Samsung Galaxy S25+
SD8 Elite · 6.7″ QHD+ · 45 W charging
Pixel 10 Pro XL
Tensor G5 · 6.8″ LTPO · 5200 mAh
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
Winner by scenario
Derived from the sub-score breakdown · not a separate testPhotography
Pixel 10 Pro XLStills and video quality across lenses
Pixel 10 Pro XL leads on camera (97 vs 89).
Battery life
TieScreen-on time and charging
Effectively tied — neither pulls a 2-point weighted lead.
Performance
Samsung Galaxy S25+Chipset speed for gaming and heavy apps
Samsung Galaxy S25+ leads on gpu (96 vs 84).
Display
TiePanel quality, brightness, refresh rate
Effectively tied — neither pulls a 2-point weighted lead.
Value for money
Samsung Galaxy S25+Specdex score per dollar at MSRP
Samsung Galaxy S25+ more score per dollar ($999 vs $1,199).
Score breakdown
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+
- +Sharp 6.7″ QHD+ AMOLED at 120 Hz
- +45 W super fast wired charging
- +4900 mAh battery for all-day use
- −Same camera hardware as base S25
- −No periscope telephoto (Ultra-only)
- −25% pricier than base for similar core specs
Pixel 10 Pro XL
- +6.8″ QHD+ LTPO OLED at 2992×1344
- +45 W wired + 25 W Qi2.2 wireless charging
- +7-year update pledge
- −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.
Which is better for photography, Samsung Galaxy S25+ or Pixel 10 Pro XL? +
Pixel 10 Pro XL — leads on camera (97 vs 89). Stills and video quality across lenses.
Which is better for performance, Samsung Galaxy S25+ or Pixel 10 Pro XL? +
Samsung Galaxy S25+ — leads on gpu (96 vs 84). Chipset speed for gaming and heavy apps.