Google Pixel 8 vs Samsung Galaxy S25
40.9Performance74
54.3Display61.3
44.2Camera47.3
52.9Battery51.4
94.7Features94.7
4 spec wins — Google Pixel 811 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy S25
InnoReviews verdict
Samsung Galaxy S25 wins this phone face-off, 63.7 to 52, pulling ahead mainly in performance (+33) and display (+7). Google Pixel 8 still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Google Pixel 8
- 20% higher Wireless charging: 18 W vs 15 W
- 14% higher capacity: 4,575 mAh vs 4,000 mAh
- Lower launch price: $699 vs $800
Reasons to pick the Samsung Galaxy S25
- Stronger performance score: 74 vs 41
- Stronger display score: 61 vs 54
- Stronger camera score: 47 vs 44
- 147% higher AnTuTu 10: 2,300,000 vs 930,000
- 116% higher Geekbench 6 (multi): 9,400 vs 4,350
Display
| Spec | Google Pixel 8 | Samsung Galaxy S25 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.2 ″ | 6.2 ″ |
| Panel type | OLED (Actua) | Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1080x2340 |
| Pixel density | 428 ppi+3% | 416 ppi |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 2,000 nits | 2,600 nits+30% |
| Screen-to-body | 86.4 % | 91.1 %+5% |
Performance
| Spec | Google Pixel 8 | Samsung Galaxy S25 |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Google Tensor G3 | Snapdragon 8 Elite for Galaxy |
| AnTuTu 10 | 930,000 | 2,300,000+147% |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 1,720 | 2,950+72% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 4,350 | 9,400+116% |
| RAM (max) | 8 GB | 12 GB+50% |
| Storage options | 128/256GB | 128/256/512GB |
| Storage type | UFS 3.1 | UFS 4.0 |
Camera
| Spec | Google Pixel 8 | Samsung Galaxy S25 |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Main aperture | f/1.68 | f/1.8 |
| Ultra-wide | 12 MP | 12 MP |
| Telephoto | — | 10 MP |
| Optical zoom | 2 x | 3 x+50% |
| Max video | 4K@60fps | 8K@30fps |
| Front camera | 11 MP | 12 MP+14% |
| OIS | Yes | Yes |
Battery
| Spec | Google Pixel 8 | Samsung Galaxy S25 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 4,575 mAh+14% | 4,000 mAh |
| Wired charging | 27 W+8% | 25 W |
| Wireless charging | 18 W+20% | 15 W |
| Active use endurance | 11 h | 12 h+9% |
Design
| Spec | Google Pixel 8 | Samsung Galaxy S25 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 187 g | 162 g+13% |
| Thickness | 8.9 mm | 7.2 mm+19% |
| IP rating | IP68 | IP68 |
| Frame material | Aluminum | Armor Aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | Google Pixel 8 | Samsung Galaxy S25 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | Samsung Galaxy S25 |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 14 | Android 15 (One UI 7) |
| OS update pledge | 7 years | 7 years |
Audio
| Spec | Google Pixel 8 | Samsung Galaxy S25 |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |
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