Google Pixel 9 Pro XL vs Samsung Galaxy S26+

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2 of 2 devices The best value in a row is marked Best	Change Google Pixel 9 Pro XL to… Cancel	Samsung Samsung Galaxy S26+ View Specs Change
Brand	Google	Samsung
Versions	GZC4K: InternationalGGX8B: USA (with mmWave)GQ57S: Japan	—
Announced	2024, August 13	2026, February 25
Released	2024, August 22	2026, March 06
Availability	Available	February 25, 2026

Technology	GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G	GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE / 5G
2G Bands	GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900	GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900CDMA 800 / 1900 & TD-SCDMA
3G Bands	HSDPA 800 / 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100	HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100CDMA2000 1xEV-DO
4G Bands	1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 38, 40, 41, 48, 66, 71 - GGX8B1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 32, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 48, 66, 71, 75 - GZC4K	1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 32, 38, 39, 40, 41, 66 - International1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 38, 39, 40, 41, 48, 66, 71 - USA unlocked
5G Bands	1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 14, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 38, 40, 41, 48, 66, 70, 71, 77, 78, 258, 260, 261 SA/NSA/Sub6/mmWave - GGX8B1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 14, 20, 25, 26, 28, 30, 38, 40, 41, 66, 71, 75, 76, 77, 78, 79 SA/NSA/Sub6 - GZC4K	1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 25, 26, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66, 75, 77, 78 SA/NSA/Sub6 - International1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 25, 28, 38, 41, 66, 71, 77, 78, 257, 258, 260, 261 SA/NSA/Sub6/mmWave - USA unlocked
Speed	HSPA, LTE, 5G	HSPA, LTE (CA), 5G

Dimensions	162.8 x 76.6 x 8.5 mm(6.41 x 3.02 x 0.33 in)	158.4 x 75.8 x 7.3 mm(6.24 x 2.98 x 0.29 in)
Weight	221 g (7.80 oz)	190 g (6.70 oz) Best
Build	Glass front (Gorilla Glass Victus 2), glass back (Gorilla Glass Victus 2), aluminum frame	Glass front (Gorilla Glass Victus 2), glass back (Gorilla Glass Victus 2), aluminum frame (Armor Aluminum 2)
SIM	Nano-SIM +eSIM	Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM + eSIM + eSIM (max 2 at a time) - INT· Nano-SIM + eSIM + eSIM (max 2 at a time) - USA· Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM - CN
Protection / IP Rating	IP68 dust tight and water resistant (immersible up to 1.5m for 30 min)	Armor Aluminum 2IP68 dust tight and water resistant (immersible up to 1.5m for 30 min)

Display Type	LTPO OLED	Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X
Display Size	6.8 inches, 109.7 cm2(~88.0% screen-to-body ratio) Best	6.7 inches, 108.9 cm2 (~90.7% screen-to-body ratio)
Resolution	1344 x 2992 pixels, 20:9 ratio	1440 x 3120 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio
Pixel Density	~486 ppi	~516 ppi Best
Refresh Rate	120Hz	120Hz
Peak Brightness	2000 nits (HBM), 3000 nits (peak)	2600 nits (peak) Best
Protection	Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2Mohs level 4	Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2
Display Features	HDR10+	HDR10+

Operating System	Android	Android
OS Version	14	16
Update Support	Upgradable to Android 16Up to 7 major Android upgrades	Upgradable to Android 17, up to 7 major OS updates
User Interface	Pixel UI	One UI 8.5, upgradable to One UI 9
Chipset	Google Tensor G4 (4 nm)	Qualcomm SM8850-1-AD Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 (3 nm) - US/CA/CNExynos 2600 (2 nm) - ROW
CPU	Octa-core (1x3.1 GHz Cortex-X4 & 3x2.6 GHz Cortex-A720 & 4x1.92 GHz Cortex-A520)	Octa-core (2x4.74 GHz Oryon V3 Phoenix L + 6x3.62 GHz Oryon V3 Phoenix M) - US/CA/CN10-core (1x3.80GHz C1-Ultra & 3x3.25GHz C1-Pro & 6x2.75GHz C1-Pro) - ROW
GPU	Mali-G715 MC7	Adreno 840 (1.3GHz) - US/CA/CNXclipse 960 - ROW

