours are so punchy, that they come out of the phone to punc you in the face lmfaoooo. The raw performance [which translates into a stutter/ lag free experience], no overheating, and a stellar battery life, coupled with a ton of features and customizations baked right into One UI [and Good Lock] makes my S22 Ultra the 👑 My Pixel 7 Pro overheats, then massively drops Brightness, and then refuses to run apps like Google Maps et al, 3rd-party apps do not run as good as on Samsung and iPhones. Apart from that, its battery life is nowhere near the 2-3 days I get from my Samsung. AND it has Modem/ Connectivity issues [call dropping, not receiving calls at all, slower WiFi speeds, wacky Bluetooth etc]. And I'm pretty sure the new Pixels will suffer from these same exact issues [just like Pixel 8s did].
galaxy is really good but the camera, photos is not consitent. When taking shot the picture is good but when checking it from gallery its blurry sometimes.
On the performance side of things, people blamed samsungs manufacturing process for the shortcomings of previous tensor chips. But this time around, that blame is no longer valid because the exynos 2400 uses the same manufacturing process and is about 2-4 percent behind the snapdragon 8 gen 3. This means google is purposefully handicapping the tensor g4. Technically, performance and efficiency should be on par with the exynos 2400. I was really excited for the tensor g4 because of the success of the exynos 2400, but from the looks of things, google is targetting a specific market, which is one I'm not part of unfortunately.
Pixel this year didnt offer anything new actually, all about AI which is maybe 15% of pixel users will use it ( its not supported everywhere ) So im keeping my 8 pro till nexr year with my 24 ultra ( king )
Nice Video, Got a link or where to find the background you use on your Pixel? Currently an iOS user but use to use Nexus/Pixels up until the iPhone X. Hoping this is enough to bring me back. Cant stand using the Samsungs for photo’s of my children or pets, just a blurry mess
I'm not gonna lie I'm currently using the pixel 8a and it's holding it's own against my z fold 5 when it comes to picture taking ... I don't know how much is due to AI but the pictures on my pixel 8a looks more ture to life than the foldable
People have all the time in the world to wait for video boost😅 people just take videos and then forget about them! And if you want to look at the video before the video boost is done, you get the preview so I really don't think that this is a problem
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I just ordered the 9 Pro XL because I'm a Google guy. But I have no illusions that the S24 Ultra is king...thanks for your review.
Same
That is outstandingly objective!
😂😂be prepared for disappointment
@@நவீன்குமார்-ப5ன even though it is not the overall best phone he won't be disappointed. If you have nothing of value to add to a conversation just save yourself the comment.
Totally agree, Samsung is king but much prefer the raw Android experience
I use a Samsung phone, a Pixel phone, and an Apple phone. My main phone is the Samsung because it does everything well. Plus, there is just something special about One UI that lets me multitask in a way I haven’t been able to with the Pixel or Apple. The Pixel sometimes takes better photos than the Samsung, and the Apple has good videos, but my overall favorite phone is the Samsung. I am planning to only use two phones for now, and that will be the Samsung and the Apple.
S24 Ultra display is invincible.
It’s shit🤣
@@travisbloomfield303 I dare you to make a better one.
@@travisbloomfield303 how do you come to this conclusion?
Stop capping.@@travisbloomfield303
@@travisbloomfield303samsung sucks I fully agree with you they should call it SAMSUCK!!!
Man Samsung Galaxy S24U Just looks amazing. It almost looks like a mini computer
Love the s-pen and that's one reason why I use samsung and no other brand.
It's not a gimmick even if you don't use it.
It's a feature that not everyone uses, just like you don't use every bit of settings in the phone; does that make it a gimmick, he'll No!
You cant compare 2 phones benchmarks while using different apps. WTH?? Geekbench 5 on Pixel vs Geekbench 6 on S24. They are not the same!!!
Play store on the pixel did not have geekbench had to sideload it. Either way. It can easily be inferred that the SD8Gen3 is faster no? Plus I hate using benchmarks. It’s not he full story
@@CallMeKJOS yes it is slower, but not nearly the discrepancy you show. You should have side loaded geekbench 5 on Samsung as well to make a fair comparison. Pixel 6 is closer to 4500+ in geekbench, btw.
