Google Pixel 9 Pro
#79
Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra
#4Category Breakdown
Google Pixel 9 Pro
Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra
Performance
91.597.3
Camera
99.299.8
Display
98.298.4
Battery
91.994.3
Build
82.497.3
Connectivity
89.290.6
Audio
87.687.6
Overall
91.296.3
Summary
- The Google Pixel 9 Pro features a 6.3-inch LTPO OLED display with a resolution of 1280 x 2856 pixels and a peak brightness of 3000 nits, while the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra has a larger 6.9-inch Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X display at 1440 x 3120 pixels and peaks at 2600 nits.
- In terms of performance, the Pixel is powered by the Google Tensor G4 chipset, whereas the Galaxy utilizes the Snapdragon 8 Elite, with the latter offering potentially superior processing power.
- The Pixel's camera system includes a 50 MP main sensor and two 48 MP sensors, while the Galaxy boasts a 200 MP main sensor alongside three additional cameras, providing greater versatility.
- Battery capacity is 4700 mAh for the Pixel compared to 5000 mAh for the Galaxy, with the latter supporting faster charging at 45W.
- Both devices run on Android, with the Pixel launching on Android 14 and the Galaxy on Android 15, and both promise up to seven major updates, but the Galaxy features One UI 7 for its software experience.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Google Pixel 9 Pro
Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra
General
Release Date
2024, August 13
2025, January 22
Announced
2024, August 13
2025, January 22
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
6.3"
6.9"
Type
LTPO OLED, 120Hz, HDR10+, 2000 nits (HBM), 3000 nits (peak)
Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X, 120Hz, HDR10+, 2600 nits (peak)
Resolution
1280 x 2856 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~495 ppi density)
1440 x 3120 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~498 ppi density)
PPI
1280
1440
Refresh Rate
120Hz
120Hz
HDR Support
✓
✓
Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2
Corning Gorilla Armor 2
Performance
Chipset
Google Tensor G4 (4 nm)
Qualcomm SM8750-AB Snapdragon 8 Elite (3 nm)
CPU
Octa-core (1x3.1 GHz Cortex-X4 & 3x2.6 GHz Cortex-A720 & 4x1.92 GHz Cortex-A520)
Octa-core (2x4.47 GHz Oryon V2 Phoenix L + 6x3.53 GHz Oryon V2 Phoenix M)
GPU
Mali-G715 MC7
Adreno 830
Memory
128GB 16GB RAM, 256GB 16GB RAM, 512GB 16GB RAM, 1TB 16GB RAM
256GB 12GB RAM, 512GB 12GB RAM, 1TB 12GB RAM, 1TB 16GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
No
No
Camera
Main Camera
50 MP, f/1.7, 25mm (wide), 1/1.31", 1.2µm, dual pixel PDAF, OIS48 MP, f/2.8, 113mm (periscope telephoto), 1/2.55", dual pixel PDAF, OIS, 5x optical zoom48 MP, f/1.7, 123˚ (ultrawide), 1/2.55", dual pixel PDAF
200 MP, f/1.7, 24mm (wide), 1/1.3", 0.6µm, multi-directional PDAF, OIS10 MP, f/2.4, 67mm (telephoto), 1/3.52", 1.12µm, PDAF, OIS, 3x optical zoom50 MP, f/3.4, 111mm (periscope telephoto), 1/2.52", 0.7µm, PDAF, OIS, 5x optical zoom50 MP, f/1.9, 120˚ (ultrawide), 0.7µm, dual pixel PDAF, Super Steady video
Main Camera Features
Multi-zone Laser AF, LED flash, Pixel Shift, Ultra-HDR, panorama, Best Take, Zoom Enhance
Laser AF, Best Face, LED flash, auto-HDR, panorama
Front Camera
42 MP, f/2.2, 17mm (ultrawide), PDAF
12 MP, f/2.2, 26mm (wide), 1/3.2", 1.12µm, dual pixel PDAF
Front Camera Features
HDR, panorama
HDR, HDR10+
Video Recording
8K@30fps (via cloud-based upscaling), 4K@24/30/60fps, 1080p@24/30/60/120/240fps; gyro-EIS, OIS, 10-bit HDR
8K@24/30fps, 4K@30/60/120fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240fps, 10-bit HDR, HDR10+, stereo sound rec., gyro-EIS
Selfie Video
4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60fps
4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30fps
Optical Stabilization
✓
✓
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
4700 mAh
5000 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 4700 mAh
Li-Ion 5000 mAh
Charging Details
27W wired, PD3.0, PPS, 55% in 30 min21W wireless (w/ Pixel Stand)12W wireless (w/ Qi compatible charger)Reverse wirelessBypass charging (w/ "Limit to 80%" option enabled)
45W wired, PD3.0, 65% in 30 min15W wireless (Qi2 Ready)4.5W reverse wireless
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✓
✓
Build & Safety
Dimensions
152.8 x 72 x 8.5 mm (6.02 x 2.83 x 0.33 in)
162.8 x 77.6 x 8.2 mm (6.41 x 3.06 x 0.32 in)
Weight
199 g
218 g
Materials
Glass front (Gorilla Glass Victus 2), glass back (Gorilla Glass Victus 2), aluminum frame
Glass front (Corning Gorilla Armor 2), glass back (Gorilla Glass Victus 2), titanium frame (grade 5)
Colors
Porcelain, Rose Quartz, Hazel, Obsidian
Titanium Silver Blue, Titanium Black, Titanium White Silver, Titanium Gray, Titanium Jade Green, Titanium Jet Black, Titanium Pink Gold
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
1.26 W/kg (head) 0.64 W/kg (body)
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM +eSIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM +eSIM+ eSIM (max 2 at a time) - INTNano-SIM + eSIM + eSIM (max 2 at a time) - USANano-SIM + Nano-SIM - CN
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE / 5G
Network Speed
HSPA, LTE (CA), 5G
HSPA, LTE (up to 7CA), 5G
5G
✓
✓
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e/7, tri-band
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e/7, tri-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth
5.3, A2DP, LE, aptX HD
5.4, A2DP, LE
NFC
✓
✓
USB
USB Type-C 3.2
USB Type-C 3.2, DisplayPort 1.2, OTG
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✗
✗
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS (L1+L5), GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, QZSS, NavIC
GPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO, QZSS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✓
✓
Loudspeaker
Yes, with stereo speakers
Yes, with stereo speakers
Audio Jack
No
No
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 14, upgradable to Android 15, up to 7 major Android upgrades
Android 15, up to 7 major Android upgrades, One UI 7
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (under display, ultrasonic), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer, thermometer (skin temperature)
Fingerprint (under display, ultrasonic), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer