Samsung Galaxy S25 Plus vs Google Pixel 9 Pro XL
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Key Specifications
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite for Galaxy | Google Tensor G4 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.7", QHD+ 2X Dynamic LTPO AMOLED, 120 Hz | 6.8", QHD+ LTPO Super Actua OLED, 120 Hz | ||
| Camera | 50MP+10MP+12MP/12MP | 50MP+48MP+48MP/42MP | ||
| Battery | 4900 mAh | 5060 mAh | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | 16 GB | ||
| Storage | 256 GB | 256 GB | ||
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite for Galaxy | Google Tensor G4 | ||
| Display | 6.7", QHD+ 2X Dynamic LTPO AMOLED, 120 Hz | 6.8", QHD+ LTPO Super Actua OLED, 120 Hz | ||
| Camera | 50MP+10MP+12MP/12MP | 50MP+48MP+48MP/42MP | ||
| Battery | 4900 mAh | 5060 mAh | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | 16 GB | ||
| Storage | 256 GB | 256 GB |
Top Recommendation
| Recommended For | Battery, Display, Multimedia, Software, Design and Build Quality | Performance, Display, Gaming and Main Camera | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Recommended For | Battery, Display, Multimedia, Software, Design and Build Quality | Performance, Display, Gaming and Main Camera |
General
| Colors | Navy, Mint, Icy Blue, Silver Shadow, Blueblack, Coralred, Pinkgold | Hazel, Obsidian, Porcelain, Rose Quartz | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launch | January 22, 2025 | August 13, 2024 | ||
| Availability | February 07, 2025 | August 22, 2024 | ||
| Launch Price | ₹99,999 | ₹1,24,999 | ||
| Colors | Navy, Mint, Icy Blue, Silver Shadow, Blueblack, Coralred, Pinkgold | Hazel, Obsidian, Porcelain, Rose Quartz | ||
| Launch | January 22, 2025 | August 13, 2024 | ||
| Availability | February 07, 2025 | August 22, 2024 | ||
| Launch Price | ₹99,999 | ₹1,24,999 |
Display
Winner:Tie
| Type | QHD+ 2X Dynamic LTPO AMOLED | QHD+ LTPO Super Actua OLED | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | ||
| Features | Dolby Vision | Dolby Vision | ||
| Size | 6.7 inches | 6.8 inches | ||
| Resolution Width | 1440 pixels | 1344 pixels | ||
| Resolution Height | 3085 pixels | 2992 pixels | ||
| Resolution Ratio | 19.3:9 | 20:9 | ||
| Pixel Per Inch | 509 ppi | 486 ppi | ||
| Display Resolution | QHD+ | QHD+ | ||
| Peak Brightness | 2600 nits | 3000 nits | ||
| Type | QHD+ 2X Dynamic LTPO AMOLED | QHD+ LTPO Super Actua OLED | ||
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | ||
| Features | Dolby Vision | Dolby Vision | ||
| Size | 6.7 inches | 6.8 inches | ||
| Resolution Width | 1440 pixels | 1344 pixels | ||
| Resolution Height | 3085 pixels | 2992 pixels | ||
| Resolution Ratio | 19.3:9 | 20:9 | ||
| Pixel Per Inch | 509 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 | Corning Gorilla Armour | Gorilla Glass Victus 2 | ||
| Back | Glass | Glass | ||
| Side | Aluminium Frame | Aluminium Frame | ||
| Port | USB Type-C 3.1 | USB Type-C 3.2 | ||
| IP rating | IP68/69 (dust and water resistant) | IP68 (dust and water resistant) | ||
| Speaker | Stereo Speakers | Stereo Speakers | ||
| Build Quality | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 | |||
| Weight | 190 grams | 221 grams | ||
| Front | Corning Gorilla Armour | Gorilla Glass Victus 2 | ||
| Back | Glass | Glass | ||
| Side | Aluminium Frame | Aluminium Frame | ||
| Port | USB Type-C 3.1 | USB Type-C 3.2 | ||
| IP rating | IP68/69 (dust and water resistant) | IP68 (dust and water resistant) | ||
| Speaker | Stereo Speakers | Stereo Speakers | ||
| Build Quality | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 |
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 | ||
| Software Name | Android | Android | ||
| Software Skin | One UI 7.0 | Google Android | ||
| OS Updates(Years) | 7 | 7 | ||
| Chipset Brand | Qualcomm | |||
| Chipset Name | Snapdragon 8 Elite for Galaxy | Tensor G4 | ||
| CPU | Octa-core | Octa-core | ||
| GPU | Adreno 830 | Mali-G715 MC7 | ||
| Software Name | Android | Android | ||
| Software Skin | One UI 7.0 | Google Android | ||
| OS Updates(Years) | 7 | 7 |
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 | Panorama, LED Flash, Auto-HDR, PDAF, Auto Focus, OIS, Laser Auto Focus, Adaptive VDIS, Expert RAW, HDR, Continuous Shooting | Pixel Shift Auto Focus, Ultra-HDR, Panorama, Best Take, PDAF, Dual Tone LED Flash | ||
| Stabilization | Hybrid Stabilization | Hybrid Stabilization | ||
