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Spec cross-check · 2026-10-14

Google Pixel 10 Pro XL vs Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra

Google Pixel 10 Pro XL vs Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra lines up the August 2025 Google Pixel 10 Pro XL with the January 2025 Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra. The spec score is a weighted share of comparable published rows. Manufacturer spec sheets are the source.

Spec score

4.8 / 10

Google Pixel 10 Pro XL specs

Google Tensor G5

Spec lead

5.2 / 10

Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra specs

Snapdragon 8 Elite for Galaxy

Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra leads Google Pixel 10 Pro XL vs Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra on the weighted spec sheet, ahead on chip and camera hardware.

Spec sheet

Google Pixel 10 Pro XL vs Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra published specs. Display lead uses refresh rate, pixel density, peak brightness, and always-on when both phones publish them. Camera lead is a hardware class, not a photo test. Battery is scored only when both phones publish the same kind of figure.
SpecGoogle Pixel 10 Pro XLSamsung Galaxy S25 Ultra
Display6.8-inch Super Actua LTPO OLED, 1344×2992, 486 ppi, 120Hz, 3,300 nits peak, always-onLeads6.9-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X, 3120×1440, 498 ppi, 120Hz, 2,600 nits peak, always-on
ChipGoogle Tensor G5Snapdragon 8 Elite for GalaxyLeads
Memory16GBLeads12GB
Storage256GB, 512GB, 1TBTie256GB, 512GB, 1TBTie
Camera hardware50MP f/1.68 main, 48MP ultrawide, 48MP 5x optical telephoto200MP f/1.7 main, 50MP 5x optical, 10MP 3x optical, 50MP ultrawideLeads
Optical zoom5xTie5xTie
Front camera42MP12MP
Battery5,200 mAhLeads5,000 mAh; up to 31 hours video playback
ChargingAbout 70% in 30 minutes. Pixelsnap Qi2 up to 15WTie45W wired. Wireless charging, Wireless PowerShareTie
WeightNot published218 g
Water resistanceIP68TieIP68Tie
Software support7 years of OS and security updatesTie7 years of OS and security updatesTie
Launch priceNot listed$1,299 launch price
SoftwareAndroid 16Android 15, One UI 7 at launch
BiometricsFingerprintUltrasonic fingerprint
ConnectivityUSB-C, 5G, Wi-Fi, BluetoothUSB-C, 5G, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4

Who should buy which

Choose the Google Pixel 10 Pro XL if you want Android 16. It leads on display, memory, and battery.

Choose the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra if you want Android 15, One UI 7 at launch. It leads on chip and camera hardware.

Questions

Which is better, Google Pixel 10 Pro XL or Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra?

Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra leads Google Pixel 10 Pro XL vs Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra on the weighted spec sheet, ahead on chip and camera hardware.

Google Pixel 10 Pro XL vs Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra: which has the better battery?

Google Pixel 10 Pro XL leads on battery. Google Pixel 10 Pro XL: 5,200 mAh. Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra: 5,000 mAh; up to 31 hours video playback.

Google Pixel 10 Pro XL vs Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra: which has the better camera?

Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra leads on camera hardware. Google Pixel 10 Pro XL: 50MP f/1.68 main, 48MP ultrawide, 48MP 5x optical telephoto. Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra: 200MP f/1.7 main, 50MP 5x optical, 10MP 3x optical, 50MP ultrawide. This rank is hardware class, not a photo lab test.

What did Google Pixel 10 Pro XL and Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra cost at launch?

Google Pixel 10 Pro XL and Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra do not publish a comparable launch price figure. Google Pixel 10 Pro XL: Not listed. Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra: $1,299 launch price.

Sources

  • Google Pixel 10 Pro XL spec sheet
  • Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra specifications

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