Google Pixel 9 Pro XL vs Samsung Galaxy S26 FE
50.8Performance66.1
65.3Display53.6
71Camera46.5
59.3Battery70.5
94.7Features94.7
11 spec wins — Google Pixel 9 Pro XL7 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy S26 FE
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: Google Pixel 9 Pro XL scores 63.8 against 63.4 for Samsung Galaxy S26 FE. Pick by the categories that matter to you — Google Pixel 9 Pro XL edges ahead in camera and display, or by price.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Google Pixel 9 Pro XL
- Stronger display score: 65 vs 54
- Stronger camera score: 71 vs 47
- 500% higher telephoto: 48 MP vs 8 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 FE
- Stronger performance score: 66 vs 51
- Stronger battery score: 71 vs 59
- 115% higher AnTuTu: 2,535,201 vs 1,180,000
- 69% higher Geekbench 6 (multi): 8,035 vs 4,750
- 35% higher Active use endurance: 14.8 h vs 11 h
- Lower launch price: $700 vs $1,099
Display
| Spec | Google Pixel 9 Pro XL | Samsung Galaxy S26 FE |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.8 ″+1% | 6.7 ″ |
| Panel type | LTPO OLED | Dynamic AMOLED 2X |
| Resolution | 1344x2992 | 1080x2340 |
| Pixel density | 486 ppi+26% | 385 ppi |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 3,000 nits+58% | 1,900 nits |
| Screen-to-body | 89 % | 88.7 % |
Performance
| Spec | Google Pixel 9 Pro XL | Samsung Galaxy S26 FE |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Google Tensor G4 | Exynos 2500 |
| AnTuTu | 1,180,000 | 2,535,201+115% |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 1,980Top 44% | 2,438+23%Top 28% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 4,750Top 49% | 8,035+69%Top 24% |
| RAM (max) | 16 GB+100% | 8 GB |
| Storage options | 128/256/512GB/1TB | 128/256/512GB |
| Storage type | UFS 3.1 | UFS 4.0 |
Camera
| Spec | Google Pixel 9 Pro XL | Samsung Galaxy S26 FE |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Main aperture | f/1.68 | f/1.8 |
| Ultra-wide | 48 MP+300% | 12 MP |
| Telephoto | 48 MP+500% | 8 MP |
| Optical zoom | 5 x+67% | 3 x |
| Max video | 4K@60fps | 8K |
| Front camera | 42 MP+250% | 12 MP |
| OIS | Yes | Yes |
Battery
| Spec | Google Pixel 9 Pro XL | Samsung Galaxy S26 FE |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 5,060 mAh+3% | 4,900 mAh |
| Wired charging | 37 W | 45 W+22% |
| Wireless charging | 23 W+53% | 15 W |
| Active use endurance | 11 h | 14.8 h+35% |
Design
| Spec | Google Pixel 9 Pro XL | Samsung Galaxy S26 FE |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 221 g | 193 g+13% |
| Thickness | 8.5 mm | 7.4 mm+13% |
| IP rating | IP68 | IP68 |
| Frame material | Aluminum | Aluminum Alloy |
Connectivity
| Spec | Google Pixel 9 Pro XL | Samsung Galaxy S26 FE |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.4 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| USB | USB-C 3.2 | USB-C |
| eSIM | Yes | Yes |
Software
| Spec | Google Pixel 9 Pro XL | Samsung Galaxy S26 FE |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 14 | Android 17 (One UI 9) |
| OS update pledge | 7 years | 7 years |
Audio
| Spec | Google Pixel 9 Pro XL | Samsung Galaxy S26 FE |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |
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