Samsung Galaxy S25 FE vs Google Pixel 9
65.4Performance47.2
52.2Display58.1
46.5Camera51.8
54.2Battery53.3
100Features94.7
8 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy S25 FE3 spec wins — Google Pixel 9
InnoReviews verdict
Samsung Galaxy S25 FE wins this phone face-off, 60.2 to 56.3, pulling ahead mainly in performance (+18) and features (+5). Google Pixel 9 still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Samsung Galaxy S25 FE
- Stronger performance score: 65 vs 47
- Stronger features score: 100 vs 95
- 82% higher AnTuTu 10: 2,006,625 vs 1,100,000
- 67% higher Wired charging: 45 W vs 27 W
- 50% higher Optical zoom: 3 x vs 2 x
- Lower launch price: $649 vs $799
Reasons to pick the Google Pixel 9
- Stronger display score: 58 vs 52
- Stronger camera score: 52 vs 47
- 300% higher Ultra-wide: 48 MP vs 12 MP
- 50% higher RAM (max): 12 GB vs 8 GB
- 42% higher Peak brightness: 2,700 nits vs 1,900 nits
Display
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S25 FE | Google Pixel 9 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.7 ″+6% | 6.3 ″ |
| Panel type | Dynamic AMOLED 2X | OLED |
| Resolution | 1080x2340 | 1080x2424 |
| Pixel density | — | 422 ppi |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 1,900 nits | 2,700 nits+42% |
| Screen-to-body | — | 86.5 % |
| AnTuTu 10 (CPU) | 680,913Top 22% | — |
| AnTuTu 10 (GPU) | 599,095Top 32% | — |
| AnTuTu 10 (Memory) | 304,545Top 38% | — |
| AnTuTu 10 (UX) | 422,072Top 41% | — |
Performance
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S25 FE | Google Pixel 9 |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Samsung Exynos 2400 | Google Tensor G4 |
| AnTuTu 10 | 2,006,625+82%Top 12% | 1,100,000Top 42% |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | — | 1,940Top 37% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | — | 4,600Top 40% |
| RAM (max) | 8 GB | 12 GB+50% |
| Storage options | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | 128/256GB |
| Storage type | — | UFS 3.1 |
Camera
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S25 FE | Google Pixel 9 |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Main aperture | — | f/1.68 |
| Ultra-wide | 12 MP | 48 MP+300% |
| Telephoto | 8 MP | — |
| Optical zoom | 3 x+50% | 2 x |
| Max video | — | 4K@60fps |
| Front camera | 12 MP+14% | 11 MP |
| OIS | Yes | Yes |
Battery
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S25 FE | Google Pixel 9 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 4,900 mAh+4% | 4,700 mAh |
| Wired charging | 45 W+67% | 27 W |
| Wireless charging | 15 W | 15 W |
| Active use endurance | — | 11 h |
Design
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S25 FE | Google Pixel 9 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 190 g+4% | 198 g |
| Thickness | 7.4 mm+13% | 8.5 mm |
| IP rating | IP68 | IP68 |
| Frame material | — | Aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S25 FE | Google Pixel 9 |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | — | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | — | 5.3 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| USB | — | USB-C 3.2 |
| eSIM | Yes | Yes |
Software
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S25 FE | Google Pixel 9 |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 16 | Android 14 |
| OS update pledge | — | 7 years |
Audio
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S25 FE | Google Pixel 9 |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |