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Google Pixel 10 Pro XL vs. Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra: I tested both Android phones, and here's the winner


I've reviewed and tested the two best Android phones on the market. Here are the main reasons for buying one over the other.

Naturally, the cleaner aesthetic of the Pixel launcher and the use of an in-house Tensor G5 chipset allow Google to distribute the latest Android features, such as Magic Cue, which proactively spawns action items based on screen and app context, more quickly and efficiently to its smartphones. Compared to the boxy, sharp-cornered design of the Samsung, the Pixel 10 Pro XL has flat edges that let you grip the phone firmly and subtle curves that help reduce the overall footprint. Whether you're framing a photo under direct sunlight or reading the web in a well-lit environment, the anti-glare coating that Samsung has given the Galaxy S25 Ultra makes the model's visual output more perceptible than that of an ordinary smartphone.

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