Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra vs Pixel 10 Pro XL

Name Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra Google Pixel 10 Pro XL
Image Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra Google Pixel 10 Pro XL
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Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra – frontSamsung Galaxy S26 Ultra – backSamsung Galaxy S26 Ultra – left sideSamsung Galaxy S26 Ultra – right side
Google Pixel 10 Pro XL – frontGoogle Pixel 10 Pro XL – backGoogle Pixel 10 Pro XL – right side
MSRP $1299.99 $1199
Released Mar 2026 Aug 2025
Availability Available Available
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Operating system
Operating system (OS) Android 16 Android 16
Latest OS update? - -
Display specifications
Display type AMOLED LTPO OLED
Display size (inch) 6.9″ 6.8″
Resolution (H×W) 3120×1440 2992×1344
Aspect ratio (H:W) 19.5:9 20:9
Pixel density (PPI) 500 PPI 486 PPI
HDR support (types) HDR10+ HDR10+
Refresh rate (max) 120 Hz 120 Hz
Hardware
Chipset Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 Google Tensor G5
GPU Adreno 840 PowerVR DXT-48-1536
CPU cores 8-core 8-core
CPU clock speed (max) 4.74 GHz 3.78 GHz
RAM options (GB) 12 GB | 16 GB 16 GB
Memory options (GB) 256 | 512 | 1024 256 | 512 | 1024
Memory card slot? (microSD) ❌ ❌
Main camera layout
Primary (wide) 200 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 50 MP 48 MP
Telephoto 50 MP Periscope + 10 MP 48 MP
Optical zoom 5× + 3× 5×
Other cameras (macro/depth) ❌ ❌
Main camera features
Photo HDR? ✔ ✔
Video HDR? ✔ ✔
8K video? 24/30 fps 30 fps
4K video? 30/60/120 fps 24/30/60 fps
1080p video? 30/60/120/240 fps 24/30/60/120/240 fps
Other resolutions? ❌ ❌
Selfie-camera layout
Primary 12 MP wide 42 MP ultrawide
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 fps 30/60 fps
Other resolutions? ❌ ❌
Connectivity
SIM type? (physical) Nano Nano
Dual SIM? (card slots) ✔ ❌
eSIM? ✔ ✔
Cellular networks 5G 5G
Wi-Fi Wi-Fi 7 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) 5000 mAh 5200 mAh
Wired charging speed? 60 W 45 W
Wireless charging? 25 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 Corning Gorilla Armor 2 Gorilla Glass Victus 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: Cobalt Violet, Sky Blue, Black, White, Silver Shadow, Pink Gold Black, gray, green, pink
Size & weight
Size (cm H×W×D): 16.36×7.81×0.79 16.28×7.66×0.85
Size (inch H×W×D): 6.44×3.07×0.31 6.41×3.02×0.33
Weight (gram): 214 232
Weight (oz): 7.55 8.18
In the box
Cables? USB-C to C USB-C to C
Charger? ❌ ❌
Adapters? ❌ ❌
Other SIM tool SIM tool
More info
Model numbers SM-S948, SM-S9480 G45RY, GUL82, GYPW4
User guide / manual Not available Not available
Official site link: Samsung.com Store.google.com
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Key differences

The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra costs $101 more ($1299.99 vs $1199), is newer (Mar 2026 vs Aug 2025), charges faster (60 W vs 45 W) and is lighter (214 g vs 232 g).

The Google Pixel 10 Pro XL has a larger battery (5200 mAh vs 5000 mAh). Only on the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra: Dual SIM.

Other differences: display type (AMOLED vs LTPO OLED) and chipset (Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 vs Google Tensor G5). Both have 120 Hz refresh rates and IP68 water and dust resistance.

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