NEW DELHI, INDIA – Every year, the smartphone world is dominated by one big question: Who has the best camera? For most of 2025, the answer has been easy: the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra. But the year isn’t over. Google is preparing to launch its Pixel 10 Pro in October, and as always, they are boldly claiming it will have the “world’s best phone camera.”
While the phone isn’t officially out yet, the leaks and rumors are so detailed and credible that we can already build a clear picture of what’s coming. So, I decided to put these two giants to an early test. I’ve dived deep into the confirmed specs of the S25 Ultra and pitted them against the leaked power of the Pixel 10 Pro. And even at this stage, a clear winner is emerging.
The Reigning Champion: Samsung S25 Ultra (The Hardware Monster)
The Samsung S25 Ultra has ruled 2025 for a reason. Its camera system is a masterpiece of hardware engineering.
The Massive 200MP Sensor: The main camera’s 200-megapixel sensor captures an insane amount of detail. Photos are incredibly sharp, bright, and vibrant.
The Zoom King: This is Samsung’s trump card. With two separate telephoto lenses, including a 10x optical zoom, the S25 Ultra zoom is unmatched. It can capture clear photos of subjects that are incredibly far away.
The “Samsung Look”: Samsung’s photos have a distinct style: colors are punchy, and everything looks crisp and ready for Instagram. It’s a look that millions of people love.
Pro-Level Controls: For those who want more control, Samsung’s “Expert RAW” mode gives you DSLR-like settings to tweak every aspect of your shot.
The S25 Ultra is a camera that tries to do everything, and it succeeds brilliantly. It’s the king of versatility and raw power.
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The Challenger: Google Pixel 10 Pro (The AI Genius)
The Google Pixel has never been about winning the hardware war. Its secret weapon has always been its brain: software and Artificial Intelligence. The Google Pixel 10 Pro looks set to take this to a whole new level.
The Brains – Tensor G5: The phone will be powered by Google’s new, custom-built Tensor G5 chip. Leaks suggest this chip is designed specifically for one thing: running incredibly powerful AI photography models right on the phone.
Leaked Hardware Upgrades: Google is finally bringing major hardware upgrades. Rumors point to a new, much larger 1-inch primary sensor, which will dramatically improve light gathering for better detail and amazing night shots. The Pixel 10 Pro zoom is also expected to get a big upgrade with a new periscope lens.
The “Pixel Look”: The Pixel is famous for its true-to-life photos. Its computational photography produces images with perfect colors and amazing balance between light and shadows (dynamic range). It makes every photo look like a professional shot.
The AI Magic: This is where the Pixel 10 Pro will change the game. We expect to see an evolution of “Magic Eraser” and new tools like “Generative Lighting” that could let you change the lighting in a photo after you’ve taken it.
The Head-to-Head Battle: Finding the Winner
So, how do they stack up in key areas based on what we know?
Round 1: Zoom Power The S25 Ultra’s 10x optical zoom is a hardware beast. While the Pixel 10 Pro’s zoom will be much better this year, it’s hard to beat Samsung in a pure hardware race.
Winner: Samsung S25 Ultra
Round 2: Portrait Photos Samsung uses its hardware to create a nice background blur. But Google’s AI is legendary at this. It perfectly separates the subject from the background, even cutting out individual strands of hair, for a more realistic, DSLR-like portrait mode.
Winner: Google Pixel 10 Pro
Round 3: Night Mode Photos Both phones are masters of the dark. The S25 Ultra’s large sensor pulls in a lot of light. But Google’s “Night Sight” is an AI masterpiece, creating photos that look natural and full of detail, not artificially brightened. With the Pixel’s new 1-inch sensor, this is only going to get better.
Winner: Google Pixel 10 Pro
Round 4: The “Wow” Factor (AI and Software) This is the final battle. Samsung has great features, but Google’s AI is its entire identity. Features like Magic Eraser and the upcoming generative AI tools are things no other phone can truly match. They let you create the perfect photo even after you’ve taken it.
Winner: Google Pixel 10 Pro
Conclusion: And the Clear Winner Is…
After comparing the raw power of the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra with the leaked intelligence of the Google Pixel 10 Pro, a clear winner for the title of “best camera phone 2025” emerges.
While the Samsung S25 Ultra is an incredible piece of hardware and will likely remain the undisputed king of zoom, the Google Pixel 10 Pro is poised to be the smarter, more artistic, and overall better camera for most people.
Its combination of a major hardware upgrade (the 1-inch sensor) and the next-level intelligence of the Tensor G5 chip gives it the edge. It promises to deliver photos that are not only technically brilliant but also more true-to-life and creatively flexible. For the user who wants to simply point, shoot, and get a masterpiece every time, the Google Pixel 10 Pro is the clear winner to wait for.
