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Pixel 9 vs Galaxy S26 FE

Pixel 9 scores higher overall and wins 2 of 6 areas, but Galaxy S26 FE still wins 3.

Google Pixel 9

Pixel 9

Google · Aug 2024

₹79,999

55 / 100 spec score

Higher overall

Area by area

Pixel 9Galaxy S26 FE
DisplayGalaxy S26 FE leads6171
PerformancePixel 9 leads5745
CamerasPixel 9 leads3917
BatteryGalaxy S26 FE leads3549
PortabilityGalaxy S26 FE leads3856
Longevity100—

Why pick Pixel 9

  • RAM (max): 12 GB vs 8 GB

Seven years of updates

Why pick Galaxy S26 FE

  • Thickness: 7.4 mm vs 8.5 mm
  • Front camera: 12 MP vs 10.5 MP
  • Top CPU clock: 3.30 GHz vs 3.10 GHz
  • Battery: 4,900 mAh vs 4,700 mAh
Tiebreaker

What matters to you?

Set how much each area matters. The verdict updates instantly and stays on your device.

Your pick

Pixel 9

Scores 55 vs 48 on your weighting.

  1. Pixel 955
  2. Galaxy S26 FE48

If Longevity mattered less to you, Galaxy S26 FE would draw level.

Full specifications

Display
Pixel 9Galaxy S26 FE
Size6.30 in6.70 in
PanelActua OLED—
Resolution2424 × 1080—
Refresh rate120 Hz120 Hz
Peak brightness2,700 nits—
Performance
Pixel 9Galaxy S26 FE
ChipsetGoogle Tensor G4Exynos 2500
Process4 nm—
Top CPU clock3.10 GHz3.30 GHz
RAM (max)12 GB8 GB
Storage (base)256 GB256 GB
Storage (max)256 GB256 GB
Memory card slotNo—
Cameras
Pixel 9Galaxy S26 FE
Main camera50 MP50 MP
Ultra-wide48 MP—
Telephoto0 MP—
Longest optical zoom2 ×—
Front camera10.5 MP12 MP
Best video4K @ 60 fps—
Battery & charging
Pixel 9Galaxy S26 FE
Battery4,700 mAh4,900 mAh
Wired charging27 W—
Wireless charging15 W15 W
Design
Pixel 9Galaxy S26 FE
Weight198 g193 g
Thickness8.5 mm7.4 mm
Water resistanceIP68—
BuildAluminium, Gorilla Glass Victus 2—
Software & connectivity
Pixel 9Galaxy S26 FE
Launched withAndroid 14Android 17.0, OneUI 9
OS updates promised7 years—
5GYesYes
3.5 mm jackNo—

Green marks the better value where “better” is clear. Specs from each maker’s published pages.