Google Pixel 8 Pro vs Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra
43.7Performance78.3
60.6Display66.7
64.4Camera74
54.3Battery65.8
94.7Features94.7
3 spec wins — Google Pixel 8 Pro15 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra
InnoReviews verdict
Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra wins this phone face-off, 74.3 to 58.4, pulling ahead mainly in performance (+35) and battery (+12). Google Pixel 8 Pro still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Google Pixel 8 Pro
- 53% higher Wireless charging: 23 W vs 15 W
- Lower launch price: $999 vs $1,300
Reasons to pick the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra
- Stronger performance score: 78 vs 44
- Stronger display score: 67 vs 61
- Stronger camera score: 74 vs 64
- Stronger battery score: 66 vs 54
- 300% higher Main camera: 200 MP vs 50 MP
Display
| Spec | Google Pixel 8 Pro | Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.7 ″ | 6.9 ″+3% |
| Panel type | LTPO OLED | Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X |
| Resolution | 1344x2992 | 1440x3120 |
| Pixel density | 489 ppi | 498 ppi+2% |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 2,400 nits | 2,600 nits+8% |
| Screen-to-body | 87.4 % | 92.5 %+6% |
Performance
| Spec | Google Pixel 8 Pro | Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Google Tensor G3 | Snapdragon 8 Elite for Galaxy |
| AnTuTu 10 | 950,000 | 2,400,000+153% |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 1,750 | 3,030+73% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 4,400 | 9,800+123% |
| RAM (max) | 12 GB | 16 GB+33% |
| Storage options | 128/256/512GB/1TB | 256/512GB/1TB |
| Storage type | UFS 3.1 | UFS 4.0 |
Camera
| Spec | Google Pixel 8 Pro | Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP+300% |
| Main aperture | f/1.68 | f/1.7 |
| Ultra-wide | 48 MP | 50 MP+4% |
| Telephoto | 48 MP | 50 MP+4% |
| Optical zoom | 5 x | 5 x |
| Max video | 4K@60fps | 8K@30fps |
| Front camera | 11 MP | 12 MP+14% |
| OIS | Yes | Yes |
Battery
| Spec | Google Pixel 8 Pro | Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 5,050 mAh+1% | 5,000 mAh |
| Wired charging | 30 W | 45 W+50% |
| Wireless charging | 23 W+53% | 15 W |
| Active use endurance | 10 h | 13 h+30% |
Design
| Spec | Google Pixel 8 Pro | Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 213 g+2% | 218 g |
| Thickness | 8.8 mm | 8.2 mm+7% |
| IP rating | IP68 | IP68 |
| Frame material | Aluminum | Titanium |
Connectivity
| Spec | Google Pixel 8 Pro | Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.4 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| USB | USB-C 3.2 | USB-C 3.2 |
| eSIM | Yes | Yes |
Software
| Spec | Google Pixel 8 Pro | Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 14 | Android 15 (One UI 7) |
| OS update pledge | 7 years | 7 years |
Audio
| Spec | Google Pixel 8 Pro | Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |
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