Question Opinions please - Samsung or Pixel?

[ShaggyKids]

HI there,

Anyone have hands on experience opinions between Samsung and Pixel? I've often thought of trying a Pixel but since phones are so expensive I can't just pick up a Pixel to try it out. I'm a died in the wool Samsung fan who gave up Samsung awhile back for financial reasons for a much less costly Motorola. It's an ok phone but I really miss Samsung's camera quality (pics) and screen quality. Can anyone comment with a camera/screen comparison between the two?

I also see Pixel isn't a whole lot cheaper than Samsung, I imagined a much less costly phone in the Pixel. I'm currently considering the Samsung S25 Ultra. Thanks!

Deb

 

[rvbfan]

I tagged @mustang7757 he owns both.
He'd be a good one to ask.

 

[B. Diddy]

Keep in mind that the Pixel 9a is also very capable but much cheaper option, along the lines of Samsung's Galaxy A line, but I think a better deal: https://www.phonearena.com/reviews/google-pixel-9a-vs-pixel-9_id6788

 

[mustang7757]

Pixels
*Best camera for me
*Updates before other manufacturers

*Not great modems for connectivity although I don't have issues in my user case.

Samsung
*Hardware is top notch
*Camera hit or miss but zoom is good and videos, then you have pro mode .

* Updates are getting better but we see with time.

* Modem are best out there for connectivity

* Better battery life
* More features


*Both are great in everyday tasks, open and close apps.

*Storage Samsung
* Resale value or trade-in/Samsung

*Apps to use cross platform or Web/Google

 

[mustang7757]

If you get a budget phone from Samsung or Google, Google without hesitation

 

[ShaggyKids]

Pixels

*Not great modems for connectivity although I don't have issues in my user case.

Samsung

* Modem are best out there for connectivity

* Better battery life
* More features
*Storage Samsung and * Resale value or trade-in/Samsung

Perfect! This is great info for me. I'm hoping modem also = hotspot because a hotspot is all I have to get Internet out here in the country. Thank you!

 

[Alice- Bennett]

For me, pixel is better than samsung!

 

[Bkdodger1]

I enjoy both and never had any reception issues with my Pixel. You can't go seeing with the Samsung phone

 

[Rukbat]

Perfect! This is great info for me. I'm hoping modem also = hotspot because a hotspot is all I have to get Internet out here in the country. Thank you!

Modem = cellphone (voice/SMS/data), but I haven't found a dead spot yet with a Pixel 8. (And the camera is a lot better than Samsung.)