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Google Pixel 9 Pro vs Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra

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62.3Inno Score
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WINNER
Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra
74.3Inno Score
50.2Performance78.3
63.9Display66.7
71Camera74
54Battery65.8
94.7Features94.7
4 spec wins — Google Pixel 9 Pro13 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra

InnoReviews verdict

Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra wins this phone face-off, 74.3 to 62.3, pulling ahead mainly in performance (+28) and battery (+12). Google Pixel 9 Pro still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.

Key differences

Reasons to pick the Google Pixel 9 Pro

  • 250% higher Front camera: 42 MP vs 12 MP
  • 40% higher Wireless charging: 21 W vs 15 W
  • 15% higher Peak brightness: 3,000 nits vs 2,600 nits
  • Lower launch price: $999 vs $1,300

Reasons to pick the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra

  • Stronger performance score: 78 vs 50
  • Stronger camera score: 74 vs 71
  • Stronger battery score: 66 vs 54
  • 300% higher Main camera: 200 MP vs 50 MP
  • 109% higher AnTuTu 10: 2,400,000 vs 1,150,000

Display

Display comparison: Google Pixel 9 Pro versus Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra
SpecGoogle Pixel 9 ProSamsung Galaxy S25 Ultra
Screen size6.3 ″6.9 ″+10%
Panel typeLTPO OLEDDynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X
Resolution1280x28561440x3120
Pixel density495 ppi498 ppi+1%
Refresh rate120 Hz120 Hz
Peak brightness3,000 nits+15%2,600 nits
Screen-to-body86.9 %92.5 %+6%

Performance

Performance comparison: Google Pixel 9 Pro versus Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra
SpecGoogle Pixel 9 ProSamsung Galaxy S25 Ultra
ChipsetGoogle Tensor G4Snapdragon 8 Elite for Galaxy
AnTuTu 101,150,0002,400,000+109%
Geekbench 6 (single)1,9503,030+55%
Geekbench 6 (multi)4,7009,800+109%
RAM (max)16 GB16 GB
Storage options128/256/512GB/1TB256/512GB/1TB
Storage typeUFS 3.1UFS 4.0

Camera

Camera comparison: Google Pixel 9 Pro versus Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra
SpecGoogle Pixel 9 ProSamsung Galaxy S25 Ultra
Main camera50 MP200 MP+300%
Main aperturef/1.68f/1.7
Ultra-wide48 MP50 MP+4%
Telephoto48 MP50 MP+4%
Optical zoom5 x5 x
Max video4K@60fps8K@30fps
Front camera42 MP+250%12 MP
OISYesYes

Battery

Battery comparison: Google Pixel 9 Pro versus Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra
SpecGoogle Pixel 9 ProSamsung Galaxy S25 Ultra
Capacity4,700 mAh5,000 mAh+6%
Wired charging27 W45 W+67%
Wireless charging21 W+40%15 W
Active use endurance11 h13 h+18%

Design

Design comparison: Google Pixel 9 Pro versus Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra
SpecGoogle Pixel 9 ProSamsung Galaxy S25 Ultra
Weight199 g+9%218 g
Thickness8.5 mm8.2 mm+4%
IP ratingIP68IP68
Frame materialAluminumTitanium

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: Google Pixel 9 Pro versus Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra
SpecGoogle Pixel 9 ProSamsung Galaxy S25 Ultra
5GYesYes
Wi-FiWi-Fi 7Wi-Fi 7
Bluetooth5.35.4
NFCYesYes
USBUSB-C 3.2USB-C 3.2
eSIMYesYes

Software

Software comparison: Google Pixel 9 Pro versus Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra
SpecGoogle Pixel 9 ProSamsung Galaxy S25 Ultra
OS at launchAndroid 14Android 15 (One UI 7)
OS update pledge7 years7 years

Audio

Audio comparison: Google Pixel 9 Pro versus Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra
SpecGoogle Pixel 9 ProSamsung Galaxy S25 Ultra
Stereo speakersYesYes
3.5mm jackNoNo

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