Google Pixel 9 vs Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra
47.2Performance78.3
58.1Display66.7
57.4Camera74
53.3Battery65.8
94.7Features94.7
2 spec wins — Google Pixel 915 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra
InnoReviews verdict
Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra wins this phone face-off, 74.3 to 57.4, pulling ahead mainly in performance (+31) and camera (+17). Google Pixel 9 still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Google Pixel 9
- Lower launch price: $799 vs $1,300
Reasons to pick the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra
- Stronger performance score: 78 vs 47
- Stronger display score: 67 vs 58
- Stronger camera score: 74 vs 57
- Stronger battery score: 66 vs 53
- 300% higher Main camera: 200 MP vs 50 MP
Display
| Spec | Google Pixel 9 | Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.3 ″ | 6.9 ″+10% |
| Panel type | OLED | Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X |
| Resolution | 1080x2424 | 1440x3120 |
| Pixel density | 422 ppi | 498 ppi+18% |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 2,700 nits+4% | 2,600 nits |
| Screen-to-body | 86.5 % | 92.5 %+7% |
Performance
| Spec | Google Pixel 9 | Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Google Tensor G4 | Snapdragon 8 Elite for Galaxy |
| AnTuTu 10 | 1,100,000 | 2,400,000+118% |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 1,940 | 3,030+56% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 4,600 | 9,800+113% |
| RAM (max) | 12 GB | 16 GB+33% |
| Storage options | 128/256GB | 256/512GB/1TB |
| Storage type | UFS 3.1 | UFS 4.0 |
Camera
| Spec | Google Pixel 9 | 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 | — | 50 MP |
| Optical zoom | 2 x | 5 x+150% |
| Max video | 4K@60fps | 8K@30fps |
| Front camera | 11 MP | 12 MP+14% |
| OIS | Yes | Yes |
Battery
| Spec | Google Pixel 9 | Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 4,700 mAh | 5,000 mAh+6% |
| Wired charging | 27 W | 45 W+67% |
| Wireless charging | 15 W | 15 W |
| Active use endurance | 11 h | 13 h+18% |
Design
| Spec | Google Pixel 9 | Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 198 g+9% | 218 g |
| Thickness | 8.5 mm | 8.2 mm+4% |
| IP rating | IP68 | IP68 |
| Frame material | Aluminum | Titanium |
Connectivity
| Spec | Google Pixel 9 | 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 | 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 | Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |
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