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Updated April 2026 PIXLRUN · COMPARE LAB v3

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A laboratory-grade side-by-side that scores phones, laptops and headphones on the things buyers actually feel — not the spec-sheet poetry manufacturers print on the box.

1,284

Devices benchmarked

Lab metrics per unit

94%

Reader trust score

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The duel.
Two phones, one verdict.

Lab-tested over 14 days each. Identical conditions, identical workloads, scored on a calibrated 100-point rubric.

Google · 2026 Worth a look

Google Pixel 10 Pro

The smartest Pixel yet, redefining mobile intelligence

9.3^/10

From

$1,199

Samsung · 2026 PixlRun pick

Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra

The Ultimate Android Powerhouse for 2026

9.4^/10

From

$1,399

Where each one wins.

Six pillars tailored to Smartphone reviews — scored independently in our Victoria, BC lab. Bars animate to live values when in view.

Camera

Samsung +0.1

Google9.5

Samsung9.6

Performance

Samsung +0.5

Google9.0

Samsung9.5

Battery

Samsung +0.5

Google9.0

Samsung9.5

Display

Samsung +0.3

Google9.4

Samsung9.7

Build & feel

Google9.1

Samsung9.1

Value

Google +0.5

Google9.2

Samsung8.7

Six dimensions, overlaid.

Radar of normalized scores across our full rubric.

Google Pixel 10 Pro Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra

Score gap

+1.1%

Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra vs Google Pixel 10 Pro — composite lab score difference.

Fast charge

45W USB-C PD 3.1 vs 65W Super Fast Charging 3.0

Google Pixel 10 Pro / Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra

Weight

221g vs 238g

Google Pixel 10 Pro / Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra

The full spec sheet.

Grouped by what matters to use, not by alphabet. Winners highlighted with an acid dot.

Display

Display6.8in LTPO OLED 1-120Hz

Display6.9-inch Dynamic AMOLED 3X, 144Hz

Resolution3120 x 1440 (QHD+)

Resolution3200 x 1440 (QHD+)

Brightness3000 nits peak HDR

Brightness3000 nits peak

Performance

ProcessorGoogle Tensor G5 (3nm)

ProcessorSnapdragon 8 Elite 2 (3nm)

RAM16GB LPDDR6

Storage256GB / 512GB / 1TB UFS 4.1

Camera

Main Camera64MP f/1.7, OIS, Laser AF

Main Camera200MP, f/1.7, OIS, Laser AF

Ultrawide Camera50MP f/1.9, 126° FoV

Ultrawide Camera50MP, f/1.9, 120° FOV

Telephoto Camera48MP 5x optical zoom, OIS

Telephoto Camera—

Front Camera16MP f/2.2, 4K video

Front Camera20MP, f/2.2, autofocus

Video8K@30fps, 4K@120fps

Periscope Telephoto—

Periscope Telephoto50MP, 10x optical zoom, f/3.4

Battery & Charging

Battery5100mAh Silicon-Carbon

Battery5500mAh Si-C cell

Wired Charging45W USB-C PD 3.1

Wired Charging65W Super Fast Charging 3.0

Wireless Charging23W Qi2.1 / 12W reverse

Wireless Charging25W Wireless, 15W Reverse

Body & Build

BuildGorilla Glass Armor 2, IP68

Build—

Weight221g

Weight238g

ColorsObsidian, Porcelain, Hazel, Peony

ColorsTitanium Black, Silver, Violet, Orange

Dimensions162.1 x 76.5 x 8.5mm

Dimensions163.5 x 79.1 x 8.5mm

Durability—

DurabilityIP69 rated, Gorilla Armor 3

Connectivity

NFC—

NFCYes, Samsung Pay Ultra

General

SecurityTitan M3 chip, face + fingerprint

Security—

Connectivity5G Sub-6 & mmWave, Wi-Fi 7, BT 5.4

ConnectivityWi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, 5G (mmWave + Sub-6)

SatelliteEmergency SOS via satellite

SatelliteTwo-way satellite messaging

SIMNano SIM + eSIM (Dual eSIM)

SIM—

S Pen—

S PenBuilt-in, 2.8ms latency, AI features

Pros & cons,
at a glance.

A bento grid of what each one nails — and where it falls short.

Google Pixel 10 Pro

What you'll love

The smartest Pixel yet, redefining mobile intelligence

Best-in-class AI photography, Pure Android 16 experience, Exceptional battery life, Blazing Tensor G5 chip

Watch out for

Premium price tag, Limited storage base tier, Bulkier than predecessors

Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra

What you'll love

The Ultimate Android Powerhouse for 2026

Stunning 200MP periscope camera system, Blazing Snapdragon 8 Elite 2 performance, Gorgeous 6.9-inch Dynamic AMOLED 3X display, Impressive 5500mAh battery with 65W fast charging

Watch out for

Premium price tag not for everyone, Bulky and heavy at 238g, S Pen silo limits design slimness

The verdict.

After 14 days each, in real-world use — here's how we'd actually spend the money.

PixlRun verdict · May 2026

It is a coin flip. Either picks lose nothing the other has.

Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra takes the overall win at 9.4/10. Google Pixel 10 Pro: The smartest Pixel yet, redefining mobile intelligence. Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra: The Ultimate Android Powerhouse for 2026.

See Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra review See Google Pixel 10 Pro

PixlRun Lab Score

Composite · 14-day test cycle

Google Pixel 10 Pro9.3

Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra9.4

Margin+0.1

ConfidenceClose call