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Google Pixel 9 Pro XL vs Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge

Which one to pick? Scores by criterion, checked new prices and the Picksly verdict.

Same Picksly score for both (56/100). New price not checked for at least one of them.

Which to pick by profile and use

By profile

  • Budget: level (68 and 66).
  • Smart: Google Pixel 9 Pro XL (64 vs 60).
  • Premium: Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge (61), the only one of the two scored.

By use

  • Taking photos and videos: Google Pixel 9 Pro XL (79 vs 42).
  • Lasting a long time between charges: Google Pixel 9 Pro XL (17 vs 14).
  • Gaming and demanding apps: Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge (100 vs 23).
  • Keeping lots of photos, videos and apps: Google Pixel 9 Pro XL (100 vs 33).

Scores out of 100. A gap under 3 points counts as a tie.

Picksly scores

CriterionGoogle Pixel 9 Pro XLSamsung Galaxy S25 Edge
Overall score56/10056/100
Performance23/100100/100
Camera79/10042/100
Display100/100100/100
Battery17/10014/100
Working memory (RAM)100/10060/100
Storage100/10033/100
Fast charging19/1007/100
Brightness54/100not measured
Updates100/100100/100
New price checkednot measured$640
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How these scores are calculated

Google Pixel 9 Pro XL sheet → Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge sheet →