Google Pixel 10 Pro XL vs Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra
The Google Pixel 10 Pro XL scores 7.7 in our rating, and the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra scores 8.0. The Google Pixel 10 Pro XL leads in battery, while the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra is ahead in performance, design and value for money. At launch in the US, the Google Pixel 10 Pro XL cost $100.99 less ($1,199 vs $1,299.99). The Google Pixel 10 Pro XL is the newer phone, announced Aug 20, 2025.
Key differences
Why choose the Google Pixel 10 Pro XL
- Bigger battery 5,200 mAh vs 5,000 mAh
- Brighter screen 3,300 nits vs 2,600 nits
- Lower launch price $1,199 vs $1,299.99
- Newer model Aug 20, 2025 vs Jan 22, 2025
- Faster wireless charging 25 W vs 15 W
- Satellite messaging
Why choose the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra
- Faster wired charging 45 W vs 39 W
- Bigger screen 6.9 inches vs 6.8 inches
- Lighter 218 g vs 232 g
- Thinner 8.2 mm vs 8.5 mm
- Higher screen resolution 1440 × 3120 px vs 1344 × 2992 px
- Sharper display 498 ppi vs 486 ppi
PhoneRanked scores
Calculated from specs, relative to phones from the same year and price range. How we rate phones
Spec
Google Pixel 10 Pro XLSamsung Galaxy S25 Ultra
Overall
7.7
8.0
Display
8.6
8.4
Performance
7.4
8.5
Camera
8.6
8.6
Battery
6.4
6.2
Design
8.4
8.8
Software support
9.2
9.2
Value for money
5.1
5.5
Display
Spec
Google Pixel 10 Pro XLSamsung Galaxy S25 Ultra
Size
6.8 inches
6.9 inches
Type
OLED, Super Actua
OLED, Dynamic AMOLED 2X
Resolution
1344 × 2992 px
1440 × 3120 px
Pixel density
486 ppi
498 ppi
Refresh rate
120 Hz
120 Hz
Adaptive refresh
✓ Yes
✓ Yes
Peak brightness
3,300 nits
2,600 nits
HDR
—
HDR10, HDR10+
Protection
Gorilla Glass Victus 2
Corning Gorilla Armor 2
Performance
Spec
Google Pixel 10 Pro XLSamsung Galaxy S25 Ultra
Process
3 nm
3 nm
Max CPU clock
3.78 GHz
—
GPU
PowerVR DXT-48-1536
Adreno 830
RAM
16 GB
12 GB / 16 GB
Storage
256 GB / 512 GB / 1 TB
256 GB / 512 GB / 1 TB
Storage type
UFS 4.0
UFS 4.0
microSD slot
✕ No
✕ No
Cameras
Spec
Google Pixel 10 Pro XLSamsung Galaxy S25 Ultra
Main camera
50 MP, f/1.68, 1/1.3"
200 MP, f/1.7, 1/1.3"
Optical stabilization
✓ Yes
✓ Yes
Ultrawide
48 MP
50 MP
Telephoto
48 MP, 5× optical, periscope
50 MP, 5× optical, periscope
Optical zoom
5×
5×
Rear cameras
3
4
Rear video
8K@30
8K@30
Front camera
42 MP
12 MP
Front video
4K@60
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Battery and charging
Spec
Google Pixel 10 Pro XLSamsung Galaxy S25 Ultra
Capacity
5,200 mAh
5,000 mAh
Battery type
—
Li-Ion
Wired charging
39 W
45 W
Wireless charging
25 W
15 W
Reverse wireless
✓ Yes
✓ Yes
Charger in box
✕ No
✕ No
Design and build
Spec
Google Pixel 10 Pro XLSamsung Galaxy S25 Ultra
Dimensions
162.8 × 76.6 × 8.5 mm
162.8 × 77.6 × 8.2 mm
Thickness
8.5 mm
8.2 mm
Weight
232 g
218 g
Form factor
Bar
Bar
Frame
Aluminum
Titanium
Back
Glass
Glass
Water resistance
IP68
IP68
Fingerprint
Under-display ultrasonic
Under-display ultrasonic
3D face unlock
✕ No
✕ No
SIM
eSIM only
—
Colors
Obsidian, Porcelain, Moonstone, Jade
Titanium Silverblue, Titanium Black, Titanium Gray, Titanium Whitesilver, Titanium Jetblack, Titanium Jadegreen, Titanium Pinkgold
Connectivity and features
Spec
Google Pixel 10 Pro XLSamsung Galaxy S25 Ultra
5G
✓ Yes
✓ Yes
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi 7
Wi-Fi 7
Bluetooth
6.0
5.4
USB
USB-C 3.x
USB-C 3.x
NFC
✓ Yes
✓ Yes
3.5 mm jack
✕ No
✕ No
Stereo speakers
✓ Yes
✓ Yes
Satellite
✓ Yes
✕ No
IR blaster
✕ No
✕ No
Software
Spec
Google Pixel 10 Pro XLSamsung Galaxy S25 Ultra
OS at launch
Android 16
Android 15
Interface
—
One UI 7
OS updates
7 years
7 years
Security updates
7 years
7 years
Launch and price
Spec
Google Pixel 10 Pro XLSamsung Galaxy S25 Ultra
Announced
Aug 20, 2025
Jan 22, 2025
Released
Aug 28, 2025
Feb 7, 2025
Status
Released
Released
US launch price
$1,199
$1,299.99
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