Google Pixel 8 vs Samsung Galaxy S25

Google Pixel 8
Google
Pixel 8
Samsung Galaxy S25
Samsung
Galaxy S25

At a glance

Brand
Google
Samsung
Release date
October 2023, 2 years 8 months ago
January 2025, 1 years 5 months ago
AnTuTu
876.512 Antutu v10 Overall performance better than 83% of devices
3.135.223 Antutu v11 Overall performance better than 98% of devices
Launch price
€ 909.00 ($ 1,061.52)

Display

Size
6.2"
6.2"
Resolution
1080 x 2400 px FHD+
1080 x 2340 px FHD+
Type
Oled
AMOLED Dynamic LTPO Amoled 2X
Density
428 ppi Very high density
416 ppi Very high density
Aspect ratio
20:9
19.5:9
Features
Hole-punch Notch, Refresh rate 120 Hz, Peak brightness - 2000 cd/m², Max brightness HBM - 1400 cd/m², 1000000:1 contrast ratio, Always-On Display, HDR10+, DCI-P3, Scratch resistant, 2.5D curved glass screen, Corning Gorilla Glass Victus, Capacitive, Multi-touch, Frameless
Hole-punch Notch, 1-120 Hz refresh rate, Touch sampling rate 240 Hz, Peak brightness - 2600 cd/m², Always-On Display, HDR10+, DCI-P3, Scratch resistant, Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2, Capacitive, Multi-touch, Frameless, LTPO (Low Temperature PolySilicon oxide)

Performance

Chipset
Google Tensor G3
Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
CPU
1x3.0 GHz ARM Cortex X3 +4x2.45 GHz Cortex A715 + 4x2.15 GHz Cortex A510
2x4.32 GHz Oryon V2 Phoenix L+ 6x3.53 GHz Oryon V2 Phoenix M
CPU type
Nine-Core
Octa-Core
Process
4 nm
3 nm
Frequency
3 GHz
4.32 GHz
GPU
Immortalis-G715s MC10
Adreno 830
RAM
8 GB
12 GB
RAM type
RAM LPDDR5X
RAM LPDDR5X
64-bit
Yes
Yes

Rear camera

Resolution
50 Mpx
50 Mpx
Aperture
ƒ/ 1.69
ƒ/ 1.8
Sensor
Samsung GNV
Samsung GN3
Pixel size
1.20 µm
1.00 µm
Sensor size
1/1.31"
1/1.57"
Flash
Dual LED
LED
Optical stabilization
Yes
Yes
Slow motion
Yes, 240 fps
Yes, 240 fps
Features
Noise reduction, Pro Video Mode, 4K Video, Digital zoom, Dual camera, Digital image stabilization, Optical Stabilization (OIS), Ultra stable video, Autofocus, Touch focus, Continuous autofocus, Manual focus, Phase detection autofocus (PDAF), Laser autofocus (LAF), NPU AI Engine, Continuous shooting, Geotagging, Panorama, HDR, Face detection, White balance settings, ISO settings, Exposure compensation, Scene mode, Self-timer, RAW, Night Mode
Night Mode 2.0, 4K Video, 8K Video, Digital zoom, Optical zoom, Triple camera, Digital image stabilization, Optical Stabilization (OIS), Autofocus, Touch focus, Phase detection autofocus (PDAF), Continuous shooting, Geotagging, Panorama, HDR, Face detection, White balance settings, ISO settings, Exposure compensation, Scene mode, Self-timer, RAW

Front camera

Resolution
10.8 Mpx
12 Mpx
Aperture
ƒ/ 2.2
ƒ/ 2.2
Sensor
Samsung S5K3J1
Samsung S5K3LU
Pixel size
1.22 µm

Battery

Capacity
4575 mAh
4000 mAh
Type
Li-Polymer
Li-Ion
Fast charge
Yes , 27.0W
Yes , 25.0W
Features
Wireless charging, Reverse charging, Non-removable
Bypass Charging, Wireless charging, Reverse charging, Non-removable
Wireless charging
15W wireless Charging, 4.5W reverse wireless charging
Charge cycles
2000 cycles
Runtime
~ 37h

Storage

Capacity
128 GB
128 GB
Type
UFS Storage 3.1
UFS Storage 4.0
SD slot
No
No

Body

Dimensions
70.8 mm 150.5 mm 8.9 mm Print 3D Model
70.5 mm 146.9 mm 7.2 mm Print 3D Model
Weight
187 g
162 g
Materials
Aluminium alloy , Corning Gorilla Glass Victus
Aluminium alloy , Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2
Colors
Black Pink Green Cyan Beige
Black Blue Gold Red Gray Green Cyan
Water/dust resistance
IP68
IP68
Usable surface
87 %
91 %
Drop resistance
Class A B C D E 270 drops without defects
Repairability
Class A B C D E

Software

Operating system
Android 15 Android 15
Android 16 Android 16
Updates
OS updates: 7 years, Security updates: 7 years
OS updates: 4 years, Security updates: 5 years
Google services
With Google Mobile Services
With Google Mobile Services

Connectivity

SIM
Dual SIM Dual Standby (Nano SIM + eSIM)
Dual SIM Dual Standby (Nano SIM / eSIM + Nano SIM / eSIM)
Bluetooth
Bluetooth 5.3 LELow energy consumption
Bluetooth 5.4 LELow energy consumption
Bluetooth profiles
A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile), LE (Low Energy), APT-x, LDAC, SBC, AAC
A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile), AVRCP (Audio/Visual Remote Control Profile), DIP (Device ID Profile), HFP (Hands-Free Profile), HID (Human Interface Profile), HSP (Headset Profile), LE (Low Energy), MAP (Message Access Profile), PAN (Personal Area Networking Profile), OPP (Object Push Profile), PBAP/PAB (Phone Book Access Profile), ANT+, APT-x, LDAC, SBC
Wi-Fi
802.11a , 802.11b , 802.11g , 802.11n , 802.11n 5GHz , 802.11ac, WiFi 6 (802.11ax) , WiFi 7 (802.11be)
802.11a , 802.11b , 802.11g , 802.11n , 802.11n 5GHz , 802.11ac, WiFi 6 (802.11ax) , WiFi 6E , WiFi 7 (802.11be)
Wi-Fi features
Dual band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display, Wi-Fi MiMO
Dual band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display, Wi-Fi MiMO
USB
USB Type-C
USB Type-C
USB features
Charging, OTG
Charging, OTG
Navigation
GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, Beidou, QZSS, Galileo, GLONASS (L1)
GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, Beidou, QZSS, Galileo, GPS (L1+L5), GLONASS (L1), BeiDou (B1), Galileo (E1+E5a), QZSS (L1 + L5)

Networks

5G
n1 (2100), n2 (1900 PCS), n3 (1800), n5 (850), n7 (2600), n8 (900), n12 (700), n20 (800), n25 (1900), n26 (850), n28b (700), n28a (700), n30 (2300), n38 (2600), n40 (2300), n41 (2500), n66 (1700), n71 (600), n75 (1500), n76 (1500), n77 (3700), n78 (3500)
n1 (2100), n2 (1900 PCS), n3 (1800), n5 (850), n7 (2600), n8 (900), n12 (700), n20 (800), n25 (1900), n26 (850), n28b (700), n28a (700), n38 (2600), n40 (2300), n41 (2500), n66 (1700), n75 (1500), n77 (3700), n78 (3500)
4G LTE
B1 (2100), B2 (1900), B3 (1800), B4 (1700/2100 AWS 1), B5 (850), B7 (2600), B8 (900), B12 (700), B13 (700), B14 (700), B17 (700), B18 (800), B19 (800), B20 (800), B25 (1900+), B26 (850), B28b (700), B28a (700), B30 (2300), B32 (1500), B38 (TDD 2600), B39 (TDD 1900), B40 (TDD 2300), B41 (TDD 2500), B42 (TDD 3500), B46 (TDD 900), B48 (TDD 3600), B66 (1700/2100), B71 (600)
B1 (2100), B2 (1900), B3 (1800), B4 (1700/2100 AWS 1), B5 (850), B7 (2600), B8 (900), B12 (700), B13 (700), B17 (700), B18 (800), B19 (800), B20 (800), B25 (1900+), B26 (850), B28b (700), B28a (700), B32 (1500), B38 (TDD 2600), B39 (TDD 1900), B40 (TDD 2300), B41 (TDD 2500), B66 (1700/2100)
3G
B1 (2100), B2 (1900), B4 (1700/2100 AWS A-F), B5 (850), B6 (800), B8 (900), B19 (800)
B1 (2100), B2 (1900), B4 (1700/2100 AWS A-F), B5 (850), B8 (900)
2G
B2 (1900), B3 (1800), B5 (850), B8 (900)
B2 (1900), B3 (1800), B5 (850), B8 (900)

Sensors & security

Fingerprint
Yes, in screen
Yes, in screen
Accelerometer
Yes
Yes
Gyroscope
Yes
Yes
Proximity
Yes
Yes
Light sensor
Yes
Yes
Barometer
Yes
Yes
Cooling system
Yes
Yes
Audio
Noise cancellation microphone, Stereo Speakers, 3 microphones
Noise cancellation microphone, Stereo Speakers, 2 microphones
Compass
Yes

Compared with Google Pixel 8

  • Google
    Pixel 8
    8 GB · 6.2" · Google Tensor G3
    Google Pixel 8
    Google Pixel 8 Pro
    Google
    Pixel 8 Pro
    12 GB · 6.7" · Google Tensor G3
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  • Google
    Pixel 8
    8 GB · 6.2" · Google Tensor G3
    Google Pixel 8
    Google Pixel 7 Pro
    Google
    Pixel 7 Pro
    12 GB · 6.7" · Google Tensor G2
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  • Google
    Pixel 8
    8 GB · 6.2" · Google Tensor G3
    Google Pixel 8
    Google Pixel 6 Pro
    Google
    Pixel 6 Pro
    12 GB · 6.71" · Google Tensor
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  • Google
    Pixel 8
    8 GB · 6.2" · Google Tensor G3
    Google Pixel 8
    Blackview Oscal C70
    Blackview
    Oscal C70
    6 GB · 6.6" · Unisoc Tiger T606
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  • Google
    Pixel 8
    8 GB · 6.2" · Google Tensor G3
    Google Pixel 8
    Blackview BV4800
    Blackview
    BV4800
    3 GB · 6.56" · MediaTek Helio A22 (MT6761V/WE)
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  • Google
    Pixel 8
    8 GB · 6.2" · Google Tensor G3
    Google Pixel 8
    coolpad COOL 20s
    coolpad
    COOL 20s
    4 GB · 6.58" · MediaTek Dimensity 700 (MT6833)
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  • Google
    Pixel 8
    8 GB · 6.2" · Google Tensor G3
    Google Pixel 8
    blu G91 Max
    blu
    G91 Max
    8 GB · 6.8" · MediaTek Helio G95
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  • Google
    Pixel 8
    8 GB · 6.2" · Google Tensor G3
    Google Pixel 8
    Apple iPhone 13 mini
    Apple
    iPhone 13 mini
    4 GB · 5.4" · Apple A15 Bionic
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  • Google
    Pixel 8
    8 GB · 6.2" · Google Tensor G3
    Google Pixel 8
    Asus Zenfone 8
    Asus
    Zenfone 8
    8 GB · 5.9" · Qualcomm Snapdragon 888
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Compared with Samsung Galaxy S25

  • Samsung
    Galaxy S25
    12 GB · 6.2" · Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
    Samsung Galaxy S25
    Samsung Galaxy M17 5G
    Samsung
    Galaxy M17 5G
    4 GB · 6.7" · Samsung Exynos 1330
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  • Samsung
    Galaxy S25
    12 GB · 6.2" · Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
    Samsung Galaxy S25
    Samsung Galaxy A16 5G
    Samsung
    Galaxy A16 5G
    4 GB · 6.7" · Samsung Exynos 1330
    View comparison
  • Samsung
    Galaxy S25
    12 GB · 6.2" · Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
    Samsung Galaxy S25
    Samsung Galaxy A25 5G
    Samsung
    Galaxy A25 5G
    6 GB · 6.5" · Samsung Exynos 1280
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  • Samsung
    Galaxy S25
    12 GB · 6.2" · Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
    Samsung Galaxy S25
    Alcatel V3 Classic
    Alcatel
    V3 Classic
    4 GB · 6.67" · MediaTek Dimensity 6300
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  • Samsung
    Galaxy S25
    12 GB · 6.2" · Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
    Samsung Galaxy S25
    Blackview Oscal FLAT 2C
    Blackview
    Oscal FLAT 2C
    2 GB · 6.56" · Unisoc Tiger T603
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  • Samsung
    Galaxy S25
    12 GB · 6.2" · Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
    Samsung Galaxy S25
    Apple iPhone 16
    Apple
    iPhone 16
    8 GB · 6.1" · Apple A18
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  • Samsung
    Galaxy S25
    12 GB · 6.2" · Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
    Samsung Galaxy S25
    Blackview Oscal FLAT 2
    Blackview
    Oscal FLAT 2
    4 GB · 6.6" · Unisoc Tiger T606
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  • Samsung
    Galaxy S25
    12 GB · 6.2" · Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
    Samsung Galaxy S25
    CAT S75
    CAT
    S75
    6 GB · 6.58" · MediaTek Dimensity 930
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  • Samsung
    Galaxy S25
    12 GB · 6.2" · Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
    Samsung Galaxy S25
    Blackview Oscal Flat 1C
    Blackview
    Oscal Flat 1C
    2 GB · 6.56" · Spreadtrum Unisoc SC9863A
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