Samsung Galaxy S25 vs Google Pixel 9 Pro XL
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Beebom Score
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Beebom Score
Key Specifications
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite for Galaxy | Google Tensor G4 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.2", AMOLED, 120 Hz | 6.8", OLED, 120 Hz | ||
| Camera | 50MP+10MP+12MP/12MP | 50MP+48MP+48MP/42MP | ||
| Battery | 4000 mAh | 5060 mAh | ||
| RAM | 12 GB | 16 GB | ||
| Storage | 256 GB | 256 GB | ||
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite for Galaxy | Google Tensor G4 | ||
| Display | 6.2", AMOLED, 120 Hz | 6.8", OLED, 120 Hz | ||
| Camera | 50MP+10MP+12MP/12MP | 50MP+48MP+48MP/42MP | ||
| Battery | 4000 mAh | 5060 mAh | ||
| RAM | 12 GB | 16 GB | ||
| Storage | 256 GB | 256 GB |
Top Recommendation
| Recommended For | Multimedia, Battery and Gaming | Performance, Display, Design, Software, Build Quality and Main Camera | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Recommended For | Multimedia, Battery and Gaming | Performance, Display, Design, Software, Build Quality and Main Camera |
General
| Colors | Icy Blue, Mint, Navy, 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 Price | ₹80,999 | ₹1,24,999 | ||
| Colors | Icy Blue, Mint, Navy, 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 Price | ₹80,999 | ₹1,24,999 |
Display
Winner:Google Pixel 9 Pro XL
| Type | AMOLED | OLED | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | ||
| Features | HDR10+ | Dolby Vision | ||
| Size | 6.2 inches | 6.8 inches | ||
| Resolution Width | 1080 pixels | 1344 pixels | ||
| Resolution Height | 2340 pixels | 2992 pixels | ||
| Resolution Ratio | 19.5:9 | 20:9 | ||
| Pixel Per Inch | 416 ppi | 486 ppi | ||
| Display Resolution | FHD+ | QHD+ | ||
| Peak Brightness | 2600 nits | 3000 nits | ||
| Type | AMOLED | OLED | ||
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | ||
| Features | HDR10+ | Dolby Vision | ||
| Size | 6.2 inches | 6.8 inches | ||
| Resolution Width | 1080 pixels | 1344 pixels | ||
| Resolution Height | 2340 pixels | 2992 pixels | ||
| Resolution Ratio | 19.5:9 | 20:9 | ||
| Pixel Per Inch | 416 ppi | 486 ppi | ||
| Display Resolution | FHD+ | QHD+ | ||
| Peak Brightness | 2600 nits | 3000 nits |
Body
Winner:Google Pixel 9 Pro XL
| Weight | 162 grams | 221 grams | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Front | Gorilla Glass Victus 2 | Gorilla Glass Victus 2 | ||
| Back | Glass | Glass | ||
| Side | Aluminium Frame | Aluminium Frame | ||
| Build Quality | Gorilla Glass Victus 2 | 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 | ||
| Weight | 162 grams | 221 grams | ||
| Front | Gorilla Glass Victus 2 | Gorilla Glass Victus 2 | ||
| Back | Glass | Glass | ||
| Side | Aluminium Frame | Aluminium Frame | ||
| Build Quality | Gorilla Glass Victus 2 | 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
| 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 | Google Android | ||
| OS Updates(Years) | 7 year | 7 year | ||
| 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 | Google Android | ||
| OS Updates(Years) | 7 year | 7 year |
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 | Auto-HDR, LED Flash, Panorama | Best Take, Dual LED Dual Tone Flash, Panorama, PDAF, Pixel Shift Auto Focus, Ultra HDR | ||
| Stabilization | OIS | Hybrid Stabilization | ||
| Video | 10-bit HDR, gyro-EIS, HDR10+, Stereo Sound Recording | 10-bit HDR, gyro-EIS, OIS | ||
| 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 | Auto-HDR, LED Flash, Panorama | Best Take, Dual LED Dual Tone Flash, Panorama, PDAF, Pixel Shift Auto Focus, Ultra HDR | ||
