Last year's compact flagships are now a very good buy. The Pixel is about AI and battery, the Galaxy about performance and lightness.
Short answer
Galaxy S25 - Snapdragon 8 Elite (noticeably faster in games), 162 g, 8K video, a wide official warranty network. Pixel 10 - a bigger battery (4970 mAh), Gemini and Google's signature photo processing.
Key differences
| Spec | Google Pixel 10 | Samsung Galaxy S25 |
|---|---|---|
| Chip | Google Tensor G5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite |
| Display | 6.3", OLED, 1080×2424, 120 Hz | 6.2", Dynamic AMOLED 2X, 1080×2340, 120 Hz |
| RAM / storage | 12/128 GB, 12/256 GB | 12/128 GB, 12/256 GB, 12/512 GB |
| Rear cameras | 48 MP + 13 MP + 10.8 MP | 50 MP + 10 MP + 12 MP |
| Front | 10.5 MP | 12 MP |
| Battery | 4970 mAh | 4000 mAh |
| Charging | 15 W wireless | 25 W / 15 W wireless |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 |
| Thickness / weight | 204 g | 7.2 mm / 162 g |
| Price | current prices | current prices |
Specs come from the device pages on Smartphone.ua.
Performance
Google Tensor G5 and Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite. The Snapdragon is the clear leader in games and efficiency.
Battery
The Pixel has almost 1000 mAh more.
Cameras
Both have a main, an ultra-wide and a 3×-class telephoto.
Verdict: who should buy which
- Gaming, lightness, warranty - Galaxy S25.
- Battery life and AI - Pixel 10.
FAQ
Which has the bigger battery?
The Pixel 10.
Which is lighter?
The Galaxy S25 - 162 g.
Is the Pixel sold officially everywhere?
No - check availability in your country.