Samsung
Samsung Galaxy S25+
SD8 Elite · 6.7″ QHD+ · 45 W charging
92
/ 100
From $999
VS
Google
Pixel 10 Pro XL
Tensor G5 · 6.8″ LTPO · 5200 mAh
92
/ 100
From $1,199
Specdex verdict
Dead heat — it comes down to priorities.
In our weighted Specdex score, Samsung Galaxy S25+ lands at 92 and Pixel 10 Pro XL at 92. With scores tied, the decision hinges on which sub-scores matter most to you.
Pick Samsung Galaxy S25+ if…
- ✓Sharp 6.7″ QHD+ AMOLED at 120 Hz
- ✓45 W super fast wired charging
- ✓4900 mAh battery for all-day use
Pick Pixel 10 Pro XL if…
- ✓6.8″ QHD+ LTPO OLED at 2992×1344
- ✓45 W wired + 25 W Qi2.2 wireless charging
- ✓7-year update pledge
Samsung Galaxy S25+ 92
vs 92 Pixel 10 Pro XL
Score breakdown
Samsung Galaxy S25+
92 cpu 96
gpu 96
camera 89
battery 89
display 95
design 92
Pixel 10 Pro XL
92 cpu 88
gpu 84
camera 97
battery 90
display 94
design 92
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S25+ | Pixel 10 Pro XL |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.7″ Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X, 3120×1440, 120 Hz, 2600 nits peak | ▲ 6.8″ LTPO OLED, 2992×1344, 120 Hz |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite for Galaxy (3 nm) | Google Tensor G5 |
| RAM | 12 GB | ▲ 16 GB LPDDR5X |
| Storage | 256 / 512 GB UFS 4.0 | 256 / 512 GB / 1 TB |
| Rear camera | 50 MP wide + 10 MP 3× tele + 12 MP UW | — |
| Front camera | 12 MP | — |
| Battery | 4900 mAh | ▲ 5200 mAh |
| Charging | 45 W wired, 15 W Qi2 wireless, 4.5 W reverse | 45 W wired, 25 W Qi2.2 wireless |
| Weight | ▲ 190 g | 232 g |
| IP rating | IP68 | IP68 |
| OS | Android 15 (One UI 7) | Android 16 |
Samsung Galaxy S25+
Pros
- +Sharp 6.7″ QHD+ AMOLED at 120 Hz
- +45 W super fast wired charging
- +4900 mAh battery for all-day use
Cons
- −Same camera hardware as base S25
- −No periscope telephoto (Ultra-only)
- −25% pricier than base for similar core specs
Pixel 10 Pro XL
Pros
- +6.8″ QHD+ LTPO OLED at 2992×1344
- +45 W wired + 25 W Qi2.2 wireless charging
- +7-year update pledge
Cons
- −232 g — heavier than Pro
- −Still trails Qualcomm in peak benchmarks
- −No 128 GB tier (starts at 256 GB)
FAQ: Samsung Galaxy S25+ vs Pixel 10 Pro XL
Which is better, Samsung Galaxy S25+ or Pixel 10 Pro XL? +
Both score 92 on our weighted rubric — tied. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.
Is Samsung Galaxy S25+ worth the price? +
At $999, Samsung Galaxy S25+ delivers a Specdex score of 92 — strongest in cpu.
Is Pixel 10 Pro XL worth the price? +
At $1,199, Pixel 10 Pro XL delivers a Specdex score of 92 — strongest in camera.
Does Samsung Galaxy S25+ or Pixel 10 Pro XL last longer? +
Based on our long-term update and support ratings, both ship with multi-year support. Battery and reliability scores are visible in the breakdown above.