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Google Pixel 9 Pro XL vs Samsung Galaxy S25

The Google Pixel 9 Pro XL comes out ahead on 8 counts and the Samsung Galaxy S25 on 4.

Which should you buy?

Pick the Google Pixel 9 Pro XL for

  • Bigger battery: 5,060 vs 4,000 mAh (27% more)
  • Faster wired charging: 37 W vs 25 W
  • Faster wireless charging: 23 W vs 15 W
  • Bigger screen: 6.8" vs 6.2"
  • Brighter display: 3,000 vs 2,600 nits peak
  • Longer optical zoom: 5× vs 3×
  • More RAM: up to 16 GB vs 12 GB
  • More storage: up to 1 TB vs 512 GB

Pick the Samsung Galaxy S25 for

  • Lighter: 162 g vs 221 g (59 g less)
  • Thinner: 7.2 mm vs 8.5 mm
  • More compact: 15.9 mm shorter
  • Newer: launched February 2025

Size comparison

The Google Pixel 9 Pro XL is 15.9 mm taller, 6.1 mm wider, 1.3 mm thicker and 59 g heavier than the Samsung Galaxy S25. Its screen is 0.6" larger.

  • Google Pixel 9 Pro XL162.8 × 76.6 × 8.5 mm
  • Samsung Galaxy S25146.9 × 70.5 × 7.2 mm

Specs side by side

LaunchGoogle Pixel 9 Pro XLSamsung Galaxy S25
AnnouncedAugust 13, 2024January 22, 20251
ReleasedAugust 22, 2024February 7, 20251
Launch price$1,099—
BodyGoogle Pixel 9 Pro XLSamsung Galaxy S25
Size162.8 × 76.6 × 8.5 mm146.9 × 70.5 × 7.2 mm1
Thickness8.5 mm7.2 mm1 (better)
Weight221 g162 g1 (better)
Framepolished metal—
Backmatte glass—
Water resistanceIP68IP681
ColoursPorcelain, Rose Quartz, Hazel, ObsidianIcyblue, Mint, Navy, Silver Shadow, Pinkgold, Coralred, Blueblack1
DisplayGoogle Pixel 9 Pro XLSamsung Galaxy S25
Size6.8"?6.2"
TypeLTPO OLEDDynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X
Resolution1344 × 2992 (better)1080 × 23401
Refresh rate120 Hz120 Hz1
Peak brightness3,000 nits (better)2,600 nits1
ProtectionGorilla Glass Victus 2Gorilla Glass Victus 21
Performance and softwareGoogle Pixel 9 Pro XLSamsung Galaxy S25
ChipsetGoogle Tensor G4Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite For Galaxy1
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 14Android 15 with One UI 71
OS updates7 years (to Aug 2031)7 years (to Feb 2032)1
Security updates7 years (to Aug 2031)7 years (to Feb 2032)1
MemoryGoogle Pixel 9 Pro XLSamsung Galaxy S25
RAM16 GB (better)12 GB1
Storage128 GB / 256 GB / 512 GB / 1 TB (better)128 GB / 256 GB / 512 GB
CamerasGoogle Pixel 9 Pro XLSamsung Galaxy S25
Rear50 MP Main 48 MP Ultrawide 48 MP Telephoto (5× optical)50 MP Main, OIS 12 MP Ultrawide 10 MP Telephoto (3× optical), OIS
Main camera50 MP50 MP
Optical zoom5× (better)3×
Front42 MP12 MP1
Video8K at 30 FPS8K at 30 fps1
BatteryGoogle Pixel 9 Pro XLSamsung Galaxy S25
Capacity5,060 mAh (better)4,000 mAh1
Wired charging37 W (better)25 W1
Wireless charging23 W (better)15 W1
Reverse wirelessYes1Yes1
ConnectivityGoogle Pixel 9 Pro XLSamsung Galaxy S25
5GYesYes1
Wi-FiWi-Fi 7Wi-Fi 71
Bluetooth5.35.41
NFCYesYes1
USBUSB-C 3.2USB Type-C 3.21
eSIMYesYes1
Satellite messagingYes—
FeaturesGoogle Pixel 9 Pro XLSamsung Galaxy S25
FingerprintFingerprint Unlock1Ultrasonic under-display1
Stereo speakersYesYes1

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

Quick answers

Is the Google Pixel 9 Pro XL bigger than the Samsung Galaxy S25?
The Google Pixel 9 Pro XL is 15.9 mm taller, 6.1 mm wider, 1.3 mm thicker and 59 g heavier than the Samsung Galaxy S25. Its screen is 0.6" larger.
Which has the bigger battery, the Google Pixel 9 Pro XL or the Samsung Galaxy S25?
The Google Pixel 9 Pro XL has the bigger battery: 5,060 mAh against 4,000 mAh. Real battery life also depends on the chip and screen.
Which gets software updates for longer?
The Samsung Galaxy S25: its maker promises OS updates until around February 2032, against August 2031 for the Google Pixel 9 Pro XL.

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