Google Pixel 10 vs Samsung Galaxy S25
A spec-by-spec comparison of the Google Pixel 10 and the Samsung Galaxy S25, taken from their full specification sheets. Green marks the better value in each measured row.
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Head to head
| Google Pixel 10 | Samsung Galaxy S25 | |
|---|---|---|
| Our rating | 9/10 | 8/10 |
| Battery | 4,970 mAh | 4,000 mAh |
| Wired charging | 30W | 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) | 204 g | 162 g |
| Released | Aug 2025 | Feb 2025 |
Summary: Google Pixel 10 is ahead on our rating, battery, wired charging, screen size. Samsung Galaxy S25 is ahead on storage (max), weight (lower is lighter).
Display
| Google Pixel 10 | Samsung Galaxy S25 | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Actua Display OLED, 120Hz, HDR10+, 2000 nits (HBM), 3000 nits (peak) | Dynamic AMOLED 2X, 120Hz, HDR10+, 2600 nits (peak) |
| Size | 6.3 inches, 94.7 cm2 (~86.1% screen-to-body ratio) | 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 10 | Samsung Galaxy S25 | |
|---|---|---|
| OS | Android 16, upgradable to Android 17 (7 major OS updates) | Android 15, One UI 7 |
| Chipset | Google Tensor G5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite for Galaxy |
| CPU | 1x 3.78 GHz Cortex-X4 + 5x 3.05 GHz Cortex-A725 + 2x 2.25 GHz Cortex-A520 | Octa-core |
| GPU | 2x 1.1 GHz PowerVR DXT-48-1536 | Adreno (specific model not detailed) |
| AI Features | Gemini-powered artificial intelligence features, Gemini Nano | — |
Memory
| Google Pixel 10 | Samsung Galaxy S25 | |
|---|---|---|
| RAM | 12GB LPDDR5X | 12GB |
| Storage | 128GB UFS 3.1 or 256GB UFS 4.0 | 128GB, 512GB |
| Card Slot | No | — |
| Card slot | — | No |
Main Camera
| Google Pixel 10 | Samsung Galaxy S25 | |
|---|---|---|
| Triple | 50 MP, f/1.7, 82˚ (wide), 1/2" sensor, OIS, Dual Pixel PDAF; 13 MP, f/2.2, 120˚ (ultrawide), 1/3.1" sensor; 10.8 MP, f/3.1, 23˚ (telephoto), 5x optical zoom, 1/3.2" sensor, OIS | 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 |
| Features | Dual-LED flash, Pixel Shift, Auto-HDR, panorama | LED flash, auto-HDR, panorama |
| Video | 4K@24/30/60fps, 1080p@24/30/60fps | 8K@24/30fps, 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/240fps, 720p@960fps, HDR10+, stereo sound rec., gyro-EIS |
Selfie Camera
| Google Pixel 10 | Samsung Galaxy S25 | |
|---|---|---|
| Single | 10.5 MP, f/2.2, 95˚ (ultrawide), PDAF | 12 MP, f/2.2, 26mm (wide), Dual Pixel PDAF |
| Features | Auto-HDR, panorama | Dual video call, Auto-HDR, HDR10+ |
| Video | 4K@60fps (implied) | 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30fps |
Battery
| Google Pixel 10 | Samsung Galaxy S25 | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Li-Ion, non-removable | Li-Ion 4000 mAh, non-removable |
| Capacity | 4970 mAh | — |
| Charging | 30W wired (charger sold separately), 15W wireless (Qi2 certified Pixelsnap) | 25W wired, 15W wireless (Qi/PMA), 4.5W reverse wireless |
| Battery Life | 24+ hour battery life, up to 100-hour with Extreme Battery Saver | — |
Body
| Google Pixel 10 | Samsung Galaxy S25 | |
|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | 152.8 x 72.0 x 8.6 mm (6.0 x 2.8 x 0.3 inches) | 146.9 x 70.5 x 7.2 mm (5.78 x 2.78 x 0.28 in) |
| Weight | 204 g (7.2 oz) | 162 g (5.71 oz) |
| Build | Glass front (Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2), glass back (Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2), aluminum frame | Glass front (Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2), glass back (Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2), aluminum frame |
| SIM | Dual eSIM (US models); Nano-SIM and eSIM (International models) | Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM + eSIM + eSIM (max 2 at a time) |
| Durability | IP68 dust/water resistant (up to 1.5m for 30 min) | — |
| Other | Pixelsnap magnetic accessory support | — |
Comms
| Google Pixel 10 | Samsung Galaxy S25 | |
|---|---|---|
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax) with 2.4GHz, 5GHz, 6GHz, 2x2 MIMO | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e/7, tri-band, Wi-Fi Direct |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 6.0 with antenna diversity | 5.4, A2DP, LE |
| Positioning | Dual-band GNSS (GPS / GLONASS / Galileo) | GPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| Radio | No | No |
| USB | USB Type-C 3.2 | USB Type-C 3.2, OTG |
Launch
| Google Pixel 10 | Samsung Galaxy S25 | |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | August 20, 2025 | January 22, 2025 |
| Status | Available. Released 2025, August 28 | Available. Released February 7, 2025 |
Frequently asked questions
Which has the better battery, Google Pixel 10 or Samsung Galaxy S25?
Google Pixel 10 — 4,970 mAh for the Google Pixel 10 versus 4,000 mAh for the Samsung Galaxy S25.
Which is lighter, Google Pixel 10 or Samsung Galaxy S25?
Samsung Galaxy S25 — 204 g for the Google Pixel 10 versus 162 g for the Samsung Galaxy S25.
Which is newer, Google Pixel 10 or Samsung Galaxy S25?
Google Pixel 10 — Aug 2025 for the Google Pixel 10 versus Feb 2025 for the Samsung Galaxy S25.
Is the Google Pixel 10 or the Samsung Galaxy S25 rated higher?
We rate the Google Pixel 10 9/10 and the Samsung Galaxy S25 8/10.