| Video | 8K@24/30fps, 4K@30/60/120fps, 1080p@30/60/240fps, 1080p@960fps, HDR10+, gyro-EIS, stereo sound recording | 8K@30fps, 4K@24/30/60fps, 1080p@24/30/60/120/240fps, gyro-EIS, OIS, 10-bit HDR | ||
| 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 | Panorama, LED Flash, Auto-HDR, PDAF, Auto Focus, OIS, Laser Auto Focus, Adaptive VDIS, Expert RAW, HDR, Continuous Shooting | Pixel Shift Auto Focus, Ultra-HDR, Panorama, Best Take, PDAF, Dual Tone LED Flash | ||
| Stabilization | Hybrid Stabilization | Hybrid Stabilization | ||
| Video | 8K@24/30fps, 4K@30/60/120fps, 1080p@30/60/240fps, 1080p@960fps, HDR10+, gyro-EIS, stereo sound recording | 8K@30fps, 4K@24/30/60fps, 1080p@24/30/60/120/240fps, gyro-EIS, OIS, 10-bit HDR |
Selfie Camera
Winner:Google Pixel 9 Pro XL
| Front Camera Resolution | 12 MP | 42 MP | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Front Camera Type | Wide | Wide | ||
| Features | Dual Video Call, Auto-HDR, HDR10+ | Auto-HDR, Panorama, Face Unlock | ||
| Video | 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30fps | 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60fps, gyro-EIS | ||
| Front Camera Resolution | 12 MP | 42 MP | ||
| Front Camera Type | Wide | Wide | ||
| Features | Dual Video Call, Auto-HDR, HDR10+ | Auto-HDR, Panorama, Face Unlock | ||
| Video | 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30fps | 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60fps, gyro-EIS |
Battery
Winner:Samsung Galaxy S25 Plus
| Capacity | 4900 mAh | 5060 mAh | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Battery Type | Silicon Carbon | Lithium Ion | ||
| Charging Speed | 45 w | 37 w | ||
| Wireless Charging | Yes | Yes | ||
| Capacity | 4900 mAh | 5060 mAh | ||
| Battery Type | Silicon Carbon | Lithium Ion | ||
| Charging Speed | 45 w | 37 w | ||
| Wireless Charging | Yes | Yes |
Memory
Winner:Google Pixel 9 Pro XL
| Storage | 256 GB | 256 GB | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Storage type | UFS 4.1 | UFS 4.0 | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | 16 GB | ||
| RAM type | LPDDR5X | LPDDR5X | ||
| Storage | 256 GB | 256 GB | ||
| Storage type | UFS 4.1 | UFS 4.0 | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | 16 GB | ||
| RAM type | LPDDR5X | LPDDR5X |
Network
| Sim Slot | Dual SIM (2 nano-SIM and e-SIM, dual stand-by) | Dual SIM (nano-SIM & e-SIM, dual stand-by) | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Network | GSM, CDMA, HSPA, EVDO, LTE, 5G | GSM, HSPA, LTE, 5G | ||
| Sim Slot | Dual SIM (2 nano-SIM and e-SIM, dual stand-by) | Dual SIM (nano-SIM & e-SIM, dual stand-by) | ||
| Network | GSM, CDMA, HSPA, EVDO, LTE, 5G | GSM, HSPA, LTE, 5G |
Connectivity
Winner:Samsung Galaxy S25 Plus
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e/7 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.3 | ||
| Positioning | GPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO | GPS (L1+L5), GLONASS (G1), GALILEO (E1+E5a), QZSS (L1+L5) | ||
| NFC | Yes | Yes | ||
| Radio | No | No | ||
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e/7 | ||
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.3 | ||
| Positioning | GPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO | GPS (L1+L5), GLONASS (G1), GALILEO (E1+E5a), QZSS (L1+L5) | ||
| NFC | Yes | Yes | ||
| Radio | No | No |
Features
| Fingerprint Scanner | Ultrasonic (under display) | Ultrasonic (under display) | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AI Features | Circlre to Search, Live Translate, Photo Assist, Interpreter, Chat Assist | Gemini Live, Pixel Studio, Pixel Screenshots, AI weather summaries | ||
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Proximity, Compass, Gyroscope, Barometer, Geomagnetic Sensor, Hall Sensor, Ambient Light Sensor, Ultra Wideband (UWB) Support, Samsung DeX, Samsung Wireless DeX (desktop experience support) | Accelerometer, Proximity, Compass, Gyroscope, Ambient Light Sensor, Color Spectrometer, Barometer, Satellite SOS Service | ||
| Fingerprint Scanner | Ultrasonic (under display) | Ultrasonic (under display) | ||
| AI Features | Circlre to Search, Live Translate, Photo Assist, Interpreter, Chat Assist | Gemini Live, Pixel Studio, Pixel Screenshots, AI weather summaries | ||
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Proximity, Compass, Gyroscope, Barometer, Geomagnetic Sensor, Hall Sensor, Ambient Light Sensor, Ultra Wideband (UWB) Support, Samsung DeX, Samsung Wireless DeX (desktop experience support) | Accelerometer, Proximity, Compass, Gyroscope, Ambient Light Sensor, Color Spectrometer, Barometer, Satellite SOS Service |
