Samsung Galaxy S25 Plus vs Google Pixel 9 Pro XL
Key Specifications
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite for Galaxy | Google Tensor G4 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.7", AMOLED, 120Hz | 6.8", OLED, 120Hz | ||
| Camera | 50MP+10MP+12MP/12MP (Front) | 50MP+48MP+48MP/42MP (Front) | ||
| Battery | 4900mAh, 45W | 5060mAh, 37W | ||
| RAM | 12GB | 16GB | ||
| Storage | 256GB | 256GB |
Top Recommendation
| Recommended For | Performance, Multimedia, Gaming, Software, Design and Build Quality | Display, Battery, Software and Main Camera |
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General
| Colors | Navy, Mint, Icy Blue, Silver, Shadow, Blueblack, Coralred, Pinkgold | Porcelain, Rose Quartz, Hazel, Obsidian | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launch | January 22, 2025 | August 13, 2024 | ||
| Availability | February 07, 2025 | August 22, 2024 | ||
| Launch Country | India | India | ||
| Launch Price | ₹99,999 | ₹1,24,999 |
Display
Winner:Google Pixel 9 Pro XL
| Type | AMOLED | OLED | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | ||
| Features | HDR10+ | Dolby Vision | ||
| Size | 6.7 inches | 6.8 inches | ||
| Resolution Width | 1440 pixels | 1344 pixels | ||
| Resolution Height | 3120 pixels | 2992 pixels | ||
| Resolution Ratio | 19.3:9 | 20:9 | ||
| Pixel Per Inch | 513 ppi | 486 ppi | ||
| Display Resolution | QHD+ | QHD+ | ||
| Peak Brightness | 2600 nits | 3000 nits |
Body
Winner:Samsung Galaxy S25 Plus
| Weight | 190 grams | 221 grams | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Front | Gorilla Glass Victus 2 | Gorilla Glass Victus 2 | ||
| Back | Glass | Glass | ||
| Side | Armor Aluminium | Aluminium Frame | ||
| Build Quality | Corning Gorilla Glass victus 2 | |||
| Port | USB Type-C 3.2 | USB Type-C 3.2 | ||
| IP rating | IP68/69 (Dust and Water Resistant) | IP68 (Dust and Water Resistant) | ||
| Speaker | Stereo Speakers | Stereo Speakers |
Processor
Winner:Samsung Galaxy S25 Plus
| Chipset Brand | Qualcomm | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chipset Name | Snapdragon 8 Elite for Galaxy | Tensor G4 | ||
| CPU | Octa-core | Octa-core | ||
| GPU | Adreno 830 | Mali-G715 MC7 |
Main Camera
Winner:Google Pixel 9 Pro XL
| Camera Resolution | 50 MP | 50 MP | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Camera Type | Wide-angle | Wide-angle | ||
| Camera 2 Resolution | 10 MP | 48 MP | ||
| Camera 2 Type | Telephoto | Telephoto | ||
| Camera 3 Resolution | 12 MP | 48 MP | ||
| Camera 3 Type | Ultra-wide | Ultra-wide | ||
| Features | Adaptive VDIS, Auto focus, Continuous Shooting, Expert RAW, Filter, HDR, Laser Auto Focus, Night mode, OIS, Optical Zoom, panorama, PDAF, Portrait mode, Pro mode, Pro Mode (long exposure), Slow Motion | Best Take, Dual LED Dual Tone Flash, PDAF, Pixel Shift Auto Focus, Ultra HDR | ||
| Stabilization | Hybrid Stabilization | Hybrid Stabilization | ||
| Video | gyro-EIS, HDR10+, Night Video Recording, Slow Motion, Stereo Sound Recording, Video Portrait | 10-bit HDR, gyro-EIS, OIS |
Operating System
| Software Name | Android | Android | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Software Skin | One UI | Google Android | ||
| OS Updates(Years) | 7 year(s) | 7 year(s) | ||
| AI Features | AI Documents, AI Editor, AI Transcript, Audio Eraser, Circlre to Search, Drawing Assist, Gemini integration, Interpreter, Live Translate, Note assist, Now Brief, Personalised AI features, Photo assist, Writing Assist | AI weather summaries, Gemini Live, Pixel Screenshots, Pixel Studio |
Selfie Camera
Winner:Google Pixel 9 Pro XL
| Front Camera Resolution | 12 MP | 42 MP | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Front Camera Type | Wide | Ultrawide | ||
| Features | Auto Focus, Auto-HDR, Dual Video Call, HDR10+, Night mode, panorama, Portrait Mode, Pro Mode (long exposure) | Auto-HDR | ||
| Video | 1080p@30fps, 4k@30/60fps | 1080p@30/60fps, gyro-EIS |
Battery
Winner:Google Pixel 9 Pro XL
| Capacity | 4900 mAh | 5060 mAh | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Battery Type | Lithium Ion | Lithium Ion | ||
| Wireless Charging | true | true | ||
| Charging Speed | 45 W | 37 W |
Memory
Winner:Samsung Galaxy S25 Plus
| Storage | 256 GB | 256 GB | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Storage type | UFS 4.0 | UFS 3.1 | ||
| RAM | 12 GB | 16 GB | ||
| RAM type | LPDDR5X | LPDDR5X |
Network
| Sim Slot | Dual SIM (nano-SIM, eSIM, dual stand-by) | Dual SIM (nano-SIM, eSIM, dual stand-by) | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Network | 5G, GSM, LTE FDD, LTE TD, UMTS | 5G, EDGE, GSM, HSDPA, HSPA+, LTE, UMTS |
Connectivity
Winner:Google Pixel 9 Pro XL
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 7 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be | Wi-Fi 7 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.3 | ||
| Positioning | Beidou, Galileo, Glonass, GPS, QZSS | Beidou, Galileo, GPS, QZSS | ||
| NFC | Supported | Supported | ||
| Radio | - | - |
Features
| Fingerprint Scanner | Ultrasonic (under display) | Ultrasonic (under display) | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Ambient Light Sensor, Compass, Geomagnetic Sensor, Gyroscope, Hall Sensor, Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor, Ultra Wideband (UWB) Support | Accelerometer, Ambient Light Sensor, Gyroscope, Magnetometer Sensor, Proximity Sensor |
