Google Pixel 9 Pro vs Samsung Galaxy S25
50.2Performance74
63.9Display61.3
71Camera47.3
54Battery51.4
94.7Features94.7
11 spec wins — Google Pixel 9 Pro7 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy S25
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: Google Pixel 9 Pro scores 62.3 against 63.7 for Samsung Galaxy S25. Pick by the categories that matter to you — Samsung Galaxy S25 edges ahead in performance, or by price.
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Google Pixel 9 Pro
- Stronger camera score: 71 vs 47
- 380% higher telephoto: 48 MP vs 10 MP
- 300% higher Ultra-wide: 48 MP vs 12 MP
- 250% higher Front camera: 42 MP vs 12 MP
- 67% higher Optical zoom: 5 x vs 3 x
Reasons to pick the Samsung Galaxy S25
- Stronger performance score: 74 vs 50
- 100% higher AnTuTu 10: 2,300,000 vs 1,150,000
- 100% higher Geekbench 6 (multi): 9,400 vs 4,700
- 51% higher Geekbench 6 (single): 2,950 vs 1,950
- 19% lower weight: 162 g vs 199 g
- Lower launch price: $800 vs $999
Display
| Spec | Google Pixel 9 Pro | Samsung Galaxy S25 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.3 ″+2% | 6.2 ″ |
| Panel type | LTPO OLED | Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X |
| Resolution | 1280x2856 | 1080x2340 |
| Pixel density | 495 ppi+19% | 416 ppi |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 3,000 nits+15% | 2,600 nits |
| Screen-to-body | 86.9 % | 91.1 %+5% |
Performance
| Spec | Google Pixel 9 Pro | Samsung Galaxy S25 |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Google Tensor G4 | Snapdragon 8 Elite for Galaxy |
| AnTuTu 10 | 1,150,000 | 2,300,000+100% |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 1,950 | 2,950+51% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 4,700 | 9,400+100% |
| RAM (max) | 16 GB+33% | 12 GB |
| Storage options | 128/256/512GB/1TB | 128/256/512GB |
| Storage type | UFS 3.1 | UFS 4.0 |
Camera
| Spec | Google Pixel 9 Pro | Samsung Galaxy S25 |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Main aperture | f/1.68 | f/1.8 |
| Ultra-wide | 48 MP+300% | 12 MP |
| Telephoto | 48 MP+380% | 10 MP |
| Optical zoom | 5 x+67% | 3 x |
| Max video | 4K@60fps | 8K@30fps |
| Front camera | 42 MP+250% | 12 MP |
| OIS | Yes | Yes |
Battery
| Spec | Google Pixel 9 Pro | Samsung Galaxy S25 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 4,700 mAh+18% | 4,000 mAh |
| Wired charging | 27 W+8% | 25 W |
| Wireless charging | 21 W+40% | 15 W |
| Active use endurance | 11 h | 12 h+9% |
Design
| Spec | Google Pixel 9 Pro | Samsung Galaxy S25 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 199 g | 162 g+19% |
| Thickness | 8.5 mm | 7.2 mm+15% |
| IP rating | IP68 | IP68 |
| Frame material | Aluminum | Armor Aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | Google Pixel 9 Pro | 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 9 Pro | Samsung Galaxy S25 |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 14 | Android 15 (One UI 7) |
| OS update pledge | 7 years | 7 years |
Audio
| Spec | Google Pixel 9 Pro | Samsung Galaxy S25 |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |
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