Between the Galaxy S26 Ultra and Pixel 10 Pro, the Galaxy S26 Ultra comes out ahead in main camera and wired charging, while the Pixel 10 Pro wins on front camera and wireless charging. Overall, the Galaxy S26 Ultra scores 75.6 and the Pixel 10 Pro scores 66.2 on our Mars Score.
Which should you buy?
The Galaxy S26 Ultra is the clear pick on raw spec strength, leading by 9.4 points on the Mars Score. The margin is wide enough that the underdog only makes sense if its individual strengths line up with what you specifically need.
Pick the Galaxy S26 Ultra if you photograph or shoot video regularly and want the better imaging pipeline of the two. The biggest gaps in its favor are main camera, wired charging, antutu, among others.
Pick the Pixel 10 Pro if you photograph or shoot video regularly and want the better imaging pipeline of the two. Its strongest claims are front camera, wireless charging, weight.
Both ship with comparable ram, refresh rate, 5g support, so those specs don't separate the two — focus on the differences below.
Bottom line: the Galaxy S26 Ultra is the safer default. The other model is the right choice only when its specific advantages line up with your priorities.
Why Samsung - Galaxy S26 Ultra wins
- ▲Main camera — 300.00% more. 200 MP vs 50 MP.
- ▲Wired charging — 116.67% more. 65 W vs 30 W.
- ▲AnTuTu — 42.59% more. 2310000 vs 1620000.
- ▲Screen size — 9.52% more. 6.9 " vs 6.3 ".
- ▲Battery capacity — 2.67% more. 5000 mAh vs 4870 mAh.
- ▲Pixel density — 1.21% more. 501 ppi vs 495 ppi.
Why Google - Pixel 10 Pro wins
- ▲Front camera — 250.00% more. 42 MP vs 12 MP.
- ▲Wireless charging — 53.33% more. 23 W vs 15 W.
- ▲Weight — 33.00 g less. 199 vs 232.
Spec comparison
Design
| Spec | Samsung - Galaxy S26 Ultra | Google - Pixel 10 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 232 g | 199 glead |
| Thickness | 8.6 mm | 8.5 mmlead |
| Water resistanceⓘ | IP68 | IP68 |
| Form factor | bar | bar |
Display
| Spec | Samsung - Galaxy S26 Ultra | Google - Pixel 10 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Screen sizeⓘ | 6.9 "lead | 6.3 " |
| Pixel densityⓘ | 501 ppilead | 495 ppi |
| Refresh rateⓘ | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightnessⓘ | 2600 nits | 3000 nitslead |
Performance
Cameras
| Spec | Samsung - Galaxy S26 Ultra | Google - Pixel 10 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Main cameraⓘ | 200 MPlead | 50 MP |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 42 MPlead |
| Optical image stabilizationⓘ | true | true |
Battery
| Spec | Samsung - Galaxy S26 Ultra | Google - Pixel 10 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Battery capacity | 5000 mAhlead | 4870 mAh |
| Wired chargingⓘ | 65 Wlead | 30 W |
| Wireless chargingⓘ | 15 W | 23 Wlead |
Connectivity
| Spec | Samsung - Galaxy S26 Ultra | Google - Pixel 10 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| 5G supportⓘ | true | true |
| Headphone jack | false | false |
| microSD slot | false | false |
Operating System
| Spec | Samsung - Galaxy S26 Ultra | Google - Pixel 10 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| OS | Android | Android |
| Promised OS updates | 7 years | 7 years |
Frequently asked
Which has better battery, Galaxy S26 Ultra or Pixel 10 Pro?+
Galaxy S26 Ultra has 2.7% more battery — 5000 mAh vs 4870 mAh.
Which is lighter, Galaxy S26 Ultra or Pixel 10 Pro?+
Pixel 10 Pro is 33g lighter — 232g vs 199g.
Is Galaxy S26 Ultra waterproof?+
Galaxy S26 Ultra has an IP68 rating.
Does Pixel 10 Pro support 5G?+
Yes, Pixel 10 Pro supports 5G.
Which has a better camera, Galaxy S26 Ultra or Pixel 10 Pro?+
Galaxy S26 Ultra has a 200 MP main camera vs 50 MP.
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