Google Pixel 9 Pro XL vs Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra

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2 of 3 devices The best value in a row is marked Best	Google Google Pixel 9 Pro XL View Specs Change	Change Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra to… Cancel	Empty slot Search to add a device
Brand	Google	Samsung	Empty slot
Versions	GZC4K: InternationalGGX8B: USA (with mmWave)GQ57S: Japan	—	Empty slot
Announced	2024, August 13	2026, February 25	Empty slot
Released	2024, August 22	2026, March 06	Empty slot
Availability	Available	Available	Empty slot

Technology	GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G	GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE / 5G	Empty slot
2G Bands	GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900	GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900CDMA 800 / 1900 & TD-SCDMA	Empty slot
3G Bands	HSDPA 800 / 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100	HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100CDMA2000 1xEV-DO	Empty slot
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	Empty slot
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	Empty slot
Speed	HSPA, LTE, 5G	HSPA, LTE (CA), 5G	Empty slot

Dimensions	162.8 x 76.6 x 8.5 mm(6.41 x 3.02 x 0.33 in)	163.6 x 78.1 x 7.9 mm(6.44 x 3.07 x 0.31 in)	Empty slot
Weight	221 g (7.80 oz)	214 g (7.55 oz) Best	Empty slot
Build	Glass front (Gorilla Glass Victus 2), glass back (Gorilla Glass Victus 2), aluminum frame	Glass front (Corning Gorilla Armor 2), glass back (Gorilla Glass Victus 2), aluminum frame (Armor Aluminum 2)Stylus Feature:Passive EMR input only (No Bluetooth / Air Actions)	Empty slot
Stylus	—	Yes, S Pen (built in, no Bluetooth/Air Actions)	Empty slot
SIM	Nano-SIM +eSIM	Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM + eSIM + eSIM (max 2 at a time) - INTNano-SIM + eSIM + eSIM (max 2 at a time) - USANano-SIM + Nano-SIM - CN	Empty slot
Protection / IP Rating	IP68 dust tight and water resistant (immersible up to 1.5m for 30 min)	IP68 dust tight and water resistant (immersible up to 1.5m for 30 min)Armor Aluminum 2	Empty slot

Display Type	LTPO OLED	Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X	Empty slot
Display Size	6.8 inches, 109.7 cm2(~88.0% screen-to-body ratio)	6.9 inches, 115.9 cm2 (~90.7% screen-to-body ratio) Best	Empty slot
Resolution	1344 x 2992 pixels, 20:9 ratio	1440 x 3120 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio	Empty slot
Pixel Density	~486 ppi	~500 ppi Best	Empty slot
Refresh Rate	120Hz	120Hz	Empty slot
Peak Brightness	2000 nits (HBM), 3000 nits (peak)	2600 nits (peak) Best	Empty slot
Protection	Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2Mohs level 4	Corning Gorilla Armor 2DX anti-reflective coatingPrivacy Display	Empty slot
Display Features	HDR10+	HDR10+	Empty slot

Operating System	Android	Android	Empty slot
OS Version	14	16	Empty slot
Update Support	Upgradable to Android 16Up to 7 major Android upgrades	Upgradable to Android 17; up to 7 major OS updates	Empty slot
User Interface	Pixel UI	One UI 8.5, upgradable to One UI 8.5	Empty slot
Chipset	Google Tensor G4 (4 nm)	Qualcomm SM8850-1-AD Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 for Galaxy (3 nm)	Empty slot
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)	Empty slot
GPU	Mali-G715 MC7	Adreno 840 (1.3GHz)	Empty slot

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

Cameras	Triple camera	Quad camera	Empty slot
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	200 MP, f/1.4, 23mm (wide), 1/1.3", 0.6µm, multi-directional PDAF, OIS10 MP, f/2.4, 67mm (telephoto), 1/3.94", 1.0µm, PDAF, OIS, 3x optical zoom50 MP, f/2.9, 111mm (periscope telephoto), 1/2.52", 0.7µm, PDAF, OIS, 5x optical zoom50 MP, f/1.9, 120˚ (ultrawide), 1/2.5", 0.7µm, dual pixel PDAF, Super Steady video Best	Empty slot
Features	Multi-zone Laser AF, LED flash, Pixel Shift, Ultra-HDR, panorama, Best Take, Zoom Enhance	Laser AF, Best Face, Horizon Lock, LED flash, auto-HDR, panorama	Empty slot
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@30/60/120fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240fps, 10-bit HDR, HDR10+, stereo sound rec., gyro-EIS	Empty slot

Cameras	Single camera	Single camera	Empty slot
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	Empty slot
Features	HDR, Panorama	HDR, HDR10+	Empty slot
Video	4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60fps	4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30fps	Empty slot

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

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	Empty slot
Bluetooth	5.3, A2DP, LE, aptX HD	6.0, A2DP, LE	Empty slot
GPS / Positioning	GPS (L1+L5), GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, QZSS, NavIC	GPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO, QZSS	Empty slot
NFC	Yes	Yes	Empty slot
Radio	No	No	Empty slot
USB	USB Type-C 3.2	USB Type-C 3.2, DisplayPort 1.2, OTG	Empty slot

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

Battery Type	Li-Ion	Li-Ion	Empty slot
Battery Capacity	5060 mAh Best	5000 mAh	Empty slot
Wired Charging	37W wired, PD3.0, PPS, 70% in 30 min	60W wired, PD3.0, 75% in 30 min Best	Empty slot
Wireless Charging	23W wireless (w/ Pixel Stand)12W wireless (w/ Qi compatible charger)Bypass charging	25W wireless (Qi2.2) Best	Empty slot
Reverse Wireless Charging	Yes	4.5W reverse wireless	Empty slot

Colours	Porcelain (#E1DEDB_, Rose Quartz, Hazel, Obsidian	Cobalt Violet, Sky Blue, Black, White, Silver Shadow, Pink Gold	Empty slot
Models	GGX8B, GZC4K, GQ57S	SM-S948B, SM-S948B/DS, SM-S948U, SM-S948U1, SM-S948W, SM-S948N, SM-S9480, SM-S948E, SM-S948E/DS	Empty slot
SAR	0.99 W/kg (head), 1.40 W/kg (body) Best	1.09 W/kg (head) 1.19 W/kg (body)	Empty slot
SAR EU	0.99 W/kg (head) 1.40 W/kg (body) Best	1.28 W/kg (head) 1.35 W/kg (body)	Empty slot