@@1shaggy123 its 70 percent the cpu performance bro and GPU is only half as powerful. You have to admit it. If you complain then only companies will listen. Snapdragon 8 gen four will being more than double the performance of this tensor.
@@aashishnakarmi1690 I know it is slower, but putting up numbers that are 2000 less than the accurate numbers is just misinformation at best or a straight up lie to try to get more views at worst.
It just amazes me how Sammy fans are so devoted and fragile!
I bullshit you not. I have the Pixel 9 pro xl. I'm coming from a 15 pro Max. I must say they got me leaving apple. This set up is buttery smooth. This phone feels just as fast as The S24 and 15 pro Max. The features are sick. I'm impressed. It took me a minute to adjust from apple. However, Im sold. The camera is Top notch and AI is on point. If you love I phone you will put it down for this. This phone is very capable.
I also switched from Apple to the XL, although I do like Apple, I like the design of the Pixel
Same and I agree with everything you're saying as well! The Pixel 9 pro XL is a beast of a phone!
U gotta have two phones nowadays. One Android king one ios
Google was really targeting iPhone users with the Pixel 9. It feels like an iPhone when using it, but taken to the next level. Super smooth, very fast, and a simple yet refined software experience. That’s what a lot of people are looking for in a device
I had the s3, s5, and s7. before switching to the Pixel 2xl, 4xl, 7Pxl, and now the 9Pxl. Idk. Samsung has come a long way since back then, but Google experience is seamless, rewarding, and cutting edge on Pixels, especially when you invite all the other Google home devices into the the mix. Samsung has it's whole eco system too, but there's nothing enticing me to go back to Galaxy phones. All said, both companies are putting out amazing tech, and competition is great for consumers.
You have to use the Google 45 watt charger for the quoted charging speeds. I guess it was one of those fine print things
Pixel phones are seriously picky about chargers, both wired and wireless......The same cannot be said about my experience with Samsung.
Charging is very slow and still takes 1:40 minutos for a full charge
It would be good to remember that the S24 Ultra comes with 256G in UFS 4.0 and not 128G in UFS 3.1, But above all, the S24 Ultra has a processor that is 2 years ahead of the Tensor G4 and currently does not cost $1300, but $1000-$1100.
These Pixel 9 Pro / 9 Pro XL are not bad smartphones, but they are actually way too expensive for what they are, they are are not even on par or compete with the iPhones 14 Pro / 14 Pro Max and S23 Ultra, so S24 Ultra / iPhone 15 Pro Max 🤷🏽♂️, they can try to compete with the S23 Plus / iPhone 14 Pro standard, and even then, the only thing they do better than the S23 Plus / iPhone 14 Pro is zoom, and above all, Gemini (Google Ai) is not even exclusive to the Pixel, so 🤷🏽♂️
Display would have been a tie if s24 ultra didnt come with Gorilla Armor, the extra scratch resistance and anti reflective coating is a greater deal on its own
The problem is that this pixel is not better than the samsung in all the ways, so it s not worth it, since the new samsung is released in a few months and until then, the s24 ultra, with 256gb, is 100€ cheaper
S24 Ultra is nearly 400euro cheaper in Ireland😮
S24 ultra you can get it for similar price or cheaper, easy to find deals for it.
Agreed and Pixel 9 Pro XL is charging 1099 for 128GB like come on
Great video guy , watching from Lagos Nigeria 🔥🔥
We here bro🎉
My g 🙏🏿🙏🏿🙏🏿
And we’re waiting on you bro 😂😂… non of these battery test matter until you’ve spoken
@@ReboneMora-we2oo yessssssirrrr
We need that battery and heating test asap
@@Mezthecreator he'll give the people what they want. Trust.
Damn your studio set up too neat and simple Asf!!!!
Thanks my bro.
Its crazy i use a pixel 6 from an s21 and honestly its amazing and fast. I got my friends with iphones thinking of switching and you come and tell me pixel 9 is fast 😢 they really have no limit to where they are going
I stopped trying to keep up with the latest and greatest. I was just wasting money buying each year.. i now have a oneplus 12 pro and galaxy a35. I think I'll be satisfied with what I have for the next couple of years
Samsung galaxy s24 ultra is still the better phone overall
Absolutely 💯
Not even by a mile
@ulucio86 it def is better the pixel cameras are great tho the s24 ultra is way more powerful snap dragon 8 Gen 3 blows the tensor g4 out the water
May be, but is too big and too much rectangular
just not for the price
Great video.. sidenote your music audio during transitions were super loud for some reason compared to your voice... found myself lowering my volume each time a transition came
Thanks bro. I'll note this next time with my edit.
