Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra vs Google Pixel 11
Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra wins 3 of 5. Buy Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra if you want better photos, more speed for games and to spend less. Buy Google Pixel 11 if you want the longest software support.
The short answer
- CameraSamsung Galaxy S25 Ultra. Takes the better photos: camera score 9 out of 10, against 8.
- BatteryIt's a tie
- SpeedSamsung Galaxy S25 Ultra. Faster for games and heavy apps: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite for Galaxy, speed score 9 out of 10, against 7.
- UpdatesGoogle Pixel 11. Android upgrades: until about Aug 2033 (7 upgrades). Security patches: until about Aug 2033 (7 years from launch).
- PriceSamsung Galaxy S25 Ultra. Costs 0% less.
Overall, Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra wins 3 of 5. The full details are below.
Side by side
Compared like for like: every phone in its 12GB + 256GB version. Change a version at the top of its column.
| Spec | Your main pickGoogle Pixel 11 | Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra | Suggested by TuvvoiQOO 15Wins 7 of 10 key areas against Google Pixel 11₹4,000 cheaper for 12GB + 256GB, longer battery life, faster, smoother screen, brighter screen outdoors, faster charging, better water protection | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price | ₹89,999 12GB + 256GB | ₹89,995 12GB + 256GB | Best price of these phones₹85,999 12GB + 256GB | |
| Price since launch | No change ₹89,999 when we started tracking (18 October 2026), ₹89,999 now 12GB + 256GB model | Down ₹40,004 (31%) ₹1,29,999 at launch, ₹89,995 now 12GB + 256GB model | Up ₹13,000 (18%) ₹72,999 at launch, ₹85,999 now 12GB + 256GB model | |
| Versions | 12GB + 256GB: ₹89,999 12GB + 512GB: ₹1,04,999 | 12GB + 256GB: ₹89,995 12GB + 512GB: price not known 12GB + 1TB: price not known | 12GB + 256GB: ₹85,999 16GB + 512GB: ₹93,999 | |
| Stands out for | Nothing that leads its price range | Best camera in its price range: scored 9/10 | Nothing that leads its price range | |
| Launched | 12 August 2026 | 22 January 2025 | 26 November 2025 | |
| Big upgrades | Best big upgrades of these phonesAndroid upgrades: until about Aug 2033 (7 upgrades) | Android upgrades: until about Jan 2032 (7 upgrades) | Android upgrades: until about Nov 2030 (5 upgrades) | |
| Security patches | Best security patches of these phonesSecurity patches: until about Aug 2033 (7 years from launch) | Security patches: until about Jan 2032 (7 years from launch) | Security patches: until about Nov 2032 (7 years from launch) | |
| Software now | Android 17 QPR1, launched with Android 17 | One UI 9 (Android 17), launched with One UI 7 (Android 15) | OriginOS 6 (Android 16) (same as launch) | |
| Rating | 7.8/10 | 8.4/10 | Best rating of these phones8.8/10 | |
| Battery | Good battery life that lasts a full day, with fast magnetic wireless charging. 4985 mAh | Easily lasts a full day; 45W charging is fine, not fast. 5000 mAh | Best battery of these phonesExcellent battery life from 7000mAh, with 100W wired and 40W wireless charging. 7000 mAh | |
| Camera | Solid photos with a useful 5x zoom and very good selfies. | Best camera of these phonesExcellent: 200MP main, 3x and 5x zoom lenses, and a sharper 50MP ultrawide. | Strong main and 3x zoom cameras; the wide-angle and selfie cameras are less sharp. | |
| Speed | Smooth for daily use, but slower than rival flagships, especially for games. | Snapdragon 8 Elite is among the fastest chips, great for heavy games. | Best speed of these phonesTop Snapdragon chip with big cooling, though long-session performance dipped versus last year. | |
| Screen size | 6.3 inch | 6.9 inch | 6.85 inch | |
| Smooth scrolling | 120Hz, very smooth | 120Hz, very smooth | Best smooth scrolling of these phones144Hz, very smooth | |
| Outdoor brightness | 3,000 nits, very easy to read in sun | 2,600 nits, easy to read in sun | Best outdoor brightness of these phones6,000 nits, very easy to read in sun | |
| Charging | 30W wired, 25W wireless | 45W wired, 15W wireless | Best charging of these phones100W wired, 40W wireless | |
| Wireless charging | Yes | Yes | Best wireless charging of these phonesYes | |
| Water and dust | IP68: survives a dunk in water | IP68: survives a dunk in water | Best water and dust of these phonesIP68/IP69: survives a dunk and hot water jets | |
| Weight | Best weight of these phones197 g | 218 g | 215 g | |
| Thickness | 8.6 mm | 8.2 mm | Best thickness of these phones8.1 mm | |
| 5G | Yes | Yes | Yes | |
| Tap to pay (NFC) | Yes | Yes | Yes | |
| Speakers | Two (stereo) | Two (stereo) | Two (stereo) | |
| Headphone jack | Not listed | Not listed | Not listed | |
| Memory card slot | No | No | No | |
| Colours | Frost, Pistachio, Hibiscus, Obsidian | Titanium Silverblue, Titanium Black, Titanium Gray, Titanium Whitesilver | Legend, Alpha Black | |
| Catch | Little changed from the Pixel 10, slow 30W wired charging, and it costs $100 (about ₹9,500) more. | Big and heavy at 218g. Samsung still lists it at ₹1,29,999, so only buy at the store discount. | Speakers are underwhelming, and the India price has risen well above launch. | |
| What owners say | No owner reports yet | No owner reports yet | No owner reports yet | |
| Expert reviews | 91mobiles 8.3/10 GSMArena Tom's Guide | GSMArena Android Central | GSMArena Smartprix 8.6/10 |
marks the strongest phone on each row, Tuvvo's suggestion included. For price, weight and thickness, that's the lowest.
Full specifications (tap to open)
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Compared like for like: every phone in its 12GB + 256GB version. Change a version at the top of its column.
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra | Google Pixel 11 |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.9-inch QHD+ (1440 x 3120) Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X, 120Hz, 2600 nits peak, anti-reflective Gorilla Armor 2 | 6.3-inch OLED, 60-120Hz, 2000 nits HBM, 3000 nits peak, HDR10+, Gorilla Glass Victus 2 |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite for Galaxy (3nm) | Google Tensor G6 (TSMC; Google and some outlets say 2nm, GSMArena lists 3nm) |
| CPU | 2x Oryon V2 Phoenix L @ 4.47GHz + 6x Oryon V2 Phoenix M @ 3.53GHz | 7-core: 1x C1-Ultra @ 4.1GHz + 4x C1-Pro @ 3.4GHz + 2x C1-Pro @ 2.65GHz |
| Graphics (GPU) | Adreno 830 | Imagination IMG CXTP-48-1536 |
| AI chip (NPU) | Qualcomm Hexagon NPU (TOPS not officially stated) | Google TPU (TOPS not officially stated) |
| RAM and storage | 12GB + 256GB, 12GB + 512GB, 12GB + 1TB (UFS 4.0; LPDDR5X) | 12GB + 256GB, 12GB + 512GB (UFS 4.x; RAM type not officially stated) |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 4985 mAh |
| Charging | 45W wired PD (about 65% in 30 min), 15W wireless, 4.5W reverse wireless | 30W wired PD 3.0 PPS (55% in 30 min), 25W Qi2.2 magnetic wireless, reverse wired and bypass charging |
| Cameras | 200MP main (f/1.7, OIS) + 50MP ultrawide (f/1.9) + 10MP 3x telephoto (f/2.4, OIS) + 50MP 5x periscope (f/3.4, OIS); 12MP front | 48MP main (f/1.7, 1/1.56", OIS) + 10.8MP 5x telephoto (f/3.1, 1/3.2", OIS) + 13MP ultrawide (f/2.2, 120 degrees, no autofocus); 10.5MP front |
| Water and dust | IP68 (1.5m for 30 mins) | IP68 (1.5m for 30 mins) |
| Size and weight | 8.2mm thick, 218g | 8.6mm thick, 197g |
| Software | One UI 7 (Android 15) at launch, One UI 9 (Android 17) now | Android 17 at launch, Android 17 QPR1 now |
| Updates | 7 years promised | 7 years promised |
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, NFC, UWB, USB-C 3.2 with DisplayPort | Wi-Fi 6E tri-band, Bluetooth 6.0, USB-C 3.2, NFC |
| Modem | Integrated Snapdragon 5G modem (model not officially stated) | MediaTek 5G modem (model not officially named) |
| Speakers and haptics | Stereo speakers tuned by AKG; S Pen (no Bluetooth features) | Stereo speakers (rated Good by GSMArena, -26.3 LUFS) |
| Screen flicker (PWM) | Not officially stated | Not officially stated |
| Cooling | Larger vapour chamber than S24 Ultra | Not officially stated |
| Colours | Titanium Silverblue, Titanium Black, Titanium Gray, Titanium Whitesilver | Frost, Pistachio, Hibiscus, Obsidian |
Where to buy
- Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra₹89,995
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- Google Pixel 11₹89,999
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Common questions
- Which is better, Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra or Google Pixel 11?
- Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra wins 3 of 5 areas (camera, battery, speed, updates and price). Buy Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra if you want better photos, more speed for games and to spend less. Buy Google Pixel 11 if you want the longest software support.
- Which has the better camera?
- Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra takes the better photos.
- Which has the better battery life?
- They are about even on battery.
- Which is faster for gaming?
- Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra is faster for games and heavy apps.
- How much do they cost?
- Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra (12GB + 256GB) costs ₹89,995, Google Pixel 11 (12GB + 256GB) costs ₹89,999.
- Which gets software updates for longer?
- Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra, now on One UI 9 (Android 17). Android upgrades: until about Jan 2032 (7 upgrades). Security patches: until about Jan 2032 (7 years from launch). Google Pixel 11, now on Android 17 QPR1. Android upgrades: until about Aug 2033 (7 upgrades). Security patches: until about Aug 2033 (7 years from launch).
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