Competition heated up: Google Pixel 10 against Samsung Galaxy S25 - a pivotal moment for Google's smartphone dominance
The upcoming Google Pixel 10 and Samsung Galaxy S25 smartphones are set to offer distinct features, performance, and pricing, catering to varying consumer preferences.
Features and Design
The Samsung Galaxy S25 maintains a compact and lightweight design, measuring 146.9 x 70.5 x 7.2mm and weighing 162g. In contrast, the Google Pixel 10 boasts a larger 152.8 x 72 x 8.6mm frame and a heavier 204g build 12. Both devices feature premium aluminum frames, Gorilla Glass Victus 2, and IP68 water/dust resistance [1].
The Pixel 10 offers a slightly larger 6.3-inch OLED display with a 20:9 aspect ratio and higher peak brightness (around 2700 nits or more), while the Galaxy S25 features a 6.2-inch Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X panel with 2600 nits peak brightness, both with 120Hz refresh rates [1][2][3]. The Pixel 10 also boasts more expressive colours, with options like Obsidian, Indigo, Frost, and Limoncello, compared to the Galaxy’s more muted Navy, Icyblue, Mint, and Silver Shadow [2].
Performance
The Pixel 10 utilises Google’s in-house Tensor G5 chip, while the Galaxy S25 is powered by the Snapdragon 8 Elite for Galaxy, a top-tier Qualcomm chip [2][3]. Both phones offer 12GB RAM, but the Pixel 10 provides 128GB/512GB storage, whereas the Galaxy offers options up to 512GB and also includes a 256GB variant [2]. The Pixel 10 includes a larger 4,970 mAh battery compared to the Galaxy’s 4,000 mAh, potentially offering better battery life despite the heavier load [2]. The Pixel 10 supports faster wired charging (up to 45W rumoured) and stronger wireless charging compared to the Galaxy S25’s 25W wired and 15W wireless charging [4].
Cameras
The Pixel 10 features a 48MP main sensor, 12MP ultrawide, and a 10.8MP 5x telephoto lens, giving a longer zoom range, versus the Galaxy’s 50MP main, 12MP ultrawide, and 10MP 3x telephoto [2]. The Pixel 10 also has a 10.5MP front camera, slightly lower resolution than the Galaxy’s 12MP front shooter [2].
Software and Connectivity
The Pixel 10 runs on Android 16 with seven years of OS upgrades planned, while the Galaxy S25 runs One UI 7 based on Android 15 with the same upgrade promise [3]. The Galaxy supports Qi2 wireless charging speeds but lacks magnetic features found in the Pixel’s ecosystem [2]. Both phones offer 5G, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, and NFC connectivity [3].
Pricing
Pricing specifics are not detailed in the search results. However, historically, Pixel devices tend to be priced slightly lower or competitively to Samsung’s flagship offerings, but exact prices for the Pixel 10 and Galaxy S25 require confirmation closer to or after release.
In summary, the Samsung Galaxy S25 offers a compact and lightweight design, solid and dependable performance, good gaming performance, and great cameras, but the sensors have been recycled from older models. The Google Pixel 10, on the other hand, boasts a larger display with potentially higher brightness, a robust Tensor G5 chip, bigger battery, and longer zoom capabilities on cameras. Pricing details remain to be confirmed.
- The Samsung Galaxy S25 and Google Pixel 10, both sealed with IP68 water and dust resistance, showcase increasing technology integration in their designs, with a particular focus on AI-enhanced features.
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