Google Pixel 9 vs Samsung Galaxy S25
A spec-by-spec comparison of the Google Pixel 9 and the Samsung Galaxy S25, taken from their full specification sheets. Green marks the better value in each measured row.
Head to head
| Google Pixel 9 | Samsung Galaxy S25 |
|---|
| Price | ৳69,499 | ৳68,490 |
| Our rating | 8/10 | 8/10 |
| Battery | 4,700 mAh | 4,000 mAh |
| Wired charging | 27W | 25W |
| Storage (max) | 256 GB | 512 GB |
| Screen size | 6.3 in | 6.2 in |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Weight (lower is lighter) | 198 g | 162 g |
| Released | Aug 2024 | Feb 2025 |
Summary: Google Pixel 9 is ahead on battery, wired charging, screen size. Samsung Galaxy S25 is ahead on storage (max), weight (lower is lighter).
★ Which should you buy? Google Pixel 9 is the stronger overall pick on the measured specs. If budget matters more than the extra capability, Samsung Galaxy S25 is the cheaper option.
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Display
| Google Pixel 9 | Samsung Galaxy S25 |
|---|
| Type | OLED, 120Hz refresh rate, 2700 nits peak brightness | Dynamic AMOLED 2X, 120Hz, HDR10+, 2600 nits (peak) |
| Size | 6.3 inches | 6.2 inches |
| Resolution | 1080 x 2424 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~422 ppi density) | 1080 x 2340 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~416 ppi density) |
| Protection | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 |
Platform
| Google Pixel 9 | Samsung Galaxy S25 |
|---|
| Chipset | Google Tensor G4 (4 nm) | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite for Galaxy |
| CPU | Octa-core (1x3.1 GHz Cortex-X4 & 3x2.6 GHz Cortex-A720 & 4x1.92 GHz Cortex-A520) | Octa-core |
| OS | Android 14 | Android 15, One UI 7 |
| GPU | — | Adreno (specific model not detailed) |
Memory
| Google Pixel 9 | Samsung Galaxy S25 |
|---|
| RAM | 12GB | 12GB |
| Internal Storage | 128GB, 256GB | — |
| Card slot | No | No |
| Storage | — | 128GB, 512GB |
Main Camera
| Google Pixel 9 | Samsung Galaxy S25 |
|---|
| Dual | 50 MP, f/1.68, (wide), 1/1.31", multi-directional PDAF, Laser AF, OIS; 48 MP, f/1.7, 123˚ (ultrawide), AF | — |
| Features | Dual-LED flash, Pixel Shift, Auto-HDR, panorama | LED flash, auto-HDR, panorama |
| Video | 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240fps; OIS, EIS, 10-bit HDR | 8K@24/30fps, 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/240fps, 720p@960fps, HDR10+, stereo sound rec., gyro-EIS |
| Triple | — | 50 MP, f/1.8, 24mm (wide), 1/1.56", 1.0µm, Dual Pixel PDAF, OIS; 10 MP, f/2.4, 67mm (telephoto), 1/3.94", 1.0µm, PDAF, OIS, 3x optical zoom; 12 MP, f/2.2, 13mm, 120˚ (ultrawide), 1/2.55", 1.4µm, Super Steady video |
Selfie Camera
| Google Pixel 9 | Samsung Galaxy S25 |
|---|
| Single | 10.5 MP, f/2.2, 95˚ (ultrawide) | 12 MP, f/2.2, 26mm (wide), Dual Pixel PDAF |
| Features | Auto-HDR, panorama | Dual video call, Auto-HDR, HDR10+ |
| Video | 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60fps | 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30fps |
Battery
| Google Pixel 9 | Samsung Galaxy S25 |
|---|
| Type | Li-Ion 4700 mAh, non-removable | Li-Ion 4000 mAh, non-removable |
| Charging | 27W wired, 15W wireless (with Pixel Stand 2nd Gen), 12W Qi wireless, Reverse wireless charging | 25W wired, 15W wireless (Qi/PMA), 4.5W reverse wireless |
Body
| Google Pixel 9 | Samsung Galaxy S25 |
|---|
| Dimensions | 152.8 x 72.0 x 8.5 mm | 146.9 x 70.5 x 7.2 mm (5.78 x 2.78 x 0.28 in) |
| Weight | 198g | 162 g (5.71 oz) |
| Build | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 front and back, metal frame | Glass front (Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2), glass back (Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2), aluminum frame |
| Colors | Obsidian, Porcelain, Wintergreen, Peony | — |
| IP Rating | IP68 dust/water resistant | — |
| SIM | — | Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM + eSIM + eSIM (max 2 at a time) |
Comms
| Google Pixel 9 | Samsung Galaxy S25 |
|---|
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e/7, tri-band, Wi-Fi Direct | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e/7, tri-band, Wi-Fi Direct |
| Bluetooth | 5.4, A2DP, LE, aptX HD | 5.4, A2DP, LE |
| Positioning | GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, QZSS, BDS | GPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| USB | USB Type-C 3.2 | USB Type-C 3.2, OTG |
| Radio | — | No |
Launch
| Google Pixel 9 | Samsung Galaxy S25 |
|---|
| Announced | 2024, August 13 | January 22, 2025 |
| Status | Available. Released 2024, August 22 | Available. Released February 7, 2025 |
| OS at launch | Android 14, upgradable to Android 16, with 7 years of major OS updates | — |
Frequently asked questions
Which has the better battery, Google Pixel 9 or Samsung Galaxy S25?
Google Pixel 9 — 4,700 mAh for the Google Pixel 9 versus 4,000 mAh for the Samsung Galaxy S25.
Which is lighter, Google Pixel 9 or Samsung Galaxy S25?
Samsung Galaxy S25 — 198 g for the Google Pixel 9 versus 162 g for the Samsung Galaxy S25.
Which is newer, Google Pixel 9 or Samsung Galaxy S25?
Samsung Galaxy S25 — Aug 2024 for the Google Pixel 9 versus Feb 2025 for the Samsung Galaxy S25.
Is the Google Pixel 9 or the Samsung Galaxy S25 rated higher?
We rate the Google Pixel 9 8/10 and the Samsung Galaxy S25 8/10.
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