Galaxy S25 Ultra vs. Pixel 9 Pro XL: The BEST on Android?

[@KingLuis1985]

have we reached a point where the biggest upgrades is now the software?

[@montenegrofees]

Nah, Xiaomi 15 ultra is yet to come and Chinese guys promise a periscope with a sensor a tab smaller than samsung's main camera, f 1.8 telephoto module, 5000+ battery, 90w charging, large vapor chamber for top tier cooling, ultra sonic finger print scanner and the display that can like an iphone adjust it's refresh rate to an fps of a content on screen. Vivo X200 Ultra promises kinda the same thing, but it will also change the main camera's focus length to more "artistic" 35mm like one used in iphone 4 or most big cameras. Chinese phones will feature bigger batteries, better camera hardware, same, but still fast charging and better cooling solutions for a snap 8 elite.

[@Valnoten]

Yes.

[@MehulSathyanarayan]

Probably in the US, we have reached a point of boring and lazy upgrades because of the lack of competition. But, outside of the US, the competition is stuff and wonderful for the users.

[@charleslyatuu5856]

Mmh!, me I think so, but not 100%

[@robertosuccess2144]

Exactly

[@1daful]

While the Pixel 9 Pro may not have the best processor, this time around I don't feel like I'm missing out as proud owner of a Pixel 9 Pro XL. This phone works flawless for me thru the day, everyday and takes arguably the best pics and even does great with video now, all while having better battery life than last years and not overheating like previous Pixels. I'm happy with what I got.

[@Gedaart]

especially the front camera of the pixel 9 pro XL is a marvel. It is my personal phone and I feel that it is a worthy rival to the samsung s25. I also own a pixel 9 pro XL :)

[@RomanKubatov]

As a Pixel 9 Pro xl owner I would say that Pixel terribly lacks battery life and stability of the system in general. Other stuff is working great

[@darrylw1038]

Pixel 9 Pro owner here and I have zero complaints with this device. Minor tweaks can be made but that's EVERY DEVICE not just this one.

[@fastrun14]

The other benefit to the pixel 9 pro xl is the fact you can access android 16 and have full linux!

[@_WF23]

@@1daful you tryna convince us, or yourself? 😂 the Pixel 9XL is TRASH.

[@sv6180]

The moment pixel moves to TSMC I won't even consider samsung as an option .

[@sambitsa5025]

they are moving to tsmc this year

[@donavanboykin9489]

@@sv6180 Same. And from the leaks of what they're planning this year, the upcoming Pixel 10 is going to be spectacular

[@sv6180]

@@donavanboykin9489 I hope those rumours turns out to be true .

[@Gavynn-zf5xq]

There's no guarantee tying up with TSMC will make Tensor all mighty..time wil tell

[@donavanboykin9489]

@@Gavynn-zf5xq That's true as well. I hope they stick the landing!

[@kristopherlauro4327]

Pixel and OnePlus are the two best "value" flagships. Pixels usually drop in price a few months after release and OnePlus are already a good value.

[@blankyfang2348]

OnePlus lose 50% of their value within the first year. Just buy a used older model and that'll be best deal

[@80skid83]

​@@blankyfang2348yes buy a older model, but buy it new as a used one the battery will be trash.

[@iLuseMy1v1s]

The s25 ultra will be my 1st ultra model since the note 9. The deals were just too good to pass up today. Ever since the note 9, i always got the base galaxy S model.

[@Ready2Rise]

I passed this year due to the spen losing Bluetooth functionality. I used that quite a bit and it's gone why?

[@iLuseMy1v1s]

@Ready2Rise Seems odd they removed that feature especially if you use it all the time. Whenever i had the Note 9 I didn't use the s pen very often I'll probably use it a lot more for editing.

[@dashawnjean3604]

I'm upgrading from the note 10 plus so I'm with you here, the Bluetooth feat. honestly I won't miss it because I mainly used my spen for esign, didn't use it for pictures, it a decent feat. but at the sametime they stated only 1% of the based used that feature.. people will make it a thing, like they did with IR blaster

[@iLuseMy1v1s]

@dashawnjean3604 it would be nice to have that option maybe who knows if enough people complain about it they might offer an upgraded s pen with Bluetooth built in I doubt it but you never know.

