Google Pixel 10 Pro XL vs Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra
The Verdict
The Google Pixel 10 Pro XL and Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra sit in the same category and end up appealing to slightly different buyers. The Google Pixel 10 Pro XL is the cheaper of the two at $1,099 versus $1,300, a difference of about $201. Google Pixel 10 Pro XL stands out for largest pixel ever at 6.8 inches, while Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra is praised for class-leading 200 mp main camera with 5x periscope zoom. 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 S25 Ultra if…
- →Class-leading 200 MP main camera with 5x periscope zoom
- →Built-in S Pen for note-taking and productivity
- →Bright 2600-nit display with Gorilla Glass Armor 2
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 S25 Ultra
Pros
- Class-leading 200 MP main camera with 5x periscope zoom
- Built-in S Pen for note-taking and productivity
- Bright 2600-nit display with Gorilla Glass Armor 2
- Snapdragon 8 Elite delivers top-tier performance
- 7 years of OS and security updates
Cons
- Very expensive at $1299 starting price
- S Pen lost Bluetooth remote features
- Charging speed still capped at 45W
- Large and heavy for one-handed use
Full Specifications
| Spec | Google Pixel 10 Pro XL | Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Software | Android 16 | Android 15, One UI 7 |
| Body | ||
| Weight | 221 g | 218 g |
| Material | Aluminum frame, Gorilla Glass Victus 2 | Titanium frame, Gorilla Glass Armor 2 |
| IP rating | IP68 | IP68 |
| Dimensions | 163 x 77 x 8.8 mm | 162.8 x 77.6 x 8.2 mm |
| Camera | ||
| Main camera | 50 MP, f/1.7, OIS | 200 MP, f/1.7, OIS |
| Front camera | 42 MP, f/2.2 | 12 MP, f/2.2 |
| Video | 8K@30fps, 4K@60fps | 8K@30fps, 4K@120fps |
| Telephoto | 48 MP, f/2.8, 5x optical zoom | 50 MP 5x periscope + 10 MP 3x |
| Ultrawide | 48 MP, f/1.7 | 50 MP, f/1.9 |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 16 GB | 12 GB |
| Storage options | 256 GB, 512 GB, 1 TB | 256 GB, 512 GB, 1 TB |
| Battery | ||
| Capacity | 5200 mAh | 5000 mAh |
| Charging | 37W wired | 45W wired |
| Wireless charging | 23W wireless | 15W Qi2 |
| Display | ||
| Size | 6.8 inches | 6.9 inches |
| Type | LTPO OLED | Dynamic AMOLED 2X LTPO |
| Resolution | 1344 x 2992 | 3120 x 1440 |
| Refresh rate | 120Hz | 120Hz |
| Brightness (nits) | 3000 | 2600 |
| Processor | ||
| CPU | Octa-core | Octa-core (2x4.47 GHz + 6x3.53 GHz) |
| GPU | Mali | Adreno 830 |
| Chipset | Google Tensor G5 | Snapdragon 8 Elite for Galaxy |
| Connectivity | ||
| 5G | ||
| NFC | ||
| USB | USB-C 3.2 | USB-C 3.2 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.4 |
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