Google Pixel 9 vs Samsung Galaxy S25
The short answer
- Google Pixel 9 has the bigger battery: 4,700 mAh against 4,000.
- Google Pixel 9 charges faster, at 27 W against 25.
- Google Pixel 9 is the cheaper of the two at the price its maker announced: INR 79,999 against INR 80,999.
Compared only on figures both makers publish. Everything else is in the table below.
2 phones side by side.
| Specification |
 Google Pixel 9
₹79,999launch price · Aug 2024
|
 Samsung Galaxy S25
₹80,999launch price · Feb 2025
|
|---|---|---|
| Placement | ||
| At its price | Bottom quarter ₹70k–1L | Lower half ₹70k–1L |
| Spec index | 8.4 / 10 | 8.8 / 10 |
| Key Specs | ||
| RAM | 12 GB | 12 GB |
| Processor | Google Tensor G4 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite |
| Rear Camera | 50 MP + 48 MP | 50 MP + 12 MP + 10 MP |
| Front Camera | 10.5 MP | 12 MP |
| Battery | 4700 mAh | 4000 mAh |
| Display | 6.3 inches (16.00 cm) | 6.2 inches (15.75 cm) |
| General | ||
| Launch Date | August 22, 2024 (Official) | February 3, 2025 (Official) |
| Operating System | Android v14 | Android v15 |
| Custom UI | Pixel UI | Samsung One UI 7 |
| Performance | ||
| Chipset | Google Tensor G4 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite |
| CPU | Octa core (3.1 GHz, Single core, Cortex X4 + 2.6 GHz, Tri core, Cortex A720 + 1.92 GHz, Quad core, Cortex A520) | Octa core (4.47 GHz, Dual core, Oryon Phoenix L + 3.53 GHz, Hexa Core, Oryon Phoenix M) |
| Architecture | 64 bit | 64 bit |
| Fabrication | 4 nm | 3 nm |
| Graphics | Mali-G715 MC7 | Adreno 830 |
| RAM | 12 GB | 12 GB |
| RAM Type | LPDDR5X | LPDDR5X |
| Display | ||
| Display Type | Actua OLED | Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X |
| Screen Size | 6.3 inches (16.00 cm) | 6.2 inches (15.75 cm) |
| Resolution | 1080x2424 px (FHD+) | 1080x2340 px (FHD+) |
| Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 19.5:9 |
| Pixel Density | 422 ppi | 416 ppi |
| Screen Protection | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 |
| Bezel-less display | Yes with punch-hole display | Yes with punch-hole display |
| Touch Screen | Yes, Capacitive Touchscreen, Multi-touch | Yes, Capacitive Touchscreen, Multi-touch |
| Brightness | 2700 nits (peak), 1800 nits (HDR) | 2600 nits (peak) |
| HDR 10 / HDR+ support | Yes, HDR10+ | Yes, HDR10+ |
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz (60-120 Hz adaptive) | 120 Hz (LTPO, 1-120 Hz adaptive) |
| Screen to Body Ratio (calculated) | — | 91.10 % |
| Design | ||
| Height | 152.8 mm | 146.9 mm |
| Width | 72 mm | 70.5 mm |
| Thickness | 8.5 mm | 7.2 mm |
| Weight | 198 grams | 162 grams |
| Build Material | Frame: Aluminium Front: Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 Back: Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 | Frame: Armor Aluminum 2 Back: Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 |
| Colours | Obsidian, Porcelain, Wintergreen, Peony | Icyblue, Navy, Mint, Silver Shadow, Blueblack, Coralred, Pinkgold |
| Waterproof | Yes, IP68 | Yes, IP68 |
| Main Camera | ||
| Camera Setup | Dual | Triple |
| Resolution | 50 MP f/1.68, Wide Angle, Primary Camera (1/1.31" sensor size, 1.2µm pixel size, 82 degree field of view) 48 MP f/1.7, Ultra-Wide Angle Camera (123 degree field of view, Autofocus with Macro Focus) | 50 MP f/1.8, Wide Angle, Primary Camera (1/1.56" sensor size, 1.0µm pixel size) 12 MP f/2.2, Ultra-Wide Angle Camera (120° field of view) 10 MP f/2.4, Telephoto Camera (3x Optical Zoom) |
