Google Pixel 8 vs Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
40.9Performance90
54.3Display62.7
44.2Camera74
52.9Battery61.2
94.7Features94.7
1 spec wins — Google Pixel 815 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
InnoReviews verdict
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra wins this phone face-off, 76 to 52, pulling ahead mainly in performance (+49) and camera (+30). Google Pixel 8 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 8
- 13% lower weight: 187 g vs 214 g
- Lower launch price: $699 vs $1,299
Reasons to pick the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
- Stronger performance score: 90 vs 41
- Stronger display score: 63 vs 54
- Stronger camera score: 74 vs 44
- Stronger battery score: 61 vs 53
- 317% higher Ultra-wide: 50 MP vs 12 MP
Display
| Spec | Google Pixel 8 | Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.2 ″ | 6.9 ″+11% |
| Panel type | OLED (Actua) | LTPO AMOLED |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 3120x1440 |
| Pixel density | 428 ppi | 498 ppi+16% |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 2,000 nits | 2,600 nits+30% |
| Screen-to-body | 86.4 % | — |
| 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 8 | Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Google Tensor G3 | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 for Galaxy |
| AnTuTu 10 | 930,000Top 54% | 3,437,807+270%Top 2% |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 1,720Top 43% | 3,850+124%Top 1% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 4,350Top 45% | 11,900+174%Top 1% |
| RAM (max) | 8 GB | 12 GB+50% |
| Storage options | 128/256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB |
| Storage type | UFS 3.1 | UFS 4.1 |
Camera
| Spec | Google Pixel 8 | Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP+300% |
| Main aperture | f/1.68 | f/1.7 |
| Ultra-wide | 12 MP | 50 MP+317% |
| Telephoto | — | 50 MP |
| Optical zoom | 2 x | 5 x+150% |
| Max video | 4K@60fps | 8K@30fps |
| Front camera | 11 MP | 12 MP+14% |
| OIS | Yes | Yes |
Battery
| Spec | Google Pixel 8 | Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 4,575 mAh | 5,000 mAh+9% |
| Wired charging | 27 W | 60 W+122% |
| Wireless charging | 18 W | 25 W+39% |
| Active use endurance | 11 h | — |
Design
| Spec | Google Pixel 8 | Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 187 g+13% | 214 g |
| Thickness | 8.9 mm | 7.9 mm+11% |
| IP rating | IP68 | IP68 |
| Frame material | Aluminum | Titanium |
Connectivity
| Spec | Google Pixel 8 | Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.4 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| USB | USB-C 3.2 | USB-C 3.2 |
| eSIM | Yes | Yes |
Software
| Spec | Google Pixel 8 | Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 14 | Android 16 (One UI 8.5) |
| OS update pledge | 7 years | 7 years |
Audio
| Spec | Google Pixel 8 | Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |
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