Google Pixel 9 Pro XL vs Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
50.8Performance90
65.3Display62.7
71Camera74
59.3Battery61.2
94.7Features94.7
4 spec wins — Google Pixel 9 Pro XL12 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
InnoReviews verdict
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra wins this phone face-off, 76 to 63.8, pulling ahead mainly in performance (+39) and camera (+3). Google Pixel 9 Pro XL 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 9 Pro XL
- 250% higher Front camera: 42 MP vs 12 MP
- 33% higher RAM (max): 16 GB vs 12 GB
- 15% higher Peak brightness: 3,000 nits vs 2,600 nits
- Lower launch price: $1,099 vs $1,299
Reasons to pick the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
- Stronger performance score: 90 vs 51
- Stronger camera score: 74 vs 71
- 300% higher Main camera: 200 MP vs 50 MP
- 191% higher AnTuTu 10: 3,437,807 vs 1,180,000
- 151% higher Geekbench 6 (multi): 11,900 vs 4,750
Display
| Spec | Google Pixel 9 Pro XL | Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.8 ″ | 6.9 ″+1% |
| Panel type | LTPO OLED | LTPO AMOLED |
| Resolution | 1344x2992 | 3120x1440 |
| Pixel density | 486 ppi | 498 ppi+2% |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 3,000 nits+15% | 2,600 nits |
| Screen-to-body | 89 % | — |
| 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 9 Pro XL | Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Google Tensor G4 | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 for Galaxy |
| AnTuTu 10 | 1,180,000Top 37% | 3,437,807+191%Top 2% |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 1,980Top 34% | 3,850+94%Top 1% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 4,750Top 38% | 11,900+151%Top 1% |
| RAM (max) | 16 GB+33% | 12 GB |
| Storage options | 128/256/512GB/1TB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB |
| Storage type | UFS 3.1 | UFS 4.1 |
Camera
| Spec | Google Pixel 9 Pro XL | Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP+300% |
| Main aperture | f/1.68 | f/1.7 |
| Ultra-wide | 48 MP | 50 MP+4% |
| Telephoto | 48 MP | 50 MP+4% |
| Optical zoom | 5 x | 5 x |
| Max video | 4K@60fps | 8K@30fps |
| Front camera | 42 MP+250% | 12 MP |
| OIS | Yes | Yes |
Battery
| Spec | Google Pixel 9 Pro XL | Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 5,060 mAh+1% | 5,000 mAh |
| Wired charging | 37 W | 60 W+62% |
| Wireless charging | 23 W | 25 W+9% |
| Active use endurance | 11 h | — |
Design
| Spec | Google Pixel 9 Pro XL | Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 221 g | 214 g+3% |
| Thickness | 8.5 mm | 7.9 mm+7% |
| IP rating | IP68 | IP68 |
| Frame material | Aluminum | Titanium |
Connectivity
| Spec | Google Pixel 9 Pro XL | 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 9 Pro XL | 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 9 Pro XL | Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |
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