The Google Pixel 9 Pro is a strong contender with its excellent display and unique software features, especially for users invested in the Pixel ecosystem. If battery life and AI are top priorities, and you're willing to wait for the price reveal, the Samsung Galaxy S25 could be the better choice.
| Metric | Google Pixel 9 Pro | Samsung Galaxy S25 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Google Tensor G4 processor and Titan M2 coprocessor | Snapdragon 8 Elite for Galaxy (customized version of Qualcomm's chipset) |
| Main Camera Quality | 50 MP main camera, 48 MP telephoto camera, 48 MP ultrawide lens, 42 MP front camera | 200 MP wide (S25 Ultra/Edge), 50 MP wide (S25 & S25+), 50 MP 5x periscope telephoto (S25 Ultra), 10 MP 3x telephoto (S25 & S25+), 12 MP ultrawide (S25 & S25+), 50 MP ultrawide (S25 Ultra), 12 MP ultrawide (S25 Edge), 12 MP front camera (all models) |
| Display Brightness | 3000 nits peak brightness, 2000 nits whole screen brightness, 2331 nits in auto brightness boost mode | 2600 nits peak brightness |
| Battery Life | 4,700 mAh battery, 13:11 hours Active Use Score, 17 hours and 25 minutes of HD video streaming over Wi-Fi | Over 28 hours of video playback |
| Software Features | 7 years of OS and security updates, calling tools, photo-editing tricks (Zoom Enhance, Add Me), Pixel Recorder, Now Playing | Android 15 with One UI 7, 7 years of OS and security updates, Advanced AI features (Galaxy AI) |
| Durability | Gorilla Glass Victus 2 glass, IP68 water and dust resistance, light scratches at level 6, deeper scratches at level 7 | Corning Gorilla Glass (Victus 2 or Armor 2) and IP68 water resistance (S25 Edge features ceramic rear panel and titanium frame) |
| Charging Speed | 27W PD wired charging, up to 15W wireless charging (12W with Qi charger), 1% to 55% in 30 minutes with 45W adapter | Up to 25W wired, 15W wireless, 4.5W reverse wireless |
| Price | $999 | Not available |