[@Ready2Rise]

@@iLuseMy1v1s I actually posted this somewhere else. I believe it'll be a separate purchase for those of us that would like it. But that's a bummer considering it's pretty expensive already.

[@arifdanial2060]

Samsung has always have a better chipset , better performance but people preference is different from one person to another, for me a good dependable camera and smooth & simple ui is all that matter, since I dont play heavy graphic game. One ui is one of the reason why I cant use samsung despite it customizability

[@MalamIbnMalam]

Exactly, my phone isn't my personal computer. I'm not doing any serious computing on it like training AI models or gaming. As long as Pixel is smooth, I will go with One in the future. My Galaxy Z Fold 4 is getting old but I think I'll wait for the Pixel 10 Pro XL

[@tonasjones2461]

Well to be honest the one UI from Samsung is HORRIBLE, SHITTY looking and I don't think I am the only one😂

[@asheronval]

You just said what I wanted, one ui is the reason I have a pixel 8 pro

[@coffeecrazy99]

I dropped my OnePlus 8T in the ocean recently & have been borrowing a friend's old Samsung Note 9.....OneUI...I forgot how much I didn't like it back in the day & don't like it still......uggghh....going back to Pixel w/the 9 PXL and can't wait to get back to stock android (although the OnePlus skin is pretty close)

[@Gedaart]

@@MalamIbnMalam As the owner of a pixel 9 pro XL I recommend it. It doesn't have the most powerful processor on the market but it works wonderfully, it doesn't overheat and the battery is super good with daily use.

[@donavanboykin9489]

For me, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra is a victim of its predecessor,the S24 Ultra. Which while a very good device, the Pixel 9 Pro and 9 Pro XL were on its level. And with there not being any drastic differences between the S24 Ultra and S25 Ultra, the Pixel still holds its own against Samsung's newest flagship. Imo, as long as the Pixels continue to release new features and perform at or even better than the 9 pro and 9 pro XL (which sounds like we have better on the way), for me it's pretty hard for the Galaxies to compete with that. And yeah, Samsung has all of that customization but when I really think about it, I dont really use any of that, though it is nice to have. But Pixels are still Android! So any kind of customization I want to do, I still can. Not having all of those convoluted extra menus and apps that i will never use but can't delete is nice. I get Samsung is trying to put their own flavor into Android. But they have an entire app store and apps that can do the same thing as the google apps that already come on the phone. Lastly, it takes Samsung phones so long to get updates because of having to implement one UI. Which by itself isn't a bad thing, since it just signifies that Samsung likes to take time to work out all of the bugs first. I just hate how long I have to wait for the newest version of Android to come to my premium Android handset. Those are my thoughts

[@mooseratt]

So you think the 9 pro being able to hold its own against a device that came out 9 months earlier, reflects badly on Samsung? Make that make sense, how is that not a plus that device is outperforming a new flagship released just shy of a year later? S25 ultra on the other hand is underwhelming for an upgrade, but we're living in the days of smartphone hitting their ceiling for now.

[@donavanboykin9489]

@@mooseratt I don't think my comment communicates the statement you're claiming that I made. My whole point was summarized in the first paragraph; if the Pixel 9 Pro and 9 Pro XL are just as good as the S24 Ultra, then they are as good as the S25 Ultra as well. Since there's no glaring difference between the S24 and S25 Ultras.

[@mooseratt]

@@donavanboykin9489 and then you went on to say that if the pixel can produce equally performing phone, or better performing, then you can't see samsung being able to compete. That's laughable, since that's exactly what samsung have done, released a great phone, and then followed up with another great phone on the same level, but a little bit better. Pixel is competing with Samsung, don't get it twisted, and both companies are doing a good job.

[@donavanboykin9489]

@@mooseratt Nah. No where did I say that Samsung wouldn't be able to compete. I think I was clear in what I said. As a matter of fact, most of that was my opinion. The funny thing is that we don't completely disagree, you and I. I just think there's a misunderstanding.

[@mooseratt]

@@donavanboykin9489 "lmo, as long as the Pixels continue to release new features and perform at or even better than the 9 pro and 9 pro XL (which sounds like we have better on the way), for me it's pretty hard for the Galaxies to compete with that."

[@AssassinIsAfk]

I am so interested in seeing what the pixel 10 has to offer.

[@evnsriram]

6:49 It's lagging ain't it?

