Pixel 9 Pro XL vs. Galaxy S24 Ultra Camera Comparison: A High-End Head to Head
Here are some photos with Google's and Samsung's premium devices to see how their cameras stack up.
Google's Pixel 9 Pro XL is here, ready to give the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra a run for its money -- and between these two premium devices, there's quite a lot of money to be had.
This year, Google split its Pixel Pro tier into two models: the Pixel 9 Pro, which starts at $1,000 (£999, AU$1,699), and the larger 9 Pro XL, which costs $100 more, both arriving with 128GB of storage. Cough up some additional cash, and you can opt for more storage with 256GB, 512GB and 1TB versions.
Meanwhile, the Galaxy S24 Ultra starts at $1,300 for 256GB of storage, with options for 512GB and 1TB as well. (The Pixel 9 Pro XL's 256GB storage option remains $100 cheaper than the S24 Ultra.)
Apart from flexing novel AI capabilities, both Google and Samsung have touted the camera systems on their respective devices, and for good reason, as these are among the most high-end phones on the market. The Pixel features a 50-megapixel wide, 48-megapixel ultrawide and 48-megapixel 5x telephoto camera, as well as a 42-megapixel front-facing camera. The S24 Ultra sports a 200-megapixel wide, 12-megapixel ultrawide, 10-megapixel 3x telephoto and 50-megapixel 5x telephoto, in addition to a 12-megapixel front-facing camera.
More megapixels doesn't automatically mean better photos, which means we had to put these cameras to the test and see how they performed.
Favorite Pixel 9 Pro XL photos
Because the Pixel 9 Pro XL is the new kid on the block, here are a few snapshots from this device, before diving into the comparison.
Notably, the Pixel 9 lineup also has a new feature called Add Me, which uses augmented reality and AI to merge two photos and make it look like everyone is in the same shot. I think just having someone else take the photo seems more practical (and natural), but I suppose it's cool to have the option.
Pixel 9 Pro XL vs. Galaxy S24 Ultra photo comparisons
Now, let's get into the camera comparison.
Right off the bat (pun intended), these shots of game tickets in the foreground and the baseball field in the background don't depict any glaring differences, but there are some more subtle variations. The sky in the Galaxy S24 Ultra image is a more vivid blue, and the shadows and highlights on the hands are slightly harsher, but not to a very noticeable degree.
On the other hand, the Pixel 9 Pro XL gives the field a more saturated appearance, and, as a result, some of the detail in the grass is lost. The S24 Ultra does a better job of capturing the color variation throughout the turf. In both photos, though, the text on the tickets is sharp and legible, and you get these bright, vibrant photos that are totally Instagram worthy.
Final thoughts
The Pixel 9 Pro XL and Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra are among the best phone cameras on the market right now, and each has its strengths. If you want a more punchy, vibrant shot, the S24 Ultra may be the device you reach for. But for a sharper, more even-toned image, especially when it comes to pictures of people, the Pixel 9 Pro XL may be your best bet. The phone tends to do a better job of adjusting to various lighting conditions and relieving harsh shadows, and the improved front camera on this year's model offers up some pretty great quality selfies, too. I do hope a future Pixel phone takes a page out of the S24 Ultra's book and adds 10x optical zoom, but perhaps that's all in good time.
Source; CNET
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