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Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra (SM-S938B/DS 256GB) vs Google Pixel 8 Pro (GC3VE 128GB)

Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra vs Google Pixel 8 Pro phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Google Pixel 8 Pro X Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra (SM-S938B/DS 256GB) 16Points
6.9"
AMOLED

1440x3120

200
MP

12mp

12GB
RAM

Octa-core

5000
mAh

(Non removable)

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03Points Google Pixel 8 Pro (GC3VE 128GB) Compare Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra X
6.7"
OLED

1344x2992

50
MP

10.5mp

12GB
RAM

Nona-core

5050
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra (SM-S938B/DS 256GB)

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Galaxy S25 Ultra (SM-S938B/DS 256GB)} 16 Advantages Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra (SM-S938B/DS 256GB) vs Pixel 8 Pro (GC3VE 128GB)} 3 Advantages Google Pixel 8 Pro (GC3VE 128GB)
+4.47GHz 64bit Octa-core (3nm)96%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs2.91GHz 64bit Nona-core (4nm)
+256GB (223GB available)121%
More internal storage for applications and files
vs128GB (101GB available)
+UFS 4.0Advantage
Fastest write and read storage.
vsUFS 3.1
+8.2 millimeters (0.32 inches)7%
Thinner
vs8.8 millimeters (0.35 inches)
+Titanium frame, glass front and backAdvantage
More resistant material
vsAluminum frame, glass front/back
+LTPO AMOLEDAdvantage
LTPO AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
vsLTPO OLED
+1440x3120 pixels12%
Higher resolution screen
vs1344x2992 pixels
+498 PPI2%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs490 PPI
+6.9"3%
Larger screen
vs6.7"
+(quad camera) 200MP + 10MP + 50MP + 50MP112%
Higher resolution main camera
vs(triple camera) 50MP + 48MP + 48MP
+1/1.3" inches1%
The larger sensor camera lets you take photos with better depth.
vs1/1.31" inches
+(front) 12MP14%
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
vs(front) 10.5MP
+8K UHD (7680x4320)3 times
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
vs4K UHD (3840x2160)
+(5G Sub6) 5000 Mbps67%
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
vs(5G Sub6) 3000 Mbps
+45W50%
More power (watts) to charge the battery faster. Sometimes, the charger that comes with the device doesn't have the same power supported by the device. Check before you buy it.
vs30W
+5.4 + A2DP/LEAdvantage
Bluetooth 5.4 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster
vs5.3 + A2DP/LE
218 grams (7.63 ounces)vs+213 grams (7.46 ounces)2%
Lighter
LED flashvs+Dual-LED flashAdvantage
The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
5000 mAhvs+5050 mAh1%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use

41 Common items in both devices
12GB LPDDR5X
HDR10+
120Hz
16 million
Digital and optical zoom
PDAF: phase detection autofocus on both cameras / LDAF/PDAF on back and PDAF autofocus on the front camera
OIS: Optical stabilization
+34 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Galaxy S25 Ultra (SM-S938B/DS 256GB)Google Pixel 8 Pro (GC3VE 128GB)
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ModelGalaxy S25 Ultra (SM-S938B/DS 256GB)Pixel 8 Pro (GC3VE 128GB)
Other model namesGalaxy S25 Ultra SM-S938B/Dual-SIMGoogle Pixel 8 Pro GC3VE
Country or region available(Global, International)
(Global, International)
(Global, International)
(Global, International)
BrandSamsungGoogle
Release date2/3/2025, Announced: 2/22/202510/12/2023, Announced: 10/4/2023
Depth8.2 millimeters (0.32 inches)8.8 millimeters (0.35 inches)
Size (width x height)77.6 x 162.8 millimeters (3.06 x 6.41 in)76.5 x 162.6 millimeters (3.01 x 6.4 in)
Weight218 grams (7.63 ounces)213 grams (7.46 ounces)
Build, materialsTitanium frame, glass front and back
Back: Gorilla Armor 2
Aluminum frame, glass front/back
Back: Gorilla Glass Victus 2
Protection against water and othersIP68 certified: water-resistant up to 1.5 meters for 30min and dust-resistantIP68 certified: water-resistant up to 1.5 meters for 30min and dust-resistant

📲 Display

Galaxy S25 Ultra (SM-S938B/DS 256GB)Google Pixel 8 Pro (GC3VE 128GB)
Display typeLTPO AMOLEDLTPO OLED
Screen size6.9" inches6.7" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~92.5% (screen-to-body ratio)~87% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution1440x3120 pixels (19.5:9)1344x2992 pixels (20:9)
TouchscreenCapacitive Multitouch 10-pointsCapacitive Multitouch 10-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)498 PPI490 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla Armor 2Gorilla Glass Victus 2
Refresh rate120Hz120Hz
Display features2600nits[peak]
HDR10+
Always-On Display
2400nits[peak]
HDR10+
Always-On Display

🤖 Operating System

Galaxy S25 Ultra (SM-S938B/DS 256GB)Google Pixel 8 Pro (GC3VE 128GB)
System versionAndroid 15Android 14
Firmware updatefeature not registeredAndroid 15
User InterfaceOne UI 7.0feature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Galaxy S25 Ultra (SM-S938B/DS 256GB)Google Pixel 8 Pro (GC3VE 128GB)
Chipset64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite (SM8750-AB) (3nm)64bit: Google Tensor G3 (4nm)
CPUOcta-core, 2 processors:
2x 4.47GHz Oryon V2 Phoenix L (Dual-core)
6x 3.53GHz Oryon V2 Phoenix M (Hexa-core)
Nona-core, 3 processors:
1x 2.91GHz ARM Cortex-X3 (Single-core)
4x 2.4GHz ARM Cortex-A715 (Quad-core)
4x 1.7GHz ARM Cortex-A510 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 830 (1100MHz)ARM Mali-G715 MP7 (890MHz)
Performance (benchmark)AnTuTu: 2207809 (v10)
Geekbench: 9846 (v6)
AnTuTu: 924912 (v9), 1151301 (v10)
Geekbench: 3613 (v5), 4462 (v6)
GFXBench: 49fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)

💽 Memory and storage

Galaxy S25 Ultra (SM-S938B/DS 256GB)Google Pixel 8 Pro (GC3VE 128GB)
RAM memory12GB LPDDR5X12GB LPDDR5X
Internal storage256GB (223GB available)
UFS 4.0
128GB (101GB available)
UFS 3.1
External storageNot supportedNot supported

📶 Mobile networks

Galaxy S25 Ultra (SM-S938B/DS 256GB)Google Pixel 8 Pro (GC3VE 128GB)
Dual-SIMDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim cardDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
SIM card2 slots (Dual-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF) + e-SIM
1 slot (Single-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF) + e-SIM
Maximum Download / Upload5000/1024 Mbps3000/1024 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G, 4G, 5G2G, 3G, 4G, 5G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G networkCDMA 800/1900, GSM 850/900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkCDMA2000 1xEV-DO
TD-SCDMA 1900/2000
UMTS
UMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat24 ()
TD-LTE ()
VoLTE
LTE Cat24 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 30, 32, 66, 71)
TD-LTE (38, 40, 41, 42, 46, 48)
VoLTE
Primary 5G networkSA/NSA/Sub6 ()SA/NSA/Sub6 (1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 25, 28, 30, 38, 40, 41, 66, 71, 75, 76, 77, 78)
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, TD-SCDMA, UMTS, TD-HSDPA, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA, Sub6GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA, Sub6
Secondary 2G networkCDMA 800/1900, GSM 850/900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G networkCDMA2000 1xEV-DO
TD-SCDMA 1900/2000
UMTS
UMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100
Secondary 4G networkLTE Cat24 ()
TD-LTE ()
VoLTE
LTE Cat24 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 30, 32, 66, 71)
TD-LTE (38, 40, 41, 42, 46, 48)
VoLTE
Secondary data networkGPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, TD-SCDMA, UMTS, TD-HSDPA, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA, Sub6GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA, Sub6

