Google Pixel 9a Obsidian 256GB
Google
68 Overall Score
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Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra Sky Blue 512GB
Samsung
100 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Google Pixel 9a Obsidian 256GB
No customer feedback yet
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra Sky Blue 512GB
95 out of 100 medium confidence 13 reviews
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from users, who praise its blazing-fast performance, stunning display, and exceptional camera system, especially in low light and zoom. Battery life is consistently described as excellent, lasting a full day or more, and the 512GB storage option is a major plus. While some note the phone is large, the overall sentiment is that it is a premium, worthwhile upgrade, particularly for those coming from older models like the S23 Ultra.
Pros
- Blazing-fast performance
- Stunning display with smooth refresh rate
- Exceptional camera with great zoom and night mode
- Excellent battery life lasting all day or more
- Ample 512GB storage
Cons
- Large size may be uncomfortable for some
- No white color option at pre-order
- High price point
Performance 5
Display quality 4
Camera quality 5
Battery life 5
Storage capacity 2
Build quality 2
Scores
Gaming
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Photography
Flagship
Battery Life
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Specifications
| Google Pixel 9a | Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|
| Display | ||
| Screen Size | 6.3 | 6.9 |
| Display Type | OLED | AMOLED★ |
| Resolution | — | 3120 x 1440 |
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Brightness | 2000 nits | 2600 nits★ |
| HDR | ✓ | ✓ |
| Performance | ||
| Processor | — | Snapdragon® 8 Elite Gen 5 for Galaxy |
| Processor Model | Google Tensor G4 | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 for Galaxy |
| CPU Cores | 8★ | — |
| CPU Speed | 2.80 | 4.74★ |
| RAM | 8 GB | 12 GB★ |
| Storage | 256 GB | 512 GB★ |
| Storage Type | UFS 4.0★ | — |
| Expandable | ✗ | ✗ |
| Camera | ||
| Main Camera | 48 MP | 200 MP★ |
| Camera Count | 2 | 4★ |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 50 MP★ |
| Telephoto | — | 50 MP★ |
| Front Camera | 10 MP | 12 MP★ |
| Optical Zoom | — | 3x, 5x★ |
| Video | 4K@60fps | 8K@30fps★ |
| OIS | ✓ | ✓ |
| Battery & Charging | ||
| Battery | 4,385 mAh | 5,000 mAh★ |
| Wired Charging | 27W | 60W★ |
| Wireless Charging | ✓ | ✓ |
| Fast Charging | Fast Charging | Adaptive Fast Charging |
| Connector | USB-C | USB-C |
| Connectivity | ||
| 5G | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 7★ |
| Bluetooth | 5.3★ | 6 |
| NFC | ✓ | ✓ |
| USB | USB-C 2.0★ | USB-C |
| SIM | Dual SIM | Nano SIM |
| eSIM | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Design & Build | ||
| Water Resistance | IP68 | IP68 |
| Form Factor | bar | bar |
| Weight | 0.19 kg★ | 0.21 kg |
| Fingerprint | in-display | Yes |
| Face Recognition | ✓ | ✓ |
| OS | Android | Android |
| Headphone Jack | ✗ | ✗ |
| Stereo Speakers | ✓ | ✓ |
Pros & Cons
Google Pixel 9a Obsidian 256GB
- Strong build (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong performance (83rd percentile)83rd %ile
- Strong connectivity (82nd percentile)82nd %ile
- Strong display (78th percentile)
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra Sky Blue 512GB
- Strong camera (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong social proof (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong performance (97th percentile)97th %ile
Verdict
Winner: Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
Scores 100 overall, wins 8 of 9 usage categories and 15 of 42 specs.