| Autofocus | Yes | Yes |
| OIS | Yes | Yes |
| Flash | Yes, LED Flash | Yes, LED Flash |
| Shooting Modes | Continuous Shooting High Dynamic Range mode (HDR) Night Sight Astrophotography Panorama Portrait Macro Focus Long Exposure Action Pan | Continuous Shooting High Dynamic Range mode (HDR) Expert RAW |
| Camera Features | 8 x Digital Zoom (Super Res Zoom) Auto Flash Face detection Touch to focus Laser Autofocus Add Me Best Take Magic Editor Magic Eraser | 30 x Digital Zoom 3 x Optical Zoom Auto Flash Face detection Touch to focus Galaxy AI Photo Assist |
| Video Recording | 3840x2160 @ 60 fps 3840x2160 @ 30 fps 1920x1080 @ 240 fps 1920x1080 @ 120 fps | 7680x4320 @ 30 fps 3840x2160 @ 60 fps 1920x1080 @ 240 fps |
| Video Recording Features | Slo-motion 10-bit HDR Macro Focus Video Audio Magic Eraser Optical and Electronic Image Stabilisation | Slo-motion Video Pro Mode Audio Eraser Galaxy Log |
| Image Resolution | — | 8160 x 6120 Pixels |
| Settings | — | Exposure compensation, ISO control |
| Front Camera | ||
| Camera Setup | Single | Single |
| Resolution | 10.5 MP f/2.2, Ultra-Wide Angle, Primary Camera (95 degree field of view) | 12 MP f/2.2, Wide Angle, Primary Camera |
| Autofocus | Yes | Yes |
| Flash | No | No |
| Video Recording | 3840x2160 @ 60 fps 1920x1080 @ 60 fps | 3840x2160 @ 60 fps 1920x1080 @ 30 fps |
| Battery | ||
| Capacity | 4700 mAh | 4000 mAh |
| Type | Li-ion | Li-ion |
| Removable | No | No |
| Wireless Charging | No | No |
| Quick Charging | Yes, Fast, 27W | Yes, Fast, 25W |
| USB Type-C | Yes | Yes |
| Storage | ||
| Internal Memory | 256 GB | 256 GB / 512 GB |
| Expandable Memory | No | No |
| USB OTG | Yes | Yes |
| Storage Type | UFS 3.1 | UFS 4.0 |
| Network & Connectivity | ||
| SIM Slot(s) | Dual SIM, GSM+GSM (Nano SIM + eSIM) | Dual SIM, GSM+GSM (Nano SIM + Nano SIM / eSIM) |
| SIM Size | SIM1: Nano, SIM2: eSIM | SIM1: Nano, SIM2: Nano / eSIM |
| Network Support | 5G Supported in India, 4G Supported in India, 3G, 2G | 5G Supported in India, 4G Supported in India, 3G, 2G |
| VoLTE | Yes | Yes |
| SIM 1 | - | - |
| EDGE | Available | Available |
| SIM 2 | - | - |
| GPRS | Available | Available |
| Wi-Fi | Yes, Wi-Fi 7 (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be), Tri-band, MIMO | Yes, Wi-Fi 7 (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be), MIMO |
| Wi-Fi Features | Wi-Fi Direct, Mobile Hotspot | Wi-Fi Direct, Mobile Hotspot |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v5.3 | Yes, v5.4 |
| GPS | Yes with Glonass, Galileo, Beidou, QZSS, NavIC | Yes with Glonass, Galileo, Beidou, QZSS |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| USB Connectivity | USB 3.2, Mass storage device, USB charging | USB 3.2, Mass storage device, USB charging, DisplayPort |
| Multimedia | ||
| FM Radio | No | No |
| Stereo Speaker | Yes | Yes |
| Loudspeaker | Yes | Yes |
| Audio Jack | USB Type-C | USB Type-C |
| Audio Features | — | Dolby Atmos |
| Sensors | ||
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes | Yes |
| Fingerprint Sensor Position | In Display | In Display |
| Fingerprint Sensor Type | Ultrasonic | Ultrasonic |
| Heart Rate Monitor | No | No |
| Other Sensors | Light sensor, Proximity sensor, Accelerometer, Compass, Gyroscope, Barometer | Light sensor, Proximity sensor, Accelerometer, Compass, Gyroscope, Barometer |