Pixel 9 Pro XL VS Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra
We are comparing the Pixel 9 Pro XL (Google) with the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra (Samsung). Scroll down to the pros and cons of each phone, in-depth specs, and performance highlights.
Overall Comparison
KEY DIFFERENCES OF Pixel 9 Pro XL AND Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra
Here’s how Pixel 9 Pro XL and Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra stack up against each other in their most impactful areas.
Reasons to consider the Pixel 9 Pro XL
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1% larger battery (5060 mAh vs 5000 mAh)
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Higher Selfie Camera Resolution of 42 MP
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15% brighter (3000 nits vs 2600 nits)
Reasons to consider the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra
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Superior display technology (Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X)
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Higher Main Camera Resolution of 200 MP
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133% higher AnTuTu v11 score (3326148 vs 1425287)
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57% higher single-core Geekbench score (3145 vs 1997)
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Higher resolution (1440×3120)
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101% higher multi-core Geekbench score (9864 vs 4913)
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22% faster charging (45 W vs 37 W)
SPECIFICATION TABLE COMPARISON OF Pixel 9 Pro XL AND Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra
Below is the detailed specification table comparing Pixel 9 Pro XL and Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra.
Note: Highlighted specs mean that Phone wins that spec row.
If neither side is highlighted, it is a tie or there is not enough data for both specs.
| Specification | Pixel 9 Pro XL | Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra |
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General Information
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| Brand: | Samsung | |
| Release Date: | August 22, 2024 | February 3, 2025 |
| Mobile SoC: | Tensor G4 | Snapdragon 8 Elite |
| GPU: | Mali-G715 MP7 | Adreno 830 |
| Operating System: | Android 14 | Android 15 |
| Weight: | 221g | 218g |
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Display
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| Display Size: | 6.8 inches | 6.9 inches |
| Display Resolution: | 1344×2992 | 1440×3120 |
| Display Pixels Per Inch: | 482 | 498 |
| Display Technology: | LTPO OLED | Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X |
| Display Refresh Rate: | 120 | 120 |
| Display Brightness: | 3000 nits | 2600 nits |
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Camera
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| Main Camera Setup: | Triple Camera | Quad Camera |
| Main Camera: | 50 MP | 200 MP |
| Main Camera Features: | Zoom Enhance, Night Sight Panorama, Pro Mode & RAW Capture | LOG Video, ProVisual Engine, Laser autofocus, Quad Tele System |
| Main Camera Video: | 8K at 30fps, 4K at 30/60fps, 1080p at 30/60fps | 8K at 30fps, 4K at 30/60fps, 1080p at 30/60fps |
| Selfie Camera: | 42 MP | 12 MP |
| Selfie Camera Video: | 4K at 30/60fps, 1080p at 30/60fps | 4K at 30/60fps, 1080p at 30/60fps |
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Standard Lens
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| Megapixels | 50 MP | 200 MP |
| Aperture | f/1.7 | f/1.7 |
| Focal Length | 25 mm | 23 mm |
| Sensor | Samsung GN1 | Samsung ISOCELL S5KHP2 |
| Sensor Size | 1/1.31" | 1/1.3" |
| Pixel Size | 1.2 micron | 0.6 micron |
| Autofocus | Laser autofocus | Laser autofocus |
| Stabilization | Optical | Optical |
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Telephoto Lens
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| Megapixels | 48 MP | 50 MP |
| Aperture | f/2.8 | f/3.4 |
| Focal Length | 113 mm | 111 mm |
| Sensor | Samsung S5KGM5 | Sony IMX854 |
| Sensor Size | 1/2.55" | 1/2.52" |
| Pixel Size | 0.7 micron | 0.7 micron |
| Stabilization | Optical | Optical |
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Ultra-wide Lens
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| Megapixels | 48 MP | 50 MP |
| Aperture | f/1.7 | f/1.9 |
| Focal Length | 12 mm | 13 mm |
| Sensor | Samsung S5KGM5 | Samsung ISOCELL S5KJN3 |
| Sensor Size | 1/2.55" | 1/2.5" |
| Pixel Size | 0.7 micron | 0.7 micron |
| Stabilization | Digital | Digital |
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Selfie Lens
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| Megapixels | 42 MP | 12 MP |
| Image Resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4000 x 3000 |
| Aperture | f/2.2 | f/2.2 |
| Focal Length | 17 mm | 26 mm |
| Sensor | Sony IMX858 | Samsung S5K3LU |
| Sensor Size | 1/2.51" (≈ 0.4 inch) | 1/3.2" |
| Pixel Size | 0.7 micron | 1.12 micron |
| Autofocus | Phase autofocus | Phase autofocus (Dual Pixel) |
| Stabilization | Digital | Digital |
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Battery & Charging
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| Battery Capacity: | 5060 mAh | 5000 mAh |
| Battery Life (in hours tested): | 24 | 31 |
| Battery Type: | Li-Ion | Li-Ion |
| Charging Speed: | 37W | 45W |
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Performance
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| RAM: | 16 GB | 16 GB, 12 GB |
| Storage: | 1 TB, 512 GB, 256 GB, 128 GB | 1 TB, 512 GB, 256 GB |
| DxOMark Score: | 160 | 151 |
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GEEKBENCH V6
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| Single-Core (V6) | 1997 | 3145 |
| Multi-Core (V6) | 4913 | 9864 |
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ANTUTU SCORE
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| Overall (AnTuTu V11) | 1425287 | 3326148 |
| CPU | 487518 | 1090904 |
| GPU | 398247 | 1225203 |
| MEM | 229255 | 378840 |
| UX | 310267 | 631201 |
| Overall (AnTuTu V10) | 1323184 | 2731492 |
| CPU | 394284 | 655716 |
| GPU | 453826 | 1211975 |
| MEM | 261584 | 472645 |
| UX | 213490 | 391156 |
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Connectivity
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| Network Technology: | 5G | 5G |
| SIM Type: | Dual Sim | Dual Sim |
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| USB: | USB Type-C | USB Type-C |
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Extras & Build
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| Fingerprint Sensor Type: | Under Display | Under Display |
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| Speaker: | Stereo Speakers | Stereo Speakers |
Tip: ▲ indicates a higher-is-better spec advantage, while ▼ indicates a lower-is-better advantage.
PERFORMANCE CHART COMPARISON OF Pixel 9 Pro XL AND Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra
The charts below visualize how Pixel 9 Pro XL and Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra stack up in key performance metrics.
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SCREEN SIZE COMPARISON OF Pixel 9 Pro XL AND Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra
Here’s a proportional visualization of the Pixel 9 Pro XL’s 6.8 inches screen compared to the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra’s 6.9 inches display.
Pixel 9 Pro XL
6.8 inches″
Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra
6.9 inches″
Release Timeline of Pixel 9 Pro XL and Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra
Pixel 9 Pro XL was released 5 months, 12 days earlier than Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra.
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Our Verdict
In conclusion, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra edges out overall compared to the Pixel 9 Pro XL. Its strongest advantages are in Performance, Display and Battery. The Pixel 9 Pro XL is the better fit if your top priority is Camera.
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