Google Pixel 10a Obsidian 256GB
Google
80 Overall Score
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Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra Sky Blue 256GB
Samsung
96 Overall Score
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Google Pixel 10a Obsidian 256GB
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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
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Specifications
| Google Pixel 10a | Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|
| Display | ||
| Screen Size | 6.3 | 6.9 |
| Display Type | OLED | AMOLED★ |
| Resolution | 1080 x 2424 | 3120 x 1440 |
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Brightness | 3000 nits★ | 2600 nits |
| HDR | ✓ | ✓ |
| Performance | ||
| Processor | 3.1 GHz | Snapdragon® 8 Elite Gen 5 for Galaxy |
| Processor Model | Google Tensor G4 | Snapdragon® 8 Elite Gen 5 for Galaxy |
| CPU Cores | 8 | 8 |
| CPU Speed | 3.10 | 4.74★ |
| RAM | 8 GB | 12 GB★ |
| Storage | 256 GB | 256 GB |
| Expandable | ✗ | ✗ |
| Camera | ||
| Main Camera | 48 MP | 200 MP★ |
| Camera Count | 2 | 4★ |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 50 MP★ |
| Telephoto | — | 50 MP★ |
| Front Camera | 13 MP★ | 12 MP |
| Optical Zoom | — | 3x, 5x★ |
| Video | 4K@60fps | 8K@30fps★ |
| OIS | — | ✓★ |
| Battery & Charging | ||
| Battery | 5,000 mAh | 5,000 mAh |
| Wired Charging | 30W | 60W★ |
| Wireless Charging | ✓ | ✓ |
| Fast Charging | Fast Charging Support | Adaptive Fast Charging |
| Connector | USB-C | USB-C |
| Connectivity | ||
| 5G | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 7★ |
| Bluetooth | 5.3★ | 6.0 |
| NFC | ✓ | ✓ |
| USB | USB-C | USB-C |
| SIM | Nano-SIM + eSIM | Nano SIM |
| eSIM | ✓ | ✓ |
| Design & Build | ||
| Water Resistance | IP68 | IP68 |
| Form Factor | bar | bar |
| Weight | 0.18 kg★ | 0.21 kg |
| Fingerprint | Yes | Yes |
| Face Recognition | ✓ | ✓ |
| OS | Android | Android |
| Headphone Jack | ✗ | ✗ |
| Stereo Speakers | ✓★ | — |
Pros & Cons
Google Pixel 10a Obsidian 256GB
- Strong connectivity (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong social proof (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong build (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong battery (85th percentile)85th %ile
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
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Verdict
Winner: Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
Scores 96 overall, wins 8 of 9 usage categories and 12 of 41 specs.