Galaxy S25 Ultra
Pixel 10
🏆 Verdict
Galaxy S25 Ultra is the better pick overall by 7.9 points, leading in Performance, Camera and Charging. Pixel 10 remains a strong contender elsewhere.
Pixel 10 offers more for the money ($799 vs $1,299 at launch).
By category
Performance
Galaxy S25 Ultra is faster with the Snapdragon 8 Elite (performance index 96 vs 80). You notice it in heavy games and video editing, less in daily use.
Camera
Galaxy S25 Ultra's main camera is 200 MP vs 48 MP. More pixels help cropping and digital zoom, but final quality depends on sensor size and processing. Galaxy S25 Ultra has the higher-resolution selfie camera (12 MP vs 10.5 MP).
Battery
Both batteries are about the same size (4,985 mAh).
Charging
Galaxy S25 Ultra charges faster over cable (45W vs 30W).
Display
Galaxy S25 Ultra has the larger screen (6.9" vs 6.3"). Pixel 10's screen gets brighter (3,000 vs 2,600 nits), which shows outdoors. Galaxy S25 Ultra's screen is sharper (498 vs 421 ppi).
Build & durability
Galaxy S25 Ultra has a titanium frame.
Updates
Both have about the same update window (7 years).
Specifications
| Galaxy S25 Ultra | Pixel 10 | |
|---|---|---|
| Snapdragon 8 Elite | Chipset | Google Tensor G5 |
| 12 GB | RAM | 12 GB |
| 256 GB / 512 GB / 1 TB | Storage | 128 GB / 256 GB |
| 6.9" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | Display | 6.3" OLED |
| 120 Hz | Refresh rate | 120 Hz |
| 3120×1440 (498 ppi) | Resolution | 2424×1080 (421 ppi) |
| 2,600 nits | Peak brightness | 3,000 nits |
| 200 MP | Main camera | 48 MP |
| 50 MP | Ultrawide | 13 MP |
| 50 MP · 5× | Telephoto | 10.8 MP · 5× |
| 12 MP | Front camera | 10.5 MP |
| 5,000 mAh | Battery | 4,970 mAh |
| 45 W | Wired charging | 30 W |
| 15 W | Wireless charging | 15 W |
| IP68 | Water & dust rating | IP68 |
| titanium | Frame | aluminium |
| 218 g | Weight | 204 g |
| 7 years | OS updates (estimated) | 7 years |
| $1,299 | Launch price | $799 |
| 2025-01 | Released | 2025-08 |
Official source: Galaxy S25 Ultra · Official source: Pixel 10
Galaxy S25 Ultra
Pros
- Faster chip (Snapdragon 8 Elite)
- 200 MP main camera
- 6.9" screen
- Titanium frame
Cons
- Pricier ($1,299)
Pixel 10
Pros
- Lower price ($799)
Cons
- Slower chip
How is the score calculated?
Each phone gets 0–100 points in seven categories (performance, camera, battery, charging, display, build, updates), computed only from its published specs, then combined with fixed, published weights. A gap under 2.5 points counts as a tie. The performance index is an estimate based on benchmark results published at launch.
Figures come from the manufacturers’ official pages. Some specs vary by market. We do not sell devices or earn commissions.