Google Pixel 11 Pro XL vs Samsung Galaxy S24+
Verdict
Google Pixel 11 Pro XL and Samsung Galaxy S24+ tie on the OH Rank at a score of 72. Google Pixel 11 Pro XL wins on Performance and Video; Samsung Galaxy S24+ wins on Screen and Selfie. Google Pixel 11 Pro XL is 0.6mm wider than Samsung Galaxy S24+. Google Pixel 11 Pro XL is the more recent release, from Aug 20, 2026.
Score Breakdown
Performance /15
Battery /15
Screen /15
IP Protection /15
Main Camera /15
Selfie /5
Video /5
SD Memory /5
Software /5
Desktop Replacement /5
TOTAL
72
72
Google Pixel 11 Pro XL
76.5mm (3.01in) · Aug 20, 2026 · Rank #62
11+8+13+12+12+4+4+0+5+3 = 72
* TOP Software* TOP MidrangerMidrange
EDITORIAL: Continuing pattern of minimal innovation, Pixel 11 XL comes with a new 5-color LED (partial) notification light, new 3nm Tensor G6 chip and a marginally improved imaging setup. Battery is smaller (!) then last year with same charging setup.
PROs
flagship build with a new RGB back indicator showing calls and Gemini notifications (but not much else), 2300nits bright 480ppi 120Hz LTPO OLED screen with HDR10+, IP68 protection, very good 50MP 25mm 48MP 106mm 48MP 12mm ultrawide (all PDAF) setup, excellent (in daylight) 42MP 18mm PDAF selfie, good video recording, feature packed OS with a 7 years of updates promise, basic desktop replacement functionality, fast USB-C 3.2 port, Satellite SOS Service
CONs
mediocre Tensor G6 (3nm) with UFS 4.0 performance will not support every game, sub-30hr endurance from a 5100mAh old-tech lithium battery with 60min 45W (25W wireless) charging, no SD memory slot, limited market availability, $1,300 expensive at lounch
Samsung Galaxy S24+
75.9mm (2.99in) · Jan 2024 · Rank #72
7+8+15+12+12+5+3+0+5+5 = 72
EDITORIAL: Top of some of the âBest Android Phoneâ lists, the S24+ is a lovely package that delivers so much flagship here. Samsungâs strategy of saving âthe Bestâ title for their Ultra phone takes some excitement out of the S24+. Itâs a shame as this is actually Samsungâs âtop phone without a stylusâ. Excellent screen, 7 year OS update policy and the full featured Desktop replacement software make the S24+ a much better phone than it appears. It only itâs battery was betterâ¦
PROs
great build, still fast SD 8 Gen 3 performance, exceptional >500ppi and >1400nits LTPO AMOLED screen, excellent daylight photos and videos from every lens (50MP main & 10MP tele have OIS PDAF, 12MP selfie with PDAF and a 12MP ultrawide with no OIS nor PDAF) â the low-light photos can sometimes be inconsistent, long OS update promise and DeX too
CONs
Samsungâs lack of innovation and drive â similar design year over year, years of the same IP68, a long tradition of sub 4900mAh batteries with 45W charging, removal of SDmemory option (updated Apr 16, 2025)
Both phones here were scored by me, using the same ten categories, with no ads, sponsorships, or manufacturer relationships — this comparison is as objective and honest as it gets.
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