Galaxy S25 Ultra VS Pixel 10

94

Galaxy S25 Ultra

6.9-inch AMOLED 120Hz · Snapdragon 8 Elite · 5000mAh · 200MP · IP68

$1299

MSRP

86

Pixel 10

6.3-inch OLED 120Hz · Tensor G5 · 4970mAh · 48MP · IP68

$799

MSRP

$1299

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$799

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Our verdict

The Galaxy S25 Ultra takes the performance lead, 9% ahead overall, driven by its Snapdragon 8 Elite and an AnTuTu score of 3,122,734.

On value the Pixel 10 stands out at $799, pairing a 48MP main camera with a 4970mAh battery.

For most buyers the Pixel 10 is the smarter choice.

Performance winner

Galaxy S25 Ultra

9% faster overall

Best value for money

Pixel 10

8% better value per dollar

Galaxy S25 Ultra best for

Power efficiency

9% faster overall

Overview

The Galaxy S25 Ultra comes out ahead overall, scoring 94 to the Pixel 10's 86. Priced at $1299 against $799, the choice between them is as much about budget as specs, and each phone leans toward a slightly different buyer.

Performance

For raw speed the Galaxy S25 Ultra takes the lead, with an AnTuTu score of 3,122,734 against 1,480,000, driven by its Snapdragon 8 Elite. Both feel quick in everyday use, but the gap shows up in demanding games and heavy multitasking where the faster chip pulls ahead.

Cameras

The Galaxy S25 Ultra pairs a 200MP main camera with 5x optical zoom and a 12MP front sensor. The Pixel 10 answers with 48MP, 5x zoom and a 11MP selfie camera.

Battery and charging

Battery favours the Galaxy S25 Ultra, with a 5000mAh cell against 4970mAh. For refills the Galaxy S25 Ultra is quickest at 45W, spending less time tied to a charger.

Display

Both use high refresh rate OLED screens. The Galaxy S25 Ultra measures 6.9" and peaks at 2600 nits, while the Pixel 10 is 6.3" and reaches 3000 nits. Screen size and outright brightness are where they separate most.

Which should you buy

Overall the Pixel 10 is the one we would steer most buyers toward. Consider the Galaxy S25 Ultra instead if longer battery life matters more to you.

battery

Battery
5000mAh
4970mAh
Wired charging
45W
29W
Wireless charging
15W
15W

camera

Main camera
200MP
48MP
Optical zoom
5x
5x
Ultrawide
50MP
13MP
Front camera
12MP
11MP
Max video
8K30
4K60

display

Display size
6.9"
6.3"
Display type
Dynamic AMOLED 2X
OLED
Refresh rate
120Hz
120Hz
Peak brightness
2600 nits
3000 nits
Resolution
3120x1440
2424x1080

Performance

Chipset
Snapdragon 8 Elite
Tensor G5
RAM
12GB
12GB
Storage
256GB
128GB

Physical

Weight
218g
204g
Thickness
8.2mm
8.6mm
Water resistance
IP68
IP68

software

OS updates
7 years
7 years

Synthetic & compute benchmarks

Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)
10,105 pts
6,200 pts
Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)
3,184 pts
2,290 pts
AnTuTu v11
3,122,734 pts
1,480,000 pts

Frequently asked questions

Is the Galaxy S25 Ultra better than the Pixel 10?

Overall the Galaxy S25 Ultra scores 94 out of 100 against the Pixel 10's 86, so it edges ahead on our combined rating. Even so, the two are close enough that price, size and your preferred ecosystem should also guide the decision.

Which has the better camera, the Galaxy S25 Ultra or the Pixel 10?

The Galaxy S25 Ultra has the stronger camera on paper, leading with a 200MP main sensor and 5x optical zoom. Both take excellent photos, but the Galaxy S25 Ultra offers more reach and flexibility.

Which has better battery life, the Galaxy S25 Ultra or the Pixel 10?

The Galaxy S25 Ultra carries the larger 5000mAh battery against 4970mAh, and the Galaxy S25 Ultra charges fastest at 45W. For heavy all-day use the Galaxy S25 Ultra is the safer bet.

Which is faster, the Galaxy S25 Ultra or the Pixel 10?

In benchmarks the Galaxy S25 Ultra is quicker, posting an AnTuTu score of 3,122,734 against 1,480,000 thanks to its Snapdragon 8 Elite. Both handle everyday tasks smoothly, but the Galaxy S25 Ultra pulls ahead in demanding games.

Should I buy the Galaxy S25 Ultra or the Pixel 10?

For most buyers the Pixel 10 is the smarter pick, balancing performance, features and price. Choose the Galaxy S25 Ultra if longer battery life is your priority.

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