Google Pixel 10 Pro XL vs Samsung Galaxy S26
59.9Performance80.1
67.3Display60
71Camera47.3
62.2Battery62.1
94.7Features94.7
11 spec wins — Google Pixel 10 Pro XL6 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy S26
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: Google Pixel 10 Pro XL scores 67.5 against 67.4 for Samsung Galaxy S26. Pick by the categories that matter to you — Google Pixel 10 Pro XL edges ahead in camera and display, 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: 80 vs 60
- 73% higher Geekbench 6 (multi): 10,824 vs 6,255
- 39% higher Active use endurance: 15.3 h vs 11 h
- 29% higher Geekbench 6 (single): 2,995 vs 2,324
- 28% lower weight: 167 g vs 232 g
- Lower launch price: $900 vs $1,199
Display
| Spec | Google Pixel 10 Pro XL | Samsung Galaxy S26 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.8 ″+8% | 6.3 ″ |
| Panel type | LTPO OLED | Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X |
| Resolution | 1344x2992 | 1080x2340 |
| Pixel density | 486 ppi+18% | 411 ppi |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 3,300 nits+27% | 2,600 nits |
| Screen-to-body | 89.4 % | 90 %+1% |
Performance
| Spec | Google Pixel 10 Pro XL | Samsung Galaxy S26 |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Google Tensor G5 | Samsung Exynos 2600 (Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 for Galaxy in the US, China and Japan) |
| AnTuTuDifferent AnTuTu versions — not compared | 1,548,670 | 2,827,538Top 26% |
| AnTuTu 11 (CPU) | — | 947,776Top 11% |
| AnTuTu 11 (GPU) | — | 1,052,625Top 25% |
| AnTuTu 11 (Memory) | — | 347,409Top 35% |
| AnTuTu 11 (UX) | — | 479,728Top 49% |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,324Top 21% | 2,995+29%Top 13% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 6,255Top 31% | 10,824+73%Top 4% |
| RAM (max) | 16 GB+33% | 12 GB |
| Storage options | 256/512GB/1TB | 256GB/512GB |
| Storage type | UFS 4.0 | UFS 4.0 |
Camera
| Spec | Google Pixel 10 Pro XL | Samsung Galaxy S26 |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Main aperture | f/1.68 | f/1.8 |
| Ultra-wide | 48 MP+300% | 12 MP |
| Telephoto | 48 MP+380% | 10 MP |
| Optical zoom | 5 x+67% | 3 x |
| Max video | 4K@60fps | 8K@30fps |
| Front camera | 42 MP+250% | 12 MP |
| OIS | Yes | Yes |
Battery
| Spec | Google Pixel 10 Pro XL | Samsung Galaxy S26 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 5,200 mAh+21% | 4,300 mAh |
| Wired charging | 45 W+80% | 25 W |
| Wireless charging | 25 W+67% | 15 W |
| Active use endurance | 11 h | 15.3 h+39% |
Design
| Spec | Google Pixel 10 Pro XL | Samsung Galaxy S26 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 232 g | 167 g+28% |
| Thickness | 8.5 mm | 7.2 mm+15% |
| IP rating | IP68 | IP68 |
| Frame material | Aluminum | Armor Aluminum 2 |
Connectivity
| Spec | Google Pixel 10 Pro XL | Samsung Galaxy S26 |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 6.0 | 5.4 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| USB | USB-C 3.2 | USB-C 3.2 |
| eSIM | Yes | Yes |
Software
| Spec | Google Pixel 10 Pro XL | Samsung Galaxy S26 |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 16 | Android 16 (One UI 8.5) |
| OS update pledge | 7 years | 7 years |
Audio
| Spec | Google Pixel 10 Pro XL | Samsung Galaxy S26 |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |
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