We’ve already compared Google’s largest flagship with Samsung’s most powerful smartphone. We’re here to do something similar, though this time, instead of the largest Google flagship, we’re using the smaller one. In other words, this is a Google Pixel 10 Pro vs Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra comparison . These two smartphones are a lot different, actually, so keep that in mind before we jump in.
The first thing we’ll do is list the specifications of both smartphones, as per usual. Following that, we’ll compare their designs, displays, performance, battery life, cameras, and audio output. The Galaxy S26 series is right around the corner at this point, but considering the rumors, some of you may be thinking of picking up the Galaxy S25 Ultra instead at some point. Either way, let’s get to it.
- Specs
- Google Pixel 10 Pro vs Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra: Design
- Google Pixel 10 Pro vs Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra: Display
- Google Pixel 10 Pro vs Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra: Performance
- Google Pixel 10 Pro vs Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra: Battery
- Google Pixel 10 Pro vs Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra: Cameras
- Audio
Specs
Google Pixel 10 Pro
Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra
| Google Pixel 10 Pro | Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | 152.8 x 72 x 8.6 mm | 162.8 x 77.6 x 8.2 mm |
| Weight | 207 grams | 218 grams |
| Display | 6.3-inch Super Actual LTPO OLED display | 6.9-inch Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X |
| Refresh rate | Smooth Display (1-120Hz) | 1-120Hz (adaptive) |
| Resolution | 2856 x 1280 | 3120 x 1440 |
| Chipset | Google Tensor G5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite for Galaxy |
| RAM | 16GB (LPDDR5X) | 12GB (LPDDR5X) |
| Storage | 128GB/256GB/512GB/1TB (UFS 4.0) | 256GB/512GB/1TB (UFS 4.0) |
| Main camera | 50MP (f/1.68 aperture, 1/1.3-inch sensor size, 82-degree FoV) | 200MP (wide, f/1.7 aperture, 1/1.3-inch sensor size, OIS, multi-directional PDAF) |
| Ultra-wide camera | 48MP (f/1.7 aperture, 1/2.55-inch sensor size, 123-degree FoV) | 50MP (f/1.9 aperture, 120-degree FoV, dual pixel PDAF) |
| Telephoto camera | N/A | 10MP (f/2.4 aperture, 1/3.52-inch sensor size, 1.12um pixel size, PDAF, OIS, 3x optical zoom) |
| Periscope telephoto camera | 48MP (f/2.8 aperture, 1/2.55-inch sensor size, 5x optical zoom, 22-degree FoV) | 50MP (f/3.4 aperture, 1/2.52-inch sensor size, 0.7um pixel size, PDAF, OIS, 5x optical zoom) |
| Selfie camera | 42MP (f/2.2 aperture, 103-degree FoV) | 12MP (f/2.2 aperture, 1/3.2-inch sensor size, 1.12um pixel size) |
| Battery size | 4.870mAh | 5,000mAh |
| Charging | 30W wired, 15W Qi2 wireless (charger not included) | 45W wired, 15W wireless (Qi2 Ready), 4.5W reverse wireless (charger not included) |
| Colors | Moonstone, Jade, Porcelain, Obsidian | Titanium Silver Blue, Titanium Black, Titanium White Silver, Titanium Gray, Titanium Jade Green, Titanium Jet Black, Titanium Pink Gold |
Google Pixel 10 Pro vs Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra: Design
These two devices have considerably different designs, right down to their shape. What they have in common is the fact that both have a flat frame all around, which rounds slightly towards the edges. Both phones also have flat displays and flat backplates. Their backplates are made out of glass. That’s about it when it comes to similarities. The Pixel 10 Pro has a frame made out of aluminum, while the Galaxy S25 Ultra’s is made out of titanium.
The Pixel 10 Pro has noticeably more rounded corners and a larger display camera hole than the Galaxy S25 Ultra. Those camera holes are placed in the same spot, though. They’re centered at the top of the display. The Pixel 10 Pro has its power/lock and volume rocker buttons on the right, with the power/lock button placed above the volume keys. Samsung’s buttons are also on the right, but the placement is the other way around. The power/lock key sits below the volume keys.
If we flip them around, you’ll notice considerably different camera setups. The Pixel 10 Pro has a camera bar on the back, a vertical one at the top. That camera bar does protrude quite a bit. The Galaxy S25 Ultra includes five separate protrusions directly from the backplate. Four of those are reserved for actual cameras. The Galaxy S25 Ultra does wobble on the table, unlike the Pixel 10 Pro, if that matters to you.
Both of these phones are IP68 certified, while the Galaxy S25 Ultra is 11 grams heavier than the Pixel 10 Pro. That’s not a huge difference, especially if you consider that the Galaxy S25 Ultra is a considerably larger phone.
Google Pixel 10 Pro vs Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra: Display
The Google Pixel 10 Pro features a 6.3-inch LTPO OLED display. That panel is flat, and it has a resolution of 2856 x 1280. It has a 120Hz refresh rate, and it supports HDR10+ content. The peak brightness here is 3,300 nits. The screen-to-body ratio is at around 87%, while the display aspect ratio is 20:9. This display is protected by the Gorilla Glass Victus 2 from Corning.
