Speed Test Results: Galaxy S25 Ultra Outperforms Pixel 10 Pro XL with Tensor G5, Despite UFS 4.0 and 16GB RAM Upgrades

The Tensor G5 was anticipated to transition Google away from the persistent criticism regarding the Pixel series, particularly regarding performance and overheating. Many assumed that Samsung’s manufacturing process was the root cause of these issues. However, recent performance tests have shown a concerning trend. The Pixel 10 Pro XL, which positions itself as a competitor to the newly launched iPhone 17 Pro Max, has fallen behind Samsung’s Galaxy S25 Ultra, despite receiving upgrades like UFS 4.0 storage and 16GB of RAM.

Performance Challenges of the Pixel 10 Pro XL Against the Galaxy S25 Ultra

In a comparative evaluation conducted by the YouTube channel PhoneBuff, it was revealed that despite the Pixel 10 Pro XL having 33% more RAM than the Galaxy S25 Ultra—allowing it to potentially manage more applications simultaneously—the results were disappointing. Throughout the speed test, the Samsung device maintained a substantial lead, with the Pixel 10 Pro XL only briefly outperforming its rival during the launch of the ESPN application.

Pixel 10 Pro XL vs Galaxy S25 Ultra speed test — Pixel 10 Pro XL only beat the Galaxy S25 Ultra in one test / Image credits – PhoneBuff

This performance disparity underscores the formidable capabilities of the Snapdragon 8 Elite processor in comparison to Google’s Tensor G5. Such results raise critical questions about Google’s future roadmap: should the company continue with the Tensor G6 release next year, potentially remaining at a competitive disadvantage, or should it pivot to adopting the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 to enhance its standing in the smartphone market?

Upon completion of the initial lap of the speed test, the Galaxy S25 Ultra achieved a lead of a remarkable 33 seconds over the Pixel 10 Pro XL. The recorded times are as follows:

Galaxy S25 Ultra: 02:25.18 (2 minutes and 25 seconds)
Pixel 10 Pro XL: 02:58.25 (2 minutes and 58 seconds)

Despite the Pixel 10 Pro XL’s 16GB RAM facilitating enhanced multitasking, the significant speed disparity established during the initial lap rendered this advantage moot. The second lap concluded with the Pixel 10 Pro XL finishing at 55 seconds, slightly trailing the Galaxy S25 Ultra’s time of 53 seconds. As Apple recently commenced pre-orders for the iPhone 17, a speed test involving the iPhone 17 Pro Max against these competitors is imminent. For those interested in Samsung’s flagship device, it is currently available at a discounted price of $1, 049.99 following a $250 price reduction.

Source: PhoneBuff

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