Samsung Galaxy S25+ / Google Pixel 9

Samsung Galaxy S25+: Galaxy S25+; 12 GB RAM, 256 or 512 GB storage; Navy, Silver Shadow, Icyblue and Mint. The Galaxy S25, S25 Edge and S25 Ultra are separate models.

Google Pixel 9: Pixel 9 (GUR25 global model, G2YBB US, G1B60 Japan); 12 GB RAM with 128 or 256 GB; Obsidian, Porcelain, Wintergreen and Peony. The Pixel 9 Pro, Pixel 9 Pro XL and Pixel 9a are separate models.

Specification	Samsung Galaxy S25+	Google Pixel 9
Release year	2025	2024
Processor	Snapdragon 8 Elite for Galaxy All models in the series use the same chip, a Snapdragon 8 Elite version tuned to higher clocks for Galaxy. Samsung	—
Memory and storage	12 GB RAM; 256 or 512 GB Samsung	12 GB RAM; 128 GB or 256 GB There is no memory card slot; storage options may vary by region. Google
Display	6.7-inch QHD+ (3120 × 1440) Dynamic AMOLED 2X; 1–120 Hz The refresh rate drops as low as 1 Hz depending on content to save power. Vision Booster adjusts tones in bright light. Accounting for rounded corners the visible area is 6.5 inches. Samsung	160 mm (6.3-inch) Actua OLED; 1080 × 2424 at 422 ppi; Smooth Display (60–120 Hz); 20:9 According to Google it reaches up to 1,800 nits in HDR and up to 2,700 nits peak, with contrast above 2,000,000:1. Smooth Display varies the refresh rate between 60 and 120 Hz with the content. Google
Front glass and frame	Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 front; aluminium frame Samsung says the frame contains at least 20% recycled aluminium by weight. Samsung	—
Rear cameras	50MP wide (ƒ/1.8); 12MP ultra-wide (ƒ/2.2); 10MP telephoto (ƒ/2.4, 3x optical) The 3x telephoto keeps more detail than a digital crop for close portraits and distant subjects. Samsung	50 MP wide (Octa PD, ƒ/1.68, 82°, 1/1.31-inch sensor, optical + electronic stabilisation) and 48 MP ultrawide (Quad PD, autofocus, ƒ/1.7, 123°, 1/2.55-inch); Super Res Zoom up to 8x There is no telephoto camera; Google lists optical-quality zoom at 0.5x, 1x and 2x. The ultrawide camera also handles Macro Focus; a laser autofocus (LDAF) sensor is fitted. Google
Front camera	12MP, ƒ/2.2 Samsung	—
Battery and charging	4,900 mAh (typical; rated 4,755 mAh); about 65% in 30 minutes with a 45W adapter; Fast Wireless Charging 2.0; Wireless PowerShare Wireless PowerShare lets the back of the phone wirelessly charge accessories such as earbuds or a watch. The 45W adapter may be sold separately. Samsung	Typical 4,700 mAh (minimum 4,558 mAh); 24+ hours; up to 27 W wired, about 55% in roughly 30 minutes; 15 W wireless with Pixel Stand, 12 W with Qi EPP; Battery Share Google measures 27 W and 55% in 30 minutes with its separately sold 45 W charger; the box contains only a 1 m USB-C cable (USB 2.0). Battery Share lets the back of the phone wirelessly charge other Qi devices. Google
Software	One UI 7 based on Android 15 Samsung	—
Connectivity	5G, LTE, Wi-Fi 7, Wi-Fi Direct, Bluetooth 5.4 Wi-Fi 7 brings higher speeds and lower latency only with a compatible router. Samsung	5G sub-6 GHz (the US model adds mmWave); Wi-Fi 7 (2.4/5/6 GHz); Bluetooth 5.3; NFC; dual-band GNSS The Indian model has Wi-Fi 6 (2.4 + 5 GHz). Dual-band GNSS receives two frequencies from positioning satellites for more accurate location in cities. Google
Durability	IP68 Dust-tight and resistant to fresh water for a set depth and time; it is not a guarantee for sea water or pool chemicals. Samsung	—
Size and weight	158.4 × 75.8 × 7.3 mm; 190 g Samsung	152.8 × 72.0 × 8.5 mm; 198 g Google
Glass and build	—	Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 front and back; polished back with satin metal frame; IP68 IP68 is a dust and water resistance rating; Google notes it is not permanent and that liquid damage is not covered by the warranty. Google
Chip	—	Google Tensor G4; Titan M2 security coprocessor Google
Front camera and video	—	10.5 MP front camera (autofocus, ƒ/2.2, 95°); rear 4K at 24/30/60 fps, front 4K at 30/60 fps; 10-bit HDR video; slow motion up to 240 fps Video offers optical stabilisation, fused stabilisation, Cinematic Pan and Audio Magic Eraser; digital video zoom goes up to 7x. Google
Operating system and updates	—	Launched with Android 14; seven years of OS, security and Pixel Drop updates The seven years count from when the device first went on sale on the US Google Store. Google
SIM, port and audio	—	Single nano SIM + eSIM; USB Type-C 3.2; stereo speakers, three microphones There is no 3.5 mm headphone jack; unlocking uses fingerprint and face recognition. Google