[@xavairhamilton8630]

Damn right

[@Hasithism]

Maybe it's just early software? 🤔 If it's gonna be like this always they can't say anything to tensor 😂

[@jesusofsuburbia3080]

pixel lags here n there too (pixel 9 owner)

[@scott324324]

I have a Pixel 6 and an S23 Ultra. The pixel is smoother. Kinda sad but I prefer to use the 6.

[@OddOneOut665]

I think comparing the P9PXL to the GS25+ would've been a more fair battle...

[@rd4k04]

No, this question cannot be answered without mentioning the OnePlus 13

[@drishalballaney]

true, I think the 1+13 is pretty much the phone of the year because of the crazy battery improvements. Maybe the processor might be less thermally limited on the samsung but its negligible I guess

[@simon2823]

disappointed in Samsung's trade-in program and discounts. pretty useless. Ended up ordering a OnePlus 13 16GB/512GB with 120W charger for £773, plus getting €325 extra for trade in. so got a new phone for £500

[@gombeadhsiochainann]

Definitely there with the hardware, but I just cannot get past their u. I skin it's so garbage

[@leohart88]

The S25 Ultra is the most advanced and beautiful Ultra phone yet. Upgrade if you can afford it.

[@simon2823]

@@leohart88 love too but Samsung wont give discount or trade for me. even Google would give me £478 for my Pixel 8 Pro. Samsung would give £0 for a 8 pro. Not sure why Samsung doesn't want non-Samsung customers (ie new customers) but they are shooting themselves in the foot!

[@niccarpy]

My thoughts exactly. I understand Google are offering me more for my Samsung phone, than Samsung are because they want to switch. But I did not expect the Samsung trade in prices to be so bad in comparison. I can get a Pixel 9 Pro XL for £600, with trade-in discount + 25% discount through work!!! at that price the S25 for any model just make sense!

[@mattlamb15]

​@@leohart88 Spen sucks now, same battery capacity for 5 or so years. It's trash.

[@BojanTomic]

I wanted to jump on board S25 with Samsung teasing all new OneUI 7.0 but there's literally nothing different except for some visual changes. Pixel 10 it is, I guess. 😌

[@chi777cken7]

Or one plus open 2 👀

[@bizzybone428]

My next upgrade will be Pixel 11 I'm done with samsung. it's a downgrade from last year model. I'll hold on to my S22U until pixel 11

[@ChristianPattison]

there is one downgrade (s pens lack of bluetooth), everything else is a minor upgrade. i get what you’re saying, and the s24 ultra with a discount is a better deal, but lets not over exaggerate.

[@henritognia8548]

Design and realistic pictures - Pixel 9 PRO is the best phone and by the way we did'nt seen any impressive designs from samsung for at least 4 years. What is the work of the designers team. Definitely Pixel looks more premium.

[@Ou8y2k2]

Guys, and I mean every tech channel, please include the OnePlus 13 in these S25 Ultra comparisons. Unfortunately, Google build quality has suffered in the last few years. Meanwhile, the OP13 is now IP69-rated and has the best-rated screen.

[@Klaudden]

@Ou8y2k2 There are already plenty of comparisons with OP13. Just go check. However, to say Google hardware build quality suffered, especially now is.. misleading at best. I would say this is a spammy spam

[@lee_michae1]

The fanboys talking crap in here are hilarious. Sound like kids in a playground arguing whose dad is harder.

[@MaxSikela-zl5vg]

3:01 literally i dont care about the bezzels you will put black case on it and the bezzels blend in with it

[@sizzall]

Im good with the Pixel xl pro. I dont game on my phone. The S25 is a good phone. I had the s23 and i really didn't use the s pin that much. All i can say is ill never go back to Iphone.

[@anthonywilliams9415]

#TeamPixel

[@Gedaart]

#TeamPixel

[@RakeshRoshanRana]

I have been a fan of Google Pixel, use every model almost (2,3a xl, 4, 5, 6 Pro, 7 Pro, 8 Pro and now on 9 Pro XL). ( Pro XL has changed the game. Superior design, AI (not chargeable like Galaxy AI), software support, premium build everything compels me to wait till 10 Pro XL (rumored to have TSMC chipset). SD ELite was the only reason to consider S25U (I have sued S20, S21 Ultra, S23 Ultra), but seems like S24 Ultra is a better value proposition. Samsungs free Galaxy AI till Dec 25 and then......baffles me. No aggressive design, same repetitive design (surprise they change the best design S21U in a single year to merge Ultra and Note series!) but since then same design. I will stick to 9 Pro XL for now.....

