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Google Pixel 8 Pro vs Samsung Galaxy S26
Which one to pick? Scores by criterion, checked new prices and the Picksly verdict.
Same Picksly score for both (59/100). New price not checked for at least one of them.
Which to pick by profile and use
By profile
- Budget: Samsung Galaxy S26 (69 vs 54).
- Smart: Samsung Galaxy S26 (63 vs 57).
- Premium: Samsung Galaxy S26 (60), the only one of the two scored.
By use
- Taking photos and videos: Google Pixel 8 Pro (98 vs 53).
- Lasting a long time between charges: Samsung Galaxy S26 (43 vs 31).
- Gaming and demanding apps: Samsung Galaxy S26 (89 vs 30).
- Keeping lots of photos, videos and apps: Google Pixel 8 Pro (100 vs 33).
Scores out of 100. A gap under 3 points counts as a tie.
Picksly scores
| Criterion | Google Pixel 8 Pro | Samsung Galaxy S26 |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 59/100 | 59/100 |
| Performance | 30/100 | 89/100 |
| Camera | 98/100 | 53/100 |
| Display | 92/100 | not measured |
| Battery | 31/100 | 43/100 |
| Working memory (RAM) | 60/100 | 60/100 |
| Storage | 100/100 | 33/100 |
| Fast charging | 12/100 | 7/100 |
| Brightness | 41/100 | 45/100 |
| Updates | 100/100 | 100/100 |
| New price checked | not measured | $785 View offer |
- Samsung Galaxy S26 · $785Track price
And if neither?
OnePlus 15R has a higher Smart score than Samsung Galaxy S26 (80 vs 63) for a lower new price ($699 vs $785).