Google Pixel 9 Pro vs Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra
A spec-by-spec comparison of the Google Pixel 9 Pro and the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra, taken from their full specification sheets. Green marks the better value in each measured row.
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Head to head
| Google Pixel 9 Pro | Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|
| Our rating | 9/10 | 9/10 |
| Battery | 4,700 mAh | 5,000 mAh |
| Wired charging | 27W | 45W |
| Storage (max) | 512 GB | 512 GB |
| Screen size | 6.3 in | 6.9 in |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP |
| Weight (lower is lighter) | 199 g | 218 g |
| Released | Sep 2024 | Feb 2025 |
Summary: Google Pixel 9 Pro is ahead on weight (lower is lighter). Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra is ahead on battery, wired charging, screen size, main camera.
Display
| Google Pixel 9 Pro | Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | LTPO OLED, HDR, 1-120Hz refresh rate, 3000 nits (peak) | Dynamic AMOLED 2X, 120Hz, HDR10+, 2600 nits (peak) |
| Size | 6.3 inches | 6.9 inches |
| Resolution | 1280 x 2856 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~495 ppi density) | 1440 x 3120 pixels |
| Protection | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 | Corning Gorilla Glass Armor (rumored) |
Platform
| Google Pixel 9 Pro | Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|
| OS | Android 14, upgradable to Android 17 (7 major OS updates) | Android 15, One UI 7.0 |
| Chipset | Google Tensor G4 (4 nm) | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 4 for Galaxy (global) / Exynos 2500 (select regions) |
| CPU | Octa-core (1x3.1 GHz Cortex-X4 & 3x2.6 GHz Cortex-A720 & 4x1.92 GHz Cortex-A520) | Octa-core (configuration varies by chipset) |
| GPU | Google custom GPU | Adreno (for Snapdragon) / Xclipse (for Exynos) |
Memory
| Google Pixel 9 Pro | Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|
| RAM | 16GB | 12GB, 16GB |
| Internal Storage | 128GB, 256GB, 512GB, 1TB | — |
| Card Slot | No | — |
| Storage | — | 256GB, 512GB, 1TB |
| Card slot | — | No |
Main Camera
| Google Pixel 9 Pro | Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|
| Triple | 50 MP, f/1.68, 82˚ FoV (wide), OIS; 48 MP, f/1.7, 123˚ FoV (ultrawide), Macro Focus, OIS; 48 MP, f/2.8, 22˚ FoV (telephoto), 5x optical zoom, 30x Super Res Zoom | — |
| Features | Dual-LED flash, Pixel Camera features (Night Sight Video, Video Boost, etc.) | LED flash, auto-HDR, panorama |
| Video | 8K@30FPS, 4K@24/30/60FPS, 1080p@24/30/60FPS | 8K@24/30fps, 4K@30/60/120fps, 1080p@30/60/240fps, 1080p@960fps, HDR10+, stereo sound rec., gyro-EIS |
| Quad | — | 200 MP, f/1.7, 23mm (wide), multi-directional PDAF, Laser AF, OIS; 50 MP, f/3.4, 115mm (periscope telephoto), 5x optical zoom, PDAF, OIS; 10 MP, f/2.4, 69mm (telephoto), 3x optical zoom, PDAF, OIS; 50 MP, f/1.9, 13mm, 120˚ (ultrawide), Dual Pixel PDAF |
Selfie Camera
| Google Pixel 9 Pro | Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|
| Single | 42 MP, f/2.2, 103˚ FoV (ultrawide), autofocus | 12 MP, f/2.2, 26mm (wide), Dual Pixel PDAF |
| Video | 4K@30/60FPS | 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30fps |
| Features | — | Dual video call, Auto-HDR, HDR10+ |
Battery
| Google Pixel 9 Pro | Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Li-Ion 4700 mAh, non-removable | Li-Ion 5000 mAh, non-removable |
| Charging | 27W wired, Wireless charging, Reverse wireless charging | 45W wired, PD3.0, 15W wireless (Qi/PMA), 4.5W reverse wireless |
Body
| Google Pixel 9 Pro | Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | 152.8 x 72 x 8.5 mm (6.0 x 2.8 x 0.3 inches) | Approximately 162.3 x 79 x 8.2 mm (slightly smaller than S24 Ultra) |
| Weight | 199 g (7.0 oz) | 218g - 219g |
| Build | Glass front (Gorilla Glass Victus 2), glass back, aluminum frame | Glass front (Gorilla Glass Armor), glass back, titanium frame |
| SIM | Nano-SIM and/or eSIM | Dual SIM (2 Nano-SIMs and eSIM, dual stand-by) |
| Durability | IP68 dust/water resistant (up to 1.5m for 30 min), Scratch resistant, Shatter resistant | — |
| Stylus | — | S Pen support |
Comms
| Google Pixel 9 Pro | Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e/7, tri-band, Wi-Fi Direct |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.4, A2DP, LE |
| Positioning | GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, QZSS | GPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| Radio | No | No |
| USB | USB Type-C | USB Type-C 3.2, OTG |
Launch
| Google Pixel 9 Pro | Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2024, August 13 | January 2025 |
| Status | Released 2024, September 4 | Available |
Frequently asked questions
Which has the better battery, Google Pixel 9 Pro or Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra?
Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra — 4,700 mAh for the Google Pixel 9 Pro versus 5,000 mAh for the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra.
Which is lighter, Google Pixel 9 Pro or Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra?
Google Pixel 9 Pro — 199 g for the Google Pixel 9 Pro versus 218 g for the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra.
Which is newer, Google Pixel 9 Pro or Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra?
Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra — Sep 2024 for the Google Pixel 9 Pro versus Feb 2025 for the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra.
Is the Google Pixel 9 Pro or the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra rated higher?
We rate the Google Pixel 9 Pro 9/10 and the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra 9/10.