Google Pixel 10 Pro
The Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra, on the other hand, has a 6.9-inch Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X display. That panel has a resolution of 3120 x 1440, and it supports a 120Hz refresh rate as well. The peak brightness is 2,600 nits, while HDR10+ content is supported. The screen-to-body ratio is at around 92%, while the display aspect ratio is 19.5:9. This display is protected by the Gorilla Armor 2 glass from Corning.
Both of these displays are actually great. They’re vivid, have great viewing angles, and they’re more than sharp enough. The touch response is good on both of them. The Pixel 10 Pro does get brighter, technically, but in all honesty, you’d be hard-pressed to notice the difference during regular use. The Galaxy S25 Ultra does have higher immersion thanks to a higher screen-to-body ratio, while its Gorilla Glass 2 fights off glare really well. It’s much better at that than what the Pixel 10 Pro has to offer.
Google Pixel 10 Pro vs Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra: Performance
The Google Pixel 10 Pro is fueled by the Google Tensor G5 processor from Google. That’s a 3nm chip, and the first TSMC-made Tensor chip. It’s paired with 16GB of LPDDR5X RAM and UFS 3.1 or 4.0 storage (only the 128GB storage model comes with UFS 3.1). The Galaxy S25 Ultra, on the flip side, is fueled by the Snapdragon 8 Elite for Galaxy, Qualcomm’s flagship chip for last year. It is paired with up to 16GB of LPDDR5X RAM and UFS 4.0 flash storage. Neither phone supports storage expansion.
You’ll be glad to hear that both phones offer really good performance. During day-to-day use, they’re both very snappy and responsive. You can get them to do basically anything, and they’ll obey with ease; that even goes for heavy multitasking, etc. There’s not much of a difference in terms of smoothness between them, but if I had to choose one, the Galaxy S25 Ultra does tend to open apps slightly faster. That’s not really something you’d notice without directly comparing them.
What about gaming? Well, the Galaxy S25 Ultra is the better choice for gaming. Its CPU (and belonging GPU) are more powerful, and more gaming oriented. If you plan on playing a lot of demanding games, that’s the better choice. However, the Pixel 10 Pro can run games without a problem, too. It will not do as well with the most demanding games, but it can run basically anything… on a good level. It’s notably better at that than its predecessor.
Google Pixel 10 Pro vs Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra: Battery
There is a 4,870mAh battery included in the Google Pixel 10 Pro. The Galaxy S25 Ultra, on the other hand, has a 5,000mAh battery on the inside. Do note that the Pixel 10 Pro has a notably smaller display, so it’s perfectly normal it has a slightly smaller battery pack. Neither phone uses a silicone-carbon battery, though, so neither device is on the same level as some offerings from China… in terms of battery capacity.
In a direct comparison, the Galaxy S25 Ultra definitely does a better job when it comes to battery life. Just to be clear, neither phone is bad in that regard, but the Galaxy S25 Ultra can offer around 15-20% more screen-on time, at least that was the case during our usage. Your mileage may vary, of course, all of us use our phones in different ways, so who knows. Both devices will be more than enough for most people… in terms of battery life.
What about charging? The Pixel 10 Pro supports 30W wired, 15W wireless, and 5W reverse wired charging. The Galaxy S25 Ultra supports 45W wired, 15W wireless, and 4.5W reverse wireless charging. The Pixel 10 Pro takes around an hour and a half to fully charge, while the Galaxy S25 Ultra can get there in an hour. Do note that neither phone ships with a charger included, so you’ll need to get a compatible one to take advantage of those speeds.
Google Pixel 10 Pro vs Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra: Cameras
The Google Pixel 10 Pro has three cameras on the back. A 50-megapixel main camera (1/1.31-inch sensor size) is backed by a 48-megapixel ultrawide unit (1/2.55-inch sensor size, 123-degree FoV). The third, and last camera on the back of this phone is a 48-megapixel periscope telephoto unit (1/2.55-inch sensor size, 5x optical zoom).
Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra
The Galaxy S25 Ultra includes four cameras on the back. Its main camera is a 200-megapixel unit (1/1.3-inch sensor size), while its ultrawide unit is a 50-megapixel camera (1/2.5-inch sensor size, 120-degree FoV). A 10-megapixel telephoto camera (1/3.52-inch sensor size, 3x optical zoom) is also included, as is a 50-megapixel periscope telephoto unit (1/2.52-inch sensor size, 5x optical zoom).
Both phones are good in the camera department, but not exactly the best on the market. Neither phone is particularly accurate in terms of photos. The Pixel 10 Pro has that contrasty look that people seem to love, and it goes heavy on the processing. The Galaxy S25 Ultra has a tendency to use saturation a lot more than necessary at times. Both do a good job in low-light and have capable telephoto shooters as well. The results are good, and they’ll appeal to most people. Video recording is good on both, while the Pixel 10 Pro has a better selfie camera.
Audio
You’ll find stereo speakers on both of these devices. The ones on the Galaxy S25 Ultra are technically a bit louder, but not many people would notice the difference. Both sets are plenty loud, and the audio output is good on both.
There is no audio jack on either phone, but thanks to their Type-C ports, you can connect your wired headphones. Alternatively, the Pixel 10 Pro supports Bluetooth 6.0, while the Galaxy S25 Ultra has Bluetooth 5.4 support for wireless audio.
