In this article, we’ll be comparing the most powerful smartphone Google has to offer with one of the most powerful offerings from Samsung. In other words, this is the Google Pixel 10 Pro XL vs Samsung Galaxy S25+ comparison. We’ve already compared the Pixel 10 Pro XL with the Galaxy S25 Ultra, in case you’re more interested in that comparison, as the ‘Ultra’ model is the most powerful one Samsung has to offer.

In any case, as per usual, we’ll be listing the specs of both phones first. Following that, we’ll compare the two phones across a number of categories. We’ll compare their designs, displays, performance, battery life, cameras, and audio output. Both of these phones are large-format smartphones, and they do have some things in common… not a lot, though. Let’s get to it.

Specs

Google Pixel 10 Pro XL

$1,199 at

Samsung Galaxy S25+

$869 from

	Google Pixel 10 Pro XL	Samsung Galaxy S25+
Dimensions	162.8 x 76.6 x 8.5mm	158.4 x 75.8 x 7.3 mm
Weight	232 grams	190 grams
Display	6.8-inch Super Actual LTPO OLED display	6.7-inch Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X
Refresh rate	Smooth Display (1-120Hz)	1-120Hz (adaptive)
Resolution	2992 x 1344	3120 x 1440
Chipset	Google Tensor G5	Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite for Galaxy
RAM	16GB (LPDDR5X)	12GB LPDDR5X
Storage	256GB/512GB/1TB (UFS 4.0)	256GB/512GB (UFS 4.0)
Main camera	50MP (f/1.68 aperture, 1/1.3-inch sensor size, 82-degree FoV)	50MP (wide, f/1.8 aperture, 1/1.56-inch sensor size, 1.0um pixel size, dual pixel PDAF, OIS)
Ultra-wide camera	48MP (f/1.7 aperture, 1/2.55-inch sensor size, 123-degree FoV)	12MP (f/2.2 aperture, 1/2.55-inch sensor size, 120-degree FoV, 1.4um pixel size)
Telephoto camera	N/A	10MP (f/2.4 aperture, 1/3.94-inch sensor size, 1.0um pixel size, PDAF, OIS, 3x optical zoom)
Periscope telephoto camera	48MP (f/2.8 aperture, 1/2.55-inch sensor size, 5x optical zoom, 22-degree FoV)	N/A
Selfie camera	42MP (f/2.2 aperture, 103-degree FoV)	12MP (f/2.2 aperture, 1/3.2-inch sensor size, 1.12um pixel size)
Battery size	5,200mAh	4,900mAh
Charging	30W wired, 25W Qi2 wireless (charger not included)	45W wired, 15W wireless (Qi2 Ready), 4.5W reverse wireless (charger not included)
Colors	Moonstone, Jade, Porcelain, Obsidian	Icy Blue, Mint, Navy, Silver Shadow, Pink Gold, Coral Red, Blue Black

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Google Pixel 10 Pro XL vs Samsung Galaxy S25+: Design

Both of these smartphones are made out of metal and glass. In fact, they both use aluminum for their frames. They also have similar shapes, as the corner curvature is similar. It’s a bit more pronounced on the Google Pixel 10 Pro XL. Both smartphones offer flat displays, flat backplates, and a flat frame all around. There is a display camera hole on both displays, and it’s centered up top. The one on the Samsung Galaxy S25+ is a bit smaller and placed higher. The bezels around both displays are thin and uniform, but they’re thinner on the Galaxy S25+, noticeably.

On the right side of both smartphones, you’ll find their power/lock and volume rocker buttons. Those are also the only buttons available on the two devices. The power/lock button sits above the volume up and down keys on the Pixel 10 Pro XL, it’s the other way around on the Galaxy S25+. Both frames curve a little bit towards the edges, the Pixel 10 Pro XL’s a bit more than the Galaxy S25+’s.

If we flip them around, you’ll notice noticeably different backplates. While both backplates are flat, the camera setups are all different. The Pixel 10 Pro XL features a pill-shaped camera bar with three cameras on the inside. The Galaxy S25+ includes three vertically-aligned cameras in the top-left corners, each of which protrudes directly from the backplate. The camera setups protrude on the backs of both phones.

Both of these smartphones are IP68 certified for water and dust resistance. The Pixel 10 Pro XL does have a slightly larger display, while it’s taller, wider, and thicker than the Galaxy S25+. It is also 42 grams heavier, which is quite a difference. Both phones are slippery in the hand, by the way.

Google Pixel 10 Pro XL vs Samsung Galaxy S25+: Display

The Google Pixel 10 Pro XL features a 6.8-inch LTPO OLED display. That panel is flat, and it supports an adaptive refresh rate (1-120Hz). HDR10+ content is supported here, while the display’s peak brightness is 3,300 nits. The screen-to-body ratio here is around 88%, while the display aspect ratio is 20:9. The Pixel 10 Pro XL offers a resolution of 2992 x 1344, while the Gorilla Glass Victus 2 protects the panel.

