Offers: Pixel 9 Professional and 9 Professional XL are $200 off, Pixel 9 and Galaxy S24 FE are $150 off

For the final couple of weeks, consideration has been on the Samsung Galaxy S25 sequence because it went by pre-order and launch. Now that it has launched, let’s take a look at what else is on the market. Google has been increase its market share and whereas it’s nowhere close to Samsung’s stage but, its newest flagships current a critical problem for the Galaxy line.

The Google Pixel 9 Professional XL couldn’t fairly match the Galaxy S25 Extremely digital camera prowess in our head-to-head comparability, although the Galaxy did not have an enormous lead both. Additionally, the Pixel has issues going for it, like ultra-wide selfies and a special (some may say higher, others won’t) tackle Android.

Even when the Pixel can’t beat the Galaxy on efficiency (and Snapdragon 8 Elite simply tops the Tensor G4), value may give the Pixel an edge – the Professional XL begins at $1,000 for a 256GB cellphone, the S25 Extremely begins at $1,300 (with a $200 reward card, however nonetheless).

The Google Pixel 9 Professional has the very same digital camera setup as its XL sibling. So possibly it may’t beat the Extremely, however the Samsung Galaxy S25 has a reasonably primary set of cameras – it lacks the 200MP essential and the periscope of the Extremely. That makes for a simple win in a digital camera battle, however the Galaxy has the efficiency benefit.

The Pixel can be bigger and heavier (199g vs. 162g), their batteries are evenly matched by way of each endurance and charging velocity. Not like with the XL vs. Extremely, the Pixel 9 Professional and Galaxy S25 value about the identical, in case you take a look at 256GB fashions: $900 and $860, respectively (the latter features a $100 reward card).

Each corporations have cheaper options to their flagships. From Google that’s the Pixel 9, which begins at $650 (for a 128GB cellphone). It’s much like the Professional mannequin however with a decrease decision non-LTPO show and no telephoto digital camera. You’ll find a extra detailed comparability right here.

Samsung’s funds providing is the Samsung Galaxy S24 FE. Curiously, it makes use of an Exynos 2400e as an alternative of a Snapdragon – this chip is a superb performer for the worth and is noticeably sooner than the Tensor G4. This mannequin does have a telephoto digital camera, an 8MP 75mm unit, however its ultra-wide is simply 12MP (vs. 48MP on the Pixel 9).

Google additionally has the Pixel 8a, which now begins at $400. That is extra of a mid-ranger, although, with the older Tensor G3 chip and slower charging (however each wired and wi-fi can be found). A Pixel 9a has been rumored for some time now, it’s anticipated to launch in late March.

Samsung and Google even have tablets, although solely the Korean firm has quite a lot of choices. However the two we’re right this moment are evenly matched – each value $300 for a 128GB mannequin and the 256GB variants are $10 aside.

Each are 10.9” tablets with IPS LCDs – 90Hz on the Galaxy in comparison with 60Hz on the Pixel, however the Pixel Pill has the next pixel density. Each shows assist styluses. Nonetheless, the Galaxy Tab S9 FE options DeX for multitasking, has a microSD slot and is rated IP68 for mud and water resistance (vs. no IP ranking on the Pixel). The Galaxy additionally has a bigger battery with sooner charging (8,000mAh, 45W vs. 7,020mAh, 15W).

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