@@CallMeKJOS sure no problem mate
Yeah , I was just about to mention that too , but otherwise a good video mate .
This is a bit of a common thing on tube videos where background music is loud or overwhelming.
In all honesty background music could be one third volume just enough to fill in silence and that would be fine .
@@mikldude9376 good thing I'm not the only one who noticed
The Samsung display looks obviously better in this video.
Given that I feel the Pixel 9 pro is an overpriced upper midrange phone. I think a better comparison would be against the S24+. Until the Pixel line gets a comparable soc to the Flagships of Apple or Samsung it will remain an AI vector. Even the cameras on the competition have caught up significantly to the Pixel line. Tensor is the fatal Achilles heel of the Pixel line.
Samsung S24 Ultra all day. With the Pixel getting more expensive and getting in the iPhone and Samsung flagship price point, it makes it lose the value proposition it enjoyed. Especially when you consider hardware and processor in Samsung demolishes the Pixel.
How is the spen a gimmick?? If you don't use it, thats fine. But its very useful to those who use it
Just my opinion but it is less of a gimmick than all this AI stuff on the Pixel 9s. The spen is usefull for some very often for others just from time to time.
But this AI stuff.....you try it once, think it is ok and then never use it agaim because the features are EXTREMELY niche and not reliable enough.
@@hannesh.3024exactly. I've used the S pen to remotely take pictures, and I've used it for online signatures.
That thumbnail Jesus I didn't realize the camera on the pixel looked that big and chunky
Man if Google could just swallow their pride and drop Tensor for snapdragon. Hopefully with the 10! Awesome video brother!
Nope, they are using tsmc for the G5
They would never because the reason google uses the g4 isn’t for speed. They specially design the tensor chips for pixel phones to make ai integration the tightest and fastest of any smartphones (you can see that with the on device ai which processes far faster than any other device). A major selling point of the pixel is these ai features and removing them takes away from a major distinguishing factor for the phone.
Bro besides npu its Exynos all over again @@hyperone1356
@@hyperone1356 gonne be sad for Google when they finally realize that people don't buy phones just for gimmicks which are not relevant in everyday life.
No way. Stick with your own and keep building. Why quit on Tensor so fast smh
I'm fortunate to not be a busy person. Once upon a time I was caregiver for my husband's sister and for him. They both had several health issues, which meant several doctor appointments. And, during covid, the cell phone had to be topped off before I went anywhere because, in the city I live in, we had to park, call the desk to check in, wait for someone to come out to the car to ask the usual list of questions, zap our foreheads for our temperatures, then abandon us until the desk called us to say, "come on in". I also found it easier and faster to keep track of appointments in the calendar app, and keep the necessary information required for both my sister-in-law and husband in a notes app. So, faster charge times would have been a plus back in 2020, but I managed by plugging in every evening so as not to worry about running out of juice. Now they are both gone so I no longer have to worry about keeping my phone charged to the max daily. In fact, my S22 Ultra usually has to get plugged in every three days or so now! I am (obviously) starting to look at the newer phones, and the Pixel has piqued my interest for a while. But, I'm afraid I will miss the stylus that I am used to having going back to my Note 9, so this new search is taking me more time then I anticipated.
How are you taking Pictures using the full 50 mp on the Pixel but only 12 on the S24 Ultra?
No surprise there is shutter lag??? If you did the with the S24 Ultra's 200 mp mode you'd be able to make a cup of tea while it process. This is definitely not a FAIR comparison :/
I was doing it with the 200mp.
@@CallMeKJOS I just check again at 9:18 min and the example is at 12 mp not 200 please check again mate
@@danielchristiansen3081it was definitely on 12MP guaranteed.
@@sirnikolas Thats what I thought haha :D
12mp vs 50 mp funny😅
I just can't deal with Samsung's software and prefer pure android. I tried Samsung, but having multiple contact apps, etc, just weighs down the premium hardware
Does Samsung bug you to open stuff using their app? Like their internet app instead of chrome, or their photo or messages app instead of Google photos? I haven't used a Samsung since the galaxy S8....