RAM Options	16GB	12GB
Storage Options	128GB / 16GB RAM256GB / 16GB RAM512GB / 16GB RAM1TB / 16GB RAM	256GB 12GB RAM512GB 12GB RAM
Storage Type	UFS 3.1	UFS 4.X
Card Slot	No	No

Cameras	Triple camera	Triple camera
Modules	50 MP, f/1.7, 25mm (wide), 1/1.31", 1.2µm, dual pixel PDAF, OIS48 MP, f/2.8, 113mm (periscope telephoto), 1/2.55", dual pixel PDAF, OIS, 5x optical zoom48 MP, f/1.7, 123˚ (ultrawide), 1/2.55", dual pixel PDAF	50 MP, f/1.8, 24mm (wide), 1/1.56", 1.0µm, dual pixel PDAF, OIS10 MP, f/2.4, 67mm (telephoto), 1/3.94", 1.0µm, PDAF, OIS, 3x optical zoom12 MP, f/2.2, 13mm, 120˚ (ultrawide), 1/2.55", 1.4µm, Super Steady video
Features	Multi-zone Laser AF, LED flash, Pixel Shift, Ultra-HDR, panorama, Best Take, Zoom Enhance	Best Face, Horizon Lock, LED flash, auto-HDR, panorama
Video	8K@30fps (via cloud-based upscaling), 4K@24/30/60fps, 1080p@24/30/60/120/240fps; gyro-EIS, OIS, 10-bit HDR	8K@24/30fps, 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240fps, 10-bit HDR, HDR10+, stereo sound rec., gyro-EIS

Cameras	Single camera	Single camera
Modules	42 MP, f/2.2, 17mm (ultrawide), PDAF Best	12 MP, f/2.2, 23mm (wide), 1/3.2", 1.12µm, dual pixel PDAF
Features	HDR, Panorama	HDR, HDR10+
Video	4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60fps	4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30fps

Loudspeaker	Yes, with stereo speakers	Yes, with stereo speakers
Audio Jack	No	No
Audio Codec	AAC, aptX, aptX HD, LDAC	High-bitrate audio support
Spatial Audio	Yes	—

WLAN	Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e/7, tri-band	Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e/7, tri-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth	5.3, A2DP, LE, aptX HD	6.0, A2DP, LE
GPS / Positioning	GPS (L1+L5), GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, QZSS, NavIC	GPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO, QZSS
NFC	Yes	Yes
Radio	No	No
USB	USB Type-C 3.2	USB Type-C 3.2, DisplayPort 1.2, OTG

Fingerprint	Yes (Under Display, Ultrasonic)	Yes, under display, ultrasonic
Face Unlock	Yes (Class 3 Secure for apps & payments)	—
Sensors	Accelerometer, Gyro, Proximity, Compass, Barometer, Thermometer (skin temperature)	Fingerprint (under display, ultrasonic), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer
Other Features	Ultra Wideband (UWB) supportSatellite SOS service	Samsung DeX, Samsung Wireless DeX (desktop experience support)Ultra Wideband (UWB) support

Battery Type	Li-Ion	Li-Ion
Battery Capacity	5060 mAh Best	4900 mAh
Wired Charging	37W wired, PD3.0, PPS, 70% in 30 min	45W wired, PD3.0, 69% in 30 min Best
Wireless Charging	23W wireless (w/ Pixel Stand)12W wireless (w/ Qi compatible charger)Bypass charging Best	20W wireless (Qi2.2)
Reverse Wireless Charging	Yes	4.5W reverse wireless

Colours	Porcelain (#E1DEDB_, Rose Quartz, Hazel, Obsidian	Cobalt Violet, Sky Blue, Black, White, Silver Shadow, Pink Gold
Models	GGX8B, GZC4K, GQ57S	SM-S947B, SM-S947B/DS, SM-S947U, SM-S947U1, SM-S947W, SM-S947N, SM-S9470, SM-S947E, SM-S947E/DS
SAR	0.99 W/kg (head), 1.40 W/kg (body) Best	1.15 W/kg (head)1.17 W/kg (body)
SAR EU	0.99 W/kg (head) 1.40 W/kg (body)	0.78 W/kg (head)1.22 W/kg (body) Best