Samsung Galaxy S25 vs Google Pixel 9 Pro
The Samsung Galaxy S25 scores 8.1 in our rating, and the Google Pixel 9 Pro scores 7.9. The Samsung Galaxy S25 leads in performance, design and value for money, while the Google Pixel 9 Pro is ahead in display, camera and battery. 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 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
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
PhoneRanked scores
Calculated from specs, relative to phones from the same year and price range. How we rate phones
Spec
Samsung Galaxy S25Google Pixel 9 Pro
Overall
8.1
7.9
Display
8.2
8.6
Performance
8.5
6.3
Camera
7.7
8.6
Battery
4.8
5.6
Design
8.9
8.6
Software support
9.2
9.2
Value for money
5.5
4.6
Display
Spec
Samsung Galaxy S25Google Pixel 9 Pro
Size
6.2 inches
6.3 inches
Type
OLED, Dynamic AMOLED 2X
OLED, Super Actua
Resolution
1080 × 2340 px
1280 × 2856 px
Pixel density
416 ppi
495 ppi
Refresh rate
120 Hz
120 Hz
Adaptive refresh
✓ Yes
✓ Yes
Peak brightness
2,600 nits
3,000 nits
HDR
HDR10+
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Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2
Gorilla Glass Victus 2
Performance
Spec
Samsung Galaxy S25Google Pixel 9 Pro
Process
3 nm
4 nm
Max CPU clock
4.47 GHz
3.1 GHz
GPU
Adreno 830
Mali-G715 MP7
Geekbench 6 single-core
3,031
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Geekbench 6 multi-core
9,626
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RAM
12 GB
16 GB
Storage
128 GB / 256 GB / 512 GB
128 GB / 256 GB / 512 GB / 1 TB
Storage type
UFS 4.0
UFS 3.1
microSD slot
✕ No
✕ No
Cameras
Spec
Samsung Galaxy S25Google Pixel 9 Pro
Main camera
50 MP, f/1.8, 1/1.56"
50 MP, f/1.68, 1/1.31"
Optical stabilization
✓ Yes
✓ Yes
Ultrawide
12 MP
48 MP
Telephoto
10 MP, 3× optical
48 MP, 5× optical
Optical zoom
3×
5×
Rear cameras
3
3
Rear video
8K@30
8K@30
Front camera
12 MP
42 MP
Front video
4K@60
4K@60
Battery and charging
Spec
Samsung Galaxy S25Google Pixel 9 Pro
Capacity
4,000 mAh
4,700 mAh
Battery type
Li-Ion
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Wired charging
25 W
27 W
Wireless charging
15 W
21 W
Reverse wireless
✓ Yes
✓ Yes
Charger in box
✕ No
✕ No
Design and build
Spec
Samsung Galaxy S25Google Pixel 9 Pro
Dimensions
146.9 × 70.5 × 7.2 mm
152.8 × 72 × 8.5 mm
Thickness
7.2 mm
8.5 mm
Weight
162 g
199 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
Icy Blue, Mint, Navy, Silver Shadow, Blue Black, Coral Red, Pink Gold
Obsidian, Porcelain, Hazel, Rose Quartz
Connectivity and features
Spec
Samsung Galaxy S25Google Pixel 9 Pro
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
✓ Yes
✓ Yes
IR blaster
✕ No
✕ No
Software
Spec
Samsung Galaxy S25Google Pixel 9 Pro
OS at launch
Android 15
Android 14
Interface
One UI 7
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OS updates
7 years
7 years
Security updates
7 years
7 years
Launch and price
Spec
Samsung Galaxy S25Google Pixel 9 Pro
Announced
Jan 22, 2025
Aug 13, 2024
Released
Feb 7, 2025
Sep 4, 2024
Status
Released
Discontinued
US launch price
$799
$999
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