I currently own a pixel 7 pro, Im waiting for the pixel 10, in the meantime I'm considering a Samsung pre owned phone when my data plan expires in a few months.
@@Gspec5you are not forced to use any of Samsungs Apps (besides for example Good Lock or Samsung gear but this is understandable). You can just deactivate or delete Samsungs apps and you are good👍
@@Gspec5 Samsung's camera default to their own app for editing and viewing, so it's cumbersome and not as good. For instance their app doesn't have the same photo search capabilities. You'll have two contacts apps, and the only difference is colour, so you may accidentally add people to Samsung's. You'll have two app stores. Plus the software just isn't as good. I loved the quality of the hardware and have had their phones twice now. S22 ultra and an older note. I now have a pixel 8, and getting a pixel 9 pro fold.
There's is literally 1 contact app, so I know you haven't actually used the phone 😂😂
@@jordanjackson8873 google and Samsung both have contact apps. If you're a long time google user, it sucks to be intercepted by Samsung in certain situations without the ability to uninstall. Why would you want to have contacts dispersed across two platforms? I've had multiple Samsung and Google phones and design apps. Perhaps you misunderstood
I am upgrading from my beloved Note 10+. I love this phone so much it has gotten damaged over the years. It's going to be hard to let it retire.
I was offered an amazing deal on the pixel 9 pro xl from Verizon. I couldn't turn it down since i was in the market for an upgrade.
I wanted the s24 ultra. There are no good deals and they are so expensive. Even refurbished one. So I have to go back to not having a sPen 😢. Thats my biggest hesitation.
I have watched many reviews on these phones. I really liked yours. I personly played with the phones at the store compared them side by side. I like the feel of the round corners better. I loved the pixel cameras. It's not over processes and amazing quality. I buy smart phones for the camreas. I think the Pixel has the better camrea set up. I will miss the Spen. I will not miss all the stupid samsung apps.
I look foward to pure Android. I also heard the Pixels plays nice with Apple. Samsung and Apple do not play nice together.
Dex is the number reason i cant switch from Samsung. Wish others will offer something similar.
I didnt like the large rounded edges at first, noticed the phone doesnt stab you when bending over anymore 😅👍 Only issue is U.I. related. Because of the rounded edge it cuts off corner buttons on some apps like Snapchat
ultra all day better build quality better processor better battery pixel is still years behind apple and Samsung
How about the anti-reflection glass of the S24 ultra?
Pixel is a great phone and better than S24 ultra as Pixel has Slower storage, less baseline storage, reflective screen, one less camera, unnecessary temperature sensor instead of depth sensor, only 1 year AI advance , poor camera (check other vloggers), less zoom capabilities, weaker chip set (check comparisons), no Spen (even if you take selfie you can use pen to click), using older back glass, no titanium .....
I just got the 9 Pro XL today, and so far I'm absolutely loving it!!!!
S24 ultra man. classy, elegant, and better display, not to mention the processor, camera...etc.
Excellent video, great points !
As the owner of a clothing brand, I find the S Pen on my S23 Ultra to be an invaluable tool for quick and efficient design work. It is a great asset for designers who need to work quickly and efficiently.
I didn't count the time of charging. But it's a massive improvement over the 7 pro which I came from. 9 pro xl reaches 37W it's peak.
gratz didn't expect such a good production from a "small" channel , good work really
Thank you!
In Europe u do not get all AI on pixel but on s24u you get it all
AM the only one who wants to see this phone again the 24+ instead? I think that’s more up it’s ally
The s24 plus? I don't think so
@@CallMeKJOSI would like too see the comparison between the 2 of them... Both are capable devices with pros and cons!!! 😎
Unfortunately it seems maybe* you are sponsored by Samsung or something. Looking at your benchmarks you are using Geekbench 5.5.1 on the Pixel vs 6.3.0 on Samsung S24 U. Actual scores from Pixel on version 6.3.0 are 1894 Single and 4512 Multi. Still behind Snapdragon but not that exaggerated. I think most of people want fair and honest reviews. So your tittle of Brutally honest is not that honest at all. Thank you but can't follow.
I dont like the fact that you can't unlock the pixel with fingerprint when idle without waking it up, then battery king is actually honor magic 6 pro for Androids beating the ip15pro max also.
