Google Pixel 10 Pro XL vs Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra

Side-by-side specs and price comparison for buyers in Algeria.

Phone 1

Phone 2

Google

Google Pixel 10 Pro XL

189,000DACheaper

2category wins

Samsung

Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra

228,000DA

6category wins

Quick Verdict

Who wins each category, side by side.

Better price

Google Pixel 10 Pro XL

Faster chip

Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra

Bigger battery

Google Pixel 10 Pro XL

Faster charging

Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra

Higher-resolution camera

Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra

Better display

Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra

Lighter body

Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra

Best value for money

Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra

Full specs comparison

Display

Spec	Google Pixel 10 Pro XL	Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
Size (inches)	6.8	6.9
Panel Type	OLED	Dynamic LTPO AMOLED
Resolution Height	2992	3120
Resolution Width	1344	1440
Refresh Rate	120	120
Peak Brightness	3300	2600
PPI	486	500
Glass Type	Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2	Corning Gorilla Armor 2
Screen-to-body	88	90.7

Platform

Spec	Google Pixel 10 Pro XL	Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
CPU	Octa-core (1x3.78 GHz Cortex-X4 & 5x3.05 GHz Cortex-A725 & 2x2.25 GHz Cortex-A520)	Octa-core (2x4.74 GHz Oryon V3 Phoenix L + 6x3.62 GHz Oryon V3 Phoenix M)
GPU	PowerVR DXT-48-1536	Adreno 840
Chipset Name	Google Tensor G5	Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
Process (nm)	3	3
OS Name	Android	Android
UI Skin	—	One UI 8.5
OS Version	16	16

Benchmarks

Geekbench (Single-Core)

Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra +58%

Google Pixel 10 Pro XL2,305

Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra3,639

Geekbench (Multi-Core)

Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra +82%

Google Pixel 10 Pro XL6,054

Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra11,047

AnTuTu

Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra +155%

Google Pixel 10 Pro XL1,549,798

Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra3,950,082

Spec	Google Pixel 10 Pro XL	Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
Geekbench (Single-Core)	2,305	3,639
Geekbench (Multi-Core)	6,054	11,047
AnTuTu	1,549,798	3,950,082

Memory

Spec	Google Pixel 10 Pro XL	Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
Card Slot	No	No
Variants	256GB 16GB RAM, 512GB 16GB RAM, 1TB 16GB RAM	256GB 12GB RAM, 512GB 12GB RAM, 1TB 16GB RAM

Main Camera

Spec	Google Pixel 10 Pro XL	Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
Video	8K@30fps (via cloud-based upscaling), 4K@24/30/60fps, 1080p@24/30/60/120/240fps; gyro-EIS, OIS, 10-bit HDR	8K@24/30fps, 4K@30/60/120fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240fps, 10-bit HDR, HDR10 + , stereo sound rec., gyro-EIS
Features	Multi-zone Laser AF, LED flash, Pixel Shift, Ultra-HDR, panorama, Best Take, Zoom Enhance	Laser AF, Best Face, Horizon Lock, LED flash, auto-HDR, panorama
Count	3	4
periscope telephoto	48 MP, f/2.8, 113mm, (periscope telephoto)	50 MP, f/2.9, 111mm, (periscope telephoto)
Telephoto	—	10 MP, f/2.4, 67mm, (telephoto)
ultrawide	48 MP, f/1.7, (ultrawide)	50 MP, f/1.9, (ultrawide)
Wide	50 MP, f/1.7, 25mm, (wide)	200 MP, f/1.4, 24mm, (wide)

Selfie Camera

Spec	Google Pixel 10 Pro XL	Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
Video	4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60fps	4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30fps
Features	HDR, panorama	HDR, HDR10 +
Count	1	1
Lens	42 MP, f/2.2, 17mm, (ultrawide)	12 MP, f/2.2, 26mm, (wide)

Battery

Spec	Google Pixel 10 Pro XL	Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
Capacity (mAh)	5200	5000
Chemistry	Li-Ion	Li-Ion
Wired Charging (W)	45	60
Wireless Charging (W)	25	25

Body

Spec	Google Pixel 10 Pro XL	Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
Build	Glass front (Gorilla Glass Victus 2), glass back (Gorilla Glass Victus 2), aluminum frame	Glass front (Corning Gorilla Armor 2), glass back (Gorilla Glass Victus 2), aluminum frame
SIM	Nano-SIM + eSIM / eSIM + eSIM (8 or more, max 2 at a time; USA)	Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM + eSIM + eSIM (max 2 at a time) - INT / Nano-SIM + eSIM + eSIM (max 2 at a time) - USA / Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM - CN
Height (mm)	162.8	163.6
Thickness (mm)	8.5	7.9
Weight (g)	232	214
Width (mm)	76.6	78.1

Launch

Spec	Google Pixel 10 Pro XL	Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
Announced	2025, August 20	2026, February 25
Status	Available. Released 2025, August 28	Available. Released 2026, March 06

Network

Spec	Google Pixel 10 Pro XL	Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
2G Bands	GSM 850, 900, 1800, 1900	GSM 850, 900, 1800, 1900
3G Bands	HSDPA 800, 850, 900, 1700(AWS), 1900, 2100	HSDPA 850, 900, 1700(AWS), 1900, 2100
4G Bands	1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 25, 26, 29, 30, 30, 32, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 48, 66, 71, 75 - G45RY	1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 32, 38, 39, 40, 41, 66 - International
5G Bands	1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 14, 20, 25, 26, 30, 38, 40, 46, 71, 75, 76, 77, 78, 79 SA/NSA/Sub6 - G45RY	1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 25, 26, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66, 75, 77, 78 SA/NSA/Sub6 - International
Speed	HSPA, LTE (CA), 5G	HSPA, LTE (CA), 5G
Technology	GSM, HSPA, LTE, 5G	GSM, CDMA, HSPA, EVDO, LTE, 5G

Connectivity

Spec	Google Pixel 10 Pro XL	Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
Bluetooth	6	6
NFC	Yes	Yes
Positioning	GPS (L1 + L5), GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, QZSS, NavIC	GPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO, QZSS
Radio	No	No
USB Type	Type-C	Type-C
USB Version	3.2	3.2
Wi-Fi	Wi-Fi 7	Wi-Fi 7

Sound

Spec	Google Pixel 10 Pro XL	Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
3.5mm Jack	No	No
Loudspeaker	Yes, with stereo speakers	Yes, with stereo speakers

Features

Spec	Google Pixel 10 Pro XL	Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
Sensors	Fingerprint (under display, ultrasonic), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer, thermometer (skin temperature)	Fingerprint (under display, ultrasonic), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer

Buying advice for Algeria

Both Google Pixel 10 Pro XL and Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra are sold in Algeria, but they fit different priorities.

Google Pixel 10 Pro XL is 17% cheaper at 189,000 DZD versus 228,000 DZD for the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra, leaving room for accessories or a longer screen-protection plan.

Google Pixel 10 Pro XL packs a 5200 mAh battery, which translates to longer screen-on time when you are away from a charger.

Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra posts a stronger benchmark score, useful for heavier games and multitasking on Algerian carriers' busier 4G networks.

Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra reaches a higher main-sensor resolution at 200 MP, which helps with crops and lower-light photos.

Above 100,000 DZD you are paying for the chipset, camera tuning, and long-term software support, so weigh those against price.