Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra Sky Blue 256GB
Samsung
96 Overall Score
vs
Google Pixel 10 Pro Obsidian 128GB
Google
89 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra Sky Blue 256GB
85 out of 100 medium confidence 13 reviews
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is a powerful flagship with excellent performance, a vibrant display, and long battery life. The camera system, especially the 200MP sensor and periscope zoom, takes sharp and clear photos. However, some users find it bulky and the S-Pen disappointing compared to previous models.
Pros
- Outstanding display quality
- Excellent camera with 200MP sensor
- Long battery life with fast charging
- Smooth performance
- Included S Pen
Cons
- Bulky design
- Useless S Pen for some users
- Screen feels like a downgrade from S23 Ultra
Display quality 4
Camera quality 5
Battery life 3
Performance 4
S pen 3
Design build 2
Google Pixel 10 Pro Obsidian 128GB
82 out of 100 medium confidence 15 reviews
The Google Pixel 10 Pro is widely praised for its exceptional camera quality, long battery life, and premium feel. Users highlight the smooth performance and useful AI features, though some note the phone is heavy and the camera bump glass scratches easily. A few users mention occasional freezing and a learning curve for those switching from Apple.
Pros
- Exceptional camera quality
- Long battery life
- Premium build and feel
- Smooth performance
- Useful AI features
Cons
- Heavy and bulky
- Camera bump glass scratches easily
- Occasional freezing
- Learning curve for Apple users
- Similar to Pixel 9
Camera quality 7
Battery life 5
Build quality 4
Performance 4
Ease of use 3
Value for money 2
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Specifications
| Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra | Google Pixel 10 Pro | |
|---|---|---|
| Display | ||
| Screen Size | 6.9 | 6.3 |
| Display Type | AMOLED★ | OLED |
| Resolution | 3120 x 1440 | 1280 x 2856 |
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Brightness | 2600 nits | 3300 nits★ |
| HDR | ✓ | ✓ |
| Performance | ||
| Processor | Snapdragon® 8 Elite Gen 5 for Galaxy | 3.78 GHz |
| Processor Model | Snapdragon® 8 Elite Gen 5 for Galaxy | Google Tensor G5 |
| CPU Cores | 8 | 8 |
| CPU Speed | 4.74★ | 3.78 |
| RAM | 12 GB | 16 GB★ |
| Storage | 256 GB★ | 128 GB |
| Storage Type | — | Zoned UFS |
| Expandable | ✗ | — |
| Camera | ||
| Main Camera | 200 MP★ | 50 MP |
| Camera Count | 4★ | 3 |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP★ | 48 MP |
| Telephoto | 50 MP★ | 48 MP |
| Front Camera | 12 MP | 42 MP★ |
| Optical Zoom | 3x, 5x | 5x★ |
| Video | 8K@30fps | 8K |
| OIS | ✓ | ✓ |
| Battery & Charging | ||
| Battery | 5,000 mAh★ | 4,870 mAh |
| Wired Charging | 60W★ | 30W |
| Wireless Charging | ✓ | ✓ |
| Fast Charging | Adaptive Fast Charging | Fast Charging |
| Connector | USB-C | USB-C |
| Connectivity | ||
| 5G | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 6.0 | 6.0 |
| NFC | ✓ | ✓ |
| USB | USB-C | USB-C 3.2★ |
| SIM | Nano SIM | eSIM |
| eSIM | ✓ | ✓ |
| Design & Build | ||
| Water Resistance | IP68 | IP68 |
| Form Factor | bar | bar |
| Weight | 0.21 kg | 0.21 kg★ |
| Fingerprint | Yes | in-display |
| Face Recognition | ✓ | ✓ |
| OS | Android | Android |
| Headphone Jack | ✗ | ✗ |
| Stereo Speakers | — | ✓★ |
Pros & Cons
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra Sky Blue 256GB
- Strong camera (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong social proof (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong battery (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong display (94th percentile)94th %ile
Google Pixel 10 Pro Obsidian 128GB
- Strong connectivity (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong camera (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong social proof (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong build (90th percentile)90th %ile
Verdict
Winner: Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
Scores 96 overall, wins 6 of 9 usage categories and 9 of 42 specs.