I see the portrait is still awful on pixel and Google need to start investing on improving their camera hardware, it's showing its age with over processed photos sometimes or hard situations. Compared to like xiaomi 14 ultra or vivo x100 pro.
Video boost also is not going to typical for everyone cause it requires internet, large storage and patience😂. Well overall it's a decent phone that still needs to improve. For i have to say its overpriced especially with 128gb starting storage size.
Also the zoom transition between lenses is terrible compared to the iPhone. I don't know when they would fix that together with social media camera integration
Technically you can if you have AOD.
@@CallMeKJOS That's another battery killer, I can unlock my phone from idle on my xiaomi 11 ultra without touching the power button or AOD. Does it allow to set a double tap to wake?
I like the fact that you are practical in your reviews and get real about features. While some things sound great, in reality, it really can be gimmicky and that is what people need to know.
I was on the fence about the Pixel 9 Pro XL vs S24 Ultra. I'm still not 100% sure but you've definitely pushed me more into Samsung's camp.
Nice video. Subscribed.
Thanks for being honest. Nobody has that spare time to waste on 3 to 7 hours just for a 10-minute video boost.
Come on, it ain't worth the for those people who are here in the United States.
Hmmm.
I was really optimistic about the video quality. I was hoping this is the year the pixel would do the same, if not better than the iPhone in video shooting quality. It seems for a creator who uses his phone to create social media video content on the go, the iPhone is still the way to go.
But I have used android for the most part of my life. I love the pixels so much even tho I have never owned one. Off I have all the money to spend, I would get a pixel 9 pro as my main device, and an iPhone for social media and video production.
Thanks for this review KJ
I still think the video quality is good but the iPhone/Samsung are slightly better.
@@CallMeKJOSThe transition between lenses is way too dramatic, they need to find a way to fix that, although if video boost is applied it becomes way smoother tho, but they should make it on device
I cannot justify paying over 1k for a phone with a TOC from 2020.
I would get a pixel 9 pro for my girl friend just so I can see this phone. I'm fighting hard not to get this as a third phone don't need 3 phones. I got the S24 Ultra and Z Fold 6. The pixel is still nice love the build quality.
I absolutely my s24 ultra and galaxy watch ultra but man this pixel 9 pro xl is tempting lol
Im a pixel and a samsung fan, the xl is a really good phone but the 24 ultra is a great phone. It just does more and dthingsst things better in my opinion. what im really curious about is.if the pixel fold 2 can dethrone the fold 6 as foldable king. That is going to be much closer i think, wish my pixel fold 2 would hurry up and get here so i can see for myself lol (had the fold 6 since launch).
Really great video, fair and very concise and your production is very clean!
I have a few questions. Please help me find answers.
1. Does Pixel outputs images in 50 MP or 12 MP? Pixel 8 images were Pixel binned 12 MP images. Even though sensor is 50 MP. I have found the images losing clarity on Zooming compared to my iPhone.
2. Can the telephoto be used to take portraits? iPhones have this option to take beautiful portraits using 5x/3x lens, which no one talks about
3. Do they support HEIF/HEIC format? It is sad the none of the previous Pixels supported HEIF, which is half the file size of a regular JPG file...
I am currently using iPhone 15 and is planning to make a switch to the P9Pro
1. Yes, but only the Pro models in pro camera mode.
2. No, only with the main camera. For me, the tele camera with natural bokeh is good enough. There is an option to enable a similar effect in Google Photos after you took the picture.
3. Pretty sure not.
I actually use the temperature sensor and think it's a good feature. The thermometer is active and consistent for measuring body temperature
The S-Pen is not a gimmick on any level… It’s quite functional in many ways. Great video either way, new sub 👍🏾
I’m an iPhone 15 Pro user and I agree with you. The S-Pen I really believe is what predominantly separates this phone from the Google phone. I believe it says a lot about the demographics between the users of both phones. Pixels users may be more AI/ social media driven, whereas S24 Ultra users are more multitasking/ power users.
Even the s23 ultra is better than the google pixel pro XL 😂😂😂
In TOC only. Nowhere close in terms of features, screen or camera quality.
you deserve more subscribers for sure!
I appreciate that!
Sketch to image and Google AI editing are some of the most brilliant features of all time
Beautiful studio, well made video. Keep it up, bro 💪🏾
Galaxy s24 ultra is king 👑
not in camera and ai. s24 camera lacks details
all cameras look like dslr across the market is see from the time where i buyed a huawai P10 lite no more differences over the last years .
any photo from any phone looks amazing.
to talk at this times to tell anyone about any imaginäry difference is not serious at all.
10 years ago was teh time where every year you got and see improvment but at the moment they reach a point where phone photos look outstanding ....
there are a lot video on youtube where people make blind test compare phones vs phones.
the rsult nobody can say photo x y or z is what phone , ist not posssible.
similar in a blind test any phone kamera vs dslr... no posible.
so about cams there is nothing to talk all are outstanding not importend if the phone cost 300 or 1000$...
Camera on that phone is some of the best.
And king of copy and pay rev😂😂😂
@@janes1138 Apple is also a King of copy😂
pixel9 xl is nice design & solid..
but i reject because the chipset to weak.!
so i go for s24u
I have a. Iphone a s24 ultra and the 6 fold. Was thinking bout getting the pixel 9 xl but I think u just sold me on not sending the fold back n getting the pixel. I like the pixels design but like u said the s24 is a beast
Coming from S22 Ultra and upgrading my phone I could not really get into One Ui.. It's not intuitive. Google layout just makes sense
GREAT review!! My personal pixel journey... I got the 4a back when it came out, and I loved it! Stellar little budget camera. I finally upgraded to the 8 pro when THAT came out, and I was EXTREMELY disappointed. NOT worth the price imo. So many broken/failed promises as well. Google really needs to innovate their camera more... Oh well, at least I (hopefully) have 6 more years of updates 😂
Thanks for watching bro. Gonna give the 9 Pro XL it's redemption?
Here in Europe the S24 Ultra is cheaper than Pixel 9 Pro XL. Also AI features are a fraction of what you get in the USA
In Canada it's the opposite, the S24U 256gb msrp is $1799.99 while the P9P XL 256gb msrp is $1629. Google phones also go on sales much more often than Samsung phones.
Not in Sweden mate😊
@BananaBlooD9517 Samsung is best with Trade-ins and pre-orders. Other than that the deals come from grabbing refurbished phones.
This is an excellent opinion / review of these two phones, thank you for taking the time to create this comparison! Curious.. what do you use for a daily driver?
Appreciate you, Joe. Currently using the Pixel 9 pro XL. Going to move to the Pixel 9 for testing with the other phones.
Don't forget to go to display settings on your pixel and change from high resolution to full resolution.
You will sacrifice battery life so best to only set when watching steaming
I recently bought the 24 ultra. I didnt even know pixel 9 is about to eb released. I would have bought a pixel if it had free 1 year youtube premium and offered 60-90 watt fast charging.
As it stands, the inferior chipset and ufs 3.1 for pixels are turnoffs.
How is the battery backup? And what is the screen on time in s24 ultra?
@anuragprasad8924 with my usage, i charge once aday. I have about 20 percent left on 4G all day, dual sim, and about 2 hours of video calls. Maybe 2-3 hours of watching videos or movies.
Your review was pretty solid. You got a sub from me 👍👍👍
I use temperature sensor alot...Ex. I was traveling around country and i was looking for lake and rivers to swim in. I was able to see what the temp of the water was before i jumped in. When you are in Montana this is important especially if you dont live in the area.
Great review! Do you have any heating issues? I hate my pixel 7 which was really hot....
The s24 ultra is a tad better in my opinion, but the pixel 9 pro xl is a very good phone. I have both
Great review.
New sub here 😀
@@shaunvill9330 🙏🏿🙏🏿
Thanks to you I decided to stay with my iPhone ⭐️⭐️⭐️
You mentioned changing the USB cable for fast charging but that is redundant. You need to be using a fast charging power brick. 45W min otherwise your results are not accurate. A good overall review and comparison though.
Watching on my s24 ultra and yes i use the s pen everyday. Btw great review
My Number one phone reviewer so far, nice looking studio anyways.. love from Nigeria 🇳🇬
Thank.you bro
Tensor G4 faz 1.1200 antutu isso como um Snapdragon 8 +Gen 1 de ano atrás nem se fala perto Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 muito atrás processador topo linha .
