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Spec cross-check · 2026-10-14

Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra vs Google Pixel 10 Pro XL

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

Spec lead

5.2 / 10

Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra specs

Snapdragon 8 Elite for Galaxy

Spec score

4.8 / 10

Google Pixel 10 Pro XL specs

Google Tensor G5

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

Spec sheet

Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra vs Google Pixel 10 Pro XL 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.
SpecSamsung Galaxy S25 UltraGoogle Pixel 10 Pro XL
Display6.9-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X, 3120×1440, 498 ppi, 120Hz, 2,600 nits peak, always-on6.8-inch Super Actua LTPO OLED, 1344×2992, 486 ppi, 120Hz, 3,300 nits peak, always-onLeads
ChipSnapdragon 8 Elite for GalaxyLeadsGoogle Tensor G5
Memory12GB16GBLeads
Storage256GB, 512GB, 1TBTie256GB, 512GB, 1TBTie
Camera hardware200MP f/1.7 main, 50MP 5x optical, 10MP 3x optical, 50MP ultrawideLeads50MP f/1.68 main, 48MP ultrawide, 48MP 5x optical telephoto
Optical zoom5xTie5xTie
Front camera12MP42MP
Battery5,000 mAh; up to 31 hours video playback5,200 mAhLeads
Charging45W wired. Wireless charging, Wireless PowerShareTieAbout 70% in 30 minutes. Pixelsnap Qi2 up to 15WTie
Weight218 gNot published
Water resistanceIP68TieIP68Tie
Software support7 years of OS and security updatesTie7 years of OS and security updatesTie
Launch price$1,299 launch priceNot listed
SoftwareAndroid 15, One UI 7 at launchAndroid 16
BiometricsUltrasonic fingerprintFingerprint
ConnectivityUSB-C, 5G, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4USB-C, 5G, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth

Who should buy which

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

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

Questions

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Sources

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

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