Google Pixel 9 vs Samsung Galaxy A26 – Price, Specs & Features

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Google Pixel 9

Tensor G4
4 nm
4700 mAh
27W
6.3"
1080 x 2424 pixels
50 MP
4K@24/30/60fps
Specs

Samsung Galaxy A26

Exynos 1380
5 nm
5000 mAh
25W
6.7"
1080 x 2340 pixels
50 MP
4K@30fps
Specs

Samsung Galaxy A26

General

Launch Date

August 13, 2024

March 02, 2025

Availability

Coming Soon

Available Now

Operating System (OS)

Android 14

Android 15

Custom UI

Pixel UI

One UI 7

OS Updates

7 Years (until Android 21)

6 Years (until Android 21)

Security Updates

7 Years (until 2031)

6 Years (until 2031)

AI Features

Gemini - AI assistant, Add Me, Pixel Screenshots, Best Take, Audio Magic Eraser, Circle to Search, Pixel Call Assist, Audio Emoji and more

Circle to Search, Best Face, Object Eraser, AI Select, Filters and more

Body

Dimensions

152.8 x 72 x 8.5 mm

164 x 77.5 x 7.7 mm

Thickness

8.5 mm

7.7 mm

Weight

198 g

200 g

Back Material

Gorilla Glass Victus 2

Gorilla Glass Victus+

Build Details

Aluminum Frame

Plastic Frame

IP Rating

IP68 (up to 1.5m for 30 min)

IP67 (dust/water resistant (up to 1m for 30 min))

Display

Size

6.3 inches

6.7 inches

Type

OLED, HDR10, Always-on display

Super AMOLED, Always-on display

Refresh Rate

120 Hz

Peak Brightness

2700 nits

1000 nits

Resolution

1080 x 2424 pixels

1080 x 2340 pixels

Pixel Density

425 ppi

385 ppi

Aspect Ratio

20:9

19.5:9

Screen to Body Ratio

86.1 %

86.7 %

Protection

Gorilla Glass Victus 2

Gorilla Glass Victus+

Performance

Chipset¹

Google Tensor G4

Exynos 1380

Process Size

4 nm

5 nm

CPU

Octa-core
1x3.1 GHz Cortex-X4
3x2.6 GHz Cortex-A720
4x1.92 GHz Cortex-A520

Octa-core
4x2.4 GHz Cortex-A78
4x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55

GPU

Mali-G715 MC7

Mali-G68 MP5

RAM & Storage

12GB 128GB (UFS 3.1)
12GB 256GB (UFS 3.1)

8GB 128GB
8GB 256GB

RAM Type

LPDDR5X

Expandable Memory

Yes

Camera

Main Camera

50 MP
f/1.7, 25mm (wide), 1/1.31", 1.2µm, dual pixel PDAF, single-zone Laser AF, OIS

48 MP
f/1.7, 123˚ (ultrawide), 1/2.55", dual pixel PDAF

50 MP
f/1.8, 27mm (wide), 1/2.76", 0.64µm, PDAF, OIS

8 MP
f/2.2, 120˚ (ultrawide), 1/4", 1.12µm

2 MP
f/2.4, (macro)

OIS

Yes

Features

Dual LED flash, Pixel Shift, Ultra HDR, Panorama, Best Take

LED flash, panorama, HDR

Video Recording

4K@24/30/60fps
1080p@24/30/60/120/240fps

4K@30fps
1080p@30fps
720p@480fps

Video Recording Features

gyro-EIS, OIS, 10-bit HDR

Selfie Camera

10.5 MP
f/2.2, 20mm (ultrawide), 1/3.1", 1.22µm, PDAF

13 MP
f/2.2, (wide), 1/3.06", 1.12µm

Selfie Features

Auto-HDR, Panorama

Selfie Video Recording

4K@30/60fps
1080p@30/60fps

1080p@30fps

Connectivity

SIM

Dual SIM, GSM+GSM
SIM1: Nano, SIM2: eSIM

Dual SIM, GSM+GSM
SIM1: Nano, SIM2: Nano (Hybrid)

5G Support

Yes

23 5G bands
n1, n2, n3, n5, n7, n8, n12, n14, n20, n25, n26, n28, n30, n38, n40, n41, n66, n71, n75, n76, n77, n78, n79

Yes

13 5G bands
n1, n3, n5, n7, n8, n20, n28, n38, n40, n41, n66, n77, n78

VoLTE

Yes

Wi-Fi

Wi-Fi 6

Wi-Fi 5

Wi-Fi Details

802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be 2.4GHz+5GHz, HE160, MIMO

802.11 a/b/g/n/ac 5GHz

Wi-Fi Features

Mobile Hotspot

Wi-Fi Direct, Mobile Hotspot

USB

USB Type-C 3.2

USB Type-C 2.0, OTG

Bluetooth

5.3

NFC

Yes

GPS

Yes with A-GPS, Glonass

Infrared

Yes

UWB (Ultra Wideband)

Battery

Capacity

4700 mAh

5000 mAh

Type

Li-Ion

Removable

Wired charging

27W

25W

Charging Speed

55% in 30 min

Reverse Wired Charging

Wireless Charging

15W

Reverse Wireless Charging

Yes

Charger in the Box

Sound

Stereo Speakers

Yes

3.5mm Headphone Jack

FM Radio

Extra Features

Sensors

Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer

Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, compass

Others

Satellite SOS service

Virtual proximity sensing

Colors and Pricing

Colors

Obsidian, Porcelain, Wintergreen, Peony

Awesome Black, Awesome Mint, Awesome White, Awesome Peach

Price in India

₹79999

₹23999

FAQs

Which phone has better performance?

In this performance comparison, the Google Pixel 9 with its Google Tensor G4 (4nm) performs better than the Samsung Galaxy A26 with the Exynos 1380 (5nm), thanks to superior chipset efficiency.

Which phone offers longer software support?

Both phones launched with Android 14 and will get updates until Android 21. Both phones are expected to receive security updates until around 2031.

Which phone has a better display?

Both Google Pixel 9 and Samsung Galaxy A26 feature AMOLED displays, offering vibrant colors and deeper blacks. Both smartphones offer the same 120 Hz refresh rate. Google Pixel 9 also boasts a brighter screen with 2700 nits of peak brightness, enhancing outdoor visibility. Both phones have the same screen resolution.

Which phone has a bigger battery and faster charging?

Samsung Galaxy A26 features a larger 5000 mAh battery, potentially delivering better battery life. Google Pixel 9 also supports faster wired charging at 27W, compared to 25W on Samsung Galaxy A26. Google Pixel 9 supports wireless charging at 15W, while Samsung Galaxy A26 does not support wireless charging.

Which phone has better water and dust resistance?

Google Pixel 9 offers better protection against water and dust with an IP68 rating.

¹ Scores can vary even with the same chipset due to RAM, thermals, and software optimization.