Where they actually differ
The most decisive specs, ranked by how much they matter — before the full spec table.
| Spec | Samsung - Galaxy S24 FE | Google - Pixel 9 |
|---|---|---|
| RAM | 8 GB | 12 GB |
| Weight | 213 g | 198 g |
| Pixel density | 385 ppi | 422 ppi |
| Wired charging | 25 W | 27 W |
| Screen size | 6.7 " | 6.3 " |
| AnTuTu | 1310000 | 1240000 |
Between the Galaxy S24 FE and Pixel 9, the Galaxy S24 FE comes out ahead in screen size / antutu, while the Pixel 9 wins on ram / weight. Overall, the Galaxy S24 FE scores 64.3 and the Pixel 9 scores 65 on our Mars Score.
Which should you buy?
These two are nearly even on the Mars Score (64.3 vs 65). The decision is not about overall quality — both clear the bar — it is about which specific trade-offs fit your use.
Pick the Galaxy S24 FE if the display is what you stare at all day — refresh rate, brightness, or sharpness is where the difference will be most visible. The biggest gaps in its favor are screen size, antutu. The single most decisive one: Screen size — 6.35% more. 6.7 " vs 6.3 ".
Pick the Pixel 9 if you care most about ram / weight. Its strongest claims are ram, weight, pixel density, among others. The single most decisive one: RAM — 50.00% more. 12 GB vs 8 GB.
Both ship with comparable battery capacity, main camera, refresh rate, so those specs do not separate the two — focus on the differences below.
Bottom line: there is no wrong answer here — match the spec advantages to how you actually use the product. The Mars Score parity says both are well-rounded; the differences are about trade-offs, not quality.
Which should you buy: Samsung - Galaxy S24 FE or Google - Pixel 9?
Google - Pixel 9 leads the current Mars Score by 0.7 points.The more useful decision is the trade-off behind that result: compare screen size, ram, pixel density against the way you will actually use the product.
Choose Samsung - Galaxy S24 FE if…
Samsung - Galaxy S24 FE has the measurable edge on screen size in, antutu score.
Choose Google - Pixel 9 if…
Google - Pixel 9 has the measurable edge on ram gb, weight g, pixel density ppi.
This is a structured comparison of the published catalog values. It is not a claim of identical real-world performance across every workload; use the linked spec drill-downs and methodology page to inspect the inputs.
Why Samsung - Galaxy S24 FE wins
- ▲Screen size — 6.35% more. 6.7 " vs 6.3 ".
- ▲AnTuTu — 5.65% more. 1310000 vs 1240000.
Why Google - Pixel 9 wins
- ▲RAM — 50.00% more. 12 GB vs 8 GB.
- ▲Weight — 15.00 g less. 198 vs 213.
- ▲Pixel density — 9.61% more. 422 ppi vs 385 ppi.
- ▲Wired charging — 8.00% more. 27 W vs 25 W.
- ▲Front camera — 5.00% more. 10.5 MP vs 10 MP.
Spec comparison
Design
| Spec | Samsung - Galaxy S24 FE | Google - Pixel 9 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 213 g | 198 glead |
| Thickness | 8.0 mmlead | 8.5 mm |
| Water resistanceⓘ | IP68 | IP68 |
| Form factor | bar | bar |
Display
| Spec | Samsung - Galaxy S24 FE | Google - Pixel 9 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.7 "lead | 6.3 " |
| Pixel densityⓘ | 385 ppi | 422 ppilead |
| Refresh rateⓘ | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightnessⓘ | 1900 nits | 2700 nitslead |
Performance
| Spec | Samsung - Galaxy S24 FE | Google - Pixel 9 |
|---|---|---|
| RAMⓘ | 8 GB | 12 GBlead |
| Storageⓘ | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| AnTuTuⓘ | 1310000lead | 1240000 |
| CPU total clockⓘ | 14.6 GHz | 14.6 GHz |
Cameras
| Spec | Samsung - Galaxy S24 FE | Google - Pixel 9 |
|---|---|---|
| Main cameraⓘ | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Front camera | 10 MP | 10.5 MPlead |
| Optical image stabilizationⓘ | true | true |
Battery
| Spec | Samsung - Galaxy S24 FE | Google - Pixel 9 |
|---|---|---|
| Battery capacityⓘ | 4700 mAh | 4700 mAh |
| Wired chargingⓘ | 25 W | 27 Wlead |
| Wireless chargingⓘ | 15 W | 15 W |
Connectivity
| Spec | Samsung - Galaxy S24 FE | Google - Pixel 9 |
|---|---|---|
| 5G supportⓘ | true | true |
| Headphone jack | false | false |
| microSD slot | false | false |
Operating System
| Spec | Samsung - Galaxy S24 FE | Google - Pixel 9 |
|---|---|---|
| OS | Android | Android |
| Promised OS updates | 7 years | 7 years |
Frequently asked
Which has better battery, Galaxy S24 FE or Pixel 9?+
Pixel 9 has 0.0% more battery — 4700 mAh vs 4700 mAh.
Which is lighter, Galaxy S24 FE or Pixel 9?+
Pixel 9 is 15g lighter — 213g vs 198g.
Is Galaxy S24 FE waterproof?+
Galaxy S24 FE has an IP68 rating.
Does Pixel 9 support 5G?+
Yes, Pixel 9 supports 5G.
Which has more RAM, Galaxy S24 FE or Pixel 9?+
Pixel 9 offers 12GB of RAM.
Which has a better camera, Galaxy S24 FE or Pixel 9?+
Pixel 9 has a 50 MP main camera vs 50 MP.