Samsung tries to promote Galaxy AI with three cartoony videos that look more like Saturday morning programs for kids.

There really isn’t much similarity between these two phones from a visual perspective. For one thing, the Galaxy S24 Ultra is much bigger than the Pixel 9 Pro, with its hulking 162.3 x 79 x 8.6mm footprint towering over the 152.8 x 72 x 8.5mm Google phone.

However, minor differences are magnified when phones are close in performance and price, and personal preferences tip the scales. If you're wondering how to spend the $1,300 burning a hole in your pocket, the Pixel 9 Pro XL and Galaxy S24 Ultra are among the best options. I've had both by my side for a week. Here's what you need to know.

The Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra has undergone a significant upgrade with the release of One UI 6.1.1, a comprehensive update that brings 25 new features to

Samsung should release the Galaxy S24 Fan Edition. The popular FE brand will join the Galaxy S24 Ultra, Galaxy S24 Plus, and the base Galaxy S24, which were all launched in January alongside the Galaxy AI software suite.

The Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra starts at $1,299 for 256GB and has a 6.8-inch AMOLED screen, runs on the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, and features a four-camera setup (with two telephoto sensors). iPhone 16 Pro runs on iOS 18 with upcoming Apple Intelligence updates,