[@cronoesify]

U r rong smh

[@Lion72320]

Pixel is the ultimate phone for me.

[@Soraviel]

I don't trust pixel phones, the SoC is absolutely bad

[@AssassinIsAfk]

@ i've got the 8 pro, the soc is fine, its better then the exynos 2200 that's for sure, that processor sucked

[@Gavynn-zf5xq]

​​@@AssassinIsAfkthe exynos 2200 smokes the Tensor from your Pixel 8...what are you smoking ??

[@AssassinIsAfk]

@Gavynn-zf5xq I did a 3D benchmark, the tensor G3 was 10 FPS better and the battery life of the pixel 8 pro was so much better then the s22+. On my s22+ I got 4 and a half hours of sot. On my pixel 8 pro I get 6 and a half hours.

[@jeremyhelias5450]

@@AssassinIsAfk yes and on the 9 pro xl you've got 8hours screen on time

[@Star_Gazing_Coffee_Lover]

Trading my s24 Ultra just because of that great trade in value. That said my Pixel 9 Pro XL is my daily driver and I doubt the s25 ultra will change that..

[@gautam.shankar]

I'd like to see a comprehensive comparison of how Samsung's display might not be the best screen out there. Previously, the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra had some screen issues with vividness, dull washed out colors, and grainy screen. Meanwhile, the iPhone 16 pro and the Pixel 9 pro both came equipped with the latest M14 OLED. The S24 Ultra stayed with the M13 OLED. And now, the S25 Ultra has also not upgraded to the M14 OLED, and instead has stayed with the M13+ OLED. From comparisons in a retail store, I felt the colors in the M14 displays of Apple and Google were more richer in color, more even with viewing angles, brighter, and the text in Apple display seemed to be cleaner (than the S24 Ultra). Although, I have to mention that my comparison was only on the OS, home screen, camera app, and web browser, and not on videos with HDR. I would like to know what a detailed test would show amongst these 3 phones, as well as theories on why Samsung themselves don't use their best display technologies.

[@anandmohandas8307]

The question is should I wait for pixel 10 series or go with s25 ultra Give your suggestions

[@MrEnky007]

The longer you wait, the better your options... Bang 4 buck: OnePlus 13 Functionalities: pixel 9 pro Stylus and powerhouse: s25 ultra

[@harry15396]

This year, the OnePlus is looking enticing than the Galaxy phones.

[@gombeadhsiochainann]

If one plus didn't have such a scrappy skin id think about it.

[@corys00]

If OnePlus had better trade-in offers I'd went with them.

[@RossMKF1]

@@gombeadhsiochainannwhat’s scrappy about it? It’s very clean and fast

[@AssassinIsAfk]

honestly it will be either one plus or pixel

[@coffeecrazy99]

@@gombeadhsiochainann I think Oxygen/color is much better than one UI.....OnePlus is closer to the OG Pixel...imo

[@MrEnky007]

Coming from OnePlus 7 pro, nothing really beats it design wise... I would have taken the OnePlus 13 but my carrier won't get it certified... So I went with pixel 9 pro xl 😮

[@trindadecr7221]

Pixel 9 Pro XL Tensor G4 cost 1.299€ 😂😂 Samsung S25 ultra Snapdragon 8 Elite for Galaxy the best amazing 👍

[@jamiljohnson9766]

We need a top 5 smartphone you would recommend in early 2025 OnePlus 13 and pixel 9 pro XL are at the top of the list S25 ultra is 3rd maybe 4th if X200 vivo camera wins you over😮

[@AlexB-km7os]

Still using LG V60. Works just fine for everything.

[@tabaccocubano]

this one is a hard one to bite on.. let me start by saying i have been a galaxy note user since the note 3. ( hint.. the S-pen is the reason ). and have owned every "note" ... i stayed on the note 20 ultra until the S23 Ultra arrived and i moved up to the 24 ultra i know have.. i did pre-order the 25 ultra but man its still weighs on me the missing S-pen bluetooth feature. while its not that i used the camera remote on the pen everyday, i did use it often enough that it hurts.. honestly, all the AI.. processor.. and camera upgrades on the 25 ultra are "almost" overshadowed by that one missing feature. i guess we will see once i start using it. i can guarantee one thing, this was a really tough decision.. and if samsung continues to downgrade the S-pen functionality .. they will actually make my next upgrade decision easier.

[@Mr.Guardian8623]

Spec for spec it is not a competition the s25 ultra is superior on paper. I like the pixel feel and smoothness of the operating system. I have the s24 ultra and the pixel 9 and since I'm not a power user the pixel keeps up well.

[@saifulazhar3509]

So people still put the iPhone as a premium modern design as a benchmark in design factor.

[@alexandroborges2755]

Pixel will always be superior mainly because it is pure Android

[@H_._.._.--]

One UI 7 tho, arguably best skin

[@brenxxon]

@@H_._.._.-- hard disagree. one ui is very laggy and buggy. people just ignore them happening because theyre so brand loyal

[@Astro-ck4ij]

Pixel UI is not pure android, pure android is AOSP, and it's not particularly great, gets the job done but poor UX. Pixel UI is my personal favourite on android tho, because it's smooth, has a good UX, and is not particularly bloated (looking at you, Samsung)

[@ysryashraj]

COPE

[@anoaklandsir]

One UI is by far superior, coming from someone who has had every Pixel Pro/XL phone. I purchased the S23+ as a backup phone and I've been using it so much that I returned my 9PXL after just a week. One UI has stackable widgets and once you use that, you can go back to the way widgets are on Android/Pixel.

[@NathanMilkie1]

The Pixel smartphones will always be the most superior Android phones because they come from the same company that makes the operating system that it runs on.

[@AshfaqueAli-v7p]

I think. You have not yet tested Vivo X200 Pro.. Give it a try...

[@metamorphic75]

What percentage of users actually keep their phones for more than 5 years - support for 8 years is extremely good, but is it realistic and a deal breaker for most users if they only had 5 years? That said, i kept my pixel 4xl (the GOAT) until ot recently broke then got the 9 pro xl and what a great phone. As always, i like the pure/native Google experience and the apps that have not been hacked up to surreptitiously share my data with Samsung (their calendar, phone app, contacts and Bixby).

[@coffeecrazy99]

there is a leak that S25U has taken away the bluetooth functionality of the S pen?? and about the new processor...is it going to be a battery hog?? who knows yet...hard to give it praise until it's tested out

[@RTX4060TI]

With due respect sir, when comparing displays please play hdr videos to see the color quality and highlights handling of each phone. Its almost pointless to know on paper specs only

[@FrappuccinoDrinks]

What's the build quality of the pixel

[@lowridinpacker]

Mine is great. Really solid

[@FrappuccinoDrinks]

@lowridinpacker thanks

[@animeaspie9635]

I have the regular pixel 9 pro and i love it it basically makes me through a full day

[@rayhankhan2280]

SERIOUS ISSUE NEEDS TO BE ADDRESSED nobody talking about this . I own a pixel 9 pro . It's an amazing phone love everything about it insane cameras display ,love the haptics , feel is premium better than iphone , almost everything is good about it. But I don't understand I'm paying 1lakh plus for a phone to use night sight video or cinematic video but social media platforms like insta whatsapp would compress my 60 mb video to 6 mb making it grainy and low quality and i can't upload the same or share to anyone in same quality. This is bizarre . Absolutely love the way it captures I have not seen anything like this coming from galaxy s21 plus. I'm a huge fan of pixels now but this is serious . They need to fix this asap . We should be getting the benefits what we paid for. It is a huge premium. Please reach out to other youtubers also and make a video regarding this . Utterly shocking to witness this. Maybe companies would fix this for the rest of world. No regrets buying pixel still the best out there.

[@coffeecrazy99]

and wwwwaaiiittt....you are giving the s25U the better display just bc/ of anti-glare??? but no mention of Google's ACTUA display & amazing peak brightness?? what if someone throws a screen protector on the Galaxy?

[@andyH_England]

Yes, creators go all lovelorn over the antiglare screen. This makes their conclusions a bit biased as once you put a tempered glass protector on, that antiglare is neutralised.

[@lowridinpacker]

So I guess you earned your affiliate link cash. They are both great phones and ultra has a faster processor. Yippee. No comment on the demise of Bixby and embracing Gemini? What about them showing the google messaging app instead of samsung? They did some things to catch up to pixel on night photos which is good. I am most interested in the video tools. They look great. To be honest I am looking at getting a third phone and the s25 seems almost as good at half the price. I am keeping my Pixel for photos and getting a folding phone when I decide which one

[@FlobencRacaku]

Pixel for me..

[@jaywright9635]

🎯

[@chasingdreamsmediareviewzt124]

I disagree. The S25 Ultra is the same phone that Samsung has put out other than a few slight changes over the last three years. And if people keep buying it, talking about how good it is, when there are Chinese OEMs that are putting out way better specs and way better performing for way less on the cost side of things, then Samsung will continue to deliver a shit sandwich if they know you're going to buy it. Buy a OnePlus and get what you pay for, and then some. Not a Samsung, I mean Motorola stylus.

[@OzgunDoganbaloglu]

You did not compare the camera, or speaker quality etc. What is the point of this video?

[@anziocc]

am I the only one who doesn't really care about AI features

[@johnboy8705]

Anti glare coating is utterly useless. 99% of people will slap a screen protector on it and guess what. That "anti-reflective coating" is gone.

[@Manuel-rl6um]

I didn’t think about that

[@ChristianPattison]

yeah it would be useless if it wasn’t a much more scratch resistant screen which doesn’t necessarily require a screen protector. it’s supposed to be even more damage resistant than last years s24 ultra which had “light scratches at 7 and deeper grooves at 8.” its 29% stronger compared to that, so it should hold up without a protector- and even if you still put one on, the samsung screen protector is anti reflective as well.

[@donavanboykin9489]

@@johnboy8705 FACTS😂

[@jaywright9635]

Their loss and foolishness?

[@RichieKhan]

The pixel looks so freaking good compared to Samsung. The Samsung design is just so boring, never liked it for 3 generations now.

[@80skid83]

I have had Samsungs in the past , but now i prefer the Pixel

[@mdc123-v2v]

The Pixel Pro XL is half the cost where I am and has almost every single feature the S25 has due to Samsung now using Gemini. The Pixel has better cameras and better post-processing, and also runs stock android. The S25 is overpriced and overstuffed.

[@Carebear769]

Lmao dude says the displays are a toss up, the amount of bias.

[@vladlyla]

Pixel all the way. Elegant and simple, in and out. Just perfect. Samsung is good but not for me. It is to bloated I get overwhelmed after 20 minutes with it in the strore. Also Samsung shamelessly copying apple every time they can, which make them not a trend setter, but more a follower, which I do not like.

[@QAZ2453]

OnePlus 13 better than 25U ...

[@whyhaveaname5963]

except for raw perfromance pixel is way better. and also apps works way better on google bcs of optimisation. google is practical, way better looking, excellent camera and ai and is way cheaper considering the discounts esp in usa. anyday go for pixel 9 pro if its less than 600 $

[@jayallum2423]

The pixel phones are great, I just wish they didn't look so crap. To rounded, and that camera bump from Futurama.

[@timothy4131]

That's all good but I just seen an advertisement they want like $2,300 for a phone that's insane

[@bruceparker3139]

Only model to buy in S25 series is ultra as vanilla & plus havent had hardware upgrades from years. Only ultra can somewhat justify its asking price. Better option Oneplus 13

[@willbuschmann]

No Qi2 wireless charging support?

[@michaelcupit500]

I have been a Pixel user since the Pixel 2 and I have been very happy with the phones and extremely happy with the Pixel 9 Pro XL. I had a Pixel 8 Pro and was debating on whether or not to upgrade and I got a really good deal on Black Friday. Every year they seem to really improve things. I'm not a big gamer anymore so the processor is not a priority, but it seems to be fast enough as I have no issues. I haven't had any overheating issues like other Pixels from the past. I am really looking forward to subsequent models if they continue on this track

[@RomanKubatov]

As a Pixel 9 pro xl owner I would say Pixel's main problem is the fact that it lacks system stability and battery life especially for the first year. I hope Samsung won't make the same mistake.

[@Antoinemalone]

My xl battery has been amazing.

[@JordanAppleby]

My 9xl has been awful battery wise, video is also so noisy (in low light that that is)

[@Klaudden]

Seems there is little to no change hardware wise. New CPU and a RAM bump (even though S10 had a 12GB RAM version too). Same main camera sensors. Same battery. There is better hardware from Chinese brands these days.

