Pixel 3a XL vs Galaxy S25 Ultra
Side-by-side specs, benchmarks and the SpecEagle AI verdict.
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AI Verdict
The Galaxy S25 Ultra takes the overall edge with a 89/100 to 78/100 SpecEagle score, leading on Display, Performance, Camera, Battery, Build, Value. The Pixel 3a XL counters on Software.
SpecEagle subscores
80
Display
96
76
Performance
94
88
Camera
93
82
Battery
88
90
Software
0
0
Build
93
0
Value
78
Category wins: Pixel 3a XL 1 · 6 Galaxy S25 Ultra
Benchmarks
Test
A · Google
B · Samsung
AnTuTu v7
150,000
—
AnTuTu v10
—
2,580,000
Geekbench 6 Single
—
3,050
Geekbench 6 Multi
—
9,900
3DMark Solar Bay
—
78.0
Full specifications
A · Google
B · Samsung
Type
OLED
LTPO AMOLED 2X, 120 Hz, HDR10+
Size
6.0"
6.9 inches
Resolution
1080 x 2160
3,120 × 1,440 px (498 ppi)
Peak brightness
—
2,600 nits
Protection
—
Corning Gorilla Armor 2
Always-on
—
Yes
A · Google
B · Samsung
Main
12.2 MP f/1.8 OIS
200 MP, f/1.7, multi-directional PDAF, OIS
Front
8 MP
—
Ultrawide
—
50 MP, f/1.9, 120° FoV
Telephoto 1
—
10 MP, f/2.4, 3× optical
Telephoto 2
—
50 MP, f/3.4, 5× optical
Selfie
—
12 MP, f/2.2
Video
—
8K @ 30 fps · 4K @ 120 fps
A · Google
B · Samsung
Chipset
Snapdragon 670
Snapdragon 8 Elite for Galaxy (3 nm)
CPU
2 GHz dual Kryo 360 Gold + 6 Silver
8 cores (2 × 4.47 GHz + 6 × 3.53 GHz)
RAM
4 GB
12 GB LPDDR5X
GPU
—
Adreno 830
Storage
—
256 GB / 512 GB / 1 TB UFS 4.0
A · Google
B · Samsung
Capacity
3,700 mAh
5,000 mAh
Charging
18 W USB-C PD
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Wired
—
45 W
Wireless
—
15 W Qi2
Reverse
—
4.5 W wireless
A · Google
B · Samsung
Body
Polycarbonate
—
Weight
167 g
—
A · Google
B · Samsung
Launch
Android 9 Pie
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Final
Android 12
—
A · Google
B · Samsung
Pixel cam at $479
Yes
—
3.5 mm jack
Returned
—
Active Edge
Squeeze
—
Choose Pixel 3a XL if…
- Pixel-grade camera at $479.
- 3.5 mm headphone jack.
- 3,700 mAh good battery.
- Stock Android.
Choose Galaxy S25 Ultra if…
- The most versatile camera system on any phone — four useful focal lengths.
- Seven years of OS updates matches Apple for longevity.
- Gorilla Armor 2 glass is the most scratch- and glare-resistant around.
- Built-in S Pen still has no real equivalent elsewhere.