Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads
by 11 points on overall. The category breakdown below shows where the gap comes from.
Galaxy S26 Ultra leads overall versus Pixel 9 Pro Fold. Display: 72.3 vs 88.4.
Scoring profile: balanced
Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold
A solid choice with balanced features.
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
Best for users who prioritize performance and camera.
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Spec table
Start with the key differences, then expand a section to check the full specifications.
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Full side-by-side mode
Display Size
Key differenceResolution
Key differencePeak Brightness
Key differencePixel Density
Key differenceDisplay Protection
Key differenceRefresh Rate
Panel Type
HDR Support
| Specification | Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold | Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
Display Size Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold leads | 8"Better | 6.9" |
Resolution Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads | 2076 x 2152 | 1440 x 3120Better |
Refresh Rate Close match | 120Hz | 120Hz |
Peak Brightness Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold leads | 2700 nitsBetter | 2600 nits |
Pixel Density Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads | 374 ppi | 498 ppiBetter |
Panel Type Close match | OLED | OLED |
HDR Support Close match | Yes | Yes |
Display Protection Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads | Gorilla Glass Victus 2 | Corning Gorilla Armor 2 | DX anti-reflective coating Privacy DisplayBetter |
CPU Clock
Key differenceCPU Cluster Speeds
Key differenceBenchmark Score
Key differenceAnTuTu Score
Key differenceGeekbench (Multi)
Key differenceStorage
Key differenceStorage Type
Key differenceChipset
Key differenceRAM
RAM Type
CPU Cores
Geekbench (Single)
GPU
| Specification | Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold | Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
RAM Close match | 16GB | 16GB |
RAM Type Close match | LPDDR5X | LPDDR5X |
CPU Clock Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads | 3.1GHz | 4.74GHzBetter |
CPU Cores Close match | 8 | 8 |
CPU Cluster Speeds Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads | 1x3.1GHz + 3x2.6GHz + 4x1.92GHz | 2x4.74GHz + 6x3.62GHzBetter |
Benchmark Score Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads | 1222228 | 3892165Better |
AnTuTu Score Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads | 1222228 | 3892165Better |
Geekbench (Single) Needs more data | 1900 | Not available |
Geekbench (Multi) Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads | 4783 | 11566Better |
Storage Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads | 512GB | 1024GBBetter |
Storage Type Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads | UFS 3.1 | UFS 4.0Better |
Chipset Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads | Google Tensor G4 (4 nm) | Qualcomm SM8850-1-AD Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 (3 nm)Better |
GPU Different | Mali-G715 MC7 | Adreno 840 (1.3GHz) |
Rear Camera
Key differenceRear Camera (All Lenses)
Key differenceRear Sensor Size
Key differenceRear Aperture
Key differenceOptical Zoom
Key differenceMax Video Resolution
Key differenceFront Camera
Key differenceDigital Zoom
Optical Image Stabilization
Front Sensor
Front Aperture
Front Video Resolution
Camera Features
| Specification | Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold | Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
Rear Camera Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads | 48MP | 200MPBetter |
Rear Camera (All Lenses) Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads | 48MP + 10.8MP + 10.5MP | 200MP + 50MP + 10MPBetter |
Rear Sensor Size Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads | 1/2 | 1/1.3Better |
Rear Aperture Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads | f/1.7 | f/1.4Better |
Optical Zoom Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold leads | 5xBetter | 3x |
Digital Zoom Different | 20x | 100x |
Optical Image Stabilization Close match | Yes | Yes |
Max Video Resolution Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads | 4K@24/30/60fps, 1080p@24/30/60/120/240fps, 10-bit HDR, gyro-EIS, OIS | 8K@24/30fps, 4K@30/60/120fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240fps, 10-bit HDR, HDR10+, stereo sound rec., gyro-EISBetter |
Front Camera Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads | 10MP | 12MPBetter |
Front Sensor Needs more data | Dual PD | Not available |
Front Aperture Close match | f/2.2 | f/2.2 |
Front Video Resolution Close match | 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60fps | 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30fps |
Camera Features Different | Multi-zone Laser AF, LED flash, Pixel Shift, Ultra-HDR, panorama, Best Take, Zoom Enhance | Laser AF, Best Face, Horizon Lock, LED flash, auto-HDR, panorama |
Generating honest comparison...
Galaxy S26 Ultra generally outperforms Pixel 9 Pro Fold across key categories. Chipset: Qualcomm SM8850-1-AD Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 (3 nm) vs Google Tensor G4 (4 nm) This makes Galaxy S26 Ultra the better choice for most users, though Pixel 9 Pro Fold may excel in specific areas.
A solid choice with balanced features across all categories.
Best for users who prioritize performance and camera. Galaxy S26 Ultra excels in processing power and multitasking.
Non-PTA
PTA
| Price | Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold | Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Non-PTA | ≈ Rs 237,440 | ≈ Rs 299,317 |
| PTA | -- | Rs 365,000 |
≈ Converted from a fetched price. Store offers, when available, are listed separately.
Choosing between Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold and Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra can be tough. This comparison breaks down performance, camera, battery, and listed pricing so you can decide faster.
We focus on practical differences that impact daily use, not just spec sheet noise.
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra wins more categories overall, making it the safer all‑round pick.
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is the better choice overall, winning in 5 key categories.
The top differences are: Display Size (Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold advantage), Resolution (Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra advantage), Peak Brightness (Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold advantage), Pixel Density (Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra advantage), Display Protection (Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra advantage).
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra delivers better camera performance overall.
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra tends to last longer on a charge.
Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold: non-PTA approximately Rs 237,440; PTA not entered. Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra: non-PTA approximately Rs 299,317; PTA Rs 365,000. These are phone reference prices, not optional store offers.
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