Google Pixel 8avsSamsung Galaxy S24+
SETTLEDUpdated September 8, 2026
Samsung Galaxy S24+ wins
Verdict
Samsung Galaxy S24+ wins 4 of 5 categories — our overall pick
Samsung Galaxy S24+ is the overall winner, 4 / 5 — display is its standout. It costs USD 849 — USD 450 more than the Google Pixel 8a. Pay the premium if display is your priority.
- Samsung Galaxy S24+ takes Performance — led by performance score (1,900,000 pts).
- Samsung Galaxy S24+ takes Display — led by screen size (6.7 in).
- Samsung Galaxy S24+ takes Camera — led by telephoto (Yes).
- Samsung Galaxy S24+ takes Battery — led by charging speed (45 W).
- Google Pixel 8a takes Price — led by price (399 USD).
Scores follow our published methodology · v2026.09
In plain English
Choose Google Pixel 8a if you want…
- Choose Google Pixel 8a if you want sharper selfies — 13 MP vs 12 MP.
- Choose Google Pixel 8a if you want a lower price — 399 USD vs 849 USD.
Choose Samsung Galaxy S24+ if you want…
- Choose Samsung Galaxy S24+ if you want a faster phone for apps and games — 1,900,000 pts vs 950,000 pts.
- Choose Samsung Galaxy S24+ if you want more apps open at once — 12 GB vs 8 GB.
- Choose Samsung Galaxy S24+ if you want more room for photos and apps — 256 GB vs 128 GB.
- Choose Samsung Galaxy S24+ if you want a bigger screen — 6.7 in vs 6.1 in.
- Choose Samsung Galaxy S24+ if you want a sharper screen — 513 ppi vs 430 ppi.
- Choose Samsung Galaxy S24+ if you want a screen you can read in sunlight — 2,600 nits vs 2,000 nits.
- Choose Samsung Galaxy S24+ if you want true optical zoom — Yes vs No.
- Choose Samsung Galaxy S24+ if you want better video quality — 95 pts vs 91 pts.
- Choose Samsung Galaxy S24+ if you want longer battery life — 4,900 mAh vs 4,492 mAh.
- Choose Samsung Galaxy S24+ if you want faster charging — 45 W vs 18 W.
At a glance
- Google Pixel 8a
- Samsung Galaxy S24+
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Full record
Every spec, side by side — winners get a check and a proportional bar. Ties share the badge.
Performance score
Approximate benchmark score of the chipset — higher is faster for apps, games and AI.
Chipset
The processor inside — shown for reference, never decides a winner.
RAM
More RAM keeps more apps alive in the background.
Storage
Base onboard storage for photos, apps and media.
Screen size
Diagonal screen size — bigger is better for media, smaller is easier to hold.
Pixel density
Sharpness of the screen — above ~400 ppi looks crisp.
Refresh rate
How smooth scrolling and motion feel. 120 Hz is the modern standard.
Peak brightness
Peak brightness in sunlight — higher stays readable outdoors.
Main camera
Resolution of the primary rear camera — photo quality is judged by the Camera quality score, not megapixels.
Selfie camera
Resolution of the front camera.
Telephoto
A dedicated zoom lens for distant subjects without quality loss.
Video score
Composite video rating — stabilisation, 4K/8K support and colour.
Camera score
Composite camera quality from independent testing — how good the photos actually are.
Battery
Battery capacity — higher generally lasts longer.
Charging speed
Wired charging speed — higher refills faster.
Wireless charging
Whether the phone charges wirelessly.
Price
Typical MSRP in US dollars — lower is better value.
Which one should you buy?
Google Pixel 8a
Choose Google Pixel 8a if price matters most. It costs USD 399, the lowest price in this group.
Samsung Galaxy S24+
Choose Samsung Galaxy S24+ if display matters most — it wins the most categories overall. It costs USD 849.
Pros & cons
Google Pixel 8a
- Great camera
- 7 years of updates
- Compact
- Slow charging
- Thick bezels
- Average battery
Samsung Galaxy S24+
- QHD+ display
- 7 years of updates
- Now discounted
- 45 W charging
- Exynos in some markets
- Average zoom