Samsung Galaxy S26 vs Google Pixel 8 Pro
Compare Samsung Galaxy S26 and Google Pixel 8 Pro side by side, including display, battery, camera, chipset, and other key specifications.
Samsung Galaxy S26
Android
Starting priceRs. 298,999
Memory12GB / 256GB
Battery4300 mAh (Typical)
Google Pixel 8 Pro
Android
Starting priceN/A
Memory12GB / 128GB
Battery5050 mAh
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Samsung Galaxy S26 and Google Pixel 8 Pro lead in different areas, so the better choice depends on what matters to you.
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| Specification | Samsung Galaxy S26 | Google Pixel 8 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Variants & Pricing | ||
| All Variants | PK: 12GB / 256GB, Rs. 298,999, PTA: Yes, Card slot: No, Availability: Yes, Colors: Cobalt Violet, Sky Blue, Black, White | PK: 12GB / 512GB, Rs. 357,979, PTA: Yes, Card slot: No, Availability: Yes, Colors: Cobalt Violet, Sky Blue, Black, White | GLOBAL: 12GB / 128GB, PTA: N/A, Card slot: No, Availability: No, Colors: Obsidian, Porcelain, Bay, Mint | GLOBAL: 12GB / 256GB, PTA: N/A, Card slot: No, Availability: No, Colors: Obsidian, Porcelain, Bay, Mint | GLOBAL: 12GB / 512GB, PTA: N/A, Card slot: No, Availability: No, Colors: Obsidian, Porcelain, Bay, Mint |
| Price | Rs. 298,999 | N/A |
| PTA Approved | Yes | N/A |
| RAM | 12GB | 12GB |
| Storage | 256GB | 128GB |
| Card Slot | No | No |
| Colors | Cobalt Violet, Sky Blue, Black, White | Obsidian, Porcelain, Bay, Mint |
| Availability | Yes | No |
| Currency | PKR | USD |
| Basic | ||
| Launch Date | 2026-02-25 | 2023-10-04 |
| Security Updates Until | 2033-02-28 | N/A |
| Upcoming Device | No | No |
| Status | Available | Discontinued |
| Manufacturer | Samsung | |
| Warranty | 1 Year Warranty | 1 year |
| Official Website | https://www.samsung.com | N/A |
| OS | Android | Android |
| Android Version | N/A | Android 14 |
| Performance | ||
| Chipset | N/A | Google Tensor G3 |
| CPU | Deca-Core (3.8GHz + 3.26GHz + 2.76GHz) | Octa-core |
| GPU | N/A | Immortalis-G715 |
| Benchmark | N/A | AnTuTu |
| Benchmark Score | N/A | 1383613 |
| Benchmark Remarks | N/A | Google flagship with Tensor G3, 120Hz LTPO display and advanced AI-powered camera system |
| Display | ||
| Size | 6.3 inches | 6.7 inches |
| Type | Dynamic AMOLED 2X | LTPO OLED, 120Hz, HDR10+, 2400 nits peak |
| Resolution | 2340 x 1080 (FHD+) | 1344 x 2992 pixels |
| PPI Density | N/A | 489 |
| Refresh Rate | 120Hz | 120Hz |
| Body | ||
| Dimensions | 149.6 x 71.7 x 7.2 mm | 162.6 x 76.5 x 8.8 mm |
| Weight | 167 g | 213 g |
| SIM | Nano-SIM (4FF) + eSIM | Nano-SIM + eSIM |
| IP Rating | N/A | IP68 |
| Battery | ||
| Battery | 4300 mAh (Typical) | 5050 mAh |
| Charging | N/A | 30W wired, wireless charging, reverse wireless |
| Camera | ||
| Back Camera | 50 MP (F1.8) + 10 MP (F2.4) + 12 MP (F2.2) | 50 MP, f/1.68 (wide, OIS) + 48 MP, f/1.95 (ultrawide) + 48 MP, f/2.8 (telephoto, OIS) |
| Front Camera | 12 MP, F2.2 | 10.5 MP, f/2.2 (ultrawide, AF) |
| Back Camera Count | 3 | 3 |
| Front Camera Count | 1 | 1 |
| Back Video | 8K@30fps, 4K@60fps | 4K@60fps, 1080p@60fps |
| Front Video | N/A | 4K@60fps |
| Back Flash | Yes | Yes |
| Front Flash | No | No |
| Camera Features | Auto Focus, OIS, Optical Zoom 3x, Optical Quality Zoom 2x (Adaptive Pixel), Digital Zoom up to 30x, Slow Motion 240fps FHD | HDR, Night Sight, Astrophotography, Magic Eraser, Real Tone, Portrait, Panorama, Macro Focus, Super Res Zoom |
| Zoom | 3x Optical Zoom, 30x Digital Zoom | 5x optical zoom, up to 30x digital zoom |
| Connectivity | ||
| Network | 2G GSM / 3G WCDMA / 4G LTE / 5G Sub6 | GSM / WCDMA / LTE / 5G |
| SIM Type | Dual SIM (Nano-SIM + eSIM / Dual eSIM) | Nano-SIM + eSIM |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be (2.4GHz+5GHz+6GHz), EHT320, MIMO, 4096-QAM | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be (Wi-Fi 7) |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.4 | 5.3 |
| GPS | GPS, Glonass, Beidou, Galileo, QZSS | GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, QZSS, BeiDou |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| Infrared | No | No |
| Radio | No | No |
| USB | USB Type-C (USB 3.2 Gen 1) | USB Type-C (USB 3.2) |
| Sensors | ||
| Fingerprint | Fingerprint Sensor | Fingerprint (under display) |
| Others | Accelerometer, Barometer, Gyro Sensor, Geomagnetic Sensor, Hall Sensor, Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor | accelerometer, gyroscope, proximity sensor, ambient light sensor, compass, barometer, temperature sensor |
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