Google Pixel 9 Pro vs Samsung Galaxy S25
The Google Pixel 9 Pro scores 7.2 in our rating, and the Samsung Galaxy S25 scores 7.4. The Google Pixel 9 Pro leads in display, camera and battery, while the Samsung Galaxy S25 is ahead in performance, design and value for money. At launch in the US, the Samsung Galaxy S25 cost $200 less ($799 vs $999). The Samsung Galaxy S25 is the newer phone, announced Jan 22, 2025.
Key differences
Why choose the Google Pixel 9 Pro
- Bigger battery 4,700 mAh vs 4,000 mAh
- Faster wired charging 27 W vs 25 W
- Bigger screen 6.3 inches vs 6.2 inches
- Longer optical zoom 5× vs 3×
- Brighter screen 3,000 nits vs 2,600 nits
- Faster wireless charging 21 W vs 15 W
Why choose the Samsung Galaxy S25
- Lower launch price $799 vs $999
- Newer model Jan 22, 2025 vs Aug 13, 2024
- Lighter 162 g vs 199 g
- Thinner 7.2 mm vs 8.5 mm
- Faster storage type UFS 4.0 vs UFS 3.1
PhoneRanked scores
Calculated from specs, relative to phones from the same year and price range. How we rate phones
Spec
Google Pixel 9 ProSamsung Galaxy S25
Overall
7.2
7.4
Display
8.7
8.3
Performance
6.3
8.5
Camera
8.6
7.7
Battery
5.6
4.8
Design
8.6
8.9
Value for money
5.3
6.2
Display
Spec
Google Pixel 9 ProSamsung Galaxy S25
Size
6.3 inches
6.2 inches
Type
OLED, Super Actua
OLED, Dynamic AMOLED 2X
Resolution
1280 × 2856 px
1080 × 2340 px
Pixel density
495 ppi
416 ppi
Refresh rate
120 Hz
120 Hz
Adaptive refresh
✓ Yes
✓ Yes
Peak brightness
3,000 nits
2,600 nits
HDR
—
HDR10+
Protection
Gorilla Glass Victus 2
Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2
Performance
Spec
Google Pixel 9 ProSamsung Galaxy S25
Process
4 nm
3 nm
Max CPU clock
3.1 GHz
4.47 GHz
GPU
Mali-G715 MP7
Adreno 830
Geekbench 6 single-core
—
3,031
Geekbench 6 multi-core
—
9,626
RAM
16 GB
12 GB
Storage
128 GB / 256 GB / 512 GB / 1 TB
128 GB / 256 GB / 512 GB
Storage type
UFS 3.1
UFS 4.0
microSD slot
✕ No
✕ No
Cameras
Spec
Google Pixel 9 ProSamsung Galaxy S25
Main camera
50 MP, f/1.68, 1/1.31"
50 MP, f/1.8, 1/1.56"
Optical stabilization
✓ Yes
✓ Yes
Ultrawide
48 MP
12 MP
Telephoto
48 MP, 5× optical
10 MP, 3× optical
Optical zoom
5×
3×
Rear cameras
3
3
Rear video
8K@30
8K@30
Front camera
42 MP
12 MP
Front video
4K@60
4K@60
Battery and charging
Spec
Google Pixel 9 ProSamsung Galaxy S25
Capacity
4,700 mAh
4,000 mAh
Battery type
—
Li-Ion
Wired charging
27 W
25 W
Wireless charging
21 W
15 W
Reverse wireless
✓ Yes
✓ Yes
Charger in box
✕ No
✕ No
Design and build
Spec
Google Pixel 9 ProSamsung Galaxy S25
Dimensions
152.8 × 72 × 8.5 mm
146.9 × 70.5 × 7.2 mm
Thickness
8.5 mm
7.2 mm
Weight
199 g
162 g
Form factor
Bar
Bar
Frame
Aluminum
Aluminum
Back
Glass
Glass
Water resistance
IP68
IP68
Fingerprint
Under-display ultrasonic
Under-display ultrasonic
3D face unlock
✕ No
✕ No
SIM
Nano-SIM + eSIM
Nano-SIM + eSIM
Colors
Obsidian, Porcelain, Hazel, Rose Quartz
Icy Blue, Mint, Navy, Silver Shadow, Blue Black, Coral Red, Pink Gold
Connectivity and features
Spec
Google Pixel 9 ProSamsung Galaxy S25
5G
✓ Yes
✓ Yes
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi 7
Wi-Fi 7
Bluetooth
5.3
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
✓ Yes
IR blaster
✕ No
✕ No
Software
Spec
Google Pixel 9 ProSamsung Galaxy S25
OS at launch
Android 14
Android 15
Interface
—
One UI 7
OS updates
7 years
7 years
Security updates
7 years
7 years
Launch and price
Spec
Google Pixel 9 ProSamsung Galaxy S25
Announced
Aug 13, 2024
Jan 22, 2025
Released
Sep 4, 2024
Feb 7, 2025
Status
Discontinued
Released
US launch price
$999
$799
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