Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra vs Pixel 10 Pro XL: Sample Photos Comparison
With improved cameras, the Galaxy S26 Ultra might just beat the Pixel 10 Pro XL in photo quality.
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I've spent the past few days shooting hundreds of photos with the Galaxy S26 Ultra. And not just for review testing, but to answer a bigger question.
When it comes to Android photography, there is one name that still sets the benchmark: Google's Pixel 10 Pro XL.
Samsung promises versatility and power with more physical cameras on board. Google promises computational magic.
So which one actually delivers better photos in real life? I tested them side by side during the day, at night, and in those tricky in-between moments. Take a look at the photos below to see if you can pick a winner.
When it comes to Android photography, there is one name that still sets the benchmark: Google's Pixel 10 Pro XL.
So which one actually delivers better photos in real life? I tested them side by side during the day, at night, and in those tricky in-between moments. Take a look at the photos below to see if you can pick a winner.
Galaxy S26 Ultra vs Pixel 10 Pro XL Camera Specs:
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| Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra | Google Pixel 10 Pro XL |
| Main camera | |
|---|---|
| 200 MP (OIS, PDAF) Sensor name: Samsung ISOCELL HP2 Aperture size: F1.4 Focal length: 23 mm Sensor size: 1/1.3" Pixel size: 0.6 μm |
50 MP (OIS, PDAF) Aperture size: F1.7 Focal length: 25 mm Sensor size: 1/1.3" Pixel size: 1.2 μm |
| Second camera | |
| 50 MP (Ultra-wide, PDAF) Sensor name: Samsung JN3 Aperture size: F1.9 Sensor size: 1/2.5" Pixel size: 0.7 μm |
48 MP (Ultra-wide) Aperture size: F1.7 Sensor size: 1/2.55" |
| Third camera | |
| 10 MP (Telephoto, OIS, PDAF) Sensor name: Sony IMX754 Optical zoom: 3.0x Aperture size: F2.4 Sensor size: 1/3.94" Pixel size: 1.12 μm |
48 MP (Telephoto, OIS, PDAF) Optical zoom: 5.0x Aperture size: F2.8 Focal Length: 113 mm Sensor size: 1/2.55" |
| Fourth camera | |
| 50 MP (Telephoto, Periscope, OIS, PDAF) Sensor name: Sony IMX854 Optical zoom: 5.0x Aperture size: F2.9 Focal Length: 115 mm Sensor size: 1/2.52" Pixel size: 0.7 μm |
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| Front | |
| 12 MP (PDAF, HDR) | 42 MP |
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The main novelty with the Galaxy S26 Ultra's camera is the wider aperture for the main camera and the 5X telephoto one.
And the big disappointment is the lack of improvement with the 3x camera, which is clearly the weakest one on board. But heck, most other phones don't even have a secondary telephoto camera, so let's not be too critical.
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So let's see how all of those camera specs actually translate into pictures:
Main Camera
Zoom Quality
Ultra-wide Camera
Selfie
So, does the new Galaxy S26 Ultra live up to the expectations?
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