Google Pixel 10 vs Samsung S26 Ultra

Name Google Pixel 10 Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
Image Google Pixel 10 Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
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Google Pixel 10 – frontGoogle Pixel 10 – backGoogle Pixel 10 – right side
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra – frontSamsung Galaxy S26 Ultra – backSamsung Galaxy S26 Ultra – left sideSamsung Galaxy S26 Ultra – right side
MSRP $799 $1299.99
Released Aug 2025 Mar 2026
Availability Available Available
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Operating system
Operating system (OS) Android 16 Android 16
Latest OS update? - -
Display specifications
Display type OLED AMOLED
Display size (inch) 6.3″ 6.9″
Resolution (H×W) 2424×1080 3120×1440
Aspect ratio (H:W) 20:9 19.5:9
Pixel density (PPI) 422 PPI 500 PPI
HDR support (types) HDR10+ HDR10+
Refresh rate (max) 120 Hz 120 Hz
Hardware
Chipset Google Tensor G5 Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
GPU PowerVR DXT-48-1536 Adreno 840
CPU cores 8-core 8-core
CPU clock speed (max) 3.78 GHz 4.74 GHz
RAM options (GB) 12 GB 12 GB | 16 GB
Memory options (GB) 128 | 256 256 | 512 | 1024
Memory card slot? (microSD) ❌ ❌
Main camera layout
Primary (wide) 48 MP 200 MP
Ultrawide 13 MP 50 MP
Telephoto 10.8 MP 50 MP Periscope + 10 MP
Optical zoom 5× 5× + 3×
Other cameras (macro/depth) ❌ ❌
Main camera features
Photo HDR? ✔ ✔
Video HDR? ✔ ✔
8K video? ❌ 24/30 fps
4K video? 24/30/60 fps 30/60/120 fps
1080p video? 24/30/60/120/240 fps 30/60/120/240 fps
Other resolutions? ❌ ❌
Selfie-camera layout
Primary 10.5 MP ultrawide 12 MP wide
Secondary ❌ ❌
Selfie-camera features
Face recognition? Face unlock Face unlock
Selfie photo HDR? ✔ ✔
4K selfie video? 30/60 fps 30/60 fps
1080p selfie video? 30/60 fps 30 fps
Other resolutions? ❌ ❌
Connectivity
SIM type? (physical) Nano Nano
Dual SIM? (card slots) ❌ ✔
eSIM? ✔ ✔
Cellular networks 5G 5G
Wi-Fi Wi-Fi 6E Wi-Fi 7
Bluetooth 6.0 6.0
NFC? ✔ ✔
Charging & data port USB-C 3.2 USB-C 3.2
Battery, power & charging
Battery capacity (3.7V) 4970 mAh 5000 mAh
Wired charging speed? 30 W 60 W
Wireless charging? 15 Watt 25 Watt
Reverse wireless charging? ✔ ✔
Audio
Speakers 2.0 (stereo) 2.0 (stereo)
3.5 mm AUX out port? ❌ ❌
Build & materials
IP-Code IP68 IP68
Screen material Gorilla Glass Victus 2 Corning Gorilla Armor 2
Frame material Aluminum Aluminum
Back material Gorilla Glass Victus 2 Gorilla Glass Victus 2
Layout & design
Selfie camera placement? Punch hole Punch hole
Fingerprint sensor? Under display Under display
Special design features? - Built-in stylus storage, Privacy Display
Color options: Black, blue, lightblue, yellow Cobalt Violet, Sky Blue, Black, White, Silver Shadow, Pink Gold
Size & weight
Size (cm H×W×D): 15.28×7.20×0.86 16.36×7.81×0.79
Size (inch H×W×D): 6.02×2.83×0.34 6.44×3.07×0.31
Weight (gram): 204 214
Weight (oz): 7.20 7.55
In the box
Cables? USB-C to C USB-C to C
Charger? ❌ ❌
Adapters? ❌ ❌
Other SIM tool SIM tool
More info
Model numbers GK2MP, GLBW0, GL066 SM-S948, SM-S9480
User guide / manual Not available Not available
Official site link: Store.google.com Samsung.com
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Key differences

The Google Pixel 10 is lighter (204 g vs 214 g). The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra costs $501 more ($1299.99 vs $799), is newer (Mar 2026 vs Aug 2025), has a larger display (6.9″ vs 6.3″), has a sharper display (500 PPI vs 422 PPI), has more RAM (up to 16 GB vs 12 GB), has more storage (up to 1024 GB vs up to 256 GB) and charges faster (60 W vs 30 W).

Only on the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra: 8K video (24/30 fps) and Dual SIM. Other differences: display type (OLED vs AMOLED), chipset (Google Tensor G5 vs Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5) and Wi-Fi 6E vs Wi-Fi 7. Both have 120 Hz refresh rates and IP68 water and dust resistance.

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