📷 Camera

Galaxy S25 Ultra (SM-S938B/DS 256GB)Google Pixel 8 Pro (GC3VE 128GB)
Back camera (main camera)(quad camera)
200 megapixels
10MP telephoto f/2.467mm1/3.52"1.12µmPDAFOIS3x-optical-zoom
50MP periscope telephoto f/3.4111mm1/2.52"0.7µmPDAFOIS5x-optical-zoom
50MP ultrawide f/1.9120°0.7µmPDAFSuper-Steady
(triple camera)
50 megapixels
48MP periscope telephoto f/2.8113mm1/2.55"0.7µmPDAFOIS5x-optical-zoom
48MP ultrawide f/2.0126°1/2"0.8µmPDAF
Main camera resolution20000x10000 pixels8160x6120 pixels
Video recording (primary)8K UHD (7680x4320) 30 fps4K UHD (3840x2160) 60 fps
FlashLED flashDual-LED flash
Focal aperturef/1.7 (aperture)f/1.7 (aperture)
Focal length24mm (lens)25mm (lens)
Sensor size1/1.3" inches1/1.31" inches
Pixel size0.6µm pixel1.2µm pixel
AutofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocus on both camerasLDAF/PDAF on back and PDAF autofocus on the front camera
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationOIS: Optical stabilizationOIS: Optical stabilization
ZoomDigital and optical zoomDigital and optical zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorSupportedSupported
HDRHDR photo/video on both camerasHDR photo/video on both cameras
Camera extrasfeature not registered4K@24/30/60fps
1080p@30/60/120/240fps
HDR10+
Slow motion

📸 Front camera

Galaxy S25 Ultra (SM-S938B/DS 256GB)Google Pixel 8 Pro (GC3VE 128GB)
Front camera (secondary)12 megapixels10.5 megapixels
Front camera resolution4000x3000 pixels4320x2432 pixels
Video recording (secondary)4K UHD (3840x2160)4K UHD (3840x2160)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturef/2.2 (aperture)f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal length26mm (lens)20mm (lens)
Sensor size1/3.2" inches1/3.1" inches
Pixel size1.12µm pixel1.22µm pixel

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Galaxy S25 Ultra (SM-S938B/DS 256GB)Google Pixel 8 Pro (GC3VE 128GB)
LoudspeakerStereo sound
32-bit/384kHz
Tuned by AKG
Stereo sound
Active noise cancellation3 microphones3 microphones
RadioNot supportedNot supported
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKVMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

Galaxy S25 Ultra (SM-S938B/DS 256GB)Google Pixel 8 Pro (GC3VE 128GB)
USBUSB 3.2 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoUSB 3.2 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio outputType-C reversible connectorType-C reversible connector
TV outputUSB Type-C (reversible)USB Type-C (reversible)
Bluetooth5.4 + A2DP/LE5.3 + A2DP/LE
WiFi802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be [wifi7/6E/6] (2.4GHz, 5GHz, 6GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be [wifi7/6E/6] (2.4GHz, 5GHz, 6GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNASupportedSupported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, QZSSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, QZSS
NFCSupportedSupported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Galaxy S25 Ultra (SM-S938B/DS 256GB)Google Pixel 8 Pro (GC3VE 128GB)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Barometer
Compass
Face unlock
Fingerprint sensor (under display)
Gyroscope
Hall effect
Proximity sensor
UWB (Ultra Wideband)
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Barometer
Compass
Face unlock
Fingerprint sensor (under display)
Gyroscope
Hall effect
Proximity sensor
UWB (Ultra Wideband)
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Galaxy S25 Ultra (SM-S938B/DS 256GB)Google Pixel 8 Pro (GC3VE 128GB)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity5000 mAh5050 mAh
Charger, watts45W Wired fast charging
Reverse charging by cable
USB Power Delivery 3.0
30W Wired fast charging
Reverse charging by cable
USB Power Delivery 3.0
Inductive / wireless charging15W Qi wireless charging
4.5W Reverse wireless charging
23W Qi Wireless charging (Qi/WPC)
Reverse wireless charging
Talk time autonomyfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Standbyfeature not registeredfeature not registered

➕ Other features

Galaxy S25 Ultra (SM-S938B/DS 256GB)Google Pixel 8 Pro (GC3VE 128GB)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commandsVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingSupportedSupported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTML, HTML5HTML, XHTML, HTML5
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneous• Samsung DeX
• Samsung Wireless DeX
• Stylus (S Pen)
• Circle to Search
• Colors: Obsidian, Porcelain, Bay, Mint

☢️ Radiation rate

Galaxy S25 Ultra (SM-S938B/DS 256GB)Google Pixel 8 Pro (GC3VE 128GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registered1.12W/kg (head), 1.02W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registered0.84W/kg (head), 1.2W/kg (body)
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