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Google Pixel 9 Pro vs Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra

The Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra comes out ahead on 6 counts and the Google Pixel 9 Pro on 5.

Which should you buy?

Pick the Google Pixel 9 Pro for

  • Faster wireless charging: 21 W vs 15 W
  • Lighter: 199 g vs 218 g (19 g less)
  • More compact: 10 mm shorter
  • Brighter display: 3,000 vs 2,600 nits peak
  • Cheaper at launch: $999 vs $1,300

Pick the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra for

  • Bigger battery: 5,000 vs 4,700 mAh (6% more)
  • Faster wired charging: 45 W vs 27 W
  • Thinner: 8.2 mm vs 8.5 mm
  • Bigger screen: 6.9" vs 6.3"
  • Higher-resolution main camera: 200 MP vs 50 MP
  • Newer: launched February 2025

Size comparison

The Google Pixel 9 Pro is 10 mm shorter, 5.6 mm narrower, 0.3 mm thicker and 19 g lighter than the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra. Its screen is 0.6" smaller.

  • Google Pixel 9 Pro152.8 × 72 × 8.5 mm
  • Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra162.8 × 77.6 × 8.2 mm

Specs side by side

LaunchGoogle Pixel 9 ProSamsung Galaxy S25 Ultra
AnnouncedAugust 13, 2024January 22, 20251
ReleasedSeptember 4, 2024February 7, 20251
Launch price$999 (better)$1,3001
BodyGoogle Pixel 9 ProSamsung Galaxy S25 Ultra
Size152.8 × 72 × 8.5 mm162.8 × 77.6 × 8.2 mm
Thickness8.5 mm8.2 mm (better)
Weight199 g (better)218 g
Framepolished metalTitanium
Backmatte glass—
Water resistanceIP68IP68
ColoursPorcelain, Rose Quartz, Hazel, ObsidianTitanium Silverblue, Titanium Black, Titanium Whitesilver, Titanium Gray, Titanium Jadegreen, Titanium Jetblack, Titanium Pinkgold1
DisplayGoogle Pixel 9 ProSamsung Galaxy S25 Ultra
Size6.3"6.9"
TypeLTPO OLEDDynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X
Resolution1280 × 28561440 × 3120 (better)
Refresh rate120 Hz120 Hz
Peak brightness3,000 nits (better)2,600 nits
ProtectionGorilla Glass Victus 2Corning Gorilla Armor 2
Performance and softwareGoogle Pixel 9 ProSamsung Galaxy S25 Ultra
ChipsetGoogle Tensor G4Snapdragon 8 Elite Mobile Platform for Galaxy
CPU1x 3.1 GHz Cortex-X4 + 3x 2.6 GHz Cortex-A720 + 4x 1.9 GHz Cortex-A52012x 4.47 GHz Oryon (Phoenix L) and 6x 3.53 GHz Oryon (Phoenix M)1
Process—3 nm1
Ships withAndroid 14One UI 7
OS updates7 years (to Sep 2031)7 years (to Feb 2032)
Security updates7 years (to Sep 2031)7 years (to Feb 2032)
MemoryGoogle Pixel 9 ProSamsung Galaxy S25 Ultra
RAM16 GB12 GB / 16 GB
Storage128 GB / 256 GB / 512 GB / 1 TB256 GB / 512 GB / 1 TB
Card slot—No1
CamerasGoogle Pixel 9 ProSamsung Galaxy S25 Ultra
Rear50 MP Main 48 MP Ultrawide 48 MP Telephoto (5× optical)200 MP Main 50 MP Ultrawide 50 MP Telephoto (5× optical) 10 MP Telephoto (3× optical)
Main camera50 MP200 MP (better)
Optical zoom5×5×
Front42 MP12 MP
Video8K at 30 FPS8K at 30 fps
BatteryGoogle Pixel 9 ProSamsung Galaxy S25 Ultra
Capacity4,700 mAh5,000 mAh (better)
Wired charging27 W45 W (better)
Wireless charging21 W (better)15 W1
Reverse wirelessYesYes
ConnectivityGoogle Pixel 9 ProSamsung Galaxy S25 Ultra
5GYesYes
Wi-FiWi-Fi 7Wi-Fi 7 (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be tri-band)
Bluetooth5.35.41
NFCYesYes1
USBUSB-C 3.2USB Type-C 3.2 (5Gbps)
Headphone jack—No1
eSIMYesYes1
Satellite messagingYes—
FeaturesGoogle Pixel 9 ProSamsung Galaxy S25 Ultra
FingerprintFingerprint Unlock1Ultrasonic under-display
Stereo speakersYesYes1
Stylus—Yes

Highlighted: the better value where one is clearly better. Sources for each phone are listed on the Google Pixel 9 Pro and Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra pages.

Quick answers

Is the Google Pixel 9 Pro bigger than the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra?
The Google Pixel 9 Pro is 10 mm shorter, 5.6 mm narrower, 0.3 mm thicker and 19 g lighter than the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra. Its screen is 0.6" smaller.
Which has the bigger battery, the Google Pixel 9 Pro or the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra has the bigger battery: 5,000 mAh against 4,700 mAh. Real battery life also depends on the chip and screen.
Which gets software updates for longer?
The Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra: its maker promises OS updates until around February 2032, against September 2031 for the Google Pixel 9 Pro.
Which was cheaper at launch?
The Google Pixel 9 Pro launched at $999, against $1,300 for the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra (US launch prices; street prices drop over time).

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