[@TheCodeda]

I mean these arent two 1000 dollar phones. One is 1299.

[@Gedaart]

I saw the presentation and the AI ​​thing didn't impress me at all. I've owned a pixel 9 pro XL since August last year and I'm very used to using gemini. I'm sorry but this presentation of the new Samsung didn't impress me at all. The pixel has cameras with less pixels and the images look great. I expected more from the Samsung s25. The colors do seem beautiful to me but as for the software, I think it's worth keeping an s24 ultra and waiting for new updates.

[@lewcrawford8393]

I'm still on the pixel 7pro I was thinking about upgrading to the 9 pro XL. Do you think I should stay pixel or go to the s25 ultra

[@jaywright9635]

Why leave, if your satisfied with the brand and how they do business? Unless you're bored or not happy with it, stay with what works for you, or not?

[@The.salvis]

Pixel 7 to pixel 9 is worth to upgrade 👌🏼 As a pixel user, by the time im passing some Electronics store where the samsungs are blowed all around, im taking the touch on samsung and Immediately feeling the difference in software. Its just feeling way too much of everything. It's like you going around market and the sellers are trying to sell you everything that is available. It's just too much. Stick with the genuine 🙌🏼

[@db9841]

I just wish Google had a desktop mode that could truly compete with Samsung DeX.

[@jaywright9635]

It's coming. When? Idk

[@johnboy8705]

Pixel BLOWS the s25 ultra out of the water.

[@JohnSandovalesq]

lol no

[@morm2173]

I love Samsung and still have my s10 plus and s23 ultra but man I miss DJ Koh because these days it's way too incremental compared to 2019 Samsung they have serious hardware competition from the Chinese phones like Huawei, Honor , Oppo , Xiaomi and Vivo . I'm a Samsung fan but sometimes we have to be honest that we need more hardware like 2019 Samsung. I will say the Snapdragon Elite is cool but this is too incremental compared to the Chinese competition and im a Samsung fan but we have to be honest

[@kristijansolev2485]

The Samsung's camera is useless if you need to take photos of moving objects. If you are into still life photography, get a Samsung. If you have kids and/or pets, get a Pixel. p.s. the anti-glare is useless since everyone puts a screen protector.

[@MalamIbnMalam]

If they release a Pixel Watch Ultra I will jump on board of pixel right away. I need a reason to replace my Galaxy Watch Ultra. If I buy a pixel phone, I will lose some watch functionality.

[@chakkablankz7282]

Pixel 9 pro xl isn't better under the hood than the 24ultra. Now I traded my 24 for pixel bc I love pixel software, and feats.

[@iamnotkurtcobain]

Are you sure the S25 Ultra has UFS 4.1?

[@dillonsukram9381]

At the end of the event there was a teaser for a S25 EDGE. Is anyone excited?

[@BojanTomic]

That's just what everyone thought was Galaxy Slim. It's nothing much, just. Thin phone.

[@lucaspanasski331]

No

[@kylemyles2965]

Sign me up for a oneplus 13 in the regular pixel 9 pro or standard s25 size please.

[@coleyoung67]

My prediction is that Google and Samsung will soon part ways, with Google emerging superior. Samsung will then be in our rearview mirror because of its poor customer service, its failure to stand behind its products, and its numerous internal issues. In the not-too-distant future, we will look back and say that Samsung revolutionized the smartphone industry but lost its way.

[@Adonis909]

Have s24 ultra waiting on pixel

[@kwanziquadrillion525]

Samsung wins hands down. The hardware and One UI is just better period. Also Samsung phones retain their value much better than Pixels

[@izzarulhadi5163]

seriously.... the best on android?

[@ShellymanStudios]

OnePlus 13 > Galaxy S25 series, in terms of excitement.

[@yeetiesandwheaties]

The best phone order this year will be tied for first whatever Xiaomi and Vivo puts out, followed by whatever Oppo puts out, followed by the Pixel 10, Followed by the S25 Ultra, followed by the iPhone 17

[@gombeadhsiochainann]

Pixel 9xl pro reaches 45w charging you just need to buy Googles 45w charging brick

[@nicokohler96]

Oneplus 13 is still the peak

[@beni5149]

Performance = Samsung (when they don't use Samsung silicon) Android experience = Google always Photos= debatable i personally still think the pixel is better (vivo x200 is even better than even s25) Videos= apple (if you don't zoom in otherwise it's blur pro max) if you zoom in then Samsung

[@kamilz_short_07]

please add audio track Urdu and Hindi

[@nahpets2345]

Both are good phones

[@dizzdaman]

there is no best phone ....

