Google Pixel 9 vs Samsung Galaxy S26
73
Beebom Score
80
Beebom Score
Key Specifications
| Processor | Google Tensor G4 | Samsung Exynos 2600 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.3", OLED, 120Hz | 6.3", AMOLED, 120Hz | ||
| Camera | 50MP+48MP/10.5MP (Front) | 50MP+10MP+12MP/12MP (Front) | ||
| Battery | 4700mAh, 27W | 4300mAh, 25W | ||
| RAM | 12GB | 12GB | ||
| Storage | 256GB | 256GB |
Top Recommendation
| Recommended For | Display, Multimedia, Battery, Software and Build Quality | Performance, Gaming, Design, Build Quality and Main Camera |
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General
| Colors | Porcelain, Wintergreen, Peony, Obsidian | Cobalt Violet, White, Black, Sky Blue, Silver Shadow, Pink Gold | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launch | August 13, 2024 | February 25, 2026 | ||
| Availability | August 22, 2024 | March 10, 2026 | ||
| Launch Price | ₹79,999 | ₹87,999 |
Display
Winner:Google Pixel 9
| Type | OLED | AMOLED | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | ||
| Features | HDR10+ | 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 | 2700 nits | 2600 nits |
Body
Winner:Samsung Galaxy S26
| Weight | 198 grams | 167 grams | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Front | Gorilla Glass Victus 2 | Gorilla Glass Victus 2 | ||
| Back | Glass | Glass | ||
| Side | Aluminium Frame | Armor Aluminium | ||
| 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 | ||
| Build Quality | Corning Gorilla Glass victus 2 |
Processor
Winner:Samsung Galaxy S26
| Chipset Brand | Samsung | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chipset Name | Tensor G4 | Exynos 2600 | ||
| CPU | Octa-core | Deca-core | ||
| GPU | Mali-G715 MP7 | Xclipse 960 |
Main Camera
Winner:Samsung Galaxy S26
| Camera Resolution | 50 MP | 50 MP | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Camera Type | Wide-angle | Wide-angle | ||
| Camera 2 Resolution | 48 MP | 10 MP | ||
| Camera 2 Type | Ultra-wide | Telephoto | ||
| Features | Best Take, Dual LED Flash, HDR, Panorama, Pixel Shift Auto Focus | Auto HDR, Best Face | ||
| Stabilization | OIS | OIS | ||
| Video | 10-bit HDR, gyro-EIS, OIS | 10-bit HDR, gyro-EIS, HDR10+ | ||
| Camera 3 Resolution | 12 MP | |||
| Camera 3 Type | Ultra-wide |
Operating System
| Software Name | Android | Android | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Software Skin | Google Android | One UI | ||
| OS Updates(Years) | 7 year(s) | 7 year(s) | ||
| AI Features | Best Take, Face Unblur, Magic Editor, Portrait Light | 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:Google Pixel 9
| Front Camera Resolution | 10.5 MP | 12 MP | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Front Camera Type | Ultrawide | Wide | ||
| Features | Auto-HDR | Auto Focus, Face unlock, HDR10+ | ||
| Video | 1080p@30/60fps, gyro-EIS | 1080@30fps, 4k@30/60fps |
Battery
Winner:Google Pixel 9
| Capacity | 4700 mAh | 4300 mAh | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Battery Type | Lithium Ion | Lithium Ion | ||
| Wireless Charging | true | true | ||
| Charging Speed | 27 W | 25 W |
Memory
Winner:Samsung Galaxy S26
| Storage | 256 GB | 256 GB | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Storage type | UFS 3.1 | UFS 4.0 | ||
| RAM | 12 GB | 12 GB | ||
| RAM type | LPDDR5X | LPDDR5X |
Network
| Sim Slot | Dual SIM (nano-SIM, eSIM, dual stand-by) | 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 7 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be | Wi-Fi 7 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.4 | ||
| Positioning | Beidou, GALILEO, GLONASS, GPS, NavIC, QZSS | BeiDou, GALILEO, GLONASS, GPS, QZSS | ||
| NFC | Supported | Supported | ||
| Radio | - | - |
Features
| Fingerprint Scanner | Ultrasonic (under display) | Ultrasonic (under display) | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Ambient Light Sensor, Barometer Sensor, Compass, Emergency SOS, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor | Accelerometer, Barometer, E-Compass, Geomagnetic Sensor, Gyroscope, Hall Sensor, Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor |
