Google Pixel 9 Pro Hazel 128GB
Google
80 Overall Score
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Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra Sky Blue 512GB
Samsung
100 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Google Pixel 9 Pro Hazel 128GB
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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
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Specifications
| Google Pixel 9 Pro | Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|
| Display | ||
| Screen Size | 6.3 | 6.9 |
| Display Type | LTPO OLED | AMOLED★ |
| Resolution | 1280 x 2856 | 3120 x 1440 |
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Brightness | 3000 nits★ | 2600 nits |
| HDR | ✓ | ✓ |
| Performance | ||
| Processor | — | Snapdragon® 8 Elite Gen 5 for Galaxy |
| Processor Model | Tensor G4 | Snapdragon® 8 Elite Gen 5 for Galaxy |
| CPU Speed | 2.84 | 4.74★ |
| RAM | 16 GB★ | 12 GB |
| Storage | 128 GB | 512 GB★ |
| Expandable | — | ✗ |
| Camera | ||
| Main Camera | 50 MP | 200 MP★ |
| Camera Count | 3 | 4★ |
| Ultrawide | 48 MP | 50 MP★ |
| Telephoto | 48 MP | 50 MP★ |
| Front Camera | 42 MP★ | 12 MP |
| Optical Zoom | 5x★ | 3x, 5x |
| Video | 8K | 8K@30fps |
| OIS | ✓ | ✓ |
| Battery & Charging | ||
| Battery | 4,700 mAh | 5,000 mAh★ |
| Wired Charging | 27W | 60W★ |
| Wireless Charging | ✓ | ✓ |
| Fast Charging | Wired, Wireless | Adaptive Fast Charging |
| Connector | USB-C | USB-C |
| Connectivity | ||
| 5G | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 5.3★ | 6 |
| NFC | ✓ | ✓ |
| USB | USB-C | USB-C |
| SIM | Nano-SIM + eSIM | Nano SIM |
| eSIM | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Design & Build | ||
| Water Resistance | IP68 | IP68 |
| Form Factor | bar | bar |
| Weight | 0.19 kg★ | 0.21 kg |
| Fingerprint | in-display | Yes |
| Face Recognition | ✓ | ✓ |
| OS | Android | Android |
| Headphone Jack | ✗ | ✗ |
| Stereo Speakers | ✓ | ✓ |
Pros & Cons
Google Pixel 9 Pro Hazel 128GB
- Strong connectivity (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong social proof (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong camera (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong display (96th percentile)96th %ile
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
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Verdict
Winner: Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
Scores 100 overall, wins 6 of 9 usage categories and 9 of 40 specs.
