Pixel 9 Pro XL vs iPhone 15 Pro Max vs S24 Ultra - Heavy Workload Test

Summary

In this video, the Google Pixel 9 Pro XL, iPhone 15 Pro Max, and Samsung S24 Ultra face a heavy workload test, running four demanding tasks simultaneously for 30 minutes. The Pixel 9 Pro XL, with its new Tensor G4 chip, impresses with its performance and brightness, outperforming the S24 Ultra, which suffers a thermal warning. The iPhone shows initial brightness issues but recovers, with both it and the Pixel completing the test. The Pixel shows a 20-30% improvement over its predecessor, with a detailed comparison planned post-Android 15 release.

Takeaways

• 📱 The video compares the performance of Google Pixel 9 Pro XL, iPhone 15 Pro Max, and Samsung S24 Ultra under heavy workload conditions.
• 🔍 The test involves running four heavy tasks simultaneously on each phone for 30 minutes without crashes or thermal warnings.
• 📲 All phones are updated to the latest software, use cellular data with 5G set to auto, and have their maximum resolution and 120Hz refresh rate enabled.
• 🌡 The initial temperature readings are provided, with the S24 Ultra starting at 79% battery and the others at 80%.
• 🏎️ The heavy workload includes running a Microsoft Teams meeting, screen sharing, a 2160p YouTube video in picture-in-picture mode, Google Maps navigation, and playing Asphalt 9.
• 📉 The S24 Ultra's brightness and graphics performance dropped compared to the other two phones during the test.
• 🔥 After 14 minutes and 45 seconds, the S24 Ultra received a thermal warning and closed the picture-in-picture window, disqualifying it from the test.
• 🌡️ The iPhone 15 Pro Max was the coolest, reaching only 44.5°C, while the Pixel 9 Pro XL reached 48.6°C.
• 🔋 The iPhone was the most efficient in battery consumption, losing only 12%, compared to the Pixel's 15% and the S24 Ultra's 8% in 14.75 minutes.
• 📊 The video concludes that the Pixel 9 Pro XL and iPhone 15 Pro Max performed well, with the Pixel having a brighter display and smoother gameplay, but the iPhone excelled in screen sharing quality.
• 🆚 The Pixel 9 Pro XL is estimated to be 20-30% better than its predecessor, the Pixel 8 Pro, in heavy workload performance.

Q & A

What is the main focus of the video script?

The main focus of the video script is a heavy workload test comparing the performance of the Google Pixel 9 Pro XL, the iPhone 15 Pro Max, and the Samsung S24 Ultra.

What is the purpose of the heavy workload test?

The purpose of the heavy workload test is to evaluate how well each phone performs when running four heavy tasks simultaneously for 30 minutes without crashes or thermal warnings.

What are the specific tasks included in the heavy workload test?

The specific tasks included are running a Microsoft Teams meeting with screen sharing, playing a 2160p video on YouTube in picture-in-picture view, navigating in Google Maps, and playing the game Asphalt 9, all running in the background.

What are the conditions set for the phones during the test?

The conditions set for the phones are that they run the latest stable software version, use cellular data with 5G set to Auto, have their maximum resolutions set (except for the iPhone 15 Pro Max which has a fixed lower resolution), have a 120 Hz refresh rate activated, and screen brightness calibrated on the same light meter.

How did the Google Pixel 9 Pro XL perform in the initial stages of the test?

In the initial stages, the Google Pixel 9 Pro XL performed well, with graphics on par with the other two phones and no noticeable issues, indicating that the Tensor G4 is more powerful than the previous generation.

What issue did the Samsung S24 Ultra face during the test?

The Samsung S24 Ultra faced brightness drops and visual effect tuning down in the graphics, making it perform worse than the other two phones in terms of display and detail.

What happened to the iPhone 15 Pro Max regarding brightness during the test?

The iPhone 15 Pro Max dimmed the display to be the darkest right after starting the apps, and later experienced a significant brightness drop at the 3 minutes and 30 seconds mark.

How did the Google Pixel 9 Pro XL's performance impress during the test?

The Google Pixel 9 Pro XL impressed by maintaining the brightest display, a higher frame rate for smoother gameplay, and not experiencing any significant performance drops throughout the test.

What issue caused the Samsung S24 Ultra to be disqualified from the test?

The Samsung S24 Ultra was disqualified after it gave a thermal warning and closed the picture-in-picture window after 14 minutes and 45 seconds.

What was the final outcome of the heavy workload test for the iPhone 15 Pro Max and Google Pixel 9 Pro XL?

Both the iPhone 15 Pro Max and Google Pixel 9 Pro XL finished the test successfully, with the iPhone being the coolest and most efficient in terms of battery consumption, while the Pixel had a brighter display and smoother gameplay for most of the test.

What was the conclusion about the performance improvement of the Google Pixel 9 Pro XL compared to its predecessor?

The conclusion was that the Google Pixel 9 Pro XL is at least 20 to 30% better in performance compared to the Pixel 8 Pro, based on its performance in the heavy workload test.