Samsung Galaxy S26 vs Google Pixel 10
Verified 2026-10-02
A factual specification comparison between Samsung's and Google's 2025/2026 standard flagship smartphones.
Image: Samsung
Samsung · SmartphoneGalaxy S26
- Status
- Released · 2026-03-11
- Announced
- Announced 2026-02-25
- Verification
- Verified
- Last checked
- Checked 2026-10-01
Image: Google
Google · SmartphonePixel 10
- Status
- Released · 2025-08-28
- Announced
- Announced 2025-08-20
- Verification
- Verified
- Last checked
- Checked 2026-10-01
Key differences
SpecificationGalaxy S26Pixel 10
Design & Build
| Specification | Galaxy S26 | Pixel 10 |
|---|---|---|
| Water resistance (differs) | IP68 | IP68 dust and water resistance |
| Colors (differs) | Cobalt Violet, Sky Blue, Black, White | Obsidian, Frost, Indigo, Lemongrass |
Display
| Specification | Galaxy S26 | Pixel 10 |
|---|---|---|
| Display (differs) | 6.3-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X, 120Hz | 6.3-inch (160mm) Actua OLED display |
| Peak brightness (nits) (differs) | 2600 | 3000 |
Performance
| Specification | Galaxy S26 | Pixel 10 |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset model name (differs) | Exynos 2600 (global markets); Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 (US, Canada, China) — marketing names | Google Tensor G5 |
| Chipset (differs) | Deca-core processor (3.8GHz + 3.26GHz + 2.76GHz) — Exynos/Global variant | Google Tensor G5 |
Memory & Storage
| Specification | Galaxy S26 | Pixel 10 |
|---|---|---|
| Storage options (differs) | 256GB / 12GB RAM, 512GB / 12GB RAM | 128GB / 12GB RAM, 256GB / 12GB RAM |
Battery & Charging
| Specification | Galaxy S26 | Pixel 10 |
|---|---|---|
| Wired charging (differs) | 25W wired (55% in 30 minutes) | 30W wired (USB-C, PPS) |
Connectivity
| Specification | Galaxy S26 | Pixel 10 |
|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth (differs) | Bluetooth 5.4 | Bluetooth 6.0 |
Software
| Specification | Galaxy S26 | Pixel 10 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system at launch (differs) | Android 16, One UI 9 | Android 16 |
These are specifications where both devices have a confirmed value and the values differ. A difference is not a judgement that either device is better. Showing 10 of 18 differences; the full specifications below include all of them.
Full specifications
differs · Not disclosed: not published by the manufacturer · —: not recorded
SpecificationGalaxy S26Pixel 10
Design & Build
5 differences
| Specification | Galaxy S26 | Pixel 10 |
|---|---|---|
| Water resistance (differs) | IP68 | IP68 dust and water resistance |
| Colors (differs) | Cobalt Violet, Sky Blue, Black, White | Obsidian, Frost, Indigo, Lemongrass |
| Weight (differs) | 167 g | 204 g |
| Dimensions (differs) | 149.6 × 71.7 × 7.2 mm | 152.8 × 72.0 × 8.6 mm |
| Build materials (differs) | Gorilla Glass Victus 2 front/back, Armor Aluminum 2 frame | Gorilla Glass Victus 2 front/back, aluminum frame |
Display
3 differences
| Specification | Galaxy S26 | Pixel 10 |
|---|---|---|
| Display (differs) | 6.3-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X, 120Hz | 6.3-inch (160mm) Actua OLED display |
| Peak brightness (nits) (differs) | 2600 | 3000 |
| Refresh rate (Hz) | 120 · same on both | |
| Resolution (differs) | 2340×1080 pixels (FHD+) | 1080×2424 pixels (422 PPI), 20:9 aspect ratio |
Performance
2 differences
| Specification | Galaxy S26 | Pixel 10 |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset model name (differs) | Exynos 2600 (global markets); Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 (US, Canada, China) — marketing names | Google Tensor G5 |
| Chipset (differs) | Deca-core processor (3.8GHz + 3.26GHz + 2.76GHz) — Exynos/Global variant | Google Tensor G5 |
Memory & Storage
1 difference
| Specification | Galaxy S26 | Pixel 10 |
|---|---|---|
| Storage options (differs) | 256GB / 12GB RAM, 512GB / 12GB RAM | 128GB / 12GB RAM, 256GB / 12GB RAM |
Battery & Charging