The Samsung Galaxy S25+, on the other hand, has a 6.7-inch Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X display. That panel is also flat, and it also supports an adaptive refresh rate (1-120Hz). HDR10+ content is supported, and the peak brightness here is 2,600 nits. The screen-to-body ratio is at around 91.8%, while the resolution is 3120 x 1440 pixels. The display aspect ratio is 19.5:9, while the Gorilla Glass Victus 2 protects this display.

Both of these panels are great, actually. They’re on the same playing field. You’re getting very sharp and very bright panels here, which offer an adaptive refresh rate. They’re very smooth and quite vivid as well. The viewing angles are great on both of them. The Pixel 10 Pro XL can technically get a bit brighter, but both of them do get bright enough. They also offer the exact same screen protection.

Google Pixel 10 Pro XL vs Samsung Galaxy S25+: Performance

The Google Pixel 10 Pro XL is fueled by the Google Tensor G5 processor. That is the very first Tensor chip made by TSMC, and it’s a 3nm processor. It is paired with 16GB of LPDDR5X RAM here, and UFS 4.0 flash storage is also used by Google. The Galaxy S25+ is fueled by the Snapdragon 8 Elite for Galaxy chip, a 3nm processor from Samsung. That chip is paired with 12GB of LPDDR5X RAM and UFS 4.0 flash storage. Neither phone supports storage expansion, by the way.

You’ll be glad to know that both smartphones offer great performance. They’re very smooth in day-to-day performance, there is no lag or anything like that. The Galaxy S25+ may be a hair faster in some situations, but it all depends. It does have a more powerful chip, but the Tensor G5 is really well-optimized for the Pixel 10 Pro XL. The bottom line is, you can expect great performance from both of them.

What about gaming, though? Well, you can play basically any game on either of these two phones. The thing is, the Galaxy S25+ is a bit better when it comes to demanding games. Its processor is the main reason why, actually. Still, if you’re just a casual gamer and don’t play demanding games all that often, it doesn’t really matter. Both phones do get quite warm, by the way, during gaming, but they do not overheat or anything like that, at least in our experience.

Google Pixel 10 Pro XL vs Samsung Galaxy S25+: Battery

You’ll find a 5,200mAh battery inside the Google Pixel 10 Pro XL. The Galaxy S25+, on the flip side, is using a 4,900mAh battery. The Pixel 10 Pro XL may have a larger battery, but the Galaxy S25+ offers better battery life. The difference is not monumental, but it’s something you’ll definitely notice. We were able to get around an hour more of screen-on time on the Galaxy S25+ in comparison, most of the time.

Your mileage may vary, of course, as each of us uses our phones differently, but the Galaxy S25+ was constantly able to provide better battery life in comparison, since the first time we started using the two phones. Neither phone has phenomenal battery life, however, there are phones out there that offer more in that regard. In direct comparison, however, the Galaxy S25+ is a step above the Pixel 10 Pro XL.

In addition to having better battery life, the Galaxy S25+ also charges a bit faster in comparison. The Pixel 10 Pro XL supports 30W wired, 25W Qi2 wireless, and 4.5W reverse wired charging. The Galaxy S25+, on the other hand, supports 45W wired, 15W wireless, and 4.5W reverse wireless charging. The Pixel 10 Pro XL also has magnets built in. The Galaxy S25+ can be fully charged in an hour, while it takes the Pixel 10 Pro XL around an hour and 20 minutes to fully charge. Do note that neither phone comes with a charger in the box.

Google Pixel 10 Pro XL vs Samsung Galaxy S25+: Cameras

The Google Pixel 10 Pro XL features three cameras on the back. A 50-megapixel main camera (1/1.31-inch sensor size) is backed by a 48-megapixel ultrawide camera (1/2.55-inch sensor size, 123-degree FoV). The third camera on the back is a 48-megapixel periscope telephoto unit (1/2.55-inch sensor size, 5x optical zoom).

The Samsung Galaxy S25+ also has three cameras on the back. Its 50-megapixel main camera (1/1.56-inch sensor size) is backed by a 12-megapixel ultrawide camera (1/2.55-inch sensor size, 120-degree FoV). The third camera on the back of the Galaxy S25+ is a 10-megapixel telephoto unit (1/3.94-inch sensor size, 3x optical zoom).

While both of these smartphones take good pictures, the Pixel 10 Pro XL is the clear winner for us. The Galaxy S25+ still takes images that can be a bit oversaturated, and it’s still not as consistent as the Pixel 10 Pro XL, even though the Pixel 10 Pro XL is arguably less consistent than its predecessor. Google’s phone also does a better job with ultrawide and telephoto shots, not to mention that it’s better for low-light photography.

Audio

Both of these phones have stereo speakers. They are actually quite similar in both terms of loudness and audio output quality. There’s really not much difference between them. Both setups are quite good.

There is no audio jack on either of these two smartphones. You can hook up your wired headphones via the Type-C port, if you want, though. Alternatively, the Pixel 10 Pro XL supports Bluetooth 6.0, while the Galaxy S25+ offers Bluetooth 5.4.

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