Google Pixel 10a vs Samsung Galaxy S26
Which one should you buy?
Who leads where?
- DisplayGoogle Pixel 10a
- PerformanceSamsung Galaxy S26
- CameraGoogle Pixel 10a
- Battery and ChargingGoogle Pixel 10a
- DesignSamsung Galaxy S26
Wins are counted from the official values in the table below; the BUY / CONSIDER / WAIT call comes from each product's own decision box. We do not predict prices.
 GoogleGoogle Pixel 10aNo reviews yet |  SamsungSamsung Galaxy S26No reviews yet | |
|---|---|---|
| Key Differences | ||
| Processor | Google Tensor G4 | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 |
| Screen Size | 6.3" | 6.3" |
| Main Camera | 48 MP | 50 MP |
| Battery | 5100 mAh | 4300 mAh |
| Fast Charging | 30 W | 25 W |
| Display | ||
| Size | 6.3" | 6.3" |
| Panel | P-OLED | Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X |
| Resolution | 2424x1080 | 2340x1080 |
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak Brightness | 3000 nit | 2600 nit |
| Performance | ||
| Chipset | Google Tensor G4 | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 |
| Graphics Processor | Tensor GPU | Adreno GPU |
| RAM | 8 GB | 12 GB |
| Storage | 128 GB | 256 GB |
| Manufacturing Technology | 4 nm | 3 nm |
| Camera | ||
| Main Camera | 48 MP | 50 MP |
| Main Aperture | f/1.7 | f/1.8 |
| Ultra Wide | 13 MP | 12 MP |
| Telephoto | — | 10 MP 3x 67mm |
| Front Camera | 13 MP | 12 MP |
| Battery and Charging | ||
| Capacity | 5100 mAh | 4300 mAh |
| Wired Charging | 30 W | 25 W |
| Wireless Charging Support | Yes | Yes |
| Design | ||
| Weight | 183 g | 167 g |
| Thickness | 9 mm | 7.2 mm |
| Frame | Aluminum | Aluminum |
| Back Surface | Plastic | Gorilla Glass Victus 2 |
| Connectivity | ||
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| SIM | Nano SIM + eSIM | Nano SIM + eSIM |
| Satellite Connectivity | No | No |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 6.0 | 5.4 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| Durability and security | ||
| IP Certification | IP68 | IP68 |
| Biyometrik | In-Screen Fingerprint | Ultrasonic in-display fingerprint |
| Software | ||
| Operating System | Android | Android |
| Version | Android 16 | Android 16 (One UI 8.5) |
| Multimedia and ports | ||
| Speaker | Stereo | Stereo |
| USB | USB Type-C | USB Type-C |
The two products are level on the compared specs.
This table is based on manufacturers official specifications. Winning on paper does not always mean a difference in everyday use.