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Google Pixel 10 Pro XL vs Samsung Galaxy S26

Google Pixel 10 Pro XL
67.1Inno Score
VS
WINNER
Samsung Galaxy S26
67.7Inno Score
58.5Performance81
67.3Display60
71Camera47.3
62.2Battery62.1
94.7Features94.7
11 spec wins — Google Pixel 10 Pro XL7 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy S26

InnoReviews verdict

This one is close to a dead heat: Google Pixel 10 Pro XL scores 67.1 against 67.7 for Samsung Galaxy S26. Pick by the categories that matter to you — Samsung Galaxy S26 edges ahead in performance, or by price.

Which would you pick?

Key differences

Reasons to pick the Google Pixel 10 Pro XL

  • Stronger display score: 67 vs 60
  • Stronger camera score: 71 vs 47
  • 380% higher telephoto: 48 MP vs 10 MP
  • 300% higher ultra-wide: 48 MP vs 12 MP
  • 250% higher Front camera: 42 MP vs 12 MP

Reasons to pick the Samsung Galaxy S26

  • Stronger performance score: 81 vs 59
  • 119% higher AnTuTu: 3,064,672 vs 1,400,000
  • 75% higher Geekbench 6 (multi): 10,824 vs 6,200
  • 39% higher Active use endurance: 15.3 h vs 11 h
  • 30% higher Geekbench 6 (single): 2,995 vs 2,300
  • Lower launch price: $900 vs $1,199

Display

Display comparison: Google Pixel 10 Pro XL versus Samsung Galaxy S26
SpecGoogle Pixel 10 Pro XLSamsung Galaxy S26
Screen size6.8 ″+8%6.3 ″
Panel typeLTPO OLEDDynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X
Resolution1344x29921080x2340
Pixel density486 ppi+18%411 ppi
Refresh rate120 Hz120 Hz
Peak brightness3,300 nits+27%2,600 nits
Screen-to-body89.4 %90 %+1%

Performance

Performance comparison: Google Pixel 10 Pro XL versus Samsung Galaxy S26
SpecGoogle Pixel 10 Pro XLSamsung Galaxy S26
ChipsetGoogle Tensor G5Samsung Exynos 2600 (Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 for Galaxy in the US, China and Japan)
AnTuTu1,400,0003,064,672+119%
Geekbench 6 (single)2,300Top 30%2,995+30%Top 20%
Geekbench 6 (multi)6,200Top 37%10,824+75%Top 7%
RAM (max)16 GB+33%12 GB
Storage options256/512GB/1TB256GB/512GB
Storage typeUFS 4.0UFS 4.0

Camera

Camera comparison: Google Pixel 10 Pro XL versus Samsung Galaxy S26
SpecGoogle Pixel 10 Pro XLSamsung Galaxy S26
Main camera50 MP50 MP
Main aperturef/1.68f/1.8
Ultra-wide48 MP+300%12 MP
Telephoto48 MP+380%10 MP
Optical zoom5 x+67%3 x
Max video4K@60fps8K@30fps
Front camera42 MP+250%12 MP
OISYesYes

Battery

Battery comparison: Google Pixel 10 Pro XL versus Samsung Galaxy S26
SpecGoogle Pixel 10 Pro XLSamsung Galaxy S26
Capacity5,200 mAh+21%4,300 mAh
Wired charging45 W+80%25 W
Wireless charging25 W+67%15 W
Active use endurance11 h15.3 h+39%

Design

Design comparison: Google Pixel 10 Pro XL versus Samsung Galaxy S26
SpecGoogle Pixel 10 Pro XLSamsung Galaxy S26
Weight232 g167 g+28%
Thickness8.5 mm7.2 mm+15%
IP ratingIP68IP68
Frame materialAluminumArmor Aluminum 2

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: Google Pixel 10 Pro XL versus Samsung Galaxy S26
SpecGoogle Pixel 10 Pro XLSamsung Galaxy S26
5GYesYes
Wi-FiWi-Fi 7Wi-Fi 7
Bluetooth6.05.4
NFCYesYes
USBUSB-C 3.2USB-C 3.2
eSIMYesYes

Software

Software comparison: Google Pixel 10 Pro XL versus Samsung Galaxy S26
SpecGoogle Pixel 10 Pro XLSamsung Galaxy S26
OS at launchAndroid 16Android 16 (One UI 8.5)
OS update pledge7 years7 years

Audio

Audio comparison: Google Pixel 10 Pro XL versus Samsung Galaxy S26
SpecGoogle Pixel 10 Pro XLSamsung Galaxy S26
Stereo speakersYesYes
3.5mm jackNoNo

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