Samsung
Galaxy S25 Ultra
Snapdragon 8 Elite · 6.9″ · 200 MP
93
/ 100
From $1,299
VS
Galaxy S25 Ultra wins by 1
Google
Pixel 10 Pro XL
Tensor G5 · 6.8″ LTPO · Gemini Nano 2
92
/ 100
From $1,199
Specdex verdict
Galaxy S25 Ultra takes it — here’s why.
In our weighted Specdex score, Galaxy S25 Ultra lands at 93 and Pixel 10 Pro XL at 92. That puts Galaxy S25 Ultra ahead by 1 points — a narrow margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.
Pick Galaxy S25 Ultra if…
- ✓Huge anti-reflective 6.9″ display
- ✓200 MP sensor with 5× tele
- ✓S-Pen productivity
Pick Pixel 10 Pro XL if…
- ✓First TSMC-fabricated Tensor (big efficiency win)
- ✓On-device Gemini Nano 2
- ✓7-year update pledge
Score breakdown
Galaxy S25 Ultra
93 cpu 96
gpu 97
camera 94
battery 89
display 96
design 92
Pixel 10 Pro XL
92 cpu 88
gpu 84
camera 97
battery 90
display 94
design 92
Specs side-by-side
Spec
Galaxy S25 Ultra
Pixel 10 Pro XL
Display
6.9″ Dynamic AMOLED 2X, 120Hz, 3120×1440
6.8″ LTPO OLED, 120Hz
Chipset
Snapdragon 8 Elite for Galaxy
Google Tensor G5 (TSMC 3 nm)
RAM
12 GB
16 GB
Storage
256 / 512 GB / 1 TB
128 / 256 / 512 GB / 1 TB
Rear camera
200 MP + 50 MP 5× + 10 MP 3× + 50 MP UW
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Front camera
12 MP
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Battery
5000 mAh
5200 mAh
Charging
45W wired, 15W wireless
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OS
Android 15, One UI 7
Android 16
Weight
218 g
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IP rating
IP68
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Galaxy S25 Ultra
Pros
- +Huge anti-reflective 6.9″ display
- +200 MP sensor with 5× tele
- +S-Pen productivity
Cons
- −Pricey storage tiers
- −AI features still maturing
- −Heavier in hand
Pixel 10 Pro XL
Pros
- +First TSMC-fabricated Tensor (big efficiency win)
- +On-device Gemini Nano 2
- +7-year update pledge
Cons
- −Still trails Qualcomm in peak benchmarks
- −Charging 45W wired
- −US-first camera exclusives
FAQ: Galaxy S25 Ultra vs Pixel 10 Pro XL
Which is better, Galaxy S25 Ultra or Pixel 10 Pro XL? +
Galaxy S25 Ultra scores 93 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 1. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.
Is Galaxy S25 Ultra worth the price? +
At $1,299, Galaxy S25 Ultra delivers a Specdex score of 93 — strongest in gpu.
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 Galaxy S25 Ultra 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.