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Google Pixel 9 vs Samsung Galaxy S25

The Samsung Galaxy S25 comes out ahead on 6 counts and the Google Pixel 9 on 1.

Which should you buy?

Pick the Google Pixel 9 for

  • Bigger battery: 4,700 vs 4,000 mAh (18% more)

Pick the Samsung Galaxy S25 for

  • Lighter: 162 g vs 198 g (36 g less)
  • Thinner: 7.2 mm vs 8.5 mm
  • More compact: 5.9 mm shorter
  • Optical zoom (3×), which the other lacks
  • More storage: up to 512 GB vs 256 GB
  • Newer: launched February 2025

Size comparison

The Google Pixel 9 is 5.9 mm taller, 1.5 mm wider, 1.3 mm thicker and 36 g heavier than the Samsung Galaxy S25. Its screen is 0.1" larger.

  • Google Pixel 9152.8 × 72 × 8.5 mm
  • Samsung Galaxy S25146.9 × 70.5 × 7.2 mm

Specs side by side

LaunchGoogle Pixel 9Samsung Galaxy S25
AnnouncedAugust 13, 2024January 22, 20251
ReleasedAugust 22, 2024February 7, 20251
Launch price$799—
BodyGoogle Pixel 9Samsung Galaxy S25
Size152.8 × 72 × 8.5 mm146.9 × 70.5 × 7.2 mm1
Thickness8.5 mm7.2 mm1 (better)
Weight198 g162 g1 (better)
FramePolished metal—
BackSilky matte glass—
Water resistanceIP68IP681
ColoursPeony, Wintergreen, Porcelain, Obsidian1Icyblue, Mint, Navy, Silver Shadow, Pinkgold, Coralred, Blueblack1
DisplayGoogle Pixel 9Samsung Galaxy S25
Size6.3"6.2"
TypeActuaDynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X
Resolution1080 × 24241080 × 23401
Refresh rate120 Hz120 Hz1
Peak brightness2,700 nits12,600 nits1
ProtectionGorilla Glass Victus 2Gorilla Glass Victus 21
Performance and softwareGoogle Pixel 9Samsung 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 9Samsung Galaxy S25
RAM12 GB12 GB1
Storage128 GB / 256 GB128 GB / 256 GB / 512 GB (better)
Card slotNo1—
CamerasGoogle Pixel 9Samsung Galaxy S25
Rear50 MP Main 48 MP Ultrawide50 MP Main, OIS 12 MP Ultrawide 10 MP Telephoto (3× optical), OIS
Main camera50 MP50 MP
Optical zoomNone3× (better)
Front10.5 MP12 MP1
Video4K8K at 30 fps1
BatteryGoogle Pixel 9Samsung Galaxy S25
Capacity4,700 mAh (better)4,000 mAh1
Wired charging27 W125 W1
Wireless charging15 W15 W1
Reverse wirelessYes1Yes1
ConnectivityGoogle Pixel 9Samsung Galaxy S25
5GYes1Yes1
Wi-FiWi-Fi 7Wi-Fi 71
Bluetooth5.35.41
NFCYesYes1
USBUSB-C 3.2USB Type-C 3.21
Headphone jackNo1—
eSIMYesYes1
Satellite messagingYes—
FeaturesGoogle Pixel 9Samsung Galaxy S25
FingerprintUnder display1Ultrasonic under-display1
Stereo speakersYes1Yes1

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

Quick answers

Is the Google Pixel 9 bigger than the Samsung Galaxy S25?
The Google Pixel 9 is 5.9 mm taller, 1.5 mm wider, 1.3 mm thicker and 36 g heavier than the Samsung Galaxy S25. Its screen is 0.1" larger.
Which has the bigger battery, the Google Pixel 9 or the Samsung Galaxy S25?
The Google Pixel 9 has the bigger battery: 4,700 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.

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