Samsung Galaxy S25+ / Google Pixel 9 Pro XL

Samsung Galaxy S25+: Galaxy S25+; 12 GB RAM, 256 or 512 GB storage; Navy, Silver Shadow, Icyblue and Mint. The Galaxy S25, S25 Edge and S25 Ultra are separate models.

Google Pixel 9 Pro XL: Pixel 9 Pro XL (2024); 16 GB RAM, 128/256/512 GB or 1 TB storage (1 TB not offered in every market). Model codes: US GGX8B (mmWave), Japan GQ57S (FeliCa), other markets GZC4K. The Indian version has Wi-Fi 6 instead of Wi-Fi 7. The Pixel 9 Pro (6.3-inch) and Pixel 9 are separate models.

SpecificationSamsung Galaxy S25+Google Pixel 9 Pro XL
Release year20252024
ProcessorSnapdragon 8 Elite for Galaxy

All models in the series use the same chip, a Snapdragon 8 Elite version tuned to higher clocks for Galaxy.

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Memory and storage12 GB RAM; 256 or 512 GB Samsung16 GB RAM; 128 GB, 256 GB, 512 GB or 1 TB

Storage is chosen at purchase and cannot be expanded; there is no memory card slot.

Google
Display6.7-inch QHD+ (3120 × 1440) Dynamic AMOLED 2X; 1–120 Hz

The refresh rate drops as low as 1 Hz depending on content to save power. Vision Booster adjusts tones in bright light. Accounting for rounded corners the visible area is 6.5 inches.

Samsung		6.8-inch Super Actua LTPO OLED; 1344 × 2992, 486 ppi, 20:9; 1–120 Hz Smooth Display; 2000 nits HDR, 3000 nits peak; >2,000,000:1 contrast

LTPO lets the panel drop as low as 1 Hz with static content to save battery and rise to 120 Hz when scrolling; Google notes 120 Hz is not available in every app. The 2000-nit HDR figure is measured with the whole screen lit, the 3000-nit peak with 5% of the screen lit.

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Front glass and frameCorning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 front; aluminium frame

Samsung says the frame contains at least 20% recycled aluminium by weight.

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Rear cameras50MP wide (ƒ/1.8); 12MP ultra-wide (ƒ/2.2); 10MP telephoto (ƒ/2.4, 3x optical)

The 3x telephoto keeps more detail than a digital crop for close portraits and distant subjects.

Samsung		50 MP wide (Octa PD, ƒ/1.68, 82°, 1/1.31-inch); 48 MP ultrawide (Quad PD, ƒ/1.7, 123°, autofocus, Macro Focus); 48 MP 5x telephoto (ƒ/2.8, 22°, 1/2.55-inch); Super Res Zoom up to 30x

Google lists 0.5x, 1x, 2x, 5x and 10x as optical-quality zoom; the range up to 30x is software-assisted digital zoom. The wide and telephoto cameras have optical + electronic stabilisation, and there is a multi-zone laser autofocus sensor.

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Front camera12MP, ƒ/2.2 Samsung—
Battery and charging4,900 mAh (typical; rated 4,755 mAh); about 65% in 30 minutes with a 45W adapter; Fast Wireless Charging 2.0; Wireless PowerShare

Wireless PowerShare lets the back of the phone wirelessly charge accessories such as earbuds or a watch. The 45W adapter may be sold separately.

Samsung		Typical 5060 mAh (minimum 4942 mAh); up to 37 W wired with the Google 45 W charger, about 70% in 30 minutes; 23 W wireless with Pixel Stand 2, 12 W with Qi EPP; Battery Share reverse wireless charging

No charger is included; the box has a USB 2.0 USB-C cable. Google notes Battery Share noticeably reduces the phone’s own battery life.

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SoftwareOne UI 7 based on Android 15 Samsung—
Connectivity5G, LTE, Wi-Fi 7, Wi-Fi Direct, Bluetooth 5.4

Wi-Fi 7 brings higher speeds and lower latency only with a compatible router.

Samsung		5G (sub-6; also mmWave on US GGX8B), Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) 2.4/5/6 GHz 2x2 + 2x2 MIMO, Bluetooth 5.3, NFC, Ultra Wideband, USB Type-C 3.2; nano-SIM + eSIM

Wi-Fi 7 gives higher speed and lower latency on the 6 GHz band with a compatible router; the Indian version supports only Wi-Fi 6 (2.4/5 GHz). The USB-C port runs at USB 3.2 speed, but the bundled cable is USB 2.0.

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DurabilityIP68

Dust-tight and resistant to fresh water for a set depth and time; it is not a guarantee for sea water or pool chemicals.

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Size and weight158.4 × 75.8 × 7.3 mm; 190 g Samsung162.8 × 76.6 × 8.5 mm; 221 g Google
Cover glass and body—Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 front and back (silky matte back), polished recycled-aluminium frame; IP68

IP68 is the dust and water resistance class under IEC 60529; Google notes the protection is not permanent and can weaken with wear, repair or damage.

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Chip—Google Tensor G4; Titan M2 security coprocessor

Titan M2 is a security chip that handles sensitive operations such as passcode and lock-screen verification separately from the main processor.

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Video—Rear: 4K 24/30/60 fps, 8K 30 fps with Video Boost, 10-bit HDR video, slow motion up to 240 fps; front: 42 MP autofocus camera, 4K 30/60 fps

Video Boost processes footage on Google’s cloud servers to improve night and 8K recordings, so the processed result is not instant and needs an internet connection.

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Location—Dual-band GNSS: GPS, GLONASS, Galileo (outside the US also BeiDou, QZSS, NavIC)

Dual-band satellite positioning helps reduce errors from signals reflected between tall buildings.

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Authentication and safety—Ultrasonic in-display fingerprint, Face Unlock; Satellite SOS (US), Car Crash Detection

Satellite SOS is offered only in the US and is free for the first two years; Car Crash Detection is not available in every country or language.

Google
Software support—Launched with Android 14; 7 years of OS, security and Pixel Drop updates from US Google Store availability Google
Audio—Stereo speakers, 3 microphones, noise suppression, spatial audio Google