[@The.salvis]

PIXEL aallll dayyyyy every dayyy

[@gamepet3566]

Buy me pixel 9pro

[@dimitarstanoev2095]

Galaxy is the best Google phones are trash

[@rolins3279]

The S24 Ultra was already a better smartphone than the Pixel 9 Pro XL, so the S25 Ultra 🤷🏽‍♂️

[@1daful]

It was technically better, but something about it was so boring. I already had a Galaxy S23 Ultra so I took the S24 Ultra back and got my money. Now I have a Pixel 9 Pro XL and even tho the specs are technically worse, I enjoy using this phone so much more.

[@80skid83]

​@@1dafulThe Pixel doesn't even need Samsung specs , as the Os is less demanding

[@TVCHLORD]

pixel has a terrible cpu, its embarrasing for gaming

[@Gary0557]

People don't buy Pixels for gaming. The Tensor is fine for non gamers.

[@zarrarsaggu3509]

Google will solve the chip issues in Pixel 10 series, but still pixel is love ❤

[@BojanTomic]

Terrible? Not even close. It performs amazingly when it comes to everything day-to-day. Sure, it renders videos 20 seconds slower, but who even does that on a phone?

[@TVCHLORD]

@@BojanTomic try Warzone mobile on a pixel 9

[@MalamIbnMalam]

Who does any serious gaming on mobile phones? If you want handheld gaming, get a gaming handheld like the steam deck or some of the more powerful Windows variants.

[@Ajay-vm5kz]

Both are overpriced crap

[@rico4you]

Why do you release before launch of S25??🤬

[@T.Sh-Youtube]

Cuz he's a Chad that's why

[@Soraviel]

Samsung lifted the embargo on them all (tech KZbinrs)

[@ernstt1616]

If the S24 Ultra beat the 9proXL this will be easy.

[@AssassinIsAfk]

googles getting there, they just need a soc that performs better then the snapdragon 8 gen 3

[@ernstt1616]

@AssassinIsAfk That's been obvious for years. They just choose not to become of Cost and the fact that they know they won't sell as many units immediately. They rather slowly try and gain some footing being cheap

[@pill8948]

There's no comparison dude, the Pixel 9 Pro is NOT a flagship, it's a low-midrange phone, it should be comparable with an A Series Samsung.

[@1daful]

The Pixel 9 Pro XL punches above its weight class with Google's optimization and refinement, which is why it continues to be compared to the top tier phones. I guess you have to own one to appreciate it 🤷🏽‍♂️

[@pill8948]

@@1daful I had Pixels, I now the Android is well optimized, way better than One UI in this regard, but it's still a midrange at best because of it's shitty Exynos-modified chip.

[@Soraviel]

Pixel 9 series yes looks good, yes nice software. But its SoC is just bad and not worth it (tensor chips should be melted back into its original elements and dumped into the lava or a volcano) 🌋

[@BojanTomic]

I mean, Pixel UI with Tensor performs better than OneUI with the latest Snapdragon, so there's that...

[@kylemrf5281]

​@@BojanTomicperform better in what areas? majority of people report otherwise.

[@lowridinpacker]

And your experience is what? Trashing someone else's phone is bull. Google is doing something right, did you notice Gemini not Bixby? Oh yeah and they are even showing google messenger as their messaging app. I have a P9PXL and the tensor is excellent. Best photos ever and fast everything I need. I will give Samsung this, the ultra is a little less ugly now. I love Samsung and have lots of their stuff. It's great stuff but if you want just screaming fast get a OnePlus 13 for half the price

[@1daful]

You can make an argument that Google certainly had some growing pains with the previous Pixels, but have you actually spent time with the Pixel 9 Pro? It's a really great phone. I don't have any of the overheating issues or battery life issues of the previous Pixels. The pics are as good as ever and the video quality has improved a lot. It's a legit great phone.

[@rahulkumartiwari1253]

This year it's google pixel..they have done best upgrades

[@PR-tq8yo]

The S25 Ultra is a huge let down this year. ONeplus 13 is objectively a better buy this year. Dare to prove me wrong.