Pixel 9 Pro XL vs Galaxy S25

Google Pixel 9 Pro XL 128GB

AED 4,199

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Samsung Galaxy S25 128GB

AED 3,099

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Best Camera

Pixel 9 Pro XL

Best Battery

Pixel 9 Pro XL

Our Verdict

Pixel 9 Pro XL vs Galaxy S25

The Google Pixel 9 Pro XL 128GB wins overall due to its superior 42MP camera. Photographers should buy the Google Pixel 9 Pro XL 128GB for its high-quality camera. Casual users should buy the Samsung Galaxy S25 128GB for its balanced performance and lower price. The Samsung Galaxy S25 128GB is better value for money, offering a 50MP main camera and 4000mAh battery at a lower price of AED 3099 and ₹79999.

Full Specs Comparison

Spec

Pixel 9 Pro XL

Galaxy S25

Android 14, upgradable to Android 16, up to 7 major Android upgrades

Android 15, up to 7 major Android upgrades, One UI 8

Chipset

Google Tensor G4 (4 nm)

Qualcomm SM8750-AC Snapdragon 8 Elite (3 nm)

Screen Size

6.8 inches, 109.7 cm2 (~88.0% screen-to-body ratio)

6.2 inches, 94.4 cm2 (~91.1% screen-to-body ratio)

Resolution

1344 x 2992 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~486 ppi density)

1080 x 2340 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~416 ppi density)

Main Camera

50 MP, f/1.7, 25mm (wide), 1/1.31", 1.2µm, dual pixel PDAF, OIS 48 MP, f/2.8, 113mm (periscope telephoto), 1/2.55", dual pixel PDAF, OIS, 5x optical zoom 48 MP, f/1.7, 123˚ (ultrawide), 1/2.55", dual pixel PDAF,

50 MP, f/1.8, 24mm (wide), 1/1.56", 1.0µm, dual pixel PDAF, OIS 10 MP, f/2.4, 67mm (telephoto), 1/3.94", 1.0µm, PDAF, OIS, 3x optical zoom 12 MP, f/2.2, 13mm, 120˚ (ultrawide), 1/2.55" 1.4µm, Super Steady video

Storage

128

Battery

5060 mAh mAh

4000 mAh mAh

Charging

37W wired, PD3.0, PPS, 70% in 30 min 23W wireless (w/ Pixel Stand) 12W wireless (w/ Qi compatible charger) Reverse wireless Bypass charging

25W wired, PD3.0, 50% in 30 min 15W wireless (Qi2 Ready) 4.5W reverse wireless

NFC

Yes

GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G

GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE / 5G