Google Pixel 10 vs Samsung Galaxy S26
75
Beebom Score
79
Beebom Score
Key Specifications
| Processor | Google Tensor G5 | Samsung Exynos 2600 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.3", OLED, 120Hz | 6.3", AMOLED, 120Hz | ||
| Camera | 48MP+13MP+10.8MP/10.5MP (Front) | 50MP+10MP+12MP/12MP (Front) | ||
| Battery | 4970mAh, 30W | 4300mAh, 25W | ||
| RAM | 12GB | 12GB | ||
| Storage | 256GB | 256GB |
Top Recommendation
| Recommended For | Display, Multimedia, Battery, Software, Build Quality and Main Camera | Performance, Gaming, Design and Build Quality |
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General
| Colors | Obsidian, Frost, Lemongrass, Indigo | Cobalt Violet, White, Black, Sky Blue, Silver Shadow, Pink Gold | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launch | August 20, 2025 | February 25, 2026 | ||
| Availability | August 28, 2025 | March 10, 2026 | ||
| Launch Country | India | India | ||
| Launch Price | ₹79,999 | ₹87,999 |
Display
Winner:Google Pixel 10
| Type | OLED | AMOLED | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | ||
| Features | HDR | HDR10+ | ||
| Size | 6.3 inches | 6.3 inches | ||
| Resolution Width | 1080 pixels | 1080 pixels | ||
| Resolution Height | 2424 pixels | 2340 pixels | ||
| Resolution Ratio | 20:9 | 19.5:9 | ||
| Pixel Per Inch | 422 ppi | 411 ppi | ||
| Display Resolution | FHD+ | FHD+ | ||
| Peak Brightness | 3000 nits | 2600 nits |
Body
Winner:Samsung Galaxy S26
| Weight | 204 grams | 167 grams | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Front | Gorilla Glass Victus 2 | Gorilla Glass Victus 2 | ||
| Back | Glass | Glass | ||
| Side | Aluminium Frame | Armor Aluminium | ||
| Build Quality | Corning Gorilla Glass victus 2 | Corning Gorilla Glass victus 2 | ||
| Port | USB Type-C 3.2 | USB Type-C 3.2 Gen 1 | ||
| IP rating | IP68 (Dust and Water Resistant) | IP68 (Dust and Water Resistant) | ||
| Speaker | Stereo Speakers | Stereo Speakers |
Processor
Winner:Samsung Galaxy S26
| Chipset Brand | Samsung | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chipset Name | Tensor G5 | Exynos 2600 | ||
| CPU | Octa-core | Deca-core | ||
| GPU | PowerVR DXT-48-1536 | Xclipse 960 |
Main Camera
Winner:Google Pixel 10
| Camera Resolution | 48 MP | 50 MP | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Camera Type | Wide-angle | Wide-angle | ||
| Camera 2 Resolution | 13 MP | 10 MP | ||
| Camera 2 Type | Ultra-wide | Telephoto | ||
| Camera 3 Resolution | 10.8 MP | 12 MP | ||
| Camera 3 Type | Telephoto | Ultra-wide | ||
| Features | Action Pan, Add Me, Astrophotography, Auto Best Take, Auto Unblur, Best Take, Digital zoom, Edit photos just by asking, Face Unblur, Frequent Faces, Laser Auto Focus, LED Fash, Long Exposure, Macro Mode, Magic Eraser, Night Sight, Optical + electronic image stabilisation on wide and telephoto, Optical Zoom, panorama, Pixel Shift, Portrait Light, Portrait mode, Real Tone, Resize and move subjects, Sky styles, Spectral and flicker sensor, Top Shot, Ultra-HDR, Zeiss branded Lenses, Zoom Enhance | Auto HDR, Best Face | ||
| Stabilization | Hybrid Stabilization | OIS | ||
| Video | 10-bit HDR, 4K timelapse with stabilisation, Active video stabilisation, Astrophotography timelapse, Audio zoom, Cinematic Blur, Cinematic Pan, Digital Video Zoom up to 20x, Dual exposure on wide camera, Fused Video Stabilisation, gyro-EIS, Locked video stabilisation, Macro Video Recording, Night Sight timelapse, OIS, Slo-mo video support up to 240 FPS, Speech enhancement, Stereo Sound Recording, Wind noise reduction | 10-bit HDR, gyro-EIS, HDR10+ |
Operating System
| Software Name | Android | Android | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Software Skin | Google Android | One UI | ||
| OS Updates(Years) | 7 year(s) | 7 year(s) | ||
| AI Features | AI Reimage, AI Unblur, Best Take, Call assist, Circle to Search, Gemini, Gemini Apps, Gemini Live, Gemini Nano, Live Translate, Magic Cue, Magic Eraser, Pixel Screenshots, Zoom Enhance | AI Assistant, AI Document Scanning, AI Image Enhancements, AI Image Signal Processor, AI Stickers, AI suggestions, Circle to Search, Galaxy AI, Photo assist |
Selfie Camera
Winner:Samsung Galaxy S26
| Front Camera Resolution | 10.5 MP | 12 MP | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Front Camera Type | Ultrawide | Wide | ||
| Features | Dual-pixel PDAF | Auto Focus, Face unlock, HDR10+ | ||
| Video | 1080p@30/60fps, 4k@30/60fps | 1080@30fps, 4k@30/60fps |
Battery
Winner:Google Pixel 10
| Capacity | 4970 mAh | 4300 mAh | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Battery Type | Lithium Ion | Lithium Ion | ||
| Wireless Charging | true | true | ||
| Charging Speed | 30 W | 25 W |
Memory
Winner:Tie
| Storage | 256 GB | 256 GB | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Storage type | UFS 4.0 | UFS 4.0 | ||
| RAM | 12 GB | 12 GB | ||
| RAM type | LPDDR5X | LPDDR5X |
Network
| Sim Slot | Dual SIM (nano-SIM & eSIM) | Hybrid Dual SIM (nano-SIM, eSIM) | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Network | 5G, EDGE, GSM, HSDPA, HSPA+, LTE, UMTS | 5G, GSM, LTE, UMTS |
Connectivity
Winner:Samsung Galaxy S26
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 6E 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax | Wi-Fi 7 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth | 6 | 5.4 | ||
| Positioning | Beidou, Galileo, Glonass, GNSS, GPS, Navic, QZSS | GPS, QZSS | ||
| NFC | Supported | Supported | ||
| Radio | - | - |
Features
| Fingerprint Scanner | Ultrasonic (under display) | Ultrasonic (under display) | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Ambient Light Sensor, Barometer, Compass, Gyroscope, Magnetometer Sensor, Proximity Sensor | Accelerometer, Barometer, Geomagnetic Sensor, Gyroscope, Hall Sensor, Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor |
