Head to head
Galaxy S24 vs Pixel 9
Full specs side by side — plus the one table nobody else shows you: what each phone actually costs to repair.
At a glance
- Pixel 9 has the larger display (6.3" vs 6.2").
- Pixel 9 carries the bigger battery (4,700 mAh vs 4,000 mAh).
- Galaxy S24 is lighter (167 g vs 198 g).
- Pixel 9 is cheaper to fix — screen replacement runs $199 vs $249 at our counter.
Specifications
Spec for spec.
| Galaxy S24 | Pixel 9 | |
|---|---|---|
| Release date | 2024-01-31 | 2024-08-22 |
| Display | 6.2" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | 6.3" Actua OLED |
| Resolution | 2340 x 1080 | 1080 x 2424 |
| Refresh rate | 120Hz | 120Hz |
| Chip | Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 (US) / Exynos 2400 (intl) | Google Tensor G4 |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB |
| Storage options | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | 128GB / 256GB |
| Rear cameras | 50MP wide + 12MP ultrawide + 10MP 3x tele | 50MP wide + 48MP ultrawide |
| Front camera | 12MP | 10.5MP |
| Battery | 4000 mAh | 4700 mAh |
| Charging | USB-C, 25W wired, 15W wireless | USB-C, 27W wired, Qi wireless (15W), Battery Share |
| Dimensions (mm) | 147.0 x 70.6 x 7.6 | 152.8 x 72.0 x 8.5 |
| Weight | 167 g | 198 g |
| Colors at launch | Onyx Black, Marble Gray, Cobalt Violet, Amber Yellow, Jade Green (online), Sapphire Blue (online), Sandstone Orange (online) | Obsidian, Porcelain, Wintergreen, Peony |
| Connectivity | 5G, Wi-Fi 6E, Bluetooth 5.3, NFC | 5G, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.3, NFC, UWB |
| OS at launch | Android 14 (One UI 6.1) | Android 14 |
| Water resistance | IP68 | IP68 |
| SIM | Nano-SIM + eSIM | nano-SIM + eSIM |
Specs reflect the US models as published by the manufacturer.
What buyers pick
The configurations people actually choose.
Based on current used-market sales data, updated August 2026.
| Galaxy S24 | Pixel 9 | |
|---|---|---|
| Most-chosen color | Black | Obsidian |
| Most-chosen storage | 128GB | 128GB |
Repair pricing
What each costs to fix.
Real walk-in prices at BK Wireless — every repair backed by a 60-day parts and labor warranty.
| Repair | Galaxy S24 | Pixel 9 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen replacement | $249 | $199 |
| Battery replacement | $99 | $89 |
FAQ
Galaxy S24 vs Pixel 9, answered.
Which is newer, the Galaxy S24 or the Pixel 9?
Both launched in 2024.
Which has the bigger battery?
The Pixel 9: 4,700 mAh vs 4,000 mAh.
Which is cheaper to repair?
Screen replacement is $199 for the Pixel 9 and $249 for the Galaxy S24 at BK Wireless — both with a 60-day parts and labor warranty.
Does BK Wireless repair the Galaxy S24 and the Pixel 9?
Yes — both. Walk into 1054 Beach 20th Street in Far Rockaway for same-day screen, battery, and charging port repairs on either phone, backed by a 60-day warranty. No appointment needed.
Can I trade in my old phone toward either one?
Yes. Bring your current phone and a photo ID — we test it in front of you and pay cash on the spot, working or broken.
Upgrading to either one?
Get cash for your current phone at 1054 Beach 20th Street — tested in front of you, paid on the spot.
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