{"id":361121,"date":"2025-08-21T04:00:26","date_gmt":"2025-08-21T04:00:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/361121\/"},"modified":"2025-08-21T04:00:26","modified_gmt":"2025-08-21T04:00:26","slug":"how-do-the-android-flagships-compare","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/361121\/","title":{"rendered":"How do the Android flagships compare?"},"content":{"rendered":"

Google has announced its 2025 flagship smartphone lineup with the Pixel 10 series, and we\u2019re keen to see how its premium handset compares to Samsung\u2019s own.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Considering the Galaxy S25 Ultra has a top spot in our best Android phone list<\/a>, how do the specs of the Google Pixel 10 Pro XL measure up?<\/p>\n

Ahead of our review, we\u2019ve compared the specs of the premium Google Pixel 10 Pro XL to the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra<\/a> so you can get an early idea of how the phones differ.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Price and Availability<\/p>\n

The Pixel 10 Pro XL is the second-most expensive of the Pixel 10 lineup, bested only by the Pixel 10 Pro Fold, with a starting price of \u00a3999\/$999 for its 256GB handset.\u00a0<\/p>\n

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Although the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra has a pricier starting RRP at \u00a31249\/$1299, as it\u2019s slightly older, it is possible to find a generous price drop for the handset.\u00a0<\/p>\n

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Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra is larger<\/p>\n

Although its name suggests a hefty handset, the Pixel 10 Pro XL is actually slightly smaller than the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra, at 6.8 inches compared to 6.9 inches. Both, however, are packed with premium display technologies, which is unsurprising for phones in their price range.<\/p>\n

Both boast an LTPO-enabled 120Hz refresh rate, which helps conserve energy while ensuring scrolling and on-screen animations look smooth, plus both are fitted with Gorilla Glass iterations too for scratch-resistance and durability.<\/p>\n

However, the S25 Ultra does boast a slight upper hand here, with a Dynamic AMOLED 2X panel compared to the Pixel 10 Pro XL\u2019s (OLED-based) Super Actua screen.\u00a0<\/p>\n

As we\u2019re yet to review the Pixel 10 Pro XL, we can\u2019t comment on how the screen looks in day-to-day use, however considering it\u2019s the same as last year\u2019s Pixel 9 Pro XL<\/a>, which we hailed as being \u201cable to compete with some of the best screens around\u201d, the Pixel 10 Pro XL should offer a solid viewing experience.\u00a0<\/p>\n

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\n Google Pixel 10 Pro XL
\n Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra\n <\/p>\n

Tensor G5 vs Snapdragon 8 Elite for Galaxy<\/p>\n

While Samsung uses a custom version of Qualcomm\u2019s flagship processor, coined Snapdragon 8 Elite<\/a> for Galaxy, Google uses its own custom Tensor G5 processor.<\/p>\n

Both Samsung and Google share their premium processors across their entire flagship handset series, with even the cheaper Samsung Galaxy S25 and Google Pixel 10 sporting the same chip as their pricier siblings.\u00a0<\/p>\n

In true Google fashion, the Tensor G5 processor promises to prioritise AI capabilities over raw power. As we have yet to review the Google Pixel 10 Pro XL, we can\u2019t yet confirm how well the chip runs just yet.\u00a0<\/p>\n

\"GeminiGemini Live (not on Pixel 10 series). Image Credit (Trusted Reviews)<\/p>\n

Having said that, based on our experience with last year\u2019s Tensor G4 chip, we can expect the Tensor G5 to run well in everyday use, albeit without achieving the high benchmarking scores we\u2019ve seen with Snapdragon 8 Elite.<\/p>\n

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Most importantly, Tensor G5 should ensure the smooth running of Google\u2019s AI toolkit. With the Pixel 10 series, you\u2019ll not only find Google AI favourites like its photo and video editing suite, built-in Gemini and Call Screening, but there are also a handful of new features found within the Pixel 10 Pro XL, which we\u2019ll detail more later.<\/p>\n

