SAMSUNG Galaxy S26 5G vs Google Pixel 6A
Quick Comparison
SAMSUNG Galaxy S26 5G has better RAM than Google Pixel 6A. In terms of display resolution, Google Pixel 6A has better resolution of 2400 x 1080 than SAMSUNG Galaxy S26 5G which has resolution of 2340 x 1080. SAMSUNG Galaxy S26 5G has more internal memory than Google Pixel 6A
| Name | SAMSUNG Galaxy S26 5G | Google Pixel 6A |
| RAM | 12 GB | 6 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.3 in | 6.14 in |
| Internal Memory | 256 GB | 128 GB |
| Battery | 4300 mAh | 4410 mAh |
| Camera | 50 MP + 12 MP + 10 MP Triple | 12.2 MP + 12 MP Dual |
| Price | Rs. 77999 | Rs. 22999 |
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Price And Launch
The launch Date of the first phone is February 25, 2026. The cost of SAMSUNG Galaxy S26 5G is Rs. 77999. The launch Date of the second phone is May 11, 2022. The cost of Google Pixel 6A is Rs. 22999.
Display comparison
Google Pixel 6A has screen size of 6.14 inches which falls short to SAMSUNG Galaxy S26 5G's 6.3 inch screen. SAMSUNG Galaxy S26 5G has Dynamic AMOLED 2X Screen type where as Google Pixel 6A has OLED Screen type. Google's phone has display density of 424 PPI & Samsung's phone has only 411 PPI display density. In terms of screen to body ratio, Samsung's phone has better screen to body ratio of ~ 90% than Google's phone ~ 84.93%. SAMSUNG Galaxy S26 5G has 20.5:9 aspect ratio where as Google Pixel 6A has 20:9 aspect ratio.
Memory comparison
SAMSUNG Galaxy S26 5G's larger 12 GB RAM is better for playing games and all with respect to Google Pixel 6A's lower 6 GB RAM. SAMSUNG Galaxy S26 5G has more Internal Memory (256 GB) than Google Pixel 6A (128 GB).
Camera comparison
SAMSUNG Galaxy S26 5G's 50 MP + 12 MP + 10 MP Triple Rear Camera outshines Google Pixel 6A's 12.2 MP + 12 MP Dual Rear Camera in terms of resolution. SAMSUNG Galaxy S26 5G will be better choice if you're looking to click lot of selfies as it has better 12 MP Front Camera in comparison to Google Pixel 6A's 8 MP Front Camera.
Technical comparison
Both the phones has Android Operating System but the first one runs on version 16 and the second one on 12 version.
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| Name | SAMSUNG Galaxy S26 5G | Google Pixel 6A |
| General | ||
| Model | SM-S942B, SM-S942B/DS, SM-S942U, SM-S942U1, SM-S942W, SM-S942N, SM-S9420, SM-S942E, SM-S942E/DS | Pixel 6A |
| Sim Type | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM | Dual Sim |
| Dual Sim | Yes | Yes |
| Sim Size | SIM 1 + SIM 2 / SIM 1 + eSIM / Dual eSIM SIM | Nano+eSIM |
| eSIM Support | Yes | |
| Device Type | Smartphone | Smartphone |
| Security Updates | 7 years | |
| Release Date | February 25, 2026 | May 11, 2022 |
| Design | ||
| Dimensions | 71.7 x 149.6 x 7.2 mm | 71.8 x 152.2 x 8.9 mm |
| Weight | 167 g | 178 g |
| Bezel less | Yes | |
| Colors | Cobalt Violet, Sky Blue, Black, White, Silver Shadow, Pink Gold | |
| Display | ||
| Type | Color Dynamic AMOLED 2X Screen (16M Colors) | Color OLED Screen (16M Colors) |
| Touch | Yes | Yes |
| Size | 6.3 inches, 1080 x 2340 pixels, 120 Hz | 6.14 inches, 1080 x 2400 pixels |
| Aspect Ratio | 20.5:9 | 20:9 |
| PPI | ~ 411 PPI | ~ 424 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 90% | ~ 84.93% |
| Glass Type | Corning Gorilla Armor 2 | Corning Gorilla Glass 3 |
| Brightness | 2600nits | |
| HDR Support | Yes | |
| Features | Privacy Display | HDR Support |