| Stabilization | OIS | Hybrid Stabilization | ||
| Video | 10-bit HDR, gyro-EIS, HDR10+, Stereo Sound Recording | 10-bit HDR, gyro-EIS, OIS |
Selfie Camera
Winner:Google Pixel 9 Pro XL
| Front Camera Resolution | 12 MP | 42 MP | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Features | Face Unlock, HDR, HDR10+ | Auto-HDR, Face Unlock, Panorama | ||
| Video | 1080p@30fps, 4K@30/60fps | 1080p@30/60fps, 4K@30/60fps, gyro-EIS | ||
| Front Camera Type | Ultrawide | |||
| Front Camera Resolution | 12 MP | 42 MP | ||
| Features | Face Unlock, HDR, HDR10+ | Auto-HDR, Face Unlock, Panorama | ||
| Video | 1080p@30fps, 4K@30/60fps | 1080p@30/60fps, 4K@30/60fps, gyro-EIS | ||
| Front Camera Type | Ultrawide |
Battery
Winner:Samsung Galaxy S25
| Capacity | 4000 mAh | 5060 mAh | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Battery Type | Silicon Carbon | Lithium Ion | ||
| Wireless Charging | true | true | ||
| Charging Speed | 25 w | 37 w | ||
| Capacity | 4000 mAh | 5060 mAh | ||
| Battery Type | Silicon Carbon | Lithium Ion | ||
| Wireless Charging | true | true | ||
| Charging Speed | 25 w | 37 w |
Memory
Winner:Google Pixel 9 Pro XL
| Storage | 256 GB | 256 GB | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Storage type | UFS 4.0 | UFS 4.0 | ||
| RAM | 12 GB | 16 GB | ||
| RAM type | LPDDR5X | LPDDR5X | ||
| Storage | 256 GB | 256 GB | ||
| Storage type | UFS 4.0 | UFS 4.0 | ||
| 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, CDMA, EVDO, GSM, HSPA, LTE | 5G, GSM, HSPA, LTE | ||
| Sim Slot | Dual SIM (nano-SIM, eSIM, dual stand-by) | Dual SIM (nano-SIM, eSIM, dual stand-by) | ||
| Network | 5G, CDMA, EVDO, GSM, HSPA, LTE | 5G, GSM, HSPA, LTE |
Connectivity
Winner:Google Pixel 9 Pro XL
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 6E 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax | Wi-Fi 7 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.3 | ||
| Positioning | BDS, GALILEO, GLONASS, GPS | Beidou, Galileo, GLONASS, GPS, NavIC, QZSS | ||
| NFC | Yes | Yes | ||
| Radio | No | No | ||
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 6E 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax | Wi-Fi 7 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be | ||
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.3 | ||
| Positioning | BDS, GALILEO, GLONASS, GPS | Beidou, Galileo, GLONASS, GPS, NavIC, QZSS | ||
| NFC | Yes | Yes | ||
| Radio | No | No |
Features
| Fingerprint Scanner | Ultrasonic (under display) | Ultrasonic (under display) | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AI Features | Browsing assist, Call assist, Chat assist, Interpreter, Note assist, Photo assist | AI weather summaries, Gemini Live, Pixel Screenshots, Pixel Studio | ||
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Ambient Light Sensor, Barometer Sensor, Compass, Geomagnetic Sensor, Gyroscope, Hall Sensor, Proximity Sensor | Accelerometer, Ambient Light Sensor, Barometer Sensor, Gyroscope, Magnetometer Sensor, Proximity Sensor | ||
| Fingerprint Scanner | Ultrasonic (under display) | Ultrasonic (under display) | ||
| AI Features | Browsing assist, Call assist, Chat assist, Interpreter, Note assist, Photo assist | AI weather summaries, Gemini Live, Pixel Screenshots, Pixel Studio | ||
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Ambient Light Sensor, Barometer Sensor, Compass, Geomagnetic Sensor, Gyroscope, Hall Sensor, Proximity Sensor | Accelerometer, Ambient Light Sensor, Barometer Sensor, Gyroscope, Magnetometer Sensor, Proximity Sensor |
