Google Pixel 9 Pro XL vs Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra
50.8Performance78.3
65.3Display66.7
71Camera74
59.3Battery65.8
94.7Features94.7
4 spec wins — Google Pixel 9 Pro XL13 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra
InnoReviews verdict
Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra wins this phone face-off, 74.3 to 63.8, pulling ahead mainly in performance (+28) and battery (+7). Google Pixel 9 Pro XL still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Google Pixel 9 Pro XL
- 250% higher Front camera: 42 MP vs 12 MP
- 53% higher Wireless charging: 23 W vs 15 W
- 15% higher Peak brightness: 3,000 nits vs 2,600 nits
- Lower launch price: $1,099 vs $1,300
Reasons to pick the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra
- Stronger performance score: 78 vs 51
- Stronger camera score: 74 vs 71
- Stronger battery score: 66 vs 59
- 300% higher Main camera: 200 MP vs 50 MP
- 106% higher Geekbench 6 (multi): 9,800 vs 4,750
Display
| Spec | Google Pixel 9 Pro XL | Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.8 ″ | 6.9 ″+1% |
| Panel type | LTPO OLED | Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X |
| Resolution | 1344x2992 | 1440x3120 |
| Pixel density | 486 ppi | 498 ppi+2% |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 3,000 nits+15% | 2,600 nits |
| Screen-to-body | 89 % | 92.5 %+4% |
Performance
| Spec | Google Pixel 9 Pro XL | Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Google Tensor G4 | Snapdragon 8 Elite for Galaxy |
| AnTuTu 10 | 1,180,000 | 2,400,000+103% |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 1,980 | 3,030+53% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 4,750 | 9,800+106% |
| RAM (max) | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| Storage options | 128/256/512GB/1TB | 256/512GB/1TB |
| Storage type | UFS 3.1 | UFS 4.0 |
Camera
| Spec | Google Pixel 9 Pro XL | 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 | 42 MP+250% | 12 MP |
| OIS | Yes | Yes |
Battery
| Spec | Google Pixel 9 Pro XL | Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 5,060 mAh+1% | 5,000 mAh |
| Wired charging | 37 W | 45 W+22% |
| Wireless charging | 23 W+53% | 15 W |
| Active use endurance | 11 h | 13 h+18% |
Design
| Spec | Google Pixel 9 Pro XL | Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 221 g | 218 g+1% |
| Thickness | 8.5 mm | 8.2 mm+4% |
| IP rating | IP68 | IP68 |
| Frame material | Aluminum | Titanium |
Connectivity
| Spec | Google Pixel 9 Pro XL | 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 9 Pro XL | 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 9 Pro XL | Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |
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