Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra vs Google Pixel 9 Pro XL
The Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra scores 8.0 in our rating, and the Google Pixel 9 Pro XL scores 7.4. The Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra leads in performance, design and value for money. At launch in the US, the Google Pixel 9 Pro XL cost $200.99 less ($1,099 vs $1,299.99). The Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra is the newer phone, announced Jan 22, 2025.
2 of 4 phones
Clear all
Key differences
Why choose the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra
- Faster wired charging 45 W vs 37 W
- Bigger screen 6.9 inches vs 6.8 inches
- Newer model Jan 22, 2025 vs Aug 13, 2024
- Lighter 218 g vs 221 g
- Thinner 8.2 mm vs 8.5 mm
- Higher screen resolution 1440 × 3120 px vs 1344 × 2992 px
Why choose the Google Pixel 9 Pro XL
- Bigger battery 5,060 mAh vs 5,000 mAh
- Brighter screen 3,000 nits vs 2,600 nits
- Lower launch price $1,099 vs $1,299.99
- Faster wireless charging 23 W vs 15 W
- Satellite messaging
PhoneRanked scores
Calculated from specs, relative to phones from the same year and price range. How we rate phones
Spec
Samsung Galaxy S25 UltraGoogle Pixel 9 Pro XL
Overall
8.0
7.4
Display
8.4
8.5
Performance
8.5
6.3
Camera
8.6
8.6
Battery
6.2
6.2
Design
8.8
8.5
Software support
9.2
9.2
Value for money
5.5
4.6
Display
Spec
Samsung Galaxy S25 UltraGoogle Pixel 9 Pro XL
Size
6.9 inches
6.8 inches
Type
OLED, Dynamic AMOLED 2X
OLED, Super Actua
Resolution
1440 × 3120 px
1344 × 2992 px
Pixel density
498 ppi
486 ppi
Refresh rate
120 Hz
120 Hz
Adaptive refresh
✓ Yes
✓ Yes
Peak brightness
2,600 nits
3,000 nits
HDR
HDR10, HDR10+
—
Protection
Corning Gorilla Armor 2
Gorilla Glass Victus 2
Performance
Spec
Samsung Galaxy S25 UltraGoogle Pixel 9 Pro XL
Process
3 nm
4 nm
Max CPU clock
—
3.1 GHz
GPU
Adreno 830
Mali-G715 MP7
RAM
12 GB / 16 GB
16 GB
Storage
256 GB / 512 GB / 1 TB
128 GB / 256 GB / 512 GB / 1 TB
Storage type
UFS 4.0
UFS 3.1
microSD slot
✕ No
✕ No
Cameras
Spec
Samsung Galaxy S25 UltraGoogle Pixel 9 Pro XL
Main camera
200 MP, f/1.7, 1/1.3"
50 MP, f/1.68, 1/1.31"
Optical stabilization
✓ Yes
✓ Yes
Ultrawide
50 MP
48 MP
Telephoto
50 MP, 5× optical, periscope
48 MP, 5× optical
Optical zoom
5×
5×
Rear cameras
4
3
Rear video
8K@30
8K@30
Front camera
12 MP
42 MP
Front video
—
4K@60
Battery and charging
Spec
Samsung Galaxy S25 UltraGoogle Pixel 9 Pro XL
Capacity
5,000 mAh
5,060 mAh
Battery type
Li-Ion
—
Wired charging
45 W
37 W
Wireless charging
15 W
23 W
Reverse wireless
✓ Yes
✓ Yes
Charger in box
✕ No
✕ No
Design and build
Spec
Samsung Galaxy S25 UltraGoogle Pixel 9 Pro XL
Dimensions
162.8 × 77.6 × 8.2 mm
162.8 × 76.6 × 8.5 mm
Thickness
8.2 mm
8.5 mm
Weight
218 g
221 g
Form factor
Bar
Bar
Frame
Titanium
Aluminum
Back
Glass
Glass
Water resistance
IP68
IP68
Fingerprint
Under-display ultrasonic
Under-display ultrasonic
3D face unlock
✕ No
✕ No
SIM
—
Nano-SIM + eSIM
Colors
Titanium Silverblue, Titanium Black, Titanium Gray, Titanium Whitesilver, Titanium Jetblack, Titanium Jadegreen, Titanium Pinkgold
Obsidian, Porcelain, Hazel, Rose Quartz
Connectivity and features
Spec
Samsung Galaxy S25 UltraGoogle Pixel 9 Pro XL
5G
✓ Yes
✓ Yes
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi 7
Wi-Fi 7
Bluetooth
5.4
5.3
USB
USB-C 3.x
USB-C 3.x
NFC
✓ Yes
✓ Yes
3.5 mm jack
✕ No
✕ No
Stereo speakers
✓ Yes
✓ Yes
Satellite
✕ No
✓ Yes
IR blaster
✕ No
✕ No
Software
Spec
Samsung Galaxy S25 UltraGoogle Pixel 9 Pro XL
OS at launch
Android 15
Android 14
Interface
One UI 7
—
OS updates
7 years
7 years
Security updates
7 years
7 years
Launch and price
Spec
Samsung Galaxy S25 UltraGoogle Pixel 9 Pro XL
Announced
Jan 22, 2025
Aug 13, 2024
Released
Feb 7, 2025
Aug 22, 2024
Status
Released
Discontinued
US launch price
$1,299.99
$1,099
Green marks the stronger value in a row. Specs come from official manufacturer data, cross-checked with established tech media; each phone page lists its sources. Report an error
More comparisons
vs
vivo X300 Pro vs Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra
vs
Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max vs Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra
vs
Apple iPhone 17 Pro vs Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra
vs
Google Pixel 10 Pro XL vs Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra
vs
Google Pixel 10 Pro XL vs Google Pixel 9 Pro XL
vs
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 vs Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra