The Pixel 10 Pro debuts at $999 with upgraded AI capabilities and photographic features aimed at the premium Android market. Several competing phones offer similar or greater value across speed, battery life, camera systems, and software. Samsung's Galaxy S25 starts at $799 and uses Qualcomm's Snapdragon 8 Elite, presenting a strong performance alternative. Samsung's camera options include a 200-megapixel Ultra main sensor and dual telephotos, while Google's 5x telephoto remains strong. Leaks suggested the Tensor G5 may trail Qualcomm's chip, making official comparisons important. Last year's Pixel 9 Pro continues to represent solid value.
Samsung continues to offer the most direct alternative to the Pixel with the series. The base S25 starts at $799, two hundred dollars less than the Pixel 10 Pro. Even at the lower price, it runs on Qualcomm's Snapdragon 8 Elite processor, a beast of its own. Just before the Pixel event, leaked suggested the Tensor G5 lagged behind Qualcomm's chip, and possibly even the Pixel 9's GPU.
Cameras remain my favorite use of Samsung's flagships, and the base model has a respectable triple camera array, including an excellent 10-megapixel telephoto. The Ultra is a steep upgrade, but going big means you get Samsung's impressive 200-megapixel main sensor paired with dual telephotos with a choice between 3x and 5x optical zoom. Google's 5x telephoto is excellent, but the Ultra offers more flexibility for photographers.
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