Galaxy S25 Ultra
93/100 editorial
US launch / reference: $1,299
Manufacturer source ↗Galaxy S25 Ultra vs Pixel 10 Pro XL
The overall editorial ratings are effectively tied. Your priorities and current prices can change the better choice.
Pixel 10 Pro XL
92/100 editorial
US launch / reference: $1,199
Manufacturer source ↗Start with the tradeoffs
Consider Galaxy S25 Ultra for
- Huge anti-reflective 6.9″ display
- 200 MP sensor with 5× tele
- S-Pen productivity
Tradeoff: Pricey storage tiers
Consider Pixel 10 Pro XL for
- Tensor G5 chip
- Qi2 wireless charging
- Google’s seven-year update commitment
Tradeoff: 232 g — heavier than Pro
Scores and judgments are editorial. Specdex does not run an in-house benchmark lab. Manufacturer claims and independent measurements may use different test conditions.
Editorial fit by scenario
Photography
Pixel 10 Pro XL
leads on camera (97 vs 94)
Based on available shared editorial ratings.
Battery life
Effectively tied
neither pulls a 2-point weighted lead
Based on available shared editorial ratings.
Performance
Galaxy S25 Ultra
leads on gpu (97 vs 84)
Based on available shared editorial ratings.
Display
Galaxy S25 Ultra
leads on display (96 vs 94)
Based on available shared editorial ratings.
Specifications side by side
Arrows indicate a higher capacity, higher power rating, or lower weight/time for comparable simple quantities. They do not establish overall product quality. Unknown values remain unavailable.
| Specification | Galaxy S25 Ultra | Pixel 10 Pro XL |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.9″ Dynamic AMOLED 2X, 120Hz, 3120×1440 | 6.8″ LTPO OLED, 2992×1344, 120 Hz |
| Chipset | Snapdragon 8 Elite for Galaxy | Google Tensor G5 |
| RAM | 12 GB | 16 GB LPDDR5X |
| Storage | 256 / 512 GB / 1 TB | 256 / 512 GB / 1 TB |
| Rear camera | 200 MP + 50 MP 5× + 10 MP 3× + 50 MP UW | Not documented |
| Front camera | 12 MP | Not documented |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | ↑ 5200 mAh |
| Charging | 45W wired, 15W wireless | Up to 70% in about 30 min with 45W or higher PPS charger |
| OS | Android 15, One UI 7 | Android 16 |
| Weight | ↑ 218 g | 232 g |
| IP rating | IP68 | IP68 |
| Wireless charging | Not documented | 25 W |
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Missing criteria are excluded from pairwise scenarios. A difference below two points is treated as a tie. These are not raw benchmarks.
- cpu
- 96 / 88
- gpu
- 97 / 84
- camera
- 94 / 97
- battery
- 89 / 90
- display
- 96 / 94
- design
- 92 / 92
Galaxy S25 Ultra
Prices & availability
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Pixel 10 Pro XL
Prices & availability
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Price history
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Prices apply to the listed configuration and condition. Tax and shipping are not included unless the retailer states otherwise.