Uploaded June 2025 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
The Galaxy S25 gets a boost with a fresh chipset, lighter build, while the Pixel 9 keeps things simple with clean software and dependable camera results at a slightly lower cost. Which one deserves your pocket space? Check out this HEAD-TO-HEAD for the COMPLETE BREAKDOWN of how these two phones compare in terms of screen quality, battery life and charging speed, chipset performance, and camera image quality, all based on our extensive reviews.
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Timestamps:
00:00 - Intro
00:34 - Design and build
01:11 - Screen specs and features
02:05 - Stereo speakers comparison
02:32 - Under-display fingerprint reader
02:38 - Storage options
02:47 - Android 15 and UI
03:28 - Chipset and performance
04:12 - Battery endurance and charging speed
04:40 - Camera specs
04:58 - Main camera samples
05:21 - 2x zoom samples
05:30 - 3x zoom samples
05:51 - Ultrawide camera samples
06:12 - Selfies
06:23 - Selfie videos
06:28 - Video quality
07:01 - Conclusion, pros and cons
00:00 - Intro
00:34 - Design and build
01:11 - Screen specs and features
02:05 - Stereo speakers comparison
02:32 - Under-display fingerprint reader
02:38 - Storage options
02:47 - Android 15 and UI
03:28 - Chipset and performance
04:12 - Battery endurance and charging speed
04:40 - Camera specs
04:58 - Main camera samples
05:21 - 2x zoom samples
05:30 - 3x zoom samples
05:51 - Ultrawide camera samples
06:12 - Selfies
06:23 - Selfie videos
06:28 - Video quality
07:01 - Conclusion, pros and cons
The Galaxy S25 gets a boost with a fresh chipset, lighter build, while the Pixel 9 keeps things simple with clean software and dependable camera results at a slightly lower cost. Which one deserves your pocket space? Check out this HEAD-TO-HEAD for the COMPLETE BREAKDOWN of how these two phones compare in terms of screen quality, battery life and charging speed, chipset performance, and camera image quality, all based on our extensive reviews.
▶ Read our detailed text comparison
gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_s25_vs_google_pixel_9_review_battery_camera_price_compared-news-67075.php
▶ Check the phone's prices
Galaxy S25: geni.us/d1ysG
gsmarena.com/where-to-buy.php3?p=13219
Note: This is an unbiased, non-sponsored review, but sales commissions may be earned from the link above.
▶ Check out the full phone's specs
gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_s25-13610.php
gsmarena.com/google_pixel_9-13219.php
▶ Check out how the phones sound:
gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_s25_vs_google_pixel_9_review_battery_camera_price_compared-news-67075.php#lt
▶ Get the GSMArena.com merch here: merch.gsmarena.com
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Timestamps:
00:00 - Intro
00:34 - Design and build
01:11 - Screen specs and features
02:05 - Stereo speakers comparison
02:32 - Under-display fingerprint reader
02:38 - Storage options
02:47 - Android 15 and UI
03:28 - Chipset and performance
04:12 - Battery endurance and charging speed
04:40 - Camera specs
04:58 - Main camera samples
05:21 - 2x zoom samples
05:30 - 3x zoom samples
05:51 - Ultrawide camera samples
06:12 - Selfies
06:23 - Selfie videos
06:28 - Video quality
07:01 - Conclusion, pros and cons
00:00 - Intro
00:34 - Design and build
01:11 - Screen specs and features
02:05 - Stereo speakers comparison
02:32 - Under-display fingerprint reader
02:38 - Storage options
02:47 - Android 15 and UI
03:28 - Chipset and performance
04:12 - Battery endurance and charging speed
04:40 - Camera specs
04:58 - Main camera samples
05:21 - 2x zoom samples
05:30 - 3x zoom samples
05:51 - Ultrawide camera samples
06:12 - Selfies
06:23 - Selfie videos
06:28 - Video quality
07:01 - Conclusion, pros and cons
