Samsung Galaxy S25 FE vs Google Pixel 9 Pro XL
65.4Performance50.8
52.2Display65.3
46.5Camera71
54.2Battery59.3
100Features94.7
4 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy S25 FE9 spec wins — Google Pixel 9 Pro XL
InnoReviews verdict
Google Pixel 9 Pro XL wins this phone face-off, 63.8 to 60.2, pulling ahead mainly in camera (+25) and display (+13). Samsung Galaxy S25 FE 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 51
- Stronger features score: 100 vs 95
- 70% higher AnTuTu 10: 2,006,625 vs 1,180,000
- 22% higher Wired charging: 45 W vs 37 W
- 14% lower weight: 190 g vs 221 g
- Lower launch price: $649 vs $1,099
Reasons to pick the Google Pixel 9 Pro XL
- Stronger display score: 65 vs 52
- Stronger camera score: 71 vs 47
- Stronger battery score: 59 vs 54
- 500% higher telephoto: 48 MP vs 8 MP
- 300% higher Ultra-wide: 48 MP vs 12 MP
Display
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S25 FE | Google Pixel 9 Pro XL |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.7 ″ | 6.8 ″+1% |
| Panel type | Dynamic AMOLED 2X | LTPO OLED |
| Resolution | 1080x2340 | 1344x2992 |
| Pixel density | — | 486 ppi |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 1,900 nits | 3,000 nits+58% |
| Screen-to-body | — | 89 % |
| 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 Pro XL |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Samsung Exynos 2400 | Google Tensor G4 |
| AnTuTu 10 | 2,006,625+70%Top 12% | 1,180,000Top 37% |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | — | 1,980Top 34% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | — | 4,750Top 38% |
| RAM (max) | 8 GB | 16 GB+100% |
| Storage options | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | 128/256/512GB/1TB |
| Storage type | — | UFS 3.1 |
Camera
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S25 FE | Google Pixel 9 Pro XL |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Main aperture | — | f/1.68 |
| Ultra-wide | 12 MP | 48 MP+300% |
| Telephoto | 8 MP | 48 MP+500% |
| Optical zoom | 3 x | 5 x+67% |
| Max video | — | 4K@60fps |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 42 MP+250% |
| OIS | Yes | Yes |
Battery
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S25 FE | Google Pixel 9 Pro XL |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 4,900 mAh | 5,060 mAh+3% |
| Wired charging | 45 W+22% | 37 W |
| Wireless charging | 15 W | 23 W+53% |
| Active use endurance | — | 11 h |
Design
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S25 FE | Google Pixel 9 Pro XL |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 190 g+14% | 221 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 Pro XL |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Pro XL |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 16 | Android 14 |
| OS update pledge | — | 7 years |
Audio
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S25 FE | Google Pixel 9 Pro XL |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |
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