Shutter lag makes Samsung phones pretty much worthless when it comes to cameras. If you're ok with 2024. flagship that can't (just like any other Samsung couldn't in past years) take decent pic of any moving subject, you should consider midrangers or budget phones
I could care less about either of these phones! I just went with the new Motorola razr 😁 better deal!
The S24 Ultra is the King 👑
You used a 45 watt charger for the charging test, right?
Can't get away from the fact that the Pixel 9 Pro looks better than the S24 Ultra and Google UI is way easier to use and cleaner than Samsung. I've been a Samsung buyer for years. The small advantages Samsung have are not enough when Google gets their hardware on the same level there will be no reason to buy Samsung anymore especially if you are in America. Pixel 9 just looks professional.
So Niche AI features over quality of life features?
Samsung would only have serious competition when Google switches to Qualcomm's SnapDragon SoCs.
Unltil that's done, its just delulu pro max to think that Google is close to Samsung.
Have the S22 Ultra and Pixel 7 Pro.
No way the Pixel can even match the raw, hard power that the Samsung pushes.
Samsung's Display is also THE BEST. LIke, the best. Nothing comes close.
The colours are so punchy, that they come out of the phone to punc you in the face lmfaoooo.
The raw performance [which translates into a stutter/ lag free experience], no overheating, and a stellar battery life, coupled with a ton of features and customizations baked right into One UI [and Good Lock] makes my S22 Ultra the 👑
My Pixel 7 Pro overheats, then massively drops Brightness, and then refuses to run apps like Google Maps et al, 3rd-party apps do not run as good as on Samsung and iPhones. Apart from that, its battery life is nowhere near the 2-3 days I get from my Samsung. AND it has Modem/ Connectivity issues [call dropping, not receiving calls at all, slower WiFi speeds, wacky Bluetooth etc].
And I'm pretty sure the new Pixels will suffer from these same exact issues [just like Pixel 8s did].
Hope you the best, keep reviewing more.
galaxy is really good but the camera, photos is not consitent. When taking shot the picture is good but when checking it from gallery its blurry sometimes.
On the performance side of things, people blamed samsungs manufacturing process for the shortcomings of previous tensor chips. But this time around, that blame is no longer valid because the exynos 2400 uses the same manufacturing process and is about 2-4 percent behind the snapdragon 8 gen 3. This means google is purposefully handicapping the tensor g4. Technically, performance and efficiency should be on par with the exynos 2400. I was really excited for the tensor g4 because of the success of the exynos 2400, but from the looks of things, google is targetting a specific market, which is one I'm not part of unfortunately.
Pixel this year didnt offer anything new actually, all about AI which is maybe 15% of pixel users will use it ( its not supported everywhere )
So im keeping my 8 pro till nexr year with my 24 ultra ( king )
If the pixel 8 pro isn't your main phone sure, it’s wise to keep it
I really enjoyed your movie, your work. Greetings from Poland
just going to say this...samsung, google and apple are sharing ideas now so they might look the same in some kind of way.
Awesome Informative ❤️🔥✌🏻
Great review!
As s24 ultra owner, when you try the beast, you can't go backward 😌
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It's such a shame that the camera is straight-up garbage.
@@mdc123-v2v Why, because you too broke to afford it😂
Ive got the S24 Ultra. Preferred my 8 Pro. Its all about opinions.
Im a samsung fanboy i also had apple, but that pixel is gorgeous! 🤯❤😍
Nice Video, Got a link or where to find the background you use on your Pixel? Currently an iOS user but use to use Nexus/Pixels up until the iPhone X. Hoping this is enough to bring me back. Cant stand using the Samsungs for photo’s of my children or pets, just a blurry mess
I got the wallpaper from an app called backdrops
Love this samsung galaxy ultra series but can't get past the shutter lag.
Pixel it is for me.
I'm not gonna lie I'm currently using the pixel 8a and it's holding it's own against my z fold 5 when it comes to picture taking ... I don't know how much is due to AI but the pictures on my pixel 8a looks more ture to life than the foldable
People have all the time in the world to wait for video boost😅 people just take videos and then forget about them! And if you want to look at the video before the video boost is done, you get the preview so I really don't think that this is a problem
I don't think so especially when you want to post online.
@@CallMeKJOS True
Which one u think is better ?
I dont see the spen as a gimmick.
Its so ironed out and has more tech than mist tvs now days do were perspective.