Google Pixel 10 vs Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
55Performance90
59Display62.7
51.2Camera74
55.9Battery61.2
94.7Features94.7
2 spec wins — Google Pixel 1013 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
InnoReviews verdict
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra wins this phone face-off, 76 to 59.2, pulling ahead mainly in performance (+35) and camera (+23). Google Pixel 10 still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Google Pixel 10
- 15% higher Peak brightness: 3,000 nits vs 2,600 nits
- Lower launch price: $799 vs $1,299
Reasons to pick the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
- Stronger performance score: 90 vs 55
- Stronger display score: 63 vs 59
- Stronger camera score: 74 vs 51
- Stronger battery score: 61 vs 56
- 363% higher telephoto: 50 MP vs 11 MP
Display
| Spec | Google Pixel 10 | Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.3 ″ | 6.9 ″+10% |
| Panel type | OLED (Actua) | LTPO AMOLED |
| Resolution | 1080x2424 | 3120x1440 |
| Pixel density | 422 ppi | 498 ppi+18% |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 3,000 nits+15% | 2,600 nits |
| Screen-to-body | 85.6 % | — |
| AnTuTu 10 (CPU) | — | 1,017,509Top 7% |
| AnTuTu 10 (GPU) | — | 1,344,505Top 4% |
| AnTuTu 10 (Memory) | — | 390,717Top 7% |
| AnTuTu 10 (UX) | — | 685,076Top 7% |
Performance
| Spec | Google Pixel 10 | Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Google Tensor G5 | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 for Galaxy |
| AnTuTu 10 | 1,350,000Top 29% | 3,437,807+155%Top 2% |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,250Top 20% | 3,850+71%Top 1% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 6,000Top 25% | 11,900+98%Top 1% |
| RAM (max) | 12 GB | 12 GB |
| Storage options | 128/256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB |
| Storage type | UFS 3.1 | UFS 4.1 |
Camera
| Spec | Google Pixel 10 | Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 48 MP | 200 MP+317% |
| Main aperture | f/1.7 | f/1.7 |
| Ultra-wide | 13 MP | 50 MP+285% |
| Telephoto | 11 MP | 50 MP+363% |
| Optical zoom | 5 x | 5 x |
| Max video | 4K@60fps | 8K@30fps |
| Front camera | 11 MP | 12 MP+14% |
| OIS | Yes | Yes |
Battery
| Spec | Google Pixel 10 | Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 4,970 mAh | 5,000 mAh+1% |
| Wired charging | 30 W | 60 W+100% |
| Wireless charging | 15 W | 25 W+67% |
| Active use endurance | 11 h | — |
Design
| Spec | Google Pixel 10 | Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 204 g+5% | 214 g |
| Thickness | 8.6 mm | 7.9 mm+8% |
| IP rating | IP68 | IP68 |
| Frame material | Aluminum | Titanium |
Connectivity
| Spec | Google Pixel 10 | Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | 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 | Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 16 | Android 16 (One UI 8.5) |
| OS update pledge | 7 years | 7 years |
Audio
| Spec | Google Pixel 10 | Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |
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