Google Pixel 10 Pro XL vs Samsung Galaxy A25
The Verdict
The Google Pixel 10 Pro XL and Samsung Galaxy A25 sit in the same category and end up appealing to slightly different buyers. The Samsung Galaxy A25 is the cheaper of the two at $250 versus $1,099, a difference of about $849. The Google Pixel 10 Pro XL is the newer release, which usually means a faster chipset and longer software support. Google Pixel 10 Pro XL stands out for largest pixel ever at 6.8 inches, while Samsung Galaxy A25 is praised for super amoled display at a budget price. Use the side-by-side spec table below to compare cameras, displays, battery life and connectivity in detail and decide which one fits your priorities.
Who Should Buy
Buy the Google Pixel 10 Pro XL if…
- →Largest Pixel ever at 6.8 inches
- →5200 mAh battery for all-day use
- →Same pro camera system as Pixel 10 Pro
Buy the Samsung Galaxy A25 if…
- →Super AMOLED display at a budget price
- →OIS-stabilized 50 MP main camera
- →IP67 water resistance is rare in this price tier
Pros & Cons
Google Pixel 10 Pro XL
Pros
- Largest Pixel ever at 6.8 inches
- 5200 mAh battery for all-day use
- Same pro camera system as Pixel 10 Pro
- 16GB RAM with up to 1TB
Cons
- 221g is heavy for a Pixel
- 37W charging is slow for this price
- $1099 starting price
Samsung Galaxy A25
Pros
- Super AMOLED display at a budget price
- OIS-stabilized 50 MP main camera
- IP67 water resistance is rare in this price tier
- Ships with Android 14 and four OS update promise
- 5G capable
Cons
- Exynos 1280 shows its age in demanding tasks
- Depth sensor is not a useful third camera
- No wireless charging
- Wi-Fi 5 only
Full Specifications
| Spec | Google Pixel 10 Pro XL | Samsung Galaxy A25 |
|---|---|---|
| Software | Android 16 | Android 14, One UI 6 |
| Body | ||
| Weight | 221 g | 197 g |
| Material | Aluminum frame, Gorilla Glass Victus 2 | Polycarbonate |
| IP rating | IP68 | IP67 |
| Dimensions | 163 x 77 x 8.8 mm | 161.0 x 76.5 x 7.8 mm |
| Camera | ||
| Main camera | 50 MP, f/1.7, OIS | 50 MP, f/1.8, OIS |
| Front camera | 42 MP, f/2.2 | 13 MP, f/2.2 |
| Video | 8K@30fps, 4K@60fps | 4K@30fps |
| Telephoto | 48 MP, f/2.8, 5x optical zoom | 2 MP depth |
| Ultrawide | 48 MP, f/1.7 | 8 MP, f/2.2 |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 16 GB | 6 GB |
| Storage options | 256 GB, 512 GB, 1 TB | 128 GB, 256 GB |
| Battery | ||
| Capacity | 5200 mAh | 5000 mAh |
| Charging | 37W wired | 25W wired |
| Wireless charging | 23W wireless | — |
| Display | ||
| Size | 6.8 inches | 6.5 inches |
| Type | LTPO OLED | Super AMOLED |
| Resolution | 1344 x 2992 | 2340 x 1080 |
| Refresh rate | 120Hz | 120Hz |
| Brightness (nits) | 3000 | 1000 |
| Processor | ||
| CPU | Octa-core | Octa-core (2x2.4 GHz + 6x2.0 GHz) |
| GPU | Mali | Mali-G68 MP4 |
| Chipset | Google Tensor G5 | Exynos 1280 |
| Connectivity | ||
| 5G | ||
| NFC | ||
| USB | USB-C 3.2 | USB-C 2.0 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 5 |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.1 |
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