Spec cross-check · 2026-10-14

Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra vs Google Pixel 10 Pro

Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra vs Google Pixel 10 Pro lines up the March 2026 Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra with the August 2025 Google Pixel 10 Pro. The spec score is a weighted share of comparable published rows. Manufacturer spec sheets are the source.

Spec lead

8.6 / 10

Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra specs

Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 for Galaxy

Spec score

1.4 / 10

Google Pixel 10 Pro specs

Google Tensor G5

Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra vs Google Pixel 10 Pro on the weighted spec sheet, ahead on chip, storage, camera hardware, and battery.

Spec sheet

Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra vs Google Pixel 10 Pro published specs. Display lead uses refresh rate, pixel density, peak brightness, and always-on when both phones publish them. Camera lead is a hardware class, not a photo test. Battery is scored only when both phones publish the same kind of figure.
Spec	Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra	Google Pixel 10 Pro
Display	6.9-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X, QHD+, 120Hz, always-onTie	6.3-inch Super Actua LTPO OLED, 1280×2856, 495 ppi, 120Hz, 3,300 nits peak, always-onTie
Chip	Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 for GalaxyLeads	Google Tensor G5
Memory	12GB (16GB with 1TB)	16GBLeads
Storage	256GB, 512GB, 1TBLeads	128GB, 256GB, 512GB, 1TB
Camera hardware	200MP f/1.4 main, 50MP 5x optical (10x optical-quality), 10MP 3x optical, 50MP f/1.9 ultrawideLeads	50MP f/1.68 main, 48MP ultrawide, 48MP 5x optical telephoto
Optical zoom	5xTie	5xTie
Front camera	12MP	42MP
Battery	5,000 mAhLeads	4,870 mAh
Charging	60W, about 75% in 30 minutes. Super Fast Wireless Charging, Wireless PowerShareLeads	30W, about 55% in 30 minutes. Pixelsnap Qi2 up to 15W
Weight	214 g	Not published
Water resistance	IP68Tie	IP68Tie
Software support	7 years of OS and security updatesTie	7 years of OS and security updatesTie
Launch price	£1,279 UK RRP	Not listed
Software	Android 16, One UI 8.5	Android 16
Biometrics	Ultrasonic fingerprint	Fingerprint
Connectivity	USB-C, 5G, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 6.0	USB-C, 5G, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth

Who should buy which

Choose the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra if you want Android 16, One UI 8.5. It leads on chip, storage, camera hardware, battery, and charging.

Choose the Google Pixel 10 Pro if you want Android 16. It leads on memory.

Questions

Which is better, Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra or Google Pixel 10 Pro?

Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra vs Google Pixel 10 Pro on the weighted spec sheet, ahead on chip, storage, camera hardware, and battery.