Google Pixel 10 Pro XL has a larger battery<\/p>\n

With a capacity of 5200mAh, the Pixel 10 Pro XL has a slightly larger battery compared to the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra\u2019s 5000mAh. As we\u2019re yet to review the handset, we can only repeat Google\u2019s promises, which say the phone should see over 30 hours of battery or up to 100 hours when Extreme Battery Saver is enabled.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Comparatively, we found the S25 Ultra would end most days with around 20-30% left in the tank, after around four hours of screen time.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Otherwise, although both promise to offer fast charging, we are rarely left blown away by the speeds Google or Samsung offer. Google promises the Pixel 10 Pro XL can reach up to 70% in just 30 minutes when using a 45W charger, which matches our testing of the S25 Ultra, which also saw a 70% charge in 30 minutes.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra has four rear cameras<\/p>\n

The Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra is made up of a whopping four rear cameras: a 200MP main, 50MP ultrawide, 50MP periscope and 10MP telephoto. As the handset boasts a spot on our best camera phone<\/a> list, it\u2019s fair to say we were impressed with its ability to snap vibrant, detailed shots even in low light.<\/p>\n

Not only that, but we were especially impressed with its 30x zoom, which provides heaps of detail too.<\/p>\n

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\"GalaxySamsung Galaxy S25 Ultra rear. Image Credit (Trusted Reviews)<\/p>\n

In comparison, the Pixel 10 Pro XL sports three Pro rear cameras, all housed in the pill-shaped bar that was introduced in the Pixel 9 series. Made up of a 50MP wide (main), 48MP ultrawide and 48MP 5x telephoto, the handset is similar to last year\u2019s Pixel 9 Pro XL, which is also on our best camera phone list.\u00a0<\/p>\n

The Pixel 10 Pro XL, however, benefits from Pro Res Zoom of up to a whopping 100x, whereas the Pixel 9 Pro XL reached 30x. We\u2019ll be interested to see how the Pixel 10 Pro XL compares, and whether it\u2019ll take its predecessor\u2019s spot on our best list.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Otherwise, both the Pixel 10 Pro XL and Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra are equipped with heaps of photo editing tools, which use AI to remove unwanted distractions, move objects and even reimagine aspects of your picture.\u00a0<\/p>\n

One of the most significant similarities between the Pixel 10 Pro XL and Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra is their respective AI toolkits. Both Google and Samsung have long dominated the smartphone AI market, with Apple only releasing its own Apple Intelligence kit in a basic form at the end of 2024.<\/p>\n

As mentioned earlier, the Pixel 10 Pro XL boasts new AI tools that are exclusive to the Pixel 10 series. These include the Gemini-powered Camera Coach, which offers advice on how to take the best possible photo based on what you\u2019re capturing and Magic Cue. Essentially, Magic Cue promises to \u201cconnect the dots across your apps\u201d and will suggest relevant action or information whenever you need it.\u00a0<\/p>\n

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There\u2019s also Daily Hub, which is a personalised digest that shows information like your calendar events, reminders, recommended playlists and more. Although we haven\u2019t tested Daily Hub yet, it sounds similar to Samsung\u2019s own Now Brief<\/a>.\u00a0<\/p>\n

\"GalaxyNow Brief on Galaxy S25 Ultra. Image Credit (Trusted Reviews)<\/p>\n

Speaking of Samsung, the Galaxy S25 Ultra is equipped with an abundance of AI tools, all housed within the Galaxy AI toolkit. These tools include Samsung\u2019s photo editing tools and Live Translate alongside some of Google\u2019s own AI functions, such as Circle to Search and even built-in Gemini too.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n

Early Verdict<\/p>\n

The Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra is easily one of our favourite flagship handsets of 2025 so far, thanks to its brilliant camera set-up, powerful processor and Galaxy AI toolkit. As we have yet to review the Google Pixel 10 Pro XL, we\u2019ll refrain from giving a conclusive verdict just yet.<\/p>\n

Having said that, it seems like the Pixel 10 Pro XL gently tweaks and enhances the Pixel 9 Pro XL, which we hailed as one of the best phones of 2024. With this in mind, the Pixel 10 Pro XL\u2019s specs look set to offer a similarly premium flagship experience.<\/p>\n

We\u2019ll be sure to update this article once we\u2019ve reviewed the Pixel 10 Pro XL.<\/p>\n

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