| Notch | Yes, Punch Hole | Punch Hole |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 12 GB | 6 GB |
| Storage | 256 GB | 128 GB |
| Storage Type | UFS 4 | |
| Card Slot | No | |
| Connectivity | ||
| GPRS | Yes | Yes |
| EDGE | Yes | Yes |
| 3G | Yes | Yes |
| 4G | Yes | Yes |
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| 5G Bands | 5G* FDD Sub6 N1(2100), N2(1900), N3(1800), N5(850), N7(2600), N8(900), N12(700), N20(800), N25(1900), N26(850), N28(700), N66(AWS-3) 5G* TDD Sub6 N38(2600), N40(2300), N41(2500), N77(3700), N78(3500) | |
| VoLTE | Yes, Dual Stand-By | Yes |
| Vo5G | Yes | |
| Wifi | Yes, with wifi-hotspot | Yes, with wifi-hotspot |
| Wifi Version | 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be 2.4GHz+5GHz+6GHz, EHT320, MIMO, 4096-QAM | |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v5.4, A2DP, LE | Yes, v5.2 |
| USB | Yes, USB-C v3.2 | Yes, USB-C v2.0 |
| USB Features | USB on-the-go, USB Charging | USB Tethering, USB Charging |
| Performance | ||
| AnTuTu Score | 2,985,906 (Total) (v11) | |
| AnTuTu Storage Score | 158,355 Sequential Read: 4158.0 MB/s; Sequential Write: 3053.1 MB/s | |
| Geekbench Score | 11,023 (Multi Core) (v6) 3,286 (Single Core) 25,104 (OpenCL) 27,627 (Vulkan) | |
| 3DMark Score | 6,526 (Wild Life Extreme) (39.08 FPS) | |
| Camera Score | 122 (DxOMark) | |
| Extra | ||
| GPS | Yes, with A-GPS, Glonass, Beidou, Galileo, QZSS | Yes |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes, In Display | Yes, In Display |
| Face Unlock | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Gyro, Proximity, Compass, Barometer | Accelerometer, Ambient Light, Barometer, Gyroscope, Magnetometer, Proximity Sensor |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | No | USB Type-C |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| AI Features | Galaxy AI | |
| Water Resistance | Yes, 1.5 m upto 30 min | Yes, IP67 |
| IP Rating | IP68 | IP67 |
| Dust Resistant | Yes | Yes |
| Camera | ||
| Rear Camera | 50 MP ƒ/1.8 (Wide Angle) 10 MP ƒ/2.4 (Telephoto) 12 MP ƒ/2.2 (Ultra Wide) | 12.2 MP ƒ/1.7 (Main) 12 MP ƒ/2.2 (Ultra Wide) |
| OIS | Yes | |
| Auto Focus | Yes | Yes |
| Features | Best Face, auto-HDR, panorama | Digital Zoom, Auto Flash, Face detection, Touch to focus |
| Video Recording | 8K, 4K, 1080p | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD |
| Flash | Yes, LED | Yes, Dual LED |
| Front Camera | 12 MP ƒ/2.2 (Wide Angle) Punch Hole | 8 MP ƒ/2 Punch Hole |
| Front Video Recording | 4K @ 60 fps UHD, 1080p @ 60 fps FHD | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD |
| Technical | ||
| OS | Android v16 | Android v12 |
| Custom UI | OneUI 8.5 | |
| Chipset | Samsung Exynos 2600 | Google Tensor |
| CPU | 3.8 GHz, Deca Core Processor | Octa Core Processor |
| Core Details | 1x3.80GHz C1-Ultra & 3x3.25GHz C1-Pro & 6x2.75GHz C1-Pro | |
| GPU | Xclipse 960 | |
| Java | No | No |
| Browser | Yes | Yes |
| Multimedia | ||
| Yes | Yes | |
| Music | MP3, M4A, 3GA, AAC, OGG, OGA, WAV, AMR, AWB, FLAC, MID, MIDI, XMF, MXMF, IMY, RTTTL, RTX, OTA, DFF, DSF, APE | Yes |
| Video | MP4, M4V, 3GP, 3G2, AVI, FLV, MKV, WEBM | Yes |
| FM Radio | No | Yes |
| Document Reader | Yes | Yes |
| Battery | ||
| Type | Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| Size | 4300 mAh, Li-ion Battery | 4410 mAh, Li-Po Battery |
| Fast Charging | Yes, 25W | Yes |
| Wireless Charging | Yes, 15W | |
| Reverse Charging | Yes | |
| Reverse Wireless Charging | Yes, 4.5W | |