Google Pixel 10 Pro XL / Samsung Galaxy S25

Google Pixel 10 Pro XL: Pixel 10 Pro XL; 16 GB RAM with 256 GB, 512 GB or 1 TB. SIM and band details on this page belong to the UK model; SIM layout and bands can differ in other markets. The smaller Pixel 10 Pro, the Pixel 10 Pro Fold and the Pixel 11 series are separate models.

Samsung Galaxy S25: 6.2-inch Galaxy S25; 12 GB RAM; 128/256/512 GB options vary by market; Navy, Icyblue, Silver Shadow, Mint and online colours. Galaxy S25+, S25 Ultra, S25 Edge and S25 FE are separate models.

SpecificationGoogle Pixel 10 Pro XLSamsung Galaxy S25
Release year20252025
Display6.8-inch (171 mm) Super Actua LTPO OLED; 1344 × 2992, 486 ppi; 1–120 Hz; 2,200 nits HDR, 3,300 nits peak

An LTPO panel can drop to 1 Hz, so static content and the always-on display use less power; it rises to 120 Hz when scrolling.

Google		6.2-inch FHD+ Dynamic AMOLED 2X; 1–120 Hz adaptive refresh; Vision Booster

The visible area is about 6.0 inches with rounded corners. The 1–120 Hz range lowers the refresh rate for static content to save battery; Vision Booster adjusts tone mapping to improve readability in sunlight.

Samsung
Glass and bodyCorning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 front and back (silky matte back); aluminium frame; IP68 Google—
ProcessorGoogle Tensor G5; Titan M2 security coprocessor GoogleSnapdragon 8 Elite for Galaxy

A higher-clocked Snapdragon 8 Elite version made for Samsung. Samsung lists a 40% larger vapour chamber for the series.

Samsung
Memory and storage16 GB RAM; 256 GB, 512 GB or 1 TB (Zoned UFS)

The 128 GB option exists only on the smaller Pixel 10 Pro. Zoned UFS writes data in zones to improve write efficiency on the large capacity.

Google		12 GB RAM; 128, 256 or 512 GB (varies by market)

There is no card slot for storage expansion.

Samsung
Rear cameras50 MP wide (ƒ/1.68, 1/1.3-inch, Octa PD); 48 MP ultrawide (ƒ/1.7, 123°, macro focus); 48 MP 5x telephoto (ƒ/2.8, OIS); Pro Zoom up to 100x

Optical quality is given at 0.5x, 1x, 2x, 5x and 10x; Pro Zoom up to 100x is AI-assisted digital zoom.

Google		50 MP wide (ƒ/1.8, OIS, 85°); 12 MP ultra wide (ƒ/2.2, 120°); 10 MP telephoto (3× optical, ƒ/2.4, 36°)

The ultra-wide camera has no OIS. The 3× telephoto provides optical zoom through a separate lens rather than a crop of the main camera.

Samsung
Video8K 24/30 fps (with Video Boost, processed in the cloud); 4K 24/30/60 fps; 10-bit HDR video

Video Boost uploads the clip to Google Photos and processes it on servers, so it needs a connection and some waiting time.

Google		—
Front camera42 MP (ƒ/2.2, 103°, autofocus) Google12 MP (ƒ/2.2, 80°) Samsung
Battery and charging5,200 mAh (typical), 5,079 mAh minimum; about 70% in 30 minutes with a 45 W or higher USB-C PPS adapter; Pixelsnap Qi2 wireless charging up to 25 W

No adapter is in the box. Pixelsnap means built-in magnets align the phone with Qi2 chargers and accessories; the smaller Pro is limited to 15 W wireless.

Google		4000 mAh (typical; rated 3885 mAh); 25 W wired, about 50% in around 30 minutes; Fast Wireless Charging 2.0; Wireless PowerShare

25 W needs a 3 A USB-C cable and a compatible adapter. Wireless PowerShare lets the phone wirelessly charge another device. The 45 W wired charging of the S25+ and Ultra is not available here.

Samsung
SoftwareLaunched with Android 16; seven years of OS, security and Pixel Drop updates Google—
Connectivity5G Sub-6; Wi-Fi 7 (2x2 MIMO); Bluetooth 6; NFC; UWB; dual-band GNSS; Thread; USB-C 3.2

The UWB chip finds the direction and distance of compatible tags and devices more precisely; Thread is a low-power mesh network for smart-home devices.

Google		5G; LTE; Wi-Fi 7; Wi-Fi Direct; Bluetooth 5.4

5G and LTE availability varies by market and carrier.

Samsung
SIMNano SIM + eSIM (UK model) Google—
SensorsProximity, ambient light, accelerometer, gyroscope, magnetometer, barometer, temperature sensor; multi-zone laser autofocus (LDAF) Google—
AudioStereo speakers; three microphones; spatial audio Google—
Size and weight162.8 × 76.6 × 8.5 mm; 232 g Google146.9 × 70.5 × 7.2 mm; 162 g Samsung
ColoursMoonstone, Jade, Porcelain, Obsidian Google—
Front glass and frame—Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2; aluminium frame

The anti-reflective Gorilla Armor 2 of the Ultra is not used on this model.

Samsung
Operating system and updates—Android 15, One UI 7; seven generations of OS upgrades and seven years of security updates

Support is counted from the global launch date; timing may vary by model, carrier and market.

Samsung
Durability—IP68 Samsung