Google is giving one of the Samsung Galaxy S25 's new AI tools to its own Pixel 9 phones as well as last year's Galaxy S24 series, allowing more users to try out Gemini's Talk Live shortcut.

Being the more svelte smartphone, I think the Samsung Galaxy S25 generally feels better to handle and use than the Google Pixel 9 Pro. Samsung's phone is smaller than Google's in every dimension and significantly lighter, so naturally, as a small-phone fan, the S25 speaks to me.

Here's our Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra vs Google Pixel 9 Pro XL comparison. We compare the very best Samsung and Google have to offer.

Samsung's first 2025 flagship releases are out. Here's how to base models compare as we take a look at the Galaxy S25 vs Pixel 9.

As usual, the Galaxy S25+ is the larger of Samsung’s two standard models, with a 6.7-inch display. By comparison, Google has shrunk things with its Pixel 9 Pro this year, moving down to a 6.3-inch display; you’ll have to opt for the Google Pixel 9 Pro XL if you want the full-sized model.