Google Pixel 9 Pro XL vs Samsung Galaxy S26 FE 256GB
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At a glance
Key specifications and important differences. Full details follow below.
| Feature |  Google Pixel 9 Pro XL |  Samsung Galaxy S26 FE 256GB |
|---|---|---|
| Price | KSh 107,000.00 – KSh 132,000.00 | KSh 103,000.00 |
| Display | 6.8 inches, 109.7 cm2 (~88.0% screen-to-body ratio); LTPO OLED, 120Hz, HDR10+, 2000 nits (HBM), 3000 nits (peak) | 6.7 inches: Dynamic AMOLED 2X, 120Hz, HDR10+, 1900 nits (HBM) |
| Processor | Google Tensor G4 (4 nm) | Exynos 2500 (3 nm) |
| RAM | 16GB | 12GB |
| Storage | 1TB, 256GB, 512GB | 256GB, 512GB |
| Rear camera | 50 MP, f/1.7, 25mm (wide), 1/1.31", 1.2μm, dual pixel PDAF, OIS 48 MP, f/2.8, 113mm (periscope telephoto), 1/2.55", dual pixel PDAF, OIS, 5x optical zoom 48 MP, f/1.7, 123˚ (ultrawide), 1/2.55", dual pixel PDAF, | 50 MP, f/1.8, 24mm (wide), 1/1.57", 1.0µm, dual pixel PDAF, OIS 8 MP, f/2.4, 75mm (telephoto), 1/4.4", 1.0µm, PDAF, OIS, 3x optical zoom 12 MP, f/2.2, 123˚ (ultrawide) |
| Battery | Li-Ion 5060 mAh | Li-Ion 4900 mAh |
| Charging | 37W wired, PD3.0, PPS 23W wireless (w/ Pixel Stand) 12W wireless (w/ Qi compatible charger) Reverse wireless Bypass charging | 45W wired, PD, QC2, 69% in 30 min 15W wireless, Qi2 compatible Reverse wireless |
| Weight | 221 g (7.80 oz) | 193 g (6.81 oz) |
| Operating system | Android 14, upgradable to Android 16, up to 7 major OS updates | Android 17, up to 7 major OS updates, One UI 9 |
| Network | GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G | GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G |
Full specifications
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| Specification | Google Pixel 9 Pro XL | Samsung Galaxy S26 FE 256GB |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Brand | Samsung | |
| Model | Google Pixel 9 Pro XL | Galaxy S26 FE |
| Announced | 2024, August 13 | 2026, August 27 |
| Design | ||
| Dimensions | 162.8 x 76.6 x 8.5 mm (6.41 x 3.02 x 0.33 in) | 161.6 x 76.9 x 7.4 mm (6.36 x 3.03 x 0.29 in) |
| Weight | 221 g (7.80 oz) | 193 g (6.81 oz) |
| Build materials | Glass front (Gorilla Glass Victus 2), glass back (Gorilla Glass Victus 2), aluminum frame | Glass front (Gorilla Glass Victus+), glass back (Gorilla Glass Victus+), aluminum frame |
| Display | ||
| Display | 6.8 inches, 109.7 cm2 (~88.0% screen-to-body ratio); LTPO OLED, 120Hz, HDR10+, 2000 nits (HBM), 3000 nits (peak) | 6.7 inches: Dynamic AMOLED 2X, 120Hz, HDR10+, 1900 nits (HBM) |
| Screen resolution | 1344 x 2992 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~486 ppi density) | 1080 x 2340 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~385 ppi density) |
| Display protection | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2, Mohs level 4 | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus+, Mohs level 5 |
| Display features | — | 120Hz, HDR10+, 1900 nits (HBM) |
| Performance | ||
| Processor | Google Tensor G4 (4 nm) | Exynos 2500 (3 nm) |
| CPU | Octa-core (1x3.1 GHz Cortex-X4 & 3x2.6 GHz Cortex-A720 & 4x1.92 GHz Cortex-A520) | 10-core (1x3.3GHz Cortex-X925 & 2x2.74GHz Cortex-A725 & 5x2.36GHz Cortex-A725 & 2x1.8GHz Cortex-A520) |
| GPU | Mali-G715 MC7 | Xclipse 950 |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 16GB | 12GB |
| Storage | 1TB, 256GB, 512GB | 256GB, 512GB |
| Storage technology | UFS 3.1 | UFS 4.0 |
| Expandable storage | No | No |
| Cameras | ||
| Rear camera | 50 MP, f/1.7, 25mm (wide), 1/1.31", 1.2μm, dual pixel PDAF, OIS 48 MP, f/2.8, 113mm (periscope telephoto), 1/2.55", dual pixel PDAF, OIS, 5x optical zoom 48 MP, f/1.7, 123˚ (ultrawide), 1/2.55", dual pixel PDAF, | 50 MP, f/1.8, 24mm (wide), 1/1.57", 1.0µm, dual pixel PDAF, OIS 8 MP, f/2.4, 75mm (telephoto), 1/4.4", 1.0µm, PDAF, OIS, 3x optical zoom 12 MP, f/2.2, 123˚ (ultrawide) |
| Front camera | 42 MP, f/2.2, 17mm (ultrawide), PDAF | 12 MP, f/2.2, 26mm (wide), 1/3.2", 1.12µm |
| Rear camera features | Multi-zone Laser AF, LED flash, Pixel Shift, Ultra-HDR, panorama, Best Take, Zoom Enhance | LED flash, HDR, panorama, Best Face |
| Rear camera 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; gyro-EIS, HDR10+ |
| Front camera features | HDR, panorama | HDR |
| Front camera video | 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60fps | 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60fps; gyro-EIS, HDR10+ |
| Battery & Charging | ||
| Battery | Li-Ion 5060 mAh | Li-Ion 4900 mAh |
| Charging | 37W wired, PD3.0, PPS 23W wireless (w/ Pixel Stand) 12W wireless (w/ Qi compatible charger) Reverse wireless Bypass charging | 45W wired, PD, QC2, 69% in 30 min 15W wireless, Qi2 compatible Reverse wireless |
| Software | ||
| Operating system | Android 14, upgradable to Android 16, up to 7 major OS updates | Android 17, up to 7 major OS updates, One UI 9 |
| Network | ||
| Network | GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G | GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G |
| SIM | Nano-SIM + eSIM | Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM + eSIM + eSIM (max 2 at a time) |
| Connectivity | ||
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth | 5.3, A2DP, LE, aptX HD | 5.4, A2DP, LE |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e/7, tri-band | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e, dual-band or tri-band (market/region dependent), Wi-Fi Direct |
| Positioning | GPS (L1+L5), GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, QZSS, NavIC | GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS |
| Radio | No | No |
| USB | USB Type-C 3.2 | USB Type-C 2.0, OTG |
| Ultra Wideband (UWB) | — | No |
| Satellite features | — | No |
| Durability | ||
| Water resistance | IP68 dust tight and water resistant (immersible up to 1.5m for 30 min) | IP68 dust tight and water resistant (immersible up to 1.5m for 30 min) |
| Features | ||
| Sensors | Fingerprint (under display, ultrasonic), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer, thermometer (skin temperature) | Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer |
| Colors | — | Blueberry, Graphite, Pistachio |
| Additional features | Ultra Wideband (UWB) support Satellite SOS service | — |
| Audio | ||
| Loudspeakers | Yes, with stereo speakers | Yes, with stereo speakers |
| 3.5 mm headphone jack | No | No |
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