4 differences
| Specification | Galaxy S26 | Pixel 10 |
|---|---|---|
| Wired charging (differs) | 25W wired (55% in 30 minutes) | 30W wired (USB-C, PPS) |
| Video playback (differs) | Up to 31 hours of video playback | More than 30 hours |
| Battery capacity (mAh) (differs) | 4300 | 4970 |
| Wireless charging (differs) | 15W (Qi2 Ready) | 15W (Qi2 with Pixelsnap magnets) |
Camera
No differences
| Specification | Galaxy S26 | Pixel 10 |
|---|---|---|
| Rear cameras | Wide 50MP, ƒ/1.8; Telephoto 10MP, ƒ/2.4; Ultrawide 12MP, ƒ/2.2 | Not recorded |
| Front cameras | Wide 12MP, ƒ/2.2 | Not recorded |
| Video recording | Not recorded | 4K video recording at 24/30/60 FPS; 1080p at 24/30/60 FPS; front camera 4K at 30/60 FPS; slo-mo up to 240 FPS |
Connectivity
2 differences
| Specification | Galaxy S26 | Pixel 10 |
|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth (differs) | Bluetooth 5.4 | Bluetooth 6.0 |
| SIM | Not recorded | Dual SIM (Single Nano SIM and eSIM) |
| Wi-Fi (differs) | Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be), tri-band, EHT320, 4096-QAM | Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax) with 2.4GHz, 5GHz, 6GHz, 2x2 MIMO |
| NFC | Yes · same on both | |
| Cellular technology | Not recorded | 5G Sub-6; 4G LTE |
| Positioning | Not recorded | Dual-Band GNSS: GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, Beidou, QZSS, NavIC |
| USB | Not recorded | USB Type-C 3.2 |
Audio
No differences
| Specification | Galaxy S26 | Pixel 10 |
|---|---|---|
| Speakers | Not recorded | Stereo speakers |
Software
1 difference
| Specification | Galaxy S26 | Pixel 10 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system at launch (differs) | Android 16, One UI 9 | Android 16 |
Security & Sensors
No differences
| Specification | Galaxy S26 | Pixel 10 |
|---|---|---|
| Biometric authentication | Under-display ultrasonic fingerprint · same on both | |
Terms used on this page (10)
- ppi
- Pixels per inch: how densely pixels are packed on the screen.
- Nits
- A unit of screen brightness (candela per square metre). Typical, HDR and outdoor peak figures are measured under different conditions.
- Refresh rate (Hz)
- How many times per second the display can redraw the image.
- IP rating
- Ingress protection under IEC 60529: the first digit rates dust protection, the second water protection, each under the manufacturer's stated test conditions.
- mAh and Wh
- Battery capacity. mAh is charge; Wh also accounts for voltage, so it is the more comparable energy figure across device types.
- eSIM
- A SIM built into the device and activated digitally instead of a physical card.
- Wi-Fi 6E / Wi-Fi 7
- Wi-Fi 6E adds the 6 GHz band to Wi-Fi 6; Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) adds wider channels and multi-link operation. Real speeds depend on the router and network.
- Aperture (ƒ-number)
- A lower ƒ-number means a wider lens opening that lets in more light.
- OLED
- A display whose pixels emit their own light, so black areas can be fully dark; LCDs use a separate backlight.
- Qi2 / MagSafe
- Wireless charging standards with magnetic alignment; the quoted wattage is the maximum with a compatible charger.
Sources & verification
Galaxy S26
Verified 2026-10-01- SamsungManufacturer newsroomTier 1
- Samsung ElectronicsManufacturerTier 1
- Samsung ElectronicsManufacturerTier 1
- Samsung Newsroom — Galaxy S26 series unveilingManufacturer newsroomTier 1
- GSMArena — Samsung Galaxy S26Independent technical sourceTier 2
Pixel 10
Verified 2026-10-01- GoogleManufacturer newsroomTier 1
- Google LLCManufacturerTier 1
- Google LLCManufacturerTier 1
- GSMArena — Google Pixel 10Independent technical sourceTier 2
Tier 1 sources are the manufacturer's own product pages, technical specification sheets, or support documentation. Tier 2 sources are reputable independent technical references, used only for facts that couldn't be confirmed from official documentation, as is the case for some facts here.