Google Pixel 9 vs Samsung S25

Name Google Pixel 9 Samsung Galaxy S25
Image Google Pixel 9 Samsung Galaxy S25
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Google Pixel 9 – frontGoogle Pixel 9 – backGoogle Pixel 9 – right side
Samsung Galaxy S25 – frontSamsung Galaxy S25 – backSamsung Galaxy S25 – left sideSamsung Galaxy S25 – right side
MSRP $799 $799.99
Released Aug 2024 Feb 2025
Availability Discontinued Available
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Operating system
Operating system (OS) Android 14 Android 15
Latest OS update? Android 16 -
Display specifications
Display type OLED AMOLED
Display size (inch) 6.3″ 6.2″
Resolution (H×W) 2424×1080 2340×1080
Aspect ratio (H:W) 20:9 19.5:9
Pixel density (PPI) 422 PPI 416 PPI
HDR support (types) HDR10+ HDR10+
Refresh rate (max) 120 Hz 120 Hz
Hardware
Chipset Google Tensor G4 Snapdragon 8 Elite
GPU Mali-G715 MC7 Adreno 830
CPU cores 8-core 8-core
CPU clock speed (max) 3.1 GHz 4.47 GHz
RAM options (GB) 12 GB 12 GB
Memory options (GB) 128 | 256 128 | 256 | 512
Memory card slot? (microSD) ❌ ❌
Main camera layout
Primary (wide) 50 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 48 MP 12 MP
Telephoto ❌ 10 MP
Optical zoom ❌ 3×
Other cameras (macro/depth) ❌ ❌
Main camera features
Photo HDR? ✔ ✔
Video HDR? ✔ ✔
8K video? ❌ 24/30 fps
4K video? 24/30/60 fps 30/60 fps
1080p video? 30/60/120/240 fps 30/60/240 fps
Other resolutions? ❌ ❌
Selfie-camera layout
Primary 10.5 MP ultrawide 12 MP wide
Secondary ❌ ❌
Selfie-camera features
Face recognition? Face unlock Face unlock
Selfie photo HDR? ✔ ✔
4K selfie video? 30/60 fps 30/60 fps
1080p selfie video? 30/60 fps 30 fps
Other resolutions? ❌ ❌
Connectivity
SIM type? (physical) Nano Nano
Dual SIM? (card slots) ❌ ✔
eSIM? ✔ ✔
Cellular networks 5G 5G
Wi-Fi Wi-Fi 7 Wi-Fi 7
Bluetooth 5.3 5.4
NFC? ✔ ✔
Charging & data port USB-C 3.2 USB-C 3.2
Battery, power & charging
Battery capacity (3.7V) 4700 mAh 4000 mAh
Wired charging speed? 27 W 25 W
Wireless charging? 15 Watt 15 Watt
Reverse wireless charging? ✔ ✔
Audio
Speakers 2.0 (stereo) 2.0 (stereo)
3.5 mm AUX out port? ❌ ❌
Build & materials
IP-Code IP68 IP68
Screen material Gorilla Glass Victus 2 Gorilla Glass Victus 2
Frame material Aluminum Aluminum
Back material Gorilla Glass Victus 2 Gorilla Glass Victus 2
Layout & design
Selfie camera placement? Punch hole Punch hole
Fingerprint sensor? Under display Under display
Special design features? - -
Color options: Black, pink, green, beige Blue Black, Navy, Icy Blue, Silver Shadow, Coral Red, Mint, Pink Gold
Size & weight
Size (cm H×W×D): 15.28×7.20×0.85 14.69×7.05×0.72
Size (inch H×W×D): 6.02×2.83×0.33 5.78×2.78×0.28
Weight (gram): 198 162
Weight (oz): 7.00 5.71
In the box
Cables? USB-C to C USB-C to C
Charger? ❌ ❌
Adapters? USB-C to A ❌
Other SIM tool SIM tool
More info
Model numbers G2YBB, GUR25, G1B60 SM-S931
User guide / manual Not available User Guide
Official site link: Store.google.com Samsung.com
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Key differences

The Google Pixel 9 has a larger battery (4700 mAh vs 4000 mAh) and charges faster (27 W vs 25 W). The Samsung Galaxy S25 is newer (Feb 2025 vs Aug 2024), has more storage (up to 512 GB vs up to 256 GB) and is lighter (162 g vs 198 g).

Only on the Samsung Galaxy S25: telephoto (10 MP), optical zoom (3×), 8K video (24/30 fps) and Dual SIM.

Other differences: operating system (Android 14 vs Android 15), display type (OLED vs AMOLED), chipset (Google Tensor G4 vs Snapdragon 8 Elite) and Bluetooth (5.3 vs 5.4). Both have 120 Hz refresh rates, 12 GB of RAM and IP68 water and dust resistance.

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