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Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra (SM-S928B/DS 512GB) vs Google Pixel 9a (GXQ96 128GB)

Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra vs Google Pixel 9a phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Google Pixel 9a X Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra (SM-S928B/DS 512GB) 20Points
6.8"
AMOLED

1440x3120

200
MP

12mp

12GB
RAM

Octa-core

5000
mAh

(Non removable)

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06Points Google Pixel 9a (GXQ96 128GB) Compare Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra X
6.3"
POLED

1080x2424

48
MP

13mp

8GB
RAM

Octa-core

5100
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra (SM-S928B/DS 512GB)

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Galaxy S24 Ultra (SM-S928B/DS 512GB)} 20 Advantages Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra (SM-S928B/DS 512GB) vs Pixel 9a (GXQ96 128GB)} 6 Advantages Google Pixel 9a (GXQ96 128GB)
+3.4GHz 64bit Octa-core (4nm)15%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs3.1GHz 64bit Octa-core (4nm)
+12GB LPDDR5X50%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
vs8GB LPDDR5X
+512GB (478GB available)4 times
More internal storage for applications and files
vs128GB (101GB available)
+UFS 4.0Advantage
Fastest write and read storage.
vsUFS 3.1
+8.6 millimeters (0.34 inches)3%
Thinner
vs8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches)
+Titanium frame, glass front and backAdvantage
More resistant material
vsAluminum body, glass front, plastic back
+LTPO AMOLEDAdvantage
LTPO AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
vsP-OLED
+HDR10+Advantage
The HDR10+ display provides vibrant colors and more details
vsHDR8
+1440x3120 pixels72%
Higher resolution screen
vs1080x2424 pixels
+505 PPI20%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs421 PPI
+6.8"8%
Larger screen
vs6.3"
+(quad camera) 200MP + 50MP + 12MP + 10MP3 times
Higher resolution main camera
vs(dual camera) 48MP + 13MP
+Digital and optical zoomAdvantage
The zoom allows for better focus and approach to take pictures
vsOnly digital zoom
+1/1.56" inches28%
The larger sensor camera lets you take photos with better depth.
vs1/2" inches
+8K UHD (7680x4320)3 times
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
vs4K UHD (3840x2160)
+(5G Sub6) 5000 Mbps67%
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
vs(5G Sub6) 3000 Mbps
+UWB (Ultra Wideband)Advantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+45W96%
More power (watts) to charge the battery faster. Sometimes, the charger that comes with the device doesn't have the same power supported by the device. Check before you buy it.
vs23W
+3 microphones50%
More noise-canceling microphones allow for better quality in calls and audio for recorded videos
vs2 microphones
+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be [wifi7/6E/6]Advantage
WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be [wifi7/6E/6] is newer and faster
vs802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6E/6]
232 grams (8.12 ounces)vs+186 grams (6.51 ounces)25%
Lighter
LED flashvs+Dual-LED flashAdvantage
The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
f/1.8 (aperture)vs+f/1.7 (aperture)6%
Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
(front) 12MPvs+(front) 13MP7%
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
Android 15vs+Android 16Advantage
Android 16 is newer and safer
5000 mAhvs+5100 mAh2%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use

33 Common items in both devices
120Hz
16 million
PDAF: phase detection autofocus on both cameras / PDAF: phase detection autofocus
OIS: Optical stabilization
BSI sensor
HDR photo/video on both cameras
(front) 4K UHD (3840x2160)
+26 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Galaxy S24 Ultra (SM-S928B/DS 512GB)Google Pixel 9a (GXQ96 128GB)
ModelGalaxy S24 Ultra (SM-S928B/DS 512GB)Pixel 9a (GXQ96 128GB)
Other model namesGalaxy S24 Ultra SM-S928B/Dual-SIMGoogle Pixel 9a GXQ96
Country or region available(Global, International)
(Global, International)
USA
USA
BrandSamsungGoogle
Release date1/24/2024, Announced: 1/17/20244/10/2025, Announced: 3/19/2025
Depth8.6 millimeters (0.34 inches)8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches)
Size (width x height)79 x 162.3 millimeters (3.11 x 6.39 in)73.3 x 154.7 millimeters (2.89 x 6.09 in)
Weight232 grams (8.12 ounces)186 grams (6.51 ounces)
Build, materialsTitanium frame, glass front and back
Back: Gorilla Armor
Aluminum body, glass front, plastic back
Protection against water and othersIP68 certified: water-resistant up to 1.5 meters for 30min and dust-resistantIP68 certified: water-resistant up to 1.5 meters for 30min and dust-resistant

📲 Display

Galaxy S24 Ultra (SM-S928B/DS 512GB)Google Pixel 9a (GXQ96 128GB)
Display typeLTPO AMOLEDP-OLED
Screen size6.8" inches6.3" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~88.5% (screen-to-body ratio)~83.9% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution1440x3120 pixels (19.5:9)1080x2424 pixels (20:9)
TouchscreenCapacitive Multitouch 10-pointsCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)505 PPI421 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla ArmorGorilla Glass 3
Refresh rate120Hz120Hz
Display features2600nits[peak]
HDR10+
Always-On Display
2700nits[peak]
HDR8
Always-On Display

🤖 Operating System

Galaxy S24 Ultra (SM-S928B/DS 512GB)Google Pixel 9a (GXQ96 128GB)
System versionAndroid 14Android 15
Firmware updateAndroid 15Android 16
User InterfaceOne UI 6.1 / 7.0feature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Galaxy S24 Ultra (SM-S928B/DS 512GB)Google Pixel 9a (GXQ96 128GB)
Chipset64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 (SM8650-AC) (4nm)64bit: Google Tensor G4 (4nm)
CPUOcta-core, 4 processors:
1x 3.4GHz ARM Cortex-X4 (Single-core)
3x 3.15GHz ARM Cortex-A720 (Triple-core)
2x 2.96GHz ARM Cortex-A720 (Dual-core)
2x 2.27GHz ARM Cortex-A520 (Dual-core)
Octa-core, 3 processors:
1x 3.1GHz ARM Cortex-X4 (Single-core)
3x 2.6GHz ARM Cortex-A720 (Triple-core)
4x 1.92GHz ARM Cortex-A520 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 750 (1GHz)ARM Mali-G715 MP7 (940MHz)
Performance (benchmark)AnTuTu: 1365200 (v9), 1735273 (v10)
Geekbench: 6692 (v6)
AnTuTu: 1030262 (v10)

💽 Memory and storage

Galaxy S24 Ultra (SM-S928B/DS 512GB)Google Pixel 9a (GXQ96 128GB)
RAM memory12GB LPDDR5X8GB LPDDR5X
Internal storage512GB (478GB available)
UFS 4.0
128GB (101GB available)
UFS 3.1
External storageNot supportedNot supported

📶 Mobile networks

Galaxy S24 Ultra (SM-S928B/DS 512GB)Google Pixel 9a (GXQ96 128GB)
Dual-SIMDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim cardDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
SIM card2 slots (Dual-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF) + e-SIM
1 slot (Single-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF) + e-SIM
Maximum Download / Upload5000/1024 Mbps3000/1024 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G, 4G, 5G2G, 3G, 4G, 5G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkUMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100UMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat24 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 66)
TD-LTE (38, 39, 40, 41)
VoLTE
LTE Cat24 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 17, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 66, 71)
TD-LTE (38, 41, 48)
VoLTE
Primary 5G networkSA/NSA/Sub6 (1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 25, 26, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66, 77, 78)SA/NSA/Sub6 (1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 14, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 38, 41, 48, 66, 70, 71, 77, 78)
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, TD-SCDMA, UMTS, TD-HSDPA, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA, Sub6GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA, Sub6
Secondary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G networkUMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100UMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100
Secondary 4G networkLTE Cat24 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 66)
TD-LTE (38, 39, 40, 41)
VoLTE
LTE Cat24 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 17, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 66, 71)
TD-LTE (38, 41, 48)
VoLTE
Secondary data networkGPRS, EDGE, TD-SCDMA, UMTS, TD-HSDPA, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA, Sub6GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA, Sub6

📷 Camera

Galaxy S24 Ultra (SM-S928B/DS 512GB)Google Pixel 9a (GXQ96 128GB)
Back camera (main camera)(quad camera)
200 megapixels
50MP periscope telephoto f/3.4111mmPDAFOIS5x-optical-zoom
12MP ultrawide f/2.213mm120°1/2.55"1.4µmPDAFSuper-Steady
10MP telephoto f/2.467mm1/3.52"1.12µmPDAFOIS3x-optical-zoom
(dual camera)
48 megapixels
13MP ultrawide f/2.2120°1/3.1"1.12µm
Main camera resolution20000x10000 pixels8000x6000 pixels
Video recording (primary)8K UHD (7680x4320) 30 fps4K UHD (3840x2160) 60 fps
FlashLED flashDual-LED flash
Focal aperturef/1.8 (aperture)f/1.7 (aperture)
Focal length24mm (lens)25mm (lens)
Sensor size1/1.56" inches1/2" inches
Pixel size1µm pixel0.8µm pixel
AutofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocus on both camerasPDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationOIS: Optical stabilizationOIS: Optical stabilization
ZoomDigital and optical zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorSupportedSupported
HDRHDR photo/video on both camerasHDR photo/video on both cameras
Camera extras8K@24/30fps
4K@30/60/120fps
1080p@30/60/240fps
HDR10+
4K@30/60fps
1080p@30/60/120/240fps

📸 Front camera

Galaxy S24 Ultra (SM-S928B/DS 512GB)Google Pixel 9a (GXQ96 128GB)
Front camera (secondary)12 megapixels13 megapixels
Front camera resolution4000x3000 pixels4128x3096 pixels
Video recording (secondary)4K UHD (3840x2160)4K UHD (3840x2160)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturef/2.2 (aperture)f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal length26mm (lens)20mm (lens)
Sensor sizefeature not registered1/3.1" inches
Pixel sizefeature not registered1.12µm pixel

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Galaxy S24 Ultra (SM-S928B/DS 512GB)Google Pixel 9a (GXQ96 128GB)
LoudspeakerStereo sound
32-bit/384kHz
Tuned by AKG
Stereo sound
Active noise cancellation3 microphones2 microphones
RadioNot supportedNot supported
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKVMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

Galaxy S24 Ultra (SM-S928B/DS 512GB)Google Pixel 9a (GXQ96 128GB)
USBUSB 3.2 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoUSB 3.2 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio outputType-C reversible connectorType-C reversible connector
TV outputUSB Type-C (reversible)USB Type-C (reversible)
Bluetooth5.3 + A2DP/LE5.3 + A2DP/LE
WiFi802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be [wifi7/6E/6] (2.4GHz, 5GHz, 6GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6E/6] (2.4GHz, 5GHz, 6GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNASupportedSupported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, QZSSfeature not registered
NFCSupportedSupported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Galaxy S24 Ultra (SM-S928B/DS 512GB)Google Pixel 9a (GXQ96 128GB)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Barometer
Compass
Face unlock
Fingerprint sensor (under display)
Gyroscope
Hall effect
Proximity sensor
UWB (Ultra Wideband)
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Barometer
Compass
Face unlock
Fingerprint sensor (under display)
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Galaxy S24 Ultra (SM-S928B/DS 512GB)Google Pixel 9a (GXQ96 128GB)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity5000 mAh5100 mAh
Charger, watts45W Wired fast charging
Reverse charging by cable
23W Wired fast charging
USB Power Delivery 3.0
Inductive / wireless charging15W Qi wireless charging (Qi/PMA)
4.5W Reverse wireless charging
7.5W Qi wireless charging
Talk time autonomyfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Standbyfeature not registeredfeature not registered

➕ Other features

Galaxy S24 Ultra (SM-S928B/DS 512GB)Google Pixel 9a (GXQ96 128GB)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commandsVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingSupportedSupported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTML, HTML5HTML, XHTML, HTML5
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Titanium Black, Gray, Violet, Yellow, Blue, Green, Orange
• Samsung DeX
• Stylus pen (Bluetooth)
• Colors: Obsidian, Porcelain, Iris, Peony
• Google Cast

☢️ Radiation rate

Galaxy S24 Ultra (SM-S928B/DS 512GB)Google Pixel 9a (GXQ96 128GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)1.11W/kg (head), 0.85W/kg (body)feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)1.056W/kg (head), 1.3W/kg (body)0.99W/kg (head), 1.39W/kg (body)
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