Google Pixel 10 vs Samsung Galaxy S25
The Verdict
The Google Pixel 10 and Samsung Galaxy S25 sit in the same category and end up appealing to slightly different buyers. The Google Pixel 10 is the cheaper of the two at $699 versus $800, a difference of about $101. Google Pixel 10 stands out for tensor g5 with on-device gemini ai, while Samsung Galaxy S25 is praised for compact and pocketable flagship. 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 if…
- →Tensor G5 with on-device Gemini AI
- →7 years of updates
- →Best-in-class computational photography
Buy the Samsung Galaxy S25 if…
- →Compact and pocketable flagship
- →Same Snapdragon 8 Elite as the Ultra model
- →12 GB RAM upgraded from prior generation
Pros & Cons
Google Pixel 10
Pros
- Tensor G5 with on-device Gemini AI
- 7 years of updates
- Best-in-class computational photography
- Clean Android 16 experience
Cons
- No telephoto camera
- Only 30W wired charging
- 12MP ultrawide is basic
Samsung Galaxy S25
Pros
- Compact and pocketable flagship
- Same Snapdragon 8 Elite as the Ultra model
- 12 GB RAM upgraded from prior generation
- Excellent 120Hz AMOLED display
- Long 7-year software support promise
Cons
- Small 4000 mAh battery limits endurance
- Slow 25W charging
- 1080p resolution instead of QHD
- No major camera hardware upgrades
Full Specifications
| Spec | Google Pixel 10 | Samsung Galaxy S25 |
|---|---|---|
| Software | Android 16 | Android 15, One UI 7 |
| Body | ||
| Weight | 187 g | 162 g |
| Material | Aluminum frame, Gorilla Glass Victus 2 | Aluminum frame, Gorilla Glass Victus 2 |
| IP rating | IP68 | IP68 |
| Dimensions | 152 x 72 x 8.6 mm | 146.9 x 70.5 x 7.2 mm |
| Camera | ||
| Main camera | 50 MP, f/1.7, OIS | 50 MP, f/1.8, OIS |
| Front camera | 10.5 MP, f/2.2 | 12 MP, f/2.2 |
| Video | 4K@60fps | 8K@30fps, 4K@60fps |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP, f/2.2 | 12 MP, f/2.2 |
| Telephoto | — | 10 MP 3x optical |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 12 GB | 12 GB |
| Storage options | 128 GB, 256 GB | 128 GB, 256 GB, 512 GB |
| Battery | ||
| Capacity | 4500 mAh | 4000 mAh |
| Charging | 30W wired | 25W wired |
| Wireless charging | 15W wireless | 15W Qi2 |
| Display | ||
| Size | 6.3 inches | 6.2 inches |
| Type | OLED, LTPO | Dynamic AMOLED 2X LTPO |
| Resolution | 1080 x 2400 | 2340 x 1080 |
| Refresh rate | 120Hz | 120Hz |
| Brightness (nits) | 2700 | 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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This comparison is based on verified manufacturer specifications covering display, performance, camera, battery, and build quality. Scores are generated by analyzing specs across weighted categories on a 10